What’s the weather like up there? Do you play basketball? You must be huge in heels.
Despite constant questioning like the above, being tall is great. You can see at concerts, reach the top shelf and always make an entrance when walking into a room at a party. However, being a taller woman also has its downsides.
Firstly, dating can be a nightmare. While many lengthy ladies are not opposed to seeing someone shorter than them, the latter often takes issue with being the smaller counterpart. Secondly, you’re always shoved to the back of photographs, which can result in a lifetime of pictures where you are reduced to a floating head in the background, forever bobbing along in a sea of the petite.
Thirdly, and most distressingly, finding clothes that fit is always a tall order. Mini dresses always pose a flash risk. Jeans become the bane of your life as ankles are always exposed, even if you bought the longest option available. The same goes for trousers and long-line skirts. Want to experiment with the Nineties floor-skimming silhouettes championed by Gen Z? Tough luck, ankle-grazers are all you are getting.
Inclusivity is a major buzzword in the fashion industry today. Many brands have introduced petite and plus-size ranges into their collections. Tall sections remain very much in the developmental stages.
This is the part where anyone under 5’8” says, “but what about Long Tall Sally?” Founded in 1976, the label was one of the first to pioneer style for tall women. However, one brand was not enough to keep tall shoppers satisfied.
Slowly but surely, names such as M&S and Topshop (RIP) soon followed, offering designs for their long-legged customers. This presented more palettes and prints to pick from, marking the decline of unflattering ‘big girl’ garments.
Height exudes elegance which we all want to embrace. Take Karlie Kloss, Elizabeth Debicki, Erin O’Connor and Sophie Turner for example. All possess a certain je ne sais pas thanks to their stature. Clothes can be manoeuvred to highlight this.
Regardless, sourcing tall girl clothes remains a challenge, especially online. So, we’ve gathered up all our expert knowledge on the best shops to browse for tall women. Time to shop to suit your body without sacrificing style.
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Mango
Kicking on the list is high street favourite Mango. While the brand doesn’t advertise its products as tall, the trousers are often great for those teetering on the six-foot mark. Office-friendly straight legs neatly hug the waistline and stretch over the hips to suit all shapes and sizes.
Mango’s tailored items also make for smart suit options, so you can go from day to night with ease. We especially love these High-Waist Palazzo Trousers for everyday use.
Buy now £49.99, Mango
Weekday
Weekday is another high street gem with an array of jeans to choose from. Spanning baggy boyfriend fits, acid wash distressed, low-waist and so much more, Weekday designs are available to shop in a leg 34. These Rail Mid Loose Straight Jeans caught our eye with their grunge finish and can be paired with chunky sneakers for a stand-out ensemble.
Buy now £55.00, Weekday
Marks & Spencer
M&S is an essential part of British culture, and for good reason. Never sleeping on the staple pieces, M&S stocks most trousers in short, regular and long sizes. Sleek pieces including office-friendly trousers, joggers and yoga pants are tailored with the tall in mind. The same goes for summer dresses, and we’re adding this ethereal Pure Cotton Square Neck Midi Waisted Dress to our wishlists. Be sure to check out the trousers on offer too.
Buy now £45.00, Marks & Spencer
Topshop
Will we ever get over Topshop shutting its doors? No, no we won’t. Luckily for us, the brand is still available to shop via ASOS, meaning tall girls can continue to enjoy the label’s tall range. The brand stocks classic cut jeans in lengths 34 and 36, plus an array of longline skirts, tops for those with long torsos and dresses. Accentuate your figure with Topshop’s Tall Denim Double Split Maxi Skirt complete with a bleached fade and split detailing.
Buy now £38.40, ASOS
Abercrombie & Fitch
It’s official, Abercrombie is back. The teen-dream brand has had a colourful past, becoming an overnight hit with adolescents and subsequently falling into obscurity following multiple controversies concerning body ideals. But it seems that the CEOs have listened, as Abercrombie now stocks many items in tall sizes - and they are super cute. We’d team this Vest Mini Dress with some chunky sandals or black knee-high boots and a patent baguette bag.
