Where would I be able to find large size women's clothing in Asia?

by Asya N.
(Birmingham, England)

I'm travelling and working for a year in Asia, so I will need to get new clothes and shoes at some point. Are larger sizes easy to find? If not, where are the best places to find larger women's clothing and shoes that don't look like grandmother's?

Answer:

I'm afraid getting larger sizes in Asia - where size 0 is standard in many places - may be possible, but not look like a grandmother? A little more difficult. Also, shoes will probably be harder than clothes...

In large cities like Bangkok, you'll usually find a Marks and Spencer or similar European chain shop, where you'll find some women's clothing in larger sizes. This is especially helpful for shoes. In Bangkok you can also head for MBK or Central, where you'll find larger sizes.

If you're in Hong Kong, you could get your clothes - and shoes - made. Even more cheaply, you could nip over to Shenzhen and have them copy whatever you need. Just bring an original with you. In Japan try Uniqlo. And in India, why not just weal a salwar kameez? They come in all sizes, and you'll look like anything but a grandmother - or at least you'll look like a colorful one.

The other - and probably better - option is to use the Internet. Search for Plus Sizes and get whatever you need delivered right to your door.

Last possibility? Buy more clothes than you need at home and bring them with you. Especially shoes.