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Diary of a Tall Fashionista: Tall Cords for Tall Women

November 24, 2009 by Krista Mayne ·

By Tiffany DeLangie – Tall Fashion Writer for Tall Clothing Mall

I remember when corduroy was in And then it was out And then it was back in again. Well now I feel its ok to admit, I never stopped loving it (I know, how convenient right?) Now is a good time to love cords. While it’s still difficult to find tall clothes, I’d say behind tall jeans, tall cords are becoming increasingly easy to find in a plethora of price ranges and fits. Not only are tall cords easier to find now, but also easier to wear when remembering a few tips.

First, think of tall cords as an alternative to jeans. Sometimes we put ourselves into a box when we think dress pants or jeans are our only options. In the fall and winter, tall cords are an option as well. In addition to being an alternative to jeans, you can compare the fit and style to jeans also. Tall cords typically come in boot cut, and lately can be found in flared, skinny, and wide leg silhouettes as well. You can find a low rise or a mid rise. (I’m sure if you look hard enough you can find a high rise but that is a bit too 80s for me…at least right now; can’t say I won’t succumb to the fashion pressure at some point). Secondly, as a tall woman, you can get away with almost any fit but keep in mind the look you are going for and your figure flaws and strengths. If you are especially curvy, you may want a mid rise with a straight leg. If you are tall and thin, flared or skinny work well. If you are plus sized,a mid rise with a wide leg, straight leg, or boot cut will work. These are just suggestions. If you’ve read my other articles you know I am mostly anti hard and fast rules in fashion. I think too often we limit ourselves and our personal style based on some arbitrary rule someone told us once. So use your judgment and try on different shapes and styles to see what works best. Lastly, in terms of what to pair with tall cords, again think of denim as an example of what to pair with tall cords, again think of denim as an example. You can wear them with sweaters, a snug fitting turtleneck, a blazer or cardigan, or a plaid button down. Opportunities to dress them up or down, abound.There are also different fabrics you can choose from such as fine whaled corduroys (on the dressier side) or wider whaled that lend themselves to a more casual look. If you’re going for a preppy look, which tall cords often lend them to; pair it with an argyle sweater. Or if you like the punk look, thanks to tall skinny cords that can be achieved also.

The one thing I’d caution you on is that cords can look very…outfit-y (I think my husband made up that word, but I love the impression it gives). What I mean is, if you wear them with tortoise shell glasses and a turtleneck and oxfords they give off a very specific almost constum-ish look. If you’re ok with that and can pull it off (i.e. you look like you did it on purpose or you look like a supermodel) go for it. happen to read that sentence and think that outfit sounds rather cute. However, if you will look back on the ensemble later and think “What was I thinking?”—moments I have totally had– then spare yourself what I call outfit remorse.

Tall cords are a nice staple that can carry you through fall and winter so investing in a good pair is worth it. Have fun with them– Find the pair that works best for you and then buy two or three in various fall shades. Now if only overalls would come back into style…

Visit Tall Clothing Mall’s section of women’s tall cords.

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Diary of a Tall Fashionista – Tall Jackets

October 29, 2009 by Krista Mayne ·

By Tiffany DeLangie

The end of summer is bittersweet. Bitter because I’ll miss the sun and the beach and the pool and barbecues and watermelon. It’s also sweet because it’s the beginning of fall with all its changing colors and sense of newness. Personally I would vote for September as the second best month to make changes and resolutions, next to January. While most of those changes will entail some deep spiritual or personal meaning, others may be more along the lines of “I will find a tall jacket with sleeves that actually cover my wrists.”

I’ve mentioned before that shoes and jeans are my vices. Well my third would be tall coats and tall jackets. It can be difficult however to find tall outerwear made for tall women. Whether it’s a trench or a hip length jacket, there are often features that don’t work as well for tall women. For instance, how many of you have tried on a ‘hip length’ jacket only to find it fits like a cropped one. If I wanted a cropped jacket, I would shop in the junior section right? Or what about a jacket that is cinched or belted at the waist, but ends up right under our bust rather than at our natural waist? Or my personal favorite: sleeves that expose our wrists to the elements or leave that ghastly space between jacket and glove. Ugh. This fall make a proclamation to find a tall jacket that you love and one that fits properly (and no I don’t mean two separate jackets). Trust me, it can be done! You just need to know where to look and what to look for.

When looking for a tall jacket, consider the look you’re going for and how much you intend to wear it. If you are like me and have a million jackets, then it’s not crucial that the jacket be neutral enough to match everything. It can be on the trendier side or a bright fun color. If however, this is going to be an upgrade (i.e. one you’ll spend a lot of money on) or a tall jacket you’ll wear everyday until the real cold sets in, you may want something conservative but with trendy elements (think seams and hardware). This doesn’t mean that it has to be black, brown, or grey. Oftentimes, bright colors can work just as well as a neutral as black, beige, or gray. A bright red trench can go over black pants, brown pants, beige pants, or jeans. The key is finding something stylish with the right amount of detail to show that you are current. Notice I didn’t say trendy. It doesn’t have to come from Forever 21 to be in style. It does however have to come from this decade! So mourn the loss of summer by stepping out in style in a chic tall jacket that shows you are ready to embrace change!

We have created a special section of women’s tall jackets and tall coats at Tall Clothing Mall.

