Korean Custom Made Fashion

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Simon’s sick of shopping for clothes in Korea. They never fit, EVER! Korea’s got a great sense of fashion, but none of it fits him. To buy clothes, he’d wait until he went back to Canada over the summer and filled his suitcase there, but not anymore. We’ve discovered something much better. If you’re a big guy and need to get some good looking, professional attire, something you can wear to school as a teacher and looked damned snazzy, then should your shirts made proper, and all for a really reasonable price. For the full run down on getting your shirts custom made check out this video. By the way, the place Simon gets his shirts done is Dainty in Garosu-Gil. Here’s their business card, and here are directions to their store. Also, if you know of any other tailors that you swear by, please let us know!

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badkidsgoodgrammar

Ooooh, I love the Shazzaaaam!!! Here's a question…can women get custom made shirts too!???!?!?? (!?!?)

http://www.eatyourkimchi.com Eatyourkimchi

We haven't confirmed this yet, but supposedly you can in Itaewon. One of these days we'll check it out…

sharon

It's says "men's custom" I wonder if they would freak out if I tried to get a tailored shirt and vest???

http://www.eatyourkimchi.com Eatyourkimchi

Ha! Yes, I think they would, since the proportions would be off…but I'd love to hear what happens if you try :D

Sharon

Down in Songtan (south of Suwon, where the big American Military base is) I got measured at a shop that does both men and women's custom made clothes. I go for the fitting next weekend. I'm getting a two piece skirt suit. It's supposed to be black with red trim. I'll see how it goes and let you know. The guy also told me that I could bring in any picture and get anything made. I'm excited… but skeptical.

http://twitter.com/kurlykolly ì½œë¦¬

Hello, can you tell me please what is the name of your tailor and wow did you like the shops in Songtan for tailored women’s suits? Thank you.

Amanda

do I need to bring a ton of professional looking clothes to teach in or can I wear pretty casual clothes?

http://www.eatyourkimchi.com Eatyourkimchi

We think it's better to side with caution and dress professionally. It's great if you can get away with casual after you're with your school for a bit, but looking professional at first is highly advised.

Don

I was wondering how you found the quality of the clothes after one year of wear? Are you still satisfied with what you purchased?

http://www.eatyourkimchi.com Eatyourkimchi

To this day, the clothes are still in great condition, so, yes, I'm still quite satisfied :D

Anonymous

I’m a woman standing at 180 cm. That’s 5’11 in american standards I suppose. I also weigh 72 kg, which is 159 pounds. Will I be able to find clothes in Korea ? Thanks, love ur blog. ;]
http://www.facebook.com/rocketeer101 Jericho Mayor

Simon You are my hero duude!! Custom made suit FTW!!!!!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/victoria.huebsch Victoria Hübsch

This is so damn cool. Now I wish I was a guy so I could go there! LOL
ZackEager

soooo cool. I wish I had money to get custom made clothes.
http://twitter.com/koreaklik Kyle

I’m only 5’8 and I can’t get clothes. I tried size 34 pants the other day and it didn’t fit :( I have to get XL shirts at hang ten and who AU. I have never had an XL shirt in my life until Korea lol. I always wondered what simon does since I’m not tall or fat but I have to get XL. Not saying simon is fat….just ya know super tall
http://www.facebook.com/qyuo.zxhion An Jei

i wished they got online shop so i can have it and bring it here in canada @__@
Jason Min

Anyone know of any custom tailors in Daegu?