I seem to be having trouble finding clothes that actually fit me here in Bangkok? I wouldn't call myself overweight but I'm definitely not skinny and petite like a lot of the Thai women here.
I'm a total sucker for fashion but I can't seem to find any real nice clothes that actually fit me! It's mainly my lower half I'm having problems with as I unfortunately have quite a large ass!
Anyone know anywhere, specifically in Bangkok where is good for nice clothes for those who aren't petite? Say 34" hips?
(My apologies if this should be in the Bangkok forum, I thought seeing as I'm lady asking for advice on fashion, the ladies forum would be the best place)
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Buying Clothes Which Aren'T Tiny Petite Thai Sizes?!
Started by phuturatica, 2012-02-04 17:43
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12 replies to this topic
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submaniac
Jerk Posted 2012-02-05 00:32:44
Hmmm...have you ever thought about custom tailoring? That's generally what my family does. Given the cheap price of labor in Thailand, it is not that expensive. Yes, Thais are generally "petit"...but everyone kind of gets larger when they get older, including my aunties and uncles. Alot of stuff they just get tailored either from scratch or other store bought stuff made larger. It may be more difficult to get the modern fashionista stuff tailored, but I think it is doable.
I just can't think of where to buy larger Western sized clothing for women. It is easier for men for sure, but sorry I don't know of a place where it would be easier to find stuff for women. #3
tutsiwarrior
Titanium Member Posted 2012-02-05 01:48:14
it's hard to buy 'off the shelf' in Thailand...I have a 15 y.o. thai niece and she is not petite and I wanna buy her a levi jacket as I believe that it would set off her good looks...she's about 5'2" and levi jackets are expensive...she'd knock 'em dead with her levi jacket, schoolgirl bob and serious demeanor...
Edited by tutsiwarrior, 2012-02-05 02:01:33. #4
cdnvic
rebmeM ratS Posted 2012-02-05 08:08:46
I don't know if Thais are shorter in the south, but I've always had much better luck buying larger sized clothing, and especially shoes up north.
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MiG16
MiG is not 16. just a very sophisticated intelligent robot Posted 2012-02-05 10:00:37
What I've seen - the cheaper style stuff in places like mbk platinum tend to come in small sizes
In the malls you will get a bit more varying sizes When I say malls it need not be only central or paragon type places as these are rather expensive brands Try robinsons #6
sbk
Mistress Whiplash Posted 2012-02-05 10:29:23
It is possible to find larger clothes in Platinum fashion mall there are a few "large women" shops but not sure if they may be too large!
I have a friend with big feet, she's not very tall but she's got big feet and she says she asks the lady boys where they buy their shoes. #7
MiG16
MiG is not 16. just a very sophisticated intelligent robot Posted 2012-02-06 00:42:05
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sunspun
Advanced Member Posted 2012-02-06 10:51:56
if you like second hand, you can often find "normal"
 sized clothes in these markets as most of the clothes come from overseas. chatuchak, or the thieve's market near khao san, or some nights (i don't remember which) near the democracy monument.
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submaniac
Jerk Posted 2012-02-07 05:07:59
There is another alternative, though it's not pretty. Could always go down to Kao San and pick up them "Thai fisherman pants". Those fit everybody. The only hitch is you have to wear a tie die T-shirt and put your hair in dreadlocks.
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phuturatica
Senior Member Posted 2012-02-08 13:35:07
There is another alternative, though it's not pretty. Could always go down to Kao San and pick up them "Thai fisherman pants". Those fit everybody. The only hitch is you have to wear a tie die T-shirt and put your hair in dreadlocks. Yeah that's not quite the look I'm going for.  Guess I will have to starve myself, lose some weight and squeeze into the Thai sizes...
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submaniac
Jerk Posted 2012-02-08 17:22:22
Yeah that's not quite the look I'm going for. women...always picky, picky, picky.....
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Neha
Advanced Member Posted 2012-02-13 17:38:56
You might want to try international chain-stores like Zara or Next. Good luck!
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missbkk
Newbie Posted 2012-02-16 09:53:36
What I've seen - the cheaper style stuff in places like mbk platinum tend to come in small sizes In the malls you will get a bit more varying sizes When I say malls it need not be only central or paragon type places as these are rather expensive brands Try robinsons Yes, you might want to try Platinum and MBK, because I myself is quite large on the bottom as well but I can find what I'm usually looking for at both these places because they tend to cater to the farang market more. |
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