It’s Tall Tuesday so that means it’s time to link up your best blog post of the week.
Play it Safe, Give Gift Cards to Your Favorite Tall People
By December 20, 2011
Christmas is coming…as in, it’s almost here! Undoubtedly you have a few items left on your to-buy list. My solution for last minute gifts is pretty simple: gift cards.
I know gift cards seem impersonal and it’s more fun to find that perfect gift yourself. You envision the recipient’s grateful expression as they tell you they can’t believe you knew exactly what to buy them (and ideally it’s in a crowded room so everyone can see just how awesome you are). But the truth about gift cards is, they are [how shall I put it] necessary!
Gift cards especially come in handy when there is a tall gal or guy on your Christmas list. I love gifts (who doesn’t), but being a tall girl myself I’ve definitely experienced the disappointment when holding up that sweater and realizing the sleeves aren’t even going to reach your wrist. Or opening that pair of jeans and knowing that though the 80s are coming back, there is no way you could pull off those high waters. Then comes the awkward part of either admitting it doesn’t fit or feigning adoration of the gift.
I’m guessing that little scenario isn’t the one you’ve been envisioning. So it’s okay—even preferred—to play it safe with a gift card! You can still personalize it by getting one from the perfect store where you know your tall friend or family member can find plenty of tall clothing to suit her needs. And seriously, you’re giving the gift of guilt-free shopping! Is it me, or is that one of the best gifts of all?! So go ahead, purchase that gift card and have no fear—you’ll see that look of appreciation and you’ll know that it’s real!
By December 9, 2011
I am trying to buy a gift for a man 45 years old. Custom Home Builder so he wears mostly jeans, t-shirts, long sleeved dress shirts. He likes Nike and sporty type casual clothes. His waist is 34, sleeve length 37/38. All long sleeve pullovers, sweatshirts tend to be shorter on sleeve length or too big around the waist. He is 45 and youthful. I wanted to buy a coat maybe leather, fitted at least not baggy and the right sleeve length. Sweatshirts and pullovers. He always looks nice and put together but it is getting colder and he will not wear long sleeves because he cannot find them long enough without a big baggy waist.
He is:
6’3”
34 waist
37 or 38 inseam -length I think
Sleeves 37/38
Any ideas?
Karen
Tall Personal Shopping: Tall, Slim & Athletic
By December 6, 2011
My son is 18 and he’s 6’4 but only 175. He has a 32”waist but feels like pants that are 36” inseam are “too short.” We are looking for pants that are 32×38”. He is an athlete and likes slim fit. He is also looking for shorts that will cover his knees and shirts/ sweatshirts that are long (and have long arms) without being for someone twice his weight. Any suggestions for a young, athletic kid who is tall but not big? Thanks. Here is a photo of him. He plays football, now has dreds and doesn’t want “dorky old man clothes.” He likes the Hundreds and Crooks and Castles and similar brands. He prefers slim fit jeans.
