Are taller women more generally greater revered?

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I note that Sam Cam is a tall woman, as is Michelle Obama. Obviously most super models are tall and it seems to be something of a pre-requisite to attain model status but what about the shorties?

I can see why it's an issue for men and some even go so far as to wear those insole heightening things but have taller women always been the ideal?
On MN people tend to describe their dcs as 'towering' over them and incredibly tall for their age etc but really?

I always assumed that supermodels were tall as part of the 'larger than life' image that they portray (in the same way that the catwalk clothes are often more extreme versions of what will become highstreet fashion.

Supermodels aside, I've never noticed a particular trend in powerful women also being tall.

I people who exhibit any trait that is not 'standard' are likely to come across (at best) interest from others and (at worst) name calling etc. However, I think height for women is seen as being linked to how feminine (or otherwise) they are. As a tall teen I used to want to look 'girly/cute' like friends/TV characters but if I tried to wear girly clothes I just looked like a man in drag or like a woman wearing her daughter's clothes. It's also pretty tricky to blend in with the crowd when you are taller, which I've grown to like but didn't as a young teen. Lots of men also very openly aren't interested in taller women. I think it often says a lot about how they view women so actually think this has acted in my favour by filtering out sexist arses.

On the other hand I have smaller friends who find that people expect them to be (and treat them as if they are) twee little women with no mind of their own.

I'm 6"1 and I love it.
Granted being 15 and tall was pretty tough but now at 24 I have so much confidence because of my height. Generally men really like it.
Buying clothes isn't hard any more what with Topshop, Asos, Missguided, New Look etc doing amazing tall ranges.
I don't think I'm revered but I do get a lot of compliments on my height.

Whatever you are, tall, short, fat, thin, green, blue own it. Confidence is revered.

I'm 6ft 1 and was modelling when I was 18/19, got told to get thinner I had a bmi of 18 and weighed 10 stone,told them to stuff off.
I'm now nearly 40 a bmi of about 1,000(not that much really but feel like it). I get looked at and when I used to go clubbing in heels making me 6ft 4 men always looked at my legs 1st,my legs attracted my husband( he is 5ft 5.5!!) I love being tall apart from finding shoes is difficult as a size 10, I always smile when seeing men trying to reach something on the topshelf in Tesco I ask if they want help? They say yes quietly as feel embarrassed getting a woman to help.

I just want to get slim again.

I don't think you're correct at all. My friend who is six foot tall but very 'willowy' is stunningly beautiful but bemoans the lack of impromptu clothes shopping and the fact that she feels like she can't wear heels because then she looks 'freakishly tall' and as she's very slim and long-limbed she thinks she looks gangly. And she does a bit to be honest, she's so skinny she just looks all limbs and she's got some coordination problems so always looks a bit awkward and certainly wouldn't look 'graceful and poised' on a catwalk.

My other six foot tall friend has a very large frame and was known as 'Alice the goon' (from Popeye) at school. She has very large feet so has to buy 'pretty' shoes from websites/shops catering for drag Queens/transvestites/mtf transexuals. Her DH is 5 ft 8 " and in their wedding photos he had to stand on a step and they didn't have a first dance because they felt it would look like she'd be able to throw him over her shoulder.

I knew a 19 year old man who was 6ft 10", his 17 year old brother was 6ft 8 and they both said how shit it was to be stared at and be introduced to almost anyone and the first question be 'wow, how tall are you?'. I didn't know their sister who was 6ft 3 at 15 but I imagine it was far worse for her.

I disagree strongly that tall women are over-represented in public life. Yes, there are some tall women in the public eye - and models are inevitably tall - but most celebrities, and especially actresses and singers, are often absolutely tiny.

I am 5'10" and I must admit absolutely love being tall. My DM was taller than me and she instilled an appreciation of being tall in me. DD is likely to be taller than me, and I'm doing my best to instill that same confidence in her.

My cousin, on the other hand, is 6' and she hated it. I can sort of understand why.

I think this is one area where women have the advantage, if only they have enough confidence in themselves. Being either tall or short is desirable, if you can make what you have work for you.

I'm 5'9. Massively fat too. Feel like a linebacker and am dreadfully self-conscious.

