Mens tall clothing blog posts

Tall Personal Shopper: For a Tall Couple

By Krista Mayne June 8, 2012

I received an email from Heidi. She is looking for clothing recommendations for her 7′ tall boyfriend.
Heidi says, “He is well-built and trendy, but has a hard time finding things that fit his torso, arm length and inseam…without the clothing being enormous. He has a 38 inch waist and would like to wear nice jeans. I’m guessing he has a 38-inch inseam. His shirt size is XL Tall. He’s 29 years old. He also has size 17 feet. I’d say his style is sort of Gap or Banana Republic. He likes to wear button down shirts with jeans and nice shoes.”
First off, I suggest you browse through our men’s tall clothing section as you will find these items including men’s 38″ inseam jeans.
Below are some items I’ve hand picked for your boyfriend.

Pictured above in rows left to right:

Shirts:

St John’s Bay Vintage Big & Tall Shirt – 5 colors

Fitzwell Xander Tall Oxford Shirt 3 colors

Polo Ralph Lauren Big & Tall Military Sportshirt – in white or red (currently half price)

Alfani Big & Tall Shirt

Slim Fit Non Iron Multi Plaid Tall Shirt 4 colors

Tall Safari Shirt (item IK-902473)

Jeans:

Calvin Klein 38″ Inseam Jeans (almost sold out in his waist size)

Levi’s Big & Tall 550™ Relaxed Fit – a classic style that is very popular among tall guys.

Tyler Straight Leg Jeans – 38″ Inseam – relaxed fit
Shoes:

Keen – Newport H2 (comfort of tennis shoes combined in a sandal)

Nike Free Trainer 5.0 – great looking workout shoe and also can be worn with jeans

Dunham Shoreline Boot Shoes – for casual or semi-dressy

Heidi’s also ready for for some personal shopping recommendations for herself.

“I, however, am 5’10 and a size 4 in dress, 6 in pants. I have a 35 inch inseam. (Usually get size 27/35 jeans from Buckle…but they’re SO expensive). I have more issues finding dresses where the waist doesn’t sit on my rib cage. I want to wear modern, simple, classy clothes that fit..”
Here is the women’s tall clothing section with dresses, maxi dresses sorted by lengths, 35″ inseam pants and jeans. I also suggest you check out the Tall Snob blog – for more ideas and review the women’s tall personal shopping requests there.
Below are a few recommendations for you.

Dresses:

Abstract Print Silk Tall Sheath Dress (add a cardigan during cooler moths for year-round wear)

Black Tall Wrap Dress – your go to dress. Lighten it for Summer with bright jewelry.

Regatta Dress (choose long sizes) perfect for work or church.
Pants
Classic Boot-cut Jeans – 35″ Inseam
Modern Boot Pants – also in white
Mercer Fit Garbadine Trousers – great fabric, now on sale

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Men’s Big and Tall Outfit – Spring Layering

By Krista Mayne March 13, 2012

We’re loving the look of this men’s big and tall outfit, perfect for Spring layering. Spring days can be chilly in the mornings, heat up during the day and then return to chilly in the evenings. This casual outfit designed by Society of One features jeans with up to a 38″ inseam, a tall t-shirt, hoodie and sandals.

Filed Under: Men's Tall Clothing

Resort Must Haves for Tall Women & Men

By Krista Mayne February 28, 2012

Written by Tiffany:

With each week that passes, we get closer and closer to the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. It seems that just after Christmas, retailers are breaking out the Spring lines. I have mixed feelings about this time of year. On one hand I’m excited to see the new styles, bright colors, and warm weather essentials. On the other hand it’s a bit depressing to see those styles hit stores in February knowing I won’t be able to wear them for several months (or maybe even June- I do live in New Hampshire after all!). That said, my love of fashion and shopping overwhelms all other emotions. 🙂

For these reasons and others (February school vacation and/or Spring break), now is a prime time to take a vacation. Many families choose this time of year to get away to a warmer climate. It’s the perfect time because it can serve as a bridge to get over the hump of winter and carry us toward Spring and Summer. To that end, I’d love to highlight some resort wear for us tall guys and gals.

Resort Wear Must Haves For Her:

1. A beachy dress is essential. You’ll want something casual that you can throw on over a swimsuit but nice enough that you can go from the beach to a dining area in a jiffy.

2. Lightweight jacket. A denim jacket is perfect and classic. Although your destination may be warm, getting there may not be. And you might have to deal with frigid AC temps when indoors.
I love that this one comes in classic denim and white.

3. Cute hat. This one isn’t big enough to protect your shoulders from sunburn, but it will protect your scalp and nose. And it’s SO cute that it’s worth slathering on the extra SPF.

4. Scarf. I always wear or carry a scarf with me when I travel. They are so useful. It helps keep you warm on the plane, can double as a little blankie or shawl, and just makes any outfit look more chic. The Caribbean blue color of this particular scarf makes it a winning choice for a winter getaway.

