Tallidarity

Another week, another new tall brand! I don’t know about y’all but it brings a lot of joy to go beyond showing mainline finds that work for our long limbs, and receiving pieces that FIT. We are so excited to discover these new-to-us tall retailers. We know that we are currently in the best time yet to be able to find tall clothing. It makes us feel so truly grateful that our fellow tall sisters are taking initiative and starting their own businesses to fill the gaps. We all know that the gaps are definitely still there!

Enter Tallidarity, which is founded by Elisha Wintch. It began with a need for a dress for her sister’s wedding. We all know how hard finding the perfect dress can be. What is the dress code, where is it, what time of year? All of these factors play into our choices. Plus we have to think of our budget. Depending where you’re looking, the price can get out of hand pretty easily. Additionally, will you be willing to re-wear the dress? If so, maybe you’ll spend a little bit more. But you get the picture. Never is dress shopping as simple as it should be!

Then add on our extra inches, as women of height. You just brought in a new host of things to worry about. Will the dress be long enough? Will you be able to move your wider shoulders with ease? Almost worse than a too short dress, is a dress with ill-fitting proportions. Does the waist hit in the correct spot, do the darts line up with your bust, or worst of all for me, do the hips line up with where your actual hips sit? Otherwise you end up with gaps in odd spaces and it being too tight in others. You might not even be buying your size because you size up to make it work.

Overall, it’s unacceptable. None of us tall women should have to put up with feeling like our bodies are wrong, because we don’t fit into the standardized size. The bottom line is, there is no such thing. We’re all unique and wonderfully made, just the way God intended. Our clothing should celebrate our different shapes, by fitting us well.

Tallidarity is here to help us all feel GOOD, and we are feeling it already! When Elisha offered to send us a dress to try, we were excited to see how it would fit. I received it first, and being that I’m the outlier of us two at 6’4, I felt I was the tougher test to pass. I put it on and couldn’t believe how comfortable it was at first impression. Scuba material is so amazing. It shapes to your body beautifully, while maintaining a flattering drape.

Beyond initial feeling, the dress itself reads classy. The neckline is high enough to avoid concern of oversharing, especially if you prefer more modest cuts. Plus, the sleeves are long enough to cover the upper part of the arm. I know a lot of women prefer to cover that area. It hit me right at the knee, and for Caitlin it is more of a traditional midi dress length. It is a completely thoughtful design.

This dress is going to get a lot of wear between the two of us. I have already worn it several times to work, because it is perfect for modest business settings as well. I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without mentioning that it has pockets! What women isn’t excited at the prospect of putting on a cute dress and finding out it has pockets.

We can’t wait to see what designs Elisha comes up with next, and we’ll be patiently following along to find out! If you haven’t heard of Tallidarity before, go check them out at www.tallidarity.com or @tallidarity on Instagram!

Are you interested in this thread of small tall companies we have been sharing? If you missed Rhonda Lynette check here, and we will have another similar post coming soon also!