Buy now £65.00, Abercrombie & Fitch
Djerf Avenue
Swedish label Djerf Avenue houses sell-out pieces that adopt a classic Scandi minimalism. The seasonless collection includes a handful of tailored trousers in failsafe neutrals, ensuring you have this wardrobe staple no matter the occasion. We are particularly obsessed with the First Choice Pants Greige and the Sorella Skirt for fellow tall girls.
Buy now £119.00, Djerf Avenue
Karen Millen
If occasionwear is on the agenda, head to Karen Millen. Another quintessential British brand, the label has become synonymous with bold florals fit for Ascot and weddings alike. However, loud prints don’t always appeal to the tall as their height speaks volumes in itself. Therefore, a streamlined structure is always a good shout. This bridal-esque long-sleeve number in a specifically tall cut is an uber-elegant pick for summer soirees.
Buy now £103.20, Karen Millen
Free People
One of the many perks of being tall is that you can toy with silhouettes to your heart’s content. Free People pioneers all things boho. Deconstructed designs, layer-upon-layer of ruffles, beads, embroidery and asymmetrical waistlines are what make the clothes so covetable. A dropped waist is ideal for those with a long torso and slimmer hips. This graphite Easy Does It Maxi has an effortless elegance and can be thrown on for coffee mornings or beach sojourns.
Buy now £78.00, Free People
Reformation
Cult brand Reformation has some of the prettiest pieces on the market and this Adalynn Knit Two Piece in a romantic crimson hue is permanently burned in our brains. With a long midi skirt to accentuate the curves and a bandeau to caress the torso, this co-ord helps to elongate the figure. Slip on a pair of heeled mules and your friends will come face-to-waist height with your stunning silhouette.
Buy now £228.00, Reformation
Rick Owens
Height is a defining theme of Rick Owens’ moody, hard-edged collections. The designer’s famed Grilled Ankle Boots add five inches of height, while his oversized sleeves and gothic silhouettes dramatically elongate the limbs. Owens gives power to long forms, and you should too. These divine deconstructionist wide-leg trousers in chartreuse will make your legs look endlessly long. If you’ve got it, flaunt it.
Buy now £550.00, Matches
Prada
Not many can get away with a floor-length polo dress, but height helps. Merging tennis chic with South of France sophistication, Prada’s take on the preppy piece is one to be worn with confidence. Complete your comfortable look with a classic woven tote and sandals. While you’re here, why not peruse Prada’s supply of other long-line garments? Structured tanks and impeccably tailored trousers are extra height-friendly investments.
Buy now £920.00, Matches
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham designs with the modern woman in mind. The former Spice Girl-turned-designer crafts pieces to lengthen the body, which regularly showcases long sleeves, asymmetrical bias cuts and handkerchief hems – meaning length no longer becomes a problem for tall shoppers. The brand’s luxurious Asymmetric Slash Jersey Dress in a shocking crimson tone additionally features wrap-around ruching to snake around the body and cinch the form.
Buy now £990.00, Victoria Beckham
Raey
Infuse your holiday wardrobe with a healthy dose of colour courtesy of Raey. The brand has also jumped on the low-waistline wagon, formulating garments that call attention to the torso with ruched effects and vibrant hues. Tangerine-dream is the modus operandi for this Ruched Jersey Dress, which can be worn with square-toe sandals and a macramé tote bag for a mesmerising Mediterranean aesthetic.
Buy now £595.00, Matches
Proenza Schouler
Scouring the luxury market with no luck? Cue Proenza Schouler, another brand mastering the art of the dropped waistline. Darker tones often help to feel more discreet, so if you’re feeling conscious of height, monochromes provide a shadowy look for your willowy wardrobe. This Gathered Twill Midi Dress showcases knot detailing and a halterneck to accentuate your neck and shoulders.
Buy now £1525.00, Matches
Versace
And just because there is no excuse for larger feet not to look pretty, we present to you... Versace. Banish those kitten heels and flats from your occasionwear arsenal and pick up a pair of showstopping Versace heels. Height shouldn’t restrict shoe choice, and quite frankly, if you want a pair of platforms, get them. Life is too short for bad shoes.
Buy now £660.00, Farfetch