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Tall Maternity Jeans 36" Inseam – J Brand

July 10, 2009 by Krista Mayne ·

By Tiffany DeLangie – Fashion Writer for Tall Clothing Mall

Being a tall fashionista is difficult enough. Being a tall, pregnant fashionista is excruciating! I have spent hours scouring the internet to find tall maternity pants and jeans (i.e. longer than 33 or 34 inch inseam) and have mostly come up empty. Enter….the
J Brand Lovestory tall maternity jeans. I am totally in love with these jeans. If you’re tall and expecting, it doesn’t get much better than this. These jeans are amazing.

First the height aspect–I am 6 feet tall and I can comfortably wear these jeans with 2 to 4 inch heels. Unlike the other “longs” I have found that still look too short with flats, these tall maternity jeans have a 36 inch inseam. And even better, they have an amazing 2 inch hem so that when I wear flats I can cuff them right where the hem begins. That way I avoid getting that ratty look on the back hem and hopefully make them last through every pregnancy. Or if you are taller than me (a blessing and a curse) you can take the hem out and get an extra couple of inches out of them.

Second the style aspect that I try so hard not to forsake just because I am tall (and now, just because I am pregnant). These look just as hot as your non maternity jeans. I personally am partial to low rise flared jeans and these are just that. They have elastic insets so that they stretch with you so there’s no panel that puts pressure just where you don’t want it. I’ve realized in buying maternity shorts and skirts that the panels aren’t made for tall women with long torsos so it doesn’t come up high enough and hits you mid belly which is not the most pleasant feeling. For that reason the ‘real waist’ version is just right. Another point worth mentioning is that I bought these when I was still at the not-at-all-showing-but-feeling-bloated stage. Now I am about halfway through my pregnancy and definitely showing. Through both stages they fit like a glove. And because they are low rise and sit under the belly, I imagine they will fit right up until the end.

Lastly, I know the price tag in this economy (or any economy) is kind of high. Prime example– I got laid off right after purchasing them and still refused to return them; that is how much I love them! Keep in mind that most likely you won’t find other pants or jeans that fit so this probably will be your one and only pair (that’s how I rationalize anyway). Also, because they are high quality you will be able to wear them through any subsequent pregnancies. And last but not least (not to be a Debbie Downer) but throughout your pregnancy you’ll have times when you feel like crap. You might as well look amazing if you can’t feel amazing right?! Call me shallow but looking better certainly boosts my spirits and helps me to feel better. And I’m guessing it will work for you also. Click the link here and purchase immediately! I promise you won’t regret it.

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Tall Boyfriend Jeans

July 7, 2009 by Krista Mayne ·

Diary of a Tall Fashionista: Must have for tall women- Tall Boyfriend Jeans

by Tiffany DeLangie- fashion writer for Tall Clothing Mall

As a fashionista, I pride myself on noticing upcoming trends before they are…well trendy. But I must say, until I was seeing them everywhere, it never occurred to me to address the boyfriend jean. I myself like fitted jeans. Loose jeans give me flashbacks to my tomboy days, when I wore insanely baggy jeans that completely enveloped my long, lanky frame and made me appear even taller and skinnier than I already was. While that may sound like a good thing, in high school, the goal was to fit in, not stand out as freakishly tall. As if that’s not enough the baggy jeans trend also reminds me of a time I was forced to wear men’s jeans since finding women’s jeans that were long enough proved to be impossible. Ok, sorry to drag you into my pathetic “wonder years;” back to the trend at hand. I must say despite my unfavorable memories, the boyfriend jean trend is completely growing on me. Why? I’m glad you asked.Boyfriend jeans give that “I-just-threw-these-on-but-don’t-I-look-stylish-and-chic-without-even-trying?” look that we all desperately crave and ironically spend tons of time and effort trying to achieve. (Ok maybe not all of us but us authentic fashionistas can admit that at the very least, we have those moments). There’s nothing better than a simple garment that does most of the work for you. It makes it easy to figure out the rest of your look– be it casual or sexy or cool. I also love that boyfriend jeans look kind of tough. Those I love the most are cuffed and therefore still show some skin but look adorable with sneakers or even dressier shoes like kitten heels or mary janes. See how easy it is to pull off a tough, yet sweet or a cool, eclectic, and modern look?

The other thing I love about boyfriend jeans is that they look great on tall women. Now the average woman might retort “what doesn’t?” But us tall gals know that some trends don’t live up to the ‘model’ hype and any that do are canceled out by the spiral of depression we whip ourselves into when we search and search and search and can’t find that long torso swimsuit (that we love and doesn’t cost us an arm and a leg), or a simple pair of tall (no, not 34 inch inseam, but TALL) maternity pants, or a maxi dress that actually reaches our ankles! Oops; is my frustration seeping through?! My point is, when a trend is compatible with height, I’m all about jumping on the bandwagon.

Because we have long legs, we don’t have to worry about cuffed boyfriend jeans cutting us off at that awkward place on our calves and making us look short and, well, boyish. We can wear boyfriend jeans and still look sexy as all get out. It’s that kind of “white tee shirt” look guys claim is even more alluring than when we gals get all dolled up. The other attribute of boyfriend jeans is that they tend to have a bit of a higher rise than typical jeans. With our long torsos, the additional inch or two in the rise helps to balance our tall frames. And have I mentioned yet that this is the perfect transition piece into fall? If you buy them soon, you’ll still have plenty of wear left before I’m starting articles cursing the weather instead of reliving my “wonder years.”

With all of this said, don’t let me sell you on boyfriend jeans…see for yourself! Just try a pair on and you’ll see that this is one trend worth shopping for.