I was nicknamed 'Tree' growing up - by boys that would eventually break the 6ft mark.

I am not at all revered, nor in a senior position/succesful relationship/ etc etc

I hate myself generally so height may not have anything to do with it....

I think many of you are forgetting that for us shorties, tall starts at quite a low height! If you spend your life peering upwards or being part of a group and having the conversation going over your head then it's not much fun - and that happens when everyone else is about 5 foot 6 or more.

I'm almost 5ft 10, is that considered tall? I don't have any problems shopping or with my height in general.

But, very shallow l know, l didn't like to date men shorter than me. I had one boyfriend for 2 years who was shorter and tbh that's probably what broke us up in the end.

In 5'10 and it was awful as a teenager, but I love it now. Especially it work, it really does give you more weight.

I don't blame men not wanting to date taller women, I wouldn't date a man shorter than me either.

6'1 and love it but most of my friends are much shorter. People comment on it but mainly on my pillarbox red hair. I would like to be be more revered, with minions (not those ones). I like having a long stride. And reaching high up things.

My brother dated a 6'1 girl years ago, I remember being really envious of her stature and mile long legs, she was a real head turner. I'd never felt so dumpy and frumpy in my life as I did on a night out with her, I'm 5'10!

Are you tall at almost 5 foot 10?

Hell yeah!!

It's hard to know Sir! I tell the story that once at a set of lights there was a girl on the other side of the road that l thought oh she's tall. As we passed we were the same height

But l honestly don't see myself as tall

Nah you're tall. You're the woman I envy like mad and avoid standing next to so I don't end up feeling like an elf with a cricked neck

I am 5ft 1" - At work if I try and speak people laugh and point and say 'you are under 5ft 8" your views are invalid now hush up short arse'

Thank god I'm tall because there is nothing sexy about me trying to walk in heels!

6ft here...does get me noticed but not revered....

I'm another 6 footer

It is a disadvantage in love shen you're you g.

It is an advantage in the work place. I have had difficult clients who once they met me face to face and realised how tall I was, backed down a fair bit , saying that, I can look very haughty if it suits me.

It is also good for standing around at computer/tech fairs with group of men, just being of similar height.

It is also good when asking your (smaller, male) boss for a pay rise.

It is also great for tennis!

I admire the Williams sisters for being unashamedly tall and powerful.

No-one has ever held me in high esteem because of my height (5'10")

My first proper boyfriend was about 5'6" and on our first date his mates shouted out "hey Dave, are you standing in a hole?" Not a good start.

However, I've never been out with anyone taller than me, so perhaps I only attract shorter men?

DH is also shorter than me by a couple of inches. He doesn't care, but if I'm honest it's always bothered me a bit. I've always wished that I'd stopped growing at 5'6"

The thing is, being tall without confidence is not a good thing, cause you feel awkward about standing out.

BUT.... There is s lot to say for attitude. I feel happy and comfortable with my height because when people look at me, which they do, a lot, cause I'm so freaking tall, I appreciate their glances, and don't presume there is anything wrong with me.

Sticking out isn't the worst thing!

I think the problem is with women promising that everyone is walking around, watching them and critiquing them. If they are, what freaks!

Women should strut their stuff, unapologetic and sexy and joyful, fuck the too this or too that!

Revered? Ha, I wish. Treated as less than feminine (by men and women, had an awful lot of assumptions made about my personality (6' and athletic means tough-skinned and unemotional) and often treated with a fair bit of hostility by a certain kind of shorter man who seems to feel the need to put me in my place. Only the latter is really an issue now I'm older and more comfortable in my skin, and now I know how to deal with it better (rather than feeling embarrassed and like I need to apologise for my physique). I found being a tall child and teenager really tough.

And talllikejerryhall, i love your post. Confidence is everything. Since i discovered sports i love, and now since having babies, i love my body for how strong it is and what it can do. It took a looong time to get there though, i was definitely an awkward tall up until my mid-twenties at least.

My 15 yr old DD is 5'11 and because of her height looks older than she is . When she walks into a room of people who don't know her they expect a strong character but she's just a gawky young girl . People do have high expectations of her when they first meet her, just because of her height. It's only family,friends and teachers who realise she has confidence issues .