5. Sandals. Duh right? I included this because it’s so tempting to bring tons of shoes but if you choose carefully you can get away with 3 pairs of shoes. In this case, I chose a gladiator style in a neutral shade and print (Yes, animal print is a neutral!). These go with white, black, tan, or bright colors and they are perfect for dressing up or down.

6. Tote . I was tempted to go for the obvious choice here: a straw beach tote. That would be a safe choice. But why not choose a bolder, canvas option that will pop with any outfit?!

7. Swimsuit–But not any ‘ol swimsuit. This one is a gorgeous shade of red (sexy), one piece (functional), and of course comes in long torso.

I had to stop myself here…but I could have easily added another 5 or 6 items. I feel a “Resort Wear Must Haves Part II” coming on! Stay tuned… 🙂

Resort Wear Must Haves For Him:

1. Dressy shorts. This is kind of the equivalent to the beachy dress. You could wear these to dinner but they’d be appropriate for strolling along the beach as well.

2. Swim trunks. It’s not easy to find “tall” swim trunks. These are a classic pair. They are a little more grown up then the oodles of hibiscus pairs we’re seeing, but a little more fun than plain board shorts.

3. Golf Shirt. If you’re anything like my husband, vacation isn’t vacation until you’ve squeezed in some golf time. This one is only $33, and comes in tall sizes and 8 colors.

4. Backpack. I’m a big fan of the murse (man purse, although I guess it could easily be mistaken for male nurse. I’ll have to work on my made up words). But most men aren’t hearing it. In your everyday life you can get away with shoving tons of stuff into your wallet and pockets but on vacation you have to have something more substantial. This one is perfect for sightseeing and excursions….assuming you can tear yourself away from lazy days on the beach!

5. Sandals. Real leather is comfortable but also more stylish than your typical rubber flip flops. You could totally wear these with chinos or khakis to dress them up.

6. Sunglasses. I’ll admit it’s hard to pick male clothing because it tends to be so basic. I had to add a fun accessory and this one is also clearly a necessity! I love the aviator shape; they look cool without looking like you’re trying too hard.

View Resort Must Have for Tall Women – Part II

Filed Under: Men's Shoes, Men's Tall Clothing, Women's Shoes, Women's Tall Clothing

Men: What to Wear with Straight Leg Jeans

By Krista Mayne February 23, 2012

In this post, I recently encouraged tall men to take the plunge and wear skinny or straight jeans. I might have mentioned that I bought my husband a pair for Christmas and much to my delight he liked them (he is not a risk taker when it comes to fashion). Well my delight quickly turned to dismay as I realized he has this image of what to wear with straight jeans and the image doesn’t fit his body type or his style. As a result, he’s only worn them once [insert single tear rolling down my cheek for dramatic effect]. I can’t say I blame him though. I myself have purchased an item a little out of my comfort zone and even though I love it, it sits in my closet because I have no idea how to style it. Isn’t this why we usually stick to the basics in the first place?! Well I love when I’m in that space and come across some guidelines or advice on how to get out of my slump and pull that [insert recent risky purchase here—for me it’s a pair of bright red jeans] out of my closet and go for it!

So here are a few ideas/guidelines. First, you don’t have to dress like a member of a rock band or a 20 year old college kid to rock straight jeans. Now if you love skinnies and you embrace them, you may ignore the following piece of advice. But this will apply to most men:

Skip the high top sneaker and/or the skin tight t-shirts. Yes, some men rock this look and look good and confident doing it. But these are usually young, very fit, and very metro men who can pull it off. For most of us (or I guess since I’m not a man I should say “you”), it’s not going to feel natural or comfortable.
*Stick to the basics. Wear a well fitting button up or a V neck sweater. It doesn’t have to be tight but it shouldn’t be very loose or baggy. Try “athletic fit” if you’re average or bigger build, or “slim” or “vintage” fit if you’re thin.
*If you’re not as thin as you think you need to be to wear this style, try layering. Wear a track jacket, a cardigan sweater, or a blazer over a t-shirt or button up.
*Nearly any shoe goes- just make sure it’s not too chunky. Since you’re tall, you probably have larger size feet. So you don’t want to wear a super chunky shoe with a skinny leg. Wear a slim shoe.
*A T-shirt goes with everything. Again, skip the over-sized baggy T. You’re trying to look proportioned. Wear a T-shirt that fits well and if you’re self conscious or have some weight around the middle, go for a casual look with a sweater or sweatshirt over the T. You’ll want to choose a “cool” sweat shirt that looks like you’re trying though–perhaps, a vintage wash, well made, nicely fitting one. Pair that with a nice T (meaning one that you didn’t score for free somewhere ;), cool sneakers and you look casual but still stylish.
*A polo shirt is a perfect choice. The guidelines are basically the same as for a t-shirt…but a polo is a bit more forgiving than a plain T.