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Gap & Old Navy Tall Athleisure

Y’all have been living for the latest Gap & Old Navy Tall Athleisure drops, just like we are! We’re always excited to see what items you love the most with us. Linking in our Instagram stories has been the go-to recently but we wanted to give a more permanent reference spot to this round-up. Plus we were able to get together last weekend and grab pictures of everything we bought recently. We know and agree it is so important to be able to see how an item fits on someone similarly size/shaped as you, which is why we started our blog to begin with! Check out our latest and greatest finds from Gap and Old Navy tall athleisure drops below. Plus Gap’s Sale is 50% off sale styles using code MORE

ATHLEISURE

Waffle Knit Set

Caitlin first ordered Gap’s waffle knit sweats last year and it was love. It is a nice lightweight breathable material and the waffle knit adds visual interest. When they brought back updated cuts of the waffle knit lounge sets, she knew she had to grab them. Worth noting is the model picture shows the length being only ankle length or 3/4 length and when they arrived they are floor length on her at 5’11. She gifted them to our Mom as well for Mother’s Day and she is 6’2.

Waffle-Knit Shorts, Waffle-Knit T-Shirt, Waffle-Knit Wide-Leg Pants

Cozy Live-In Set

Because I already had the waffle-knit set, I wanted to try a different textured set and was drawn in by the fun color of this Old Navy set. I haven’t had a matching short set either, so the appeal of the 4 inch shorts was great as well for the days I’m still working from home. I ordered this set in Large – the shorts are regular large and the sweatshirt is Large Tall. I potentially could have sized down but I prefer a loose fit for loungewear comfort!

High Waisted Cozy Shorts, French Terry Sweatshirt

Cloud Light Matching Set

If waffle knit isn’t your thing, we get it. Gap’s version of a super soft matching set is also completely ideal. Caitlin knows she loves to rock matching sets so she couldn’t just get one, plus the price was right! She is wearing a large tall in both, and mentioned that the sleeves wouldn’t be long enough had she gone with a medium tall. Just worth noting!

Cloud Light Sweatshirt, Cloud Light Shorts
Active Dress with Shelf Bra and Shorts

We have been jealous of all the other cute active dresses ever since we went to Disney for our sister in-law’s bachelorette party. All the other girls had them and one even had on a “tall,” which is a loose term because she was maybe 5’8 and it was not even to mid-thigh on her. We won’t mention that brand here. I was browsing in-store at Old Navy making a return and finally stumbled upon a returned Medium Tall. I tried it on and I knew it had to come home with me. It fits like a dream and gives a really cute silhouette while also holding everything in place and hitting mid thigh! Caitlin just ordered it in black as well in a Large Tall.

Active Dress, Active Dress with Thin Straps

6 inch Biker Shorts

I’ve long been reluctant to embrace the biker shorts trend. We have what we like to call, powerful athletic thighs. Sometimes they don’t look ideal depending on the length of the biker short. I loved the fun “Burn Boot Camp” blue color and figured the price was right to try them. Especially considering how much I sweat in workouts, I needed a shorts option for Summer workouts. I went with the medium tall size and was very happy with that size and the length!

6 inch Biker Shorts

OTHER RECENT PURCHASES

Mom Jeans

I bought these Mom jeans hoping for another non-ripped pair for work. Unfortunately for me they hit at an awkward spot on my ankles but a total win for Caitlin! There is minimal stretch in they wear in really nicely. 30 Tall is the size that works for us!

Mom Jeans

Straight Leg Jeans

This was the other pair I tried after so many of you loved the sold out pair I had on in a reel. This pair fits pretty similarly except for the inseam is more cropped, which I’m excited to have because they will work great for the Summer and pairing with ankle boots. Again, they don’t have much stretch to them but wear in well. They are a nice high waist, which is a must for me!

Straight Leg Denim

Halter Neck Tank Tops

I’m constantly searching for cute AND colorful tank tops for the Summer months. I feel like it is harder to put together a fun outfit when you’re trying to stay as cool as possible. I loved the colors and the neckline in this tank so I bought three different colors and luckily the fit was spot on. I’ll be reaching for these all Summer long to pair with my high waisted shorts. Wearing a medium tall and they are true to size.

