Tall Moms

Tall Hoodie

Ok, I’m tired of wearing my husband’s hooded sweatshirts. By the way is it just me that can’t say hoodie when it is for a guy? It sounds feminine. Guys wear hooded sweatshirts. Girls wear hoodies.

Anyway, I always wear huge man-sweatshirts to get the extra length. But of course they look frumpy. So I’ve been wanting a tall girl’s hoodie that is a bit more fitted, but with extra length. I’ve had my eye on this one. What do you think?

Buy Online: Long Elegant Legs
Price: $39.00 $32.00

Review: Tab-Waist Coat

I wanted to try out this coat from Old Navy when it was on a Cyber Monday Sale. They had some smoking deals!

Unfortunately it didn’t work for me, so the search for the perfect tall coat continues. I had tried on a large in the store, but it felt a bit snug for my broad shoulders. So I ordered an XL tall online. The shoulders fit great, but it was huge through the waist and hips. Even beyond the the fuller hip style, it felt strangely proportioned.

Summary:

Pros: Quality was decent, and seemed to be warm for a dress coat. Sleeve length was good.

Cons: Proportions between shoulders and waist/hips are odd.

Verdict: Didn’t work for me, so I am returning it. But it is a cute coat and may work for someone without my broad shoulders.

Buy Online: Old Navy
Price: $62.65

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Reviewing tall clothes

I am starting a new feature to this blog. I will feature & review tall clothing I actually buy. I enjoy scouring the web for tall deals, but on the internet things are not always what they seem. You’ll hear which retailers (and which specific items) are good for tall women. And which ones gear their “tall” clothing to the 5′7″ women. No offense 5′7″ish women. We love you. We just need longer clothes. And 5′7″ is the new average. Ok maybe not statistically, but it feels like it

So the first item? This tall sized trenchcoat from Old Navy. A girly trenchcoat seemed like such a good idea. I see them on other people and they look cute. But when I put it on? Inspector Gadget. Seriously. I was bummed. The flaps & buttons on the shoulders are more conspicuous in real life than in the photo. Sizing was an issue too. I am broad in the shoulders, so I usually order up a size. Plus I figured I would be wearing layers, since I live in cold country. So I got an XL. But it was so big, I just felt frumpy. Problem is, I’ve tried on other Old Navy coats, & the larges were too confining in the shoulders. Sizing doesn’t seem to be consistent between styles. The good news is, the sleeves were plenty long. This is also on clearance right now with their holiday sales. I returned mine, but if you think it may work for you then hurry! They are going quick with this sale.

Buy Online: Old Navy
Price: SALE $24.75!

Tall Corduroy Blazer

I haven’t shopped much at JCPenney in years. I guess I have gotten kind of a Grandma-vibe from their clothes. No offense to Grandmas anywhere. But it seems that lately JCPenney has been trying to offer more variety, and appeal to us young(ish) people. I recently scored a $20 JCP credit (through a bargain shopping blog) and went to JCPenney.com to see what I could see. I got this blazer.  I am kicking myself, because I ordered up a size.  I am broad in the shoulders and ribs, & usually order up for tops.  But it is supposed to be a bit fitted, so I am wishing I had ordered my regular size.  I still like it, but am crossing my fingers that it will shrink a bit in the dryer. And guess what, the sleeves are actually long enough!

On a side note…I just discovered that JCPenney online now has 36″ inseam pants (they call “Ultra Talls”).  Who knew?  I may need to try those out in the future.

Buy Online: JCPenney
Price: $29.99