NPCER: Tall People: A Fashion Line For You

[orangeblossom]

I just saw this in my feed.

A fashion line, Taller Than Your Average, made it's debut at the Fall 2014 shows.  It's for women 5'9" and taller.


tallerthanyouraverage.com/

[ijack]

hooray!!!

[origami]

Is this a new line for Long Tall Sally? Their logo is in that link.

[Velar Fricative]

I approve.

[ijack]

I find it hilarious that they're selling tall crop tops.

[SallyJ]

I can appreciate the idea, but I really want more than black jersey in my wardrobe.

[origami]

Some of those tops look like I'd be swallowed by them.

[meltoine]

Sept 29, 2014 16:46:42 GMT -5 ijack said:

I find it hilarious that they're selling tall crop tops.

Exactly! 1/3 of their tops are cropped. Wtf is the point?

[dirtyred]

THERE ARE NO PANTS!

[badgergrl]

I have been looking for a completely sheer maxi dress, so that's helpful.

[redwino]

The crop tops have sleeves so I guess the selling point is that the sleeves will actually go to your wrists. I would buy all the crop tops if it means my wrists are covered. Long sleeves are the bane of my existence.

[taratru]

Why is everything made of super clingy jersey? Is this a thing?

[moreace01]

Ugh. Why are they UK? Boo. The shipping to US is pricey.

I thought I had finally found t-shirts that would cover my butt...

[wawa]

Sept 29, 2014 21:36:29 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

Based on these comments, I'm assuming they don't have extra long Oxford shirts. I'm only 5'6" but I can never find shirts that are long enough in the sleeves and stay tucked in.

We're the same height and I'm super long waisted.  The only place I've found oxfords that actually stay tucked is the limited.  But the last time I bought one was like 7 years ago (I gave up on the gaping button thing) so I'm not sure that still applies.  You should go try on one when you guy buy your cape.

[2curlydogs]

Sept 29, 2014 16:20:07 GMT -5 tillie said:

I wish they would do this for us shorties. I'm 4'10" and tired of having to buy kids clothes and shorten everything I buy.

Nice to see they are doing this though. I know some of my friends need to buy men's jeans because they are longer.

It's called "petites" and they have them in every.goddamned.store. 

Also, it's easier to remove fabric than conjure it out of thin air.

#bitterpartyofone #can'tshopinrealstores #onlineonly #mainstreamfashionhatesmybody #don'tgetmestartedonshoes

[cattledogkisses]

I've been saying for years that I wish they would size womens' pants like they do mens' with separate waist and inseam lengths.

Why the makers of womens' pants assume that your waist gets proportionally bigger as your legs get longer has always baffled me.

[2curlydogs]

Sept 30, 2014 9:26:36 GMT -5 tillie said:

Sept 30, 2014 8:59:06 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

It's called "petites" and they have them in every.goddamned.store. 

Also, it's easier to remove fabric than conjure it out of thin air.

#bitterpartyofone #can'tshopinrealstores #onlineonly #mainstreamfashionhatesmybody #don'tgetmestartedonshoes

 Sorry, "petites" do not fit me as the crotch ends up at my knees.  
 
I do agree with the removal of fabric being easier, but it's still costly.

I know. My SIL is around 4'10" or so. But for many women under 5'4", it does work and it's a universal option.

But no single mainstream store stocks clothes for women over 5'9". None. I've looked. A select few retailers carry it thru their catalog or website, but nothing is ever in store with the exception of perhaps jeans. 

I, personally, find it patently ridiculous that they build/design these clothes to fit 6'+ tall models but don't put a single goddamned article of clothes in their stores that fit a regular 6' woman of any size.



My H has a similar problem as a tall skinny guy, so even that isn't foolproof. He has a 34" waist and a 36" inseam. Go look thru Kohls or Target or Macy's some time and try and find that. It doesn't exist. It barely exists online! We won't discuss his ridiculous 15 1/2" neck and 36" sleeve.

[SallyJ]

Sept 30, 2014 10:16:24 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Sept 30, 2014 9:26:36 GMT -5 tillie said:

 Sorry, "petites" do not fit me as the crotch ends up at my knees.  
 
I do agree with the removal of fabric being easier, but it's still costly.

I know. My SIL is around 4'10" or so. But for many women under 5'4", it does work and it's a universal option.