Ribbed Knit Tank

Shorts Overalls

Caitlin has had these short overalls for a couple of years now! She reaches for them regularly, and loves to pair them with a crop top for a small slice of skin. The overalls have a small amount of stretch to them but not overly. They are definitely long enough for her at 5’11 and she has them in size large tall. We love this updated light wash version with the ripped hems this year!

Shorts Overalls

UltraLite Racer Back Tank

This was another find while browsing in store. I have a bad tendency to not buy workout tops and bottoms together so I end up with non matching options more often than not. I saw the neon petunia color on clearance in a medium tall and knew I had to snatch it up for $5. I’ve already worn it to Burn class and it held up to the description – very breathable fabric! Plus tons of colors, both classics and bright options! It is true to size and it is not cropped – I have in medium tall.

Racer Back Tank

We hope you found this round up of our favorite Gap & Old Navy tall athleisure drops helpful. We’re grateful as always for you using the links to shop! Please let us know if there is anything else you’ve been on the hunt for, always happy to help.

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Cupshe May Swimsuits Haul – Tall Swimsuits

Wow, it’s been a minute. Apparently the weather has been getting us down more than we realized! Plus being busy with our brother’s wedding, a 30th birthday trip for Caitlin, and preparing for Wesley’s 1st birthday party. I’m feeling sentimental about it, especially as I see pictures this time last year of my pregnant belly. It’s been one amazing year! But anyway, back to the reason for today’s post, Cupshe May swimsuits roundup! If you missed our last roundup, check it here!

We are excited to be partnering with them again, as we loved our first round of suits. Honestly this round is even better! The new prints they have released are perfect for Summer. It’s hard to believe Summer is even around the corner in Wisconsin, but we know there are sunny days in our near future! If you haven’t started thinking about swimsuits yet (if you need any new ones of course) now is a good time. Let us show you what we got below and we have a discount code to share at the end of the post as well!

First off we would like to make a blanket statement in saying that we think all of these suits are wonderful quality and an even better price point. Swimwear has gotten out of hand at a lot of shops these days, especially tall swimwear. Cupshe offers so many great tall friendly options that have us feeling like our best selves. Scroll down to see our Cupshe May swimsuits picks!

Oil Slick Reversible Bralette And Cutout Hipster Bikini Set & Oil Slick Cutout Bandeau One Piece Swimsuit

We both snagged this oil slick print. Me in the bikini, and Caitlin in the one piece. As you can see there is plenty of space on the one piece and the bottoms of the bikini are wonderfully high. The print is so fun and colorful!

Mercury Retrograde Solid Mini Bralette & High Waist Bikini Set

This electric blue is going to be killer with a tan. We both loved it online but it’s even better in person. The color is vibrant and the fit and comfortability is top notch. This will be a great swimsuit for playing with Wesley or skiing on the lake.

Flower Power Cross Back Bralette And Cheeky High Waist Set

After the blue floral suit from our last haul, this one was a no brainer. The fabric and feel of this one is everything of the sort. This one is a bit more supportive in the top and will allow for a lot of activity!

Deep Ocean Twist Front Bralette And Banded High Waist Set

This floral print suit honestly fit like a dream. I love the security of the top, the high bottom and the floral print. It’s another swimsuit I can run around in without feeling over exposed!

Hunter Ditsy Floral Underwire Bikini

This bikini was shockingly my favorite of the bunch. I feel like the scrunchy top detail on the bikini is so flattering and I felt wonderful in it!

Yvette Blue Rib Underwire Bikini & Nature Trip Paneled Underwire And Banded High Waist Bikini Set

Can you say twinning? We both got this one in different colors. We would each choose a smaller size in the top the next time around but we are loving it!

Okay I like floral, can you tell? This one is such a wonderful print and fit. The top again will be great for whatever the day throws at you and the bottoms are perfectly high rise.

Relaxing Flowers Tie Front Bralette And High Waist Set

Joyful Garden Tall Tri And Banded High Waist Plus Size Set

I am ready to pop off in these bright sunny colors this summer. It is the perfect floral print! Unfortunately it is already sold out of this print, but I linked the plus sized option above.

Happy Leaf Faux Bunny Tie Bralette And Classic Hipster Set

Another floral but make it a little bit hawaiian? If you’ve been here awhile you know my love language is bright colors, fun prints, and anything that helps me express me!

