Tall Moms

Everything comes back!

I think it’s true what they say. Everything comes back if you wait long enough. I used to make fun of my mom for wearing a swimsuit with a skirt attached. I grew up swimming at a local college where they required you to wear their swimsuits. Suits that had a big flap across the front, which for lack of a better word, I called a skirt.

Over the past several years, I’ve been curiously watching swim skirts re-emerge. This is a bandwagon I just might jump on. They’re practical, and cover more. Let’s face it, this isn’t the body I had at 20. I am now a creature of practicality and comfort. So I’m keeping my eyes out for swim skirts. I’ve seen some cute ones that coordinate with a suit. But I may just pick up a plain versatile one, to hold me over until I find something I love.

Buy Online: JC Penney
Price: $21.99

More tall summer clearance!

I can’t get enough of these end of season sales! Long Tall Sally has a huge sale going on right now, with many things up to 50% off. (Don’t forget to convert from Euros to dollars if needed.) This fully-lined printed dress is just 20 Euros, originally 59. Be sure to check out the rest of their sale items in every category.

Buy Online: Long Tall Sally
Price: Varies, many items on sale

Summer Clearance for Tall Women

I love finding great stuff at the ‘end of season’ sales. It feels strange to be having an end of season sale already, since summer just started here last week. But head on over to Long Elegant Legs for their summer clearance, up to 70% off. This crochet trim tee is $16, normally $39. They have great sales in every category, not just shirts.

Buy Online: Long Elegant Legs
Price: Varies

35″ Inch Long Chino Trousers

I’m so happy to see more companies offering 35-36″ inseam pants! J Crew brings us this pair- They are “city fit” (low rise), fitted through the hip & thigh, with a cuffed trouser leg. Regularly they are $68, but they are on sale now.

Buy Online: J Crew
Price: $49.99

Inseams up to 36″

Again, I am the last on earth to hear something fantastic. I recently discovered that Victoria’s Secret has pants with inseams in both 34″ and 36″. Better yet, they are very affordable! Ok, confession time. I actually never knew they even sold clothing beyond undies and the ‘fun stuff’ (if that can be called clothing). I’m excited to give some of their 36″ inseam pants a shot after my baby bump deflates next fall/winter.

Buy Online: Victoria’s Secret
Price: $29.50

Skirts Skirts Everywhere

I love skirts for summertime, but have always struggled with length issues. On my long body, the ‘long skirts’ hit me mid-shin, the ‘knee-length skirts’ become minis, and the ‘minis’ make me look like I belong on a corner somewhere. At Long Tall Sally, the models are actually tall. So while they do specify the length, you can get an idea of where a skirt will actually hit you at first glance.

They have a bunch of skirts on clearance right now, while supplies last. Sure you pay a bit more shipping, since they’re located in the UK. But you’ll make up for it with these prices. And don’t forget, their prices are in Euros, so use a currency calculator to find the cost in US dollars (or whatever you use).

Buy Online: Long Tall Sally
Price: Varies (listed in Euros) 

Another swimming possibility?

I’ve been hearing about Modbe for a while now, but haven’t tried them out yet. Their new line of 2008 swimwear is out. Again they are not tall-sized, but their tankinis are longer in the torso than most. And they have a few suits that are really cute.

I have heard in the past that Modbe is a pain to order from, that you had to find a representative in your area. It appears that you can now order online though. If anyone has ordered from them online & has any feedback, please let me know!

Buy Online: Modbe
Price: Varies (Tops & bottoms sold separately)

Keyhole bib-front top

The Gap is having a sale on a bunch of their tall sized tops. This one struck me, because it doesn’t have a defined waist, which would hit us tall gals at the ribs. Plus it looks cute, comfy, and feminine. Available in several colors and in tall sizes.

Buy Online: Gap
Price: $22.99 on Sale!

Long Shorts

Great Lengths is a company that specializes in long shorts. They aren’t necessarily “tall-sized”, as they are made for modesty. But they also work for us tall women whose ’short-shorts’ days are behind us. These Blue Epic Shorts have a mid-rise, and are available in several plaid colors.

Buy Online: Great Lengths Shorts
Price: $23.95

The ultimate in comfort

My mother will be mortified that I’m admitting this, but ironing in my house is a semi-annual event. I would rather scrub toilets than iron. That’s why I love this type of skirt. Comfortable, wrinkly on purpose, and great for pulling out of a suitcase when you travel. This “Printed Stretch Crinkle Skirt” from Luxuriously Tall is 34.5″ long.

(It’s not letting me link directly to the page, so you may need to click ’skirts’ on the left, and scroll down a bit ’til you see it.)

Buy Online: Luxuriously Tall
Price: $55.00