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Everything comes back!

July 8, 2008

swim-skirtI 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!

June 27, 2008

printed-dressI 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

June 23, 2008

crochet-trim-teeI 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

June 19, 2008

chino-trousersI’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″

June 17, 2008

kate-fit-pantsAgain, 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

June 12, 2008

cord-skirtI 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?

May 16, 2008

modbe-swimsuitI’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

May 13, 2008

keyhole-bib-topThe 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

May 7, 2008

blue-epic-shortGreat 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

May 5, 2008

crinkle-skirtMy 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


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Tall Clothing Shopping USA

These are not advertisements, just stores I've found online that cater to the vertically blessed!

  • J.Crew Tall
    Decent selection of tall pants, tops, and coats.
  • Banana Republic Tall
    Nice selection of pants, tops, sweaters, and dresses.
  • Buckle.com
    Excellent source for long inseam jeans.
  • Lands' End Tall
    More conservative clothing, this shop has very good reviews as far as quality is concerned.
  • Gap Tall
    The Gap has a tall section with a good variety of clothing.
  • J. Jill Tall
    The J. Jill has a good tall section with tops, pants, skirts, and dresses.
  • New York & Company Tall
    More trendy suiting items.
  • Nordstrom
    You'll need to search for "tall", but Nordy's carries a lot of longer jean inseams.
  • Column Clothing
    For tall women and teens. Their website needs some help, graphic heavy pages can take a while to load on slower internet connections.
  • Design Elevations
    Designer fashions for tall women.
  • Long Elegant Legs
    Lots of jeans, pants, tops, jackets, and coats. It's been hit or miss for me on the quality of the clothes I've purchased here.
  • Luxuriously Tall
    This website could use a make-over and a better shopping cart system, but you can find some cute things here if you dig.
  • Tall Women
    Another website in need of some web design and organizing. A mish-mash of stuff, you'll need to dig a bit.
  • Tall Girl Shop
    Mostly a younger "junior's section" feel to this shop.
  • Country Road Fashions
    The clothes don't have a super modern feel to them, but some work basics and some evening gowns.
  • Eddie Bauer Tall
    More conservative clothing, good for those of us with "mom bodies"!
  • JC Penney Tall
    A decent selection of a lot of different styles. Quality isn't fantastic, but good every day items and some cute dresses.
  • C&C California
    Longer tanks and tees.
  • Down East Basics
    Great place for extra long tees and tanks
  • Shade Clothing
    Extra long tops and dresses.
  • Tall Couture
    Good selection of modern styles and fashion for the tall woman.
  • Susan's Tall Fashions
    An eBay store with discounted tall fashions mostly from Long Elegant Legs.

International Tall Sizes

  • Chicks With Altitude
    Australian online store with trendy items for the younger set.
  • Long Legs
    Canadian site for tall work and play fashions.
  • Long Tall Sally
    UK shop with a little bit of everything. Nice selection.
  • Tall and All
    Lots of over the top trendy items for tall women.
  • Tall Girls UK
    Tall girl clothing and footwear for the younger set. Long inseams.
  • Tall Jeans
    Australian shop selling stylish jeans for tall gals.
  • Top Shop
    UK shop has a tall section with lots of very cute, affordable clothing. Will deliver to the U.S.
  • Your Highness
    Danish website offering fashion for tall women.
  • Dorothy Perkins Tall
    UK shop with lots of cute clothes for the tall woman and teen. Will deliver to the U.S.

Shoes & Footwear

Tall girls often have a larger foot size that local shops don't cater to. Here's a list of places you can find wider, larger shoe sizes.

  • Zappos
    You can search on wide and narrow sizes, extended calf sizes, and larger foot sizes here. Huge selection.
  • Coward Shoe Company
    Selections in larger shoe sizes.
  • Designer Shoes
    Especially for women with a larger footprint.
  • Shoe Express
    Cute shoes from size 11 to 15.
  • Shoe Styles
    Large selection of larger shoes with all kinds of widths.
  • Dream Shoes
    Loads of shoes in sizes 10 to 16.