the tall thread

[MrsBucketxx]

as a lanky bird 5'11 I am always on the look out for new tall web sites fashion blogs etc.

my current faves being allthetallthings.com (blog)

and clothes from tallerthanyouraverage.com/

any other recommendations, tips woukd be great too.

after all petite ranges are everywhere, tall ones should be too.

5'10" here, I have a long body and can never find swimsuits long enough. Also I find jackets and dresses all have the waist somewhere around my ribs.

Long vests - I am currently wearing an H&M vest that covers my bum.

Today - skinny jeans, blue vest and blue/white stripe cardigan, white scarf with a few silver threads in it.

I have that problem with dresses too. My fave one at the mo has the waist higher than it should be.

The Tu range at Sainsbury's does brill long vests, nice and stretchy too.

Size seven feet here too.

I don't seem to have a problem finding leg length, most trousers are in a long length which usually fit fine, it's definitely anything for the body that's a problem for me.

I'm just over 6ft and size 10 feet. Size 9 before I got pregnant

Re maternity clothes, I was was very organised and was at my most pregnant in the summer, when I could get away with 3/4 maternity trousers etc

But seriously, LTS have (or had) a very limited selection of maternity clothes. Have a look on eBay for their stuff as well. Tall girls have a couple of bits too. I also bought a few pairs of trousers from LTS that weren't maternity but had an elasticated waist, which did the job. And I was lucky to be pregnant when DP did a decent tall range as I got a couple of maxi skirts from there with yoga style waist bands.

I still have a lot of my tall maternity clothes left, which I have no plans to be using again - if anyone is interested, PM me! They are around size 18, some 16 and 20 too.

Starting to feel (v relatively) titchy reading this thread! Am wearing ancient North face fleece, not quite long enough, revealing in the wrist department. Plus very fetching pair of thermals, revealing in the ankle department.

5'10", size 12 ish, size 9 feet.
Would love a long swimming costume to fit 34e boobs, that's not boring but not too 'holiday' that it can't be worn at baby swimming sessions (friend recently told me I was 'spilling' out the top
Love next direct for deliveries to Aus, mainly for the shoes!
Found m and s jeggings and high waist leggings in long to be long enough for my 34" legs :)
Struggling with coats and jumpers with decent length arms here...

5'11"
Size 12/14
Inside leg - 34"
And a miniscule budget actually no budget

Another one here - all my trousers are Next Tall ones (used to be Long Tall Sally but always feel frumpy in them).

Am now embracing heels (well, 2inch wedges!) but feel stupidly tall in them.

5'10" 34 inside leg, there is obviously something super wrong with me as I never seem to struggle to get clothes to fit, maybe my body is some kind of tardis?

creamsoda, have you ever looked at Curvy Kate swim stuff? They do a few tankinis, but the tops are very long and ever so slightly loose fitting, so they never ride up, making them look like a one piece. I love mine (am 30G) is the most flatterering thing to swim in I have ever worn.

I don't wear "Tall" clothes either, as they are often "too tall"

But I do struggle with leg and arm lengths. Most (short sleeved) tops are ok on me, though. Some waisted dresses are in the wrong place, but some are ok. I just have to try an awful lot of clothes on !

I always wear bikinis because I hate tankinis and have never had a swimming cossie fit me since about the age of 10

Aaah my people!

I'm 5'10 with a long body, slightly longer legs than most shops make trousers for and big boobs.

Love that ASOS dress but would kill for a decent mid length jacket that actually reaches my waist!

God J Crew free delivery and returns....I'm in trouble!

I have never been able to find a crisp white blouse either, darts in the wrong place sleeves too short,

I woukd love one.

I am 6ft, size 16/18 and size 8 feet. I have just had to try and buy a floor length dres for a formal do in the Mess. i looked here and discovered that they do different lengths of maxi dresses.
One problem i find is that some "tall" range stuff is, believe it or not, too long. and average size clothes too short.
I bought a dress from here for the occasion, in a length that suits, and when wearing 2 inch heels it touches the floor - job done IMO.

They sell other stuff too

Hah. I gave up on shirts years ago. Normal ones gape at the bust or are too baggy because you've gone for a size too big to prevent the aforementioned gaping issue. Shirts were simply not designed for women.

What a great thread! I am 6ft size 10/12 with 8.5 sized feet ((not an easy size to buy for!) I find LTS ok for jeans as long as they are in the sale, or Gap. Tshirts and dresses are very hit and miss around the high street. It makes shopping a painful experience. Will be eagerly reading all the tips here!

Today I am wearing: Primark vest, J Crew linen tee, Primark jeans and Primark flip flops.

I think Primark should sponsor me.

Swimsuits and shirts are an impossibility for me. I want to learn to make clothes and have something that fits me perfectly

I have several Primark vests and trousers which are a good length!

I am loving this thread! There are so many of us lanky girls out there & it's nice to have a meeting place where we can pick up hints & tips.

I'm a fan of the M&S long jeggings too, they seem to fit me really well.

I'm a 7.5/8 in shoes depending on the make, but have narrow feet & ankles so it's hard to find something that fits well.

If anyone does find a nice white shirt with super long sleeves, please let us know. I'm desperate for one.