What to Wear: When You’re Tall

I’ve done one for the petite ladies, so it is only fair that one is done for the tall (and because I’ve been flooded with requests!). So darlings, here it is!

It is only human nature to want what we don’t have; the grass may seem greener on the other side of the fence, but as we’ve all heard one too many times, we must embrace what we have and make it work for us. Surely you may envy the petite girls who wear six inch heels and still have to tippy-toe to kiss their dates good night, but just as you envy us, we petite ones stare and wish we could forgo heels and not have to tippy-toe to kiss our dates and have them stoop down. Height-age is good; somehow, height is always associated with authority and power. Use it to your advantage, ladies! It is most definitely an advantage come time for one of those chaotic designer-blow-out sales; you have first dibs on anything on a higher shelf!

So what to wear when you’re tall?

After days (I think a full week now) of attempting to write this particular post, I think it is quite safe to conclude that you taller ladies have no restriction or certain clothing to avoid when dressing. That said, it would be much easier to accentuate and make the most of your height. The only thing left for you to figure out is how to dress your body shape well. Anywho, onward and forthward!

Long Tops (Like Cardigans, Tunics, Tees, Sweaters, etc.)

Take advantage of your height ladies! Whereas longer tops may shorten/make stouter the petites, no such worries plague you! Body shape/type is simply irrelevant in this case; longer tops are wearable and hardly tricky to wear. Do use your height to your advantage and wear those beautiful long cardigans over a tee and jeans. In some cases, they can even make you seem a few inches shorter – which would be considered a plus for some!

Empire-Waist Dresses/Tops

I love empire waisted dresses or tops; they’re quite wearable for all women. But somehow, on the taller ladies (lucky you!) they look breathtaking! Such style elongates and slims your body; whether worn with casual sandals or heels, empire waists always look so gorgeous.

Maxi Dresses

A must have in every tall woman’s closet. Emphasis on the must-have! Definitely beautiful in the summer; pair it with strappy gladiators, braid your hair, and stick a fresh flower in it. Goddess-like? Of course. Such dresses, especially those in Grecian styles, accentuate your height; floor length maxis create an illusion of continuing, infinite length.

Extreme Lengths

Of course capris and ankle-length pants are wearable, but such “in-between” lengths tend to shorten your overall appearance. Whether or not you are leggy is irrelevant in that shorts and long pants look quite spectacular on taller women. But if possess enough confidence to wear tiny shorts, by all means, go for it! Pair with flats to soften the look.

Flats

If you wish to downplay your height, flats are, by far, the simplest way to look chic sans the extra height.

Modest Hemlines

Of course nothing is stopping you from wearing show-stopping bandage dresses and mini skirts; but do keep in mind that because you are taller, skirts and dresses have the tendency to look even shorter. Keeping skirts and dresses at the length of your fingertips, the least, is ideal for everyday.

High-Waisted Skirts & Pants

They do wonders for all women, regardless of height, making all considerably slender and just a bit taller. Though high waisted bottoms have the potential to make you seem even taller, the illusion of additional inches/centimeters is only beneficial. It has the ability to elongate your frame, to slim your waistline, and add a touch of elegance.

Solid Colors

Wearing solid colors or monochromatic outfits further add to the long & lean effect. Solid colors give the illusion of, once again, continuity of length.

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I should hope that this rather humble list helps a little. I must admit that I can only give the best of advice in what I know; and since I lack the vertical inches, I can only conjure what I imagine to be most flattering on the taller girls.

bisous,

La C.

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