We went with XL for all of our swimsuits above. We’re borderline between sizes and next time we will likely try some larges instead! We hope you enjoyed our Cupshe May swimsuits haul. Happy to answer any other specific questions as well!

Use our code Tall15 to get 15% off on orders $65+ 

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Sub Zero Temps and Tall Women’s Shorts

I’ll be honest, it feels funny writing this post about tall women’s shorts while the two of us are facing sub zero temperatures. It takes me back to last Spring when we agreed to a swimsuit collaboration in frigid temperatures as well. It really embodies the essence of social media vs. reality. You would never know that I was numb and as uncomfortable as all get out while shooting those pictures. The things we do for a deadline and to get a collaboration done! We’d do it all over again, too!

Anyways, as we slide right into spring break season you can refresh yourself on our tall swimsuit review here. As I reminisce on that post and the frustration a lot of you faced because my shorts were sold out, I am going to try and do better this year and catch you as the tall women’s shorts drop! With that being said, we notice an unfortunate trend of no one buying an item when we first post it and then when we inevitably share it again there is so much sadness when the item is no longer available. So don’t sleep on this one if you are looking for shorts. They. Always. Sell Out. 

American Eagle

These are hands down my favorite shorts. I can’t quite put my finger on why. Distressing is a favorite detail of mine. Plus you can’t beat a denim that lets you break it in and become one with each other. I feel like after I wear these a few times they are truly mine and fit like it. 

Gap

Gap is a stalwart option for us; whether it’s denim shorts, paper bag shorts, or dressy shorts they fit our waist and thighs well. They offer a plethora of length options and always seem to fit really comfortably. They never seem to stretch out either which is always a plus!  


Lululemon 5” shorts

You can catch a full recent Lulu write up here which includes these shorts. But we love the length of these for our long limbs. They don’t ride up, the wide waistband lays so nicely and we can wear them all day with ease! I have also had great luck with their biker style shorts, and the longer length golfing skirt. 

American Tall

Technically, we haven’t tried these yet! We intend to at some point, because we like their denim. Based on the quality with the rest of their pieces we know these will be a win! 

ASOS

We have both heavily slowed our roll with ASOS lately. We’re not sure if they are behind because of all the shipment issues, making less due to demand, or their style is changing but it just hasn’t been doing it for us. They have come in clutch in the past with various denim, paper bag and just comfy lounge shorts. I have never run into a pair that are too short! 

Goodwill

One last random thought. I recently snagged a pair of men’s Levi full length jeans for $7 at Goodwill and threw them on, eyeballed the length, chopped ’em, and took a serrated knife to them a bit. They are the perfect pair of slightly distressed cutoff jeans for a bargain. I love that they are my ideal inseam and hope they wear in nicely! Whatever your local thrift store may be, they will definitely have some denim you can repurpose to your heart’s content.

This post is short and sweet for certain but will get you directly where you need to be for shorts season! Hopefully you find it helpful getting ahead of the curve this year. If you have any other spring break/summer needs you’re looking for we are always happy to share our favorites. Send us a DM, comment below, or shoot us an email at therealtallbloggers@gmail.com

Shop all of our favorite 2022 short drops here and here!

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Winter Wedding Guest Tall Dresses

If you’re feeling like weddings are OFFICIALLY BACK in 2022, you’re not imagining things! We just attended our cousin’s beautiful nuptials and we’re getting ready for at least two more this year! So you might be scratching your head wondering where you can find winter tall wedding guest dresses. We’re back today to point you in the right direction! It’s been quite awhile since we did a wedding guest dress round up but you loved it last time, so we are back with more!

ASOS has been our easy go-to when shopping for winter tall wedding guest dresses. They usually have an extensive selection to browse and a decent price point. Last year was probably the exception, but if you had a wedding to attend, you might have been more of an exception as the world is still quite in flux. 

One of the weddings we had last year, Caitlin was the maid of honor. My mom and I both ended up recycling dresses/jumpsuits we’ve had in our closets for years. It was probably the first time I wasn’t tempted by any specific dress when browsing online! The other, we also shopped our closets again and realized we had snagged some dresses on clearance awhile back and hadn’t had a chance to wear yet. We always encourage you to check out what you have, but if you need something new, we get that too and are here to help!

