Tall Moms

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