But no single mainstream store stocks clothes for women over 5'9". None. I've looked. A select few retailers carry it thru their catalog or website, but nothing is ever in store with the exception of perhaps jeans. 

I, personally, find it patently ridiculous that they build/design these clothes to fit 6'+ tall models but don't put a single goddamned article of clothes in their stores that fit a regular 6' woman of any size.



My H has a similar problem as a tall skinny guy, so even that isn't foolproof. He has a 34" waist and a 36" inseam. Go look thru Kohls or Target or Macy's some time and try and find that. It doesn't exist. It barely exists online! We won't discuss his ridiculous 15 1/2" neck and 36" sleeve.

NY & Company stocks tall pants in their stores for all their fits.  I just wish they would make their blazers and oxford shirts in tall.

[Norticprincess]

Sept 29, 2014 16:36:01 GMT -5 origami said:

Is this a new line for Long Tall Sally? Their logo is in that link.

It is some combo collection thing they are doing

Sept 29, 2014 22:43:16 GMT -5 moreace01 said:

Ugh. Why are they UK? Boo. The shipping to US is pricey.

I thought I had finally found t-shirts that would cover my butt...

If you look at the regular Long Tall Sally part vs this runway fashion thing They have stores in a few parts of the US and Canada - then pop up stores that move around.
They have free shipping promos if you watch (and returns). If you call the store in MN, the manager claims in the letter I got with one of my dresses that they don't charge shipping from the store you can order the catalog through the store.

Sept 29, 2014 21:36:29 GMT -5 asdfjkl said:

Based on these comments, I'm assuming they don't have extra long Oxford shirts. I'm only 5'6" but I can never find shirts that are long enough in the sleeves and stay tucked in.

If you look at their regular non collaboration stuff they have normal shirts www.longtallsally.com

[2curlydogs]

Sept 30, 2014 10:28:52 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

Sept 30, 2014 10:16:24 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

I know. My SIL is around 4'10" or so. But for many women under 5'4", it does work and it's a universal option.

But no single mainstream store stocks clothes for women over 5'9". None. I've looked. A select few retailers carry it thru their catalog or website, but nothing is ever in store with the exception of perhaps jeans. 

I, personally, find it patently ridiculous that they build/design these clothes to fit 6'+ tall models but don't put a single goddamned article of clothes in their stores that fit a regular 6' woman of any size.



My H has a similar problem as a tall skinny guy, so even that isn't foolproof. He has a 34" waist and a 36" inseam. Go look thru Kohls or Target or Macy's some time and try and find that. It doesn't exist. It barely exists online! We won't discuss his ridiculous 15 1/2" neck and 36" sleeve.

NY & Company stocks tall pants in their stores for all their fits.  I just wish they would make their blazers and oxford shirts in tall.

Last time I looked at NY&CO it was all this poly/rayon blend crap. Has that changed?

ETA: Tall shirts, though? Pants are more mainstream. Shirts? No.

[SallyJ]

Sept 30, 2014 10:46:05 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Sept 30, 2014 10:28:52 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

NY & Company stocks tall pants in their stores for all their fits.  I just wish they would make their blazers and oxford shirts in tall.

Last time I looked at NY&CO it was all this poly/rayon blend crap. Has that changed?

ETA: Tall shirts, though? Pants are more mainstream. Shirts? No.

No most of it is.  They've started adding some linen and cotton pants.  Totally agree on the shirts.  It pisses me off to have short arm lengths.

[Deleted]

Attachment Deleted

[2curlydogs]

Sept 30, 2014 11:59:32 GMT -5 SallyJ said:

Sept 30, 2014 10:46:05 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Last time I looked at NY&CO it was all this poly/rayon blend crap. Has that changed?

ETA: Tall shirts, though? Pants are more mainstream. Shirts? No.

No most of it is.  They've started adding some linen and cotton pants.  Totally agree on the shirts.  It pisses me off to have short arm lengths.

Blergh. If I want to buy tweed pants, I'd like them to be, you know, TWEED.

[badgergrl]

Sept 30, 2014 10:16:24 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Sept 30, 2014 9:26:36 GMT -5 tillie said:

 Sorry, "petites" do not fit me as the crotch ends up at my knees.  
 
I do agree with the removal of fabric being easier, but it's still costly.

I know. My SIL is around 4'10" or so. But for many women under 5'4", it does work and it's a universal option.