Jenilee’s Dress

Case in point, my under $40 tall velvet dress! It is on ASOS in a couple of different colors and lengths. I got it in size US 10 and borderline could have sized down to an US 8, but I prefer to have it be looser than tighter! I assume you could also play around with how to tie the upper bodice, but I chose to wear it the same as the model. 

Black Dress, Green Dress, Red Dress

Another weird perk? It was super easy for me to take the top part down/off for pumping between the ceremony and reception. Could also then work well for nursing mothers as well. The only thing to note then, is to grab an extra pair of rose petals to replace those removed.

Caitlin’s Dress

Caitlin also snagged another amazing winter tall wedding guest dress option off ASOS. Her dress is a true chic classic you could wear to any wedding that basically doesn’t have floor length gowns as the dress code! You know the dress is a hit when ASOS released it in a couple of different fabrics and colors as well.

We tend to reach for midi dresses for our tall wedding guest dress needs. They feel adequately covered for dancing and church ceremonies. If we’re going to show skin, we choose either sleeveless or backless. Or in my case, being smaller chested I would do a deeper cut as I don’t have any cleavage to pop out. Point being, everyone has different preferences on what they look for in a dress. 

Black Dress, Red Dress, Pink Dress

Check out some of the options we linked below that could be great for any upcoming weddings. Consider this a winter/cooler weather tall women’s wedding guest dress list!

Full Length

Red One Shoulder, Black Halter, Red Halter

Cocktail Attire

Green Pearl, Purple Feather, Red Embellished

Modest Dresses

Green Chevron, Black Wrap

Winter Floral Dresses

Cut out Floral Dress, Belted Midi, Wrap Floral Dress

Mustard Midi

One Shoulder Dress, Belted Dress

Beach Wedding

Floral Maxi, Mustard Midi, Orange Maxi

Glorious Green Midis

Bow Strap Midi, Lace Long Sleeve

Pink Midis

Cut out Back, Ruched Halter, Sweetheart Strapless

Classic Options

Black Satin, Berry Bodycon, Black Satin (also in green and berry)

Dress the Population

We have to give a mention to Dress the Population brand because our Mom found several dresses of theirs at either Nordstrom or the Rack and they look amazing on her at 6’2! The dresses are also all classics in my opinion, so something you could reuse for years to come for weddings and other dressy functions you attend!

Red One Shoulder, Black Sweetheart, Maroon V Neck

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Shopping Lululemon for Tall Clothing

A lot of you might already be perusing Lululemon’s site, knowing you can find certain items that will fit. For those of you that didn’t already know this, we’re here to help you shop Lululemon tall clothing! We also will hopefully shed light on a few new key items to check out as well. Check out our original post on Lululemon here, and also for a few funny pictures to giggle at!

Align Legging

Our top pick would have to be the align leggings. They are available in 31 inch inseam, which works wonderfully for my 38 inch to the floor inseam. The Aligns are our most worn casual leggings. We grab for them first when traveling, and also on errand days when you want to look put together without actually involving effort. For sizing reference, I normally wear 10/12 in bottoms and size 8 is my go-to for the Aligns. Definitely size down maybe two sizes, these have A LOT of stretch. The 31″ inseam is golden for our Lululemon tall clothing needs.

Wunder Under Leggings

The Wunder Under are the first pair of leggings I bought when I won a giftcard. I also need to mention that I wore these leggings throughout my pregnancy and was resigned to them not being wearable after, but the spandex in them recovered! That pair is like 5 years old. They are super pants and worth the “investment.”  

Scuba Hoodie

Along the same lines of the Align leggings, this hoodie is the way to go to update your sweats collection. That is an ongoing discussion amongst friends/family. At what point is it socially unacceptable to go out in public wearing grungy sweats? The limit does not exist! (jk I wanted to make a Mean Girls reference). At some point you don’t want people to catch you out looking like a slob. This sweatshirt is it, for me. I’ve always been a hoodie lover and in college you could catch me slinking around campus with my hood up all the time. The Scuba hoodie is my grown-up option. I have it in red and wear it to/from the gym and also out and about! The sleeves offer an extremely generous length that allow for us tall girls to wear our thumb holes too!

