Tall Moms

Good news and bad news

I’ve had these Wide Leg Diva Jeans from Old Navy on my radar for a while now. I wrote about them a few months back.

The good news is, I just heard from a reader that they are the most comfortable jeans she has had. (Thanks Heather!)

The bad news is, they never seem to be available in my size. But because I am hearing good things about them, I’m going to keep checking back.

One thing to keep in mind with Old Navy when ordering, don’t get mixed up with their long vs. tall sizes. Long means 34″, and tall means 36″. There are three tabs above the selection area: regular, tall, & petite. The 34″ long jeans fall under the regular tab (along with short and regular lengths), but the 36″ inseams are under the tall tab.

They have some other jeans offered in 36″, but it looks like they have a hard time keeping their sizes stocked. Maybe if enough of us tall gals email them they will get on the ball? Here is their email address if anyone wants to give it a shot: custserv@oldnavy.com

Buy Online: Old Navy
Price: $34.50

J. Crew has 36″ inseams!

I have to send a big thank you out to reader Corrinne of Search by Inseam who told me that J. Crew now has 36″ inseams! I have been frustrated in the past, because their size chart doesn’t show inseam lengths. It just says that their tall sizes are recommended for women 5′9″ - 6′0″. That seemed too vague for me. I assumed that meant 33-34″ inseams, so I have been hesitant to order.

But I played around a bit and found that when looking at individual product pages, the inseam is in the description on the right. You often have to click “More” to get the whole description, and the inseam should be at the bottom. I love finding new options for extra long inseams!

Check out all of their tall options here.

Buy Online: J. Crew
Price: $59.50  $39.99

Dress and Jacket Set

While tall sized jeans are becoming a bit easier to find, it seems that true tall-sized dresses are still few and far between.

Check out this Dress & Jacket Set from Tall Girl Shop, now 50% off! My only complaint is I wish they show some different views, a picture without the jacket, and maybe the dress on a model?

While you’re at Tall Girl Shop, look around a bit. They have a lot of things on the 50% off sale.

Buy Online: Tall Girl Shop
Price: $159.95 $79.88

Review: AE Boyfriend Jeans

Well, the verdict is in. I received the 36″ long American Eagle Boyfriends Jeans that I got at a smoking $24.95 (now back up to $29.50).

Here is the summary:

Pros: The length of course, and the price for the length. Talk about rare! They come in long (34.5-35″) and X-Long (36″). I also like color of this “dark vintage” rinse. They are a little fitted through the thighs, but are not toooo tight for my athletic thighs like a lot of modern styles are. My thighs often feel like stuffed sausages when trying on the new cutesie jeans. But these are doable.

Cons: I like a bit of a low rise, but not the super low rise. No thanks on the drafty crack. While these aren’t dangerously low by today’s standards, they are just a bit low for my comfort zone. Also, they seem true to size through the hips & thighs, but gape at the waist. This is something I always struggle with. Maybe I’m built weird? If anyone shares this problem and knows of any great jeans that don’t gape, please tell me!

Verdict: While they are not perfect, I think these are well worth the $25-$30 price tag and are worth throwing on a belt to rectify a little gaping! I just may try American Eagle jeans again.

Buy Online: American Eagle
Price: $29.50

J.Crew Sale

I just received this message from a reader. (Thanks Kelly!)

“J.Crew has a big sale plus an online 30% coupon on top of that - and they have tall sizes! I got a coat in a size 2 tall - very hard size to find.”

This is for all final sale items. Use the code “extra30″ at checkout.

These tall stretch bootcut cords are just $29.99. I’ve never tried J.Crew’s tall pants. I don’t see on their size chart where inseams are listed. It just says their tall sizes are geared to the 5′9″ to 6′0″ woman. Anyone know how they measure up inseam-wise?

Buy Online: J. Crew
Price: Varies

American Eagle Sale

I wrote about American Eagle jeans a while ago. I was blown away because they were 36″ long and very inexpensive. Well, they’re even cheaper now. I just ordered this pair for $24.95. This is my first pair of AE jeans, so I’m not quite sure what to expect. I’ll report back when I get them.

They have some other clearance jeans that will automatically take another 30% off when you put them in your cart. Shipping is free on orders over $100, and you can use this code to save an additional 15%: 56178395

Buy Online: American Eagle
Price: $24.95

Great long work pants

Banana Republic now carries pants with inseams up to 36″. They are having a Presidents Day weekend sale too. These pants, normally $79 are $55 - $69.99 (depending on color).

Buy Online: Banana Republic
Price: $55.00-$69.99

Ruffle Top

Ever tried Shade Clothing? They are not specifically tall-sized, but their shirts often have extra length in the torso. For fitted tops with a defined waistline they may still fall short, but I have had good luck with their regular knit tops and layering basics.

Buy Online: Shade Clothing
Price: This one is $18.99, others vary

Sugar Plum Skirt

I have had my eye out for skirts lately, because I need a couple new ones. I like this one because you can winterize it with boots & a sweater, or wear it with sandals when it is warm.

DownEast Basics has several skirts on sale right now. They are not tall-sized but are just past the knees on the models, so I assume they would hit me just a couple inches above.

Buy Online: DownEast Basics
Price: $24.99

Flare Leg Jeans

I was browsing around for end of season sales, and came across these Flare Leg Jeans at J.Jill. They are available in several colors/washes, and three inseams, 31″, 33″, and 36″. Wahoo for the 36″!

Price varies a bit depending on the color you choose. This “midnight” wash is just $29.99 for a 62% discount Can’t beat that!

Buy Online: J. Jill
Price: $29.99-39.99