But no single mainstream store stocks clothes for women over 5'9". None. I've looked. A select few retailers carry it thru their catalog or website, but nothing is ever in store with the exception of perhaps jeans. 

I, personally, find it patently ridiculous that they build/design these clothes to fit 6'+ tall models but don't put a single goddamned article of clothes in their stores that fit a regular 6' woman of any size.



My H has a similar problem as a tall skinny guy, so even that isn't foolproof. He has a 34" waist and a 36" inseam. Go look thru Kohls or Target or Macy's some time and try and find that. It doesn't exist. It barely exists online! We won't discuss his ridiculous 15 1/2" neck and 36" sleeve.

Brooks brothers stocks 15.5x36 shirts. If you wait for a sale you can usually get them for 40$ or so.  Also lands ends sells men's pants by waist and then hems for free, so you can get whatever length you need,

[demandypants]

i wanted to whine too. Tall and pregnant. Even less fun to shop. Boooo. my wrists will be cold until February.

[2curlydogs]

Sept 30, 2014 12:27:02 GMT -5 badgergrl said:

Sept 30, 2014 10:16:24 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

I know. My SIL is around 4'10" or so. But for many women under 5'4", it does work and it's a universal option.

But no single mainstream store stocks clothes for women over 5'9". None. I've looked. A select few retailers carry it thru their catalog or website, but nothing is ever in store with the exception of perhaps jeans. 

I, personally, find it patently ridiculous that they build/design these clothes to fit 6'+ tall models but don't put a single goddamned article of clothes in their stores that fit a regular 6' woman of any size.



My H has a similar problem as a tall skinny guy, so even that isn't foolproof. He has a 34" waist and a 36" inseam. Go look thru Kohls or Target or Macy's some time and try and find that. It doesn't exist. It barely exists online! We won't discuss his ridiculous 15 1/2" neck and 36" sleeve.

Brooks brothers stocks 15.5x36 shirts. If you wait for a sale you can usually get them for 40$ or so.  Also lands ends sells men's pants by waist and then hems for free, so you can get whatever length you need,

I've looked. Weird. Never been able to find it. Granted, I'm looking in slim fit because, well, dude has a 15.5" neck and a 34" waist. Regular fit looks baggy on him.

[2curlydogs]

Sept 30, 2014 12:34:59 GMT -5 demandypants said:

i wanted to whine too. Tall and pregnant. Even less fun to shop. Boooo. my wrists will be cold until February.

Motherhood Maternity tended to be most forgiving in their sleeve length.

JCPenney for pants.

Or... what size are you? Cause I have all my maternity clothes still. Medium tops, Size 12 pants.

[badgergrl]

Sept 30, 2014 12:51:12 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Sept 30, 2014 12:27:02 GMT -5 badgergrl said:

Brooks brothers stocks 15.5x36 shirts. If you wait for a sale you can usually get them for 40$ or so.  Also lands ends sells men's pants by waist and then hems for free, so you can get whatever length you need,

I've looked. Weird. Never been able to find it. Granted, I'm looking in slim fit because, well, dude has a 15.5" neck and a 34" waist. Regular fit looks baggy on him.

They actually even have extra slim shirts
ex-
www.brooksbrothers.com/Non-Iron-Extra-Slim-Fit-BrooksCool®-Ground-Check-Dress-Shirt/ME01692,default,pd.html?dwvar_ME01692_Color=BLUE&dwvar_ME01692_Size=15H_36&contentpos=3&cgid=0203

[demandypants]

Sept 30, 2014 12:52:38 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Sept 30, 2014 12:34:59 GMT -5 demandypants said:

i wanted to whine too. Tall and pregnant. Even less fun to shop. Boooo. my wrists will be cold until February.

Motherhood Maternity tended to be most forgiving in their sleeve length.

JCPenney for pants.

Or... what size are you? Cause I have all my maternity clothes still. Medium tops, Size 12 pants.

That is sweet of you to offer!  I think I have enough to get me through the remainder of my time, but a lot of what I bought with my first pregnancy doesnt fit. I think they shrunk but that was back when gap had tall maternity pants and jeans in a variety of styles. so I am pouting that i lost that option and everyone else has like black work pants in tall maternity, and nothing else. I think I will just have to work from home from now on. Cause pants.

[gault]

This is a hard pass for me.

WE NEED FUCKING PANTS. THAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE.

I am also really curvy and STILL doubt that any of the items on that website would be flattering on someone who is a tall pear shape.