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the tall thread

204 replies

MrsBucketxx · 25/06/2013 20:27

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.

OP posts:
Hobblethwaite · 28/06/2013 20:29

Hi marking place.

I'm 5'11
Size 14/16
34 inch leg and shaped like a apple.

Normally get my jeans from next/dotty ps/top shop.

I frequently get annoyed when everywhere seems to do petite but no tall range. Heightism?

sedgieloo · 29/06/2013 08:42

What pj's are you buying please. I need some long sleeve (we have a cool bedroom year around)) button front comfortable jersey that I can bf in (I'm co-sleeping)

Longleggedlovely · 29/06/2013 09:10

Marking place too! I'm a 36" inseam and recently discovered on holiday to the USA that Lucky Brand jeans are long enough, think you can also get them here in House of Fraser. I also got some online from Gap USA and they told me in store there that Gap UK stores should be able to order them here.

The other thing I've learned is to try on things. Previously I wouldn't have bothered if it didn't say 36" on the label but some styles of clothes do seem to be longer anyway eg Primark and h&m jeans are sometimes longer than the size labelled.

If anyone can help with buying a trouser suit long enough I would be eternally grateful, I work in a corporate environment and seem to live in dresses because the 1 suit they do a season I haven't liked for a while and LTS stuff is so frumpy.

sedgieloo · 29/06/2013 09:19

Longlegged I had bcbg maxazaria and jcrew suits when working. Not as tall as you though. Also sometimes zara trousers were really long. And arm length in jackets too. I am 33-34 inch leg but would wear a heel for work.

Ihatemytoes · 29/06/2013 12:49

marking

CharlotteBronteSaurus · 29/06/2013 13:06

marking place
am 5'9 but long bodied, so while high street trousers are fine, I struggle with tops

MyFabulousBoys · 30/06/2013 20:48

It is a bit boring but I have found that M&S essential tee shirts are longer this year. I have bought about 6. Hate their 3/4 length sleeve ones though - they always look like normal tops that have really shrunk on my gibbon arms. They must just end in the wrong place.

Also, last season found that Gap blazers and Crew blazers were long enough in the arm for me. Miracle!

sudointellectual · 01/07/2013 08:44

I am searching for long bodied bretons, if anyone has any leads.

I find Hush good for pyjamas btw.

peasandlove · 03/07/2013 09:48

hi sudo, i just saw this one on asos here

sudointellectual · 03/07/2013 18:42

swoops in and buys

Thanks!

upjacobscreekwithoutapaddle · 03/07/2013 21:51

Ooooh, my kinda thread.

6ft, size 10/12, no boobs to speak of and size 7 feet. Welcoming any and all suggestions.

upjacobscreekwithoutapaddle · 04/07/2013 20:40

Did I kill this thread? Sad

brimfullofasha · 04/07/2013 20:48

Great thread! I'm 5'11, size 14, size 9 feet, 35" legs. Where do tall people buy jeans? I have some from Next but they go saggy after a day.

ExitPursuedByABear · 04/07/2013 20:53

So tell me. Where do large footed people buy socks? Every time dd takes her school shoes off she has a hole in the toe.

AgathaF · 04/07/2013 21:57

Socks are a problem. I've bought men's socks in the past, but they tend to be quite baggy.

GibberTheMonkey · 04/07/2013 21:59

Ooh I'm ordering that Breton

Keep the fab finds coming please

Passthecake30 · 04/07/2013 22:28

I am a size 12,36" leg, I like long tall Sally Camden skinnies, thought they are not THAT skinny

Longleggedlovely · 04/07/2013 23:04

Brimfull I went on a jeans mission lately having got so fed up with multiple pairs of baggy next skinnies and have discovered Lucky Brand and Gap (both in the US but think you can also get in the UK). I've also heard H&M and Primark skinnies can be long enough for 36" but they aren't labelled as such it's just a case of trying on.

Sedgielou I've just discovered JCrew recently and bought a beautiful skirt for work. Didn't think to look at their trousers tho! Thank you!

Passthecake30 · 15/07/2013 14:19

www.peacocks.co.uk/womens/shop-department/dresses/lds-dress-maxi-wrap-graphic.html

Ladies! I found a maxi dress that touches my feet for a mere £20!!

I'm 6ft :)

Passthecake30 · 15/07/2013 14:21

Come back tall ladies....tell me I'm not the only one on a spending spree of late (have blown about £400 oops the sun has gone to my head)

LetUsPrey · 15/07/2013 18:56

Clicky link for the Peacocks dress

I think I'm going to have to order the New Look things online and have them delivered to store as it seems like they won't be carrying the Tall range in my local store.

Passthecake30 · 15/07/2013 19:37

Thanks for linky...

What are you getting from new look? Can't ever find anything in there these days for me...but could be tempted!!

LetUsPrey · 15/07/2013 19:50

I like this skirt and this dress. Perhaps.

Passthecake30 · 16/07/2013 22:08

www.peacocks.co.uk/womens/shop-department/dresses/lds-dress-maxi-wrap-graphic.html- just got this, v nice (for work?) and they have a sale 20percent off for 2 days (annoying too late now I've got it!)

Am liking the maxi skirt from new look too!

Passthecake30 · 16/07/2013 22:09

www.tallgirls.co.uk/tall-ladies-clothing-dresses/wrap-dress/-/rr555?size=0&start=20

This is the one I've got today- darn ipad