And another point to note is that sizes which will actually fit Western people often don't fly off the racks as quickly in other countries. I loved going to Gap in Japan, as I could find clothes which actually fit me in the clearance section, without paying an arm and a leg. Normally I don't shop at Gap either, but it became a must-visit whenever I saw one.

Can't wait to visit the Villagio again-- they took me to the Middle Eastern restaurant in Villagio for dinner on my second visit day, and then we strolled around for a bit afterwards. The whole Venice motif rocked!