My Korean mother who is half the size of me likes to proudly exclaim, “I gave her a lot of milk!”
I’d like to think I am blessed with the height to always reach the top shelf in grocery store aisles at 5’10ft (176cm) and big feet that plant firmly on the ground (US 10 in shoes or 265 Korean Size). Don’t forget to check out International Clothing Stores in Seoul if you’re looking for familiar brands from back home that you know and love and also Where to Buy Big Shoes in Korea for those with feet over a size US 8įull disclosure: I wouldn’t be considered plus-sized in the USA in my current shape (though I’ve oscillated in the last decade from a US size 16 - yes, you read that right - to a US size 6). Want to know the best neighborhoods to shop in Seoul, Korea? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Seoul in 2020. Keep scrolling for the handy guide that I’ve compiled to help you navigate shopping for plus-sized clothing in Korea! Why? The dreaded free-size clothing, or one-size-fits-all, does not fit all, and unfortunately, free-size is the standard at almost every single clothing store in Korea. The real title of this article should be anyone bigger than a US size zero should take a peek at these shops because it is a real struggle to find clothing or shoes here in Korea that fits horizontally or vertically.