tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post7940234659254575954..comments2024-02-05T12:18:17.724-05:00Comments on the expatkerri blog: 3 Surprisingly difficult things to find in Koreaexpatkerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128146916913551095noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-53230680380599956472013-10-02T10:37:10.655-04:002013-10-02T10:37:10.655-04:00I buy my oatmeal either at HomePlus or E-Mart.. Th...I buy my oatmeal either at HomePlus or E-Mart.. They have it.. It's like 6000 KRW a box.. Forgot how many grams..Maffi Contrerashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12689071537944242840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-39825185023929551732013-04-30T14:53:10.226-04:002013-04-30T14:53:10.226-04:00I was positively amazed when I managed to find a s...I was positively amazed when I managed to find a sports bra that fit at Lotte Mart, considering I normally wear a 34C (sometimes veering into the D range depending on the brand).<br /><br />Pants and shoes though... a completely different story. I'm about a an 8/10 in North American sizes and it's tough to find things that fit me in Korea. The tops are too tight across the chest and the pants won't fit my hips and my size 9.5 feet...forget it. Frustrating because the clothes are so cute!<br /><br />I had a tough time finding oatmeal or whole wheat bread.Melissa | Suitcase and Heelshttp://www.suitcaseandheels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-81593478002013899362013-04-07T05:01:58.297-04:002013-04-07T05:01:58.297-04:00Bras were a nightmare for me too! I had one snap w...Bras were a nightmare for me too! I had one snap when I was in yoga class as the underwire was plastic!! Deodorant & tampons were no problem for me, in China that was impossible literally NOWHERE stocked even old crappy brands! <br /><br />Also; I had that fluffy leopard print phone case while in Seoul!! Good times! (Bought a more 'suitable' one for now I'm home!)ruthierolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168299591475809932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-91726806809173841612013-03-10T23:07:37.951-04:002013-03-10T23:07:37.951-04:00I was just about to say this exact thing about it ...I was just about to say this exact thing about it being the same in Japan. I always had a suitcase devoted to tamps, toothpaste, floss, bras, even underwear- not sure about it in Korea, but wearing thongs has a stigma attached to it in Japan. <br /><br />There are definitely Japanese products that I miss dearly as well and I always stocked up on them when I was flying the other way! Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-37756416747882541652013-03-09T07:55:54.451-05:002013-03-09T07:55:54.451-05:00I had trouble with deodorant and shoes. I love Dov...I had trouble with deodorant and shoes. I love Dove deodorant and finally found some in Songtan where they have an American military base. Shoes I kind of gave up on...Audrey | That Backpackerhttp://thatbackpacker.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-41947530929616377152013-03-04T09:00:09.998-05:002013-03-04T09:00:09.998-05:00I agree with the previous commentator - big box ma...I agree with the previous commentator - big box marts have deodorants and tampons. My problem is with shoes. I can always find sportswear, but smth feminine is a huuuge issue. Usually in Korea it's bad quality (good quality is really expensive), and my size is about US 10, so I always buy underwear and footwear when go back home. I wonder why Korean women don't use tampons?*^^*<br />PS great picture of a fluffy bra=DNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408188560157881817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-90927066362079398132013-03-02T14:01:44.009-05:002013-03-02T14:01:44.009-05:00You are right on about bras, but if you can get yo...You are right on about bras, but if you can get yourself to one of the big box stores, like HomePlus, E-Mart, or Lotte Mart you can find tampons- even the OB style with organic cotton (the brand name escapes me, but I was surprised to see the same brand when I got back to the US, sold next to the OBs). As for deodorant, while there's not a lot of variety to choose from, you can usually find these in Family Mart in a pinch (if memory serves, it's usually Dove brand), and I have even seen aerosol deodorant, too.<br /><br />:) <br /><br />PS- Not EVERY Western girl can have a pleasant shopping experience in Korea if they aren't shaped like you, Kerri! If you are over a US size 4, have any curves, or wear anything larger than a US Women's 7, you just have to get very used to either wearing the baggy Free/One Size tops, and just window shopping. Maybe that's how I managed to save so much money in Korea... I couldn't buy anything! Even the Western brand stores like Gap, F21 (technically Korean-owned), Zara, Mango, etc don't usually carry the larger sizes even if they would in their North American/European stores. Stores that my size 8/10 self and 6'4 husband had a lot of success at were UNIQLO and MUJI- which ironically are Japanese stores- but seemed to be sized with enough wiggle room for curvier or taller people. <br /><br />PPS- There are tons of stores that now ship internationally that didn't offer the service even just a few years ago, so it's always a good idea to check. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-67539378075077905242013-03-01T18:31:59.030-05:002013-03-01T18:31:59.030-05:00I can't imagine ever shopping for a bra in Kor...I can't imagine ever shopping for a bra in Korea, but with my life I never know haha!Andi of My Beautiful Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255015430958927483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263897364724654234.post-70904113740694559342013-02-28T19:12:01.161-05:002013-02-28T19:12:01.161-05:00This was true in Japan as well! I luckily found so...This was true in Japan as well! I luckily found some stores where I could buy bras that fit, but I usually asked my family to send me supplies from home: deodorant, tampons, toothpaste, etc.. No matter where I go in the world, I always prefer my products from home!This Battered Suitcasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475602420124769322noreply@blogger.com