Track That Mid-Rise Lined Shorts 5’

Our athletic thighs fit perfectly in these shorts, which doesn’t happen often! Plus the inseam hits the sweet spot at 5 inches. Honorable mention goes to the wide elastic waistband which lays very comfortably. The only possible thing to improve on this design would be to make them high waisted. But hey, if that’s all we have to settle on, then we’re quite happy! You’re going to want to keep a close watch on these shorts though, because they have a habit of selling out VERY quickly. We are wearing a size 12, so a size up from normal and two sizes up from our lulu leggings.

Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Shirt 2.0

This long sleeve is one of our initial loves from Lululemon. It’s a great athletic fabric that we like to wear during warm ups in the cooler months. It has the thumbholes if you’re wearing outdoors whether it be running or hiking. The body length is great and goes well over our hips. We have bought both 10 and 12. I don’t think there is enough noticeable difference so go with your regular size! Also, we’ve tried the Swiftly Tech race length if you don’t need or prefer the extra body length. I think the sleeves are a bit shorter on that version, just worth noting. Still a great length on Caitlin at 5’11 but not quite there for me at 6’4. It is worth noting that the swiftly tech tank tops are equally as wonderful and the same review goes for the race length. 

Define Jacket

This jacket is super figure flattering, and another piece of Lululemon’s we reach for in the airport regularly. It also has the thumbholes, which still reach long enough for us to actually put to use. I bought this jacket in a size 12. The size 12 gives it a little bit of extra shoulder room for me. It hugs close to the body for a nice fitted look. It is supposed to hit at the hip, but for me, it ends right above the hip. There are so many great color options so your only problem will be narrowing down your favorite! We both have it in several colors and also love to wear to and from the gym!

Align High Rise Biker Shorts

Our Mom (who is 6’2) swears by these biker shorts for running. She is partial to the Bermuda length (10 inches) but they are also available in 6 or 8 inch length. They stay put while running and are the same lightweight align fabric as the leggings!

Energy Longline Bra

We know you don’t necessarily need a sports bra to come in tall but also yes you kind of do. These offer the right shoulder to underbust fit and the long line adds in some next length if you want to wear just a sports bra with leggings without showing too much off. It offers great support and coverage for Caitlin’s fuller C cup. 

Ebb to Street Tank 

Another tank that offers a little bit of a different feel than the swiftly tech. It typically is offered with a ribbed texture and all the extra length in the bottom. This one also comes with a built in shelf bra so if you are good with light support you can skip the bra!

Fast and Free High Rise

These are also an easy favorite for Caitlin. The material is buttery soft yet thick and compressed enough to keep you feeling held in. Most of them also offer pockets which you know we love. They are perfect for all of our boot camp needs. These workout tights come in 28 length, which as mentioned above still hits at ankle length for Jenilee at 6’4.

Pack it Down Jacket and Vest

Caitlin has both of these. The Vest body length is good for both of us. The jacket, I can’t speak to the length working for 6’4 but Caitlin has long arms so it might work if you’re under 6’4!

Down For it All Jacket

MEN’S OPTIONS

The Commission Pant

If you have tall men in your life that you care anything about, these are the work pants they NEED. They come in a 37 inch inseam and are professional looking, while still maintaining a ridiculous comfort level. My husband, our Dad, and our brother absolutely love these pants and would wear ONLY them going forward to work.

Commission Shorts

Also available in multiple inseams, with the same comfortable fit as the pants. The beauty of this material lies in it’s ability to make you look business appropriate while maintaining an unheard of level of comfort (as if you were in loungewear).

ABC Pants

The ABC pants are designed to replace your jeans, so if you’re looking for a more casual pant these are also up to 37 inseam and just as comfortable. For anyone unfamiliar ABC stands for “anti ball crushing.” LOL

Mens Polos 

Our 6’8 brother loves their polos, and the body length works well on him. They are breathable, which is a must for him!

City Sweat Jogger in Tall

Both Caitlin and our Dad have these (men’s) joggers. They have several inseam lengths, up to 32″. Don’t let the mens description deter you, they still fit great for women!

License to Train Jogger

These joggers don’t have an actual inseam on them but in the product description they are designed to fit above the ankle for 32-34 inch inseam.

Happy Shopping!

In summary, we hope this guide will help you shop Lululemon tall clothing with ease! Whether you are shopping lululemon tall clothing for yourself or any tall men in your life, they have options that we have tried and tested for years now! Bookmark this post to come back to later for reference!

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