Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Hanbok

When asked what we'd wanted to see in Korea, I said I'd wanted to see the traditional clothes. I'd seen some in the window somewhere.  Hanbok is the name of the dress for women.
Rotarians make things happen!  Somehow they arranged it!  A Rotarian's relative had a store!  After dinner we were taken to a store and measured. The Rotarians talked a bit and commented that we were "big." Cynthia said, "Yes, I'm tall." I commented that I'd read that in Korea you can't find bras larger than a B cup. I'm bigger than that, so I held my hand out a few inches from my chest and pulled it away. They smiled and nodded emphatically.  So it was impossible to take a deep breath.

There was a white underdress with petticoats. Then a strapless dress that was tight around the bust but loose everywhere else. And then a short little top that went over that, as you can see. Mine was floral.

Check it out; I was trying to look serious, so none of my usual big smile.




1 comment:

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! If you could breathe, it would suit you.