What To Wear In Korea
To sum it up - Conservative but with style
- Soeul is a cosmopolitan city and the women love to dress up. They are very well groomed, so join in and feel at home.
- However, be aware that it is also a conservative country so avoid showing cleavage, keep shoulders covered and if you have a short skirt do as the local women do and take a scarf to cover your knees when you are sitting.
- Pack comfortable shoes that slip off easily but also look good.
- Heels are really popular here but if you take flat shoes go for pretty, dressy ones.
- On the beach local women wear shorts and T-shirts rather than swimwear. Unless you are in a tourist beach area, we advise that you avoid a bikini in favour of a one piece suit.
- Wearing sunglasses is regarded as rude, so ensure you take them off when you speak to anyone.
- The weather in spring (March-May), and autumn (September-November) is cooler, so long-sleeved shirts, trousers and a pullover/jumper or a jacket will work well.
- Summer (June-August) it is hot, humid and wet and natural fabrics work well.
- December to February is very cold so pack your coat, scarf and gloves, and remember it snows at higher altitudes too.
- If you are here on business go for skirt suits (not too short) with heels. For men suits, shirts and ties are appropriate business dress just as in the west.
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