,

Tall Friendly Spring Dress Roundup 2022

Despite what our Instagram feed would have you believe, we did more than just wear swimsuits while on vacation. We were forced to get dressed for dinner, and when we’re on a beach vacation we always choose easy outfits. In particular, dresses because they’re one and done for easy packing! Today we’re giving you a tall friendly Spring dress roundup, with an extra splash of a couple of other dresses we’ve recently grabbed. If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the lookout for another cute dress!

Express Tall Friendly Spring Dresses

First up are some of our recent Express finds. As you may know, we’ve been ambassadors for them for years now. There are always tall girl friendly pieces in their stores! I spotted this fun floral maxi. It made me think of my Hawaiian shirts I love to wear up north! So I had to try it. I hoped it was going to hit the perfect midi spot on me. Lo and behold, it does! I ordered a size medium because the cut is a bit more A line and that size worked great! The adjustable straps as well as the tie and cut out detail at the bust are my favorites. Unfortunately it is mainly out of stock already but stay tuned for them to restock in potentially different prints! Limited sizes available in a solid cream color here as well.

I also snagged this tie dye dress on major sale. First of all, it feels like butter. So so soft, especially after a day soaking in (perhaps too much) sun. Second, it combines my favorite things into one ideal dress. A little fun, a little sexy, and a lot of comfort. Plus I felt completely confident in handling Wesley without worrying about what I was wearing. I’m also wearing a medium. As mentioned it has a lot of stretch so when in doubt you can size it down! It is also available in a lot more sizes in other color ways, here!

When headed for warmer climates linen is always a safe bet. Caitlin found this cream linen dress also from Express (She didn’t get a full body picture on account of severe motion sickness). It is lightweight and again has the cute tie detail on the bust as well as the buttons down the skirt. She went with a size large because linen doesn’t stretch but she could have done a medium as there is a ruched back for added stretch. Also base your size off your upper body!

Cupshe

This leopard print dress is from Cupshe and a true surprise love! I didn’t have any expectations when selecting it because it again was billed as a maxi. I love the tiered skirt and the lace up back, which makes it super easy to adjust. Worth noting that it does not have stretch to it, but would definitely select your size based on your upper body.

Height of Fashion

Not a new purchase but worth mentioning, is this Height of Fashion jumpsuit. You might be sensing a theme of me enjoying leopard print. You caught me, it’s true! This jumpsuit is perfect resort wear. It is a silky smooth fabric. There is a zip in the back but also has a smocked top to the back for staying in place. The straps are adjustable so again it will hit at the perfect length for your preference! I’m wearing a size medium and would say base the size on your legs as there is not any stretch to it. Borderline could have gone with a large.

Recent Express Find

Lastly, not a dress from our vacation but Caitlin just grabbed this sassy black midi with the intent to wear it for the rehearsal and dinner for our brother’s wedding. It is a classy dress that still shows a bit of leg and has the flattering ruching style that we know and love in their other contour bodysuits! She bought a size medium for sizing reference.

Express Tall Friendly Sweater Dresses

If you live in a cooler climate where Spring continues to tease us, you might still be shopping for sweater dresses. Plus you know we love to snag a deal so we are always on the lookout for end of season prices to wear for next year’s cool temperatures. Keep an eye for this off the shoulder sweater dress to drop in price, as well as this dreamily soft mock neck black dress that can be worn to both office and nicer functions! If you like a fun hemline, you need to check out this cozy turtleneck dress. Lastly, there is this great cream and black color blocked wrap top sweater dress only available in red now.

Express Tall Friendly LBD’s

Honorable mention goes to these dresses we have been eyeing but haven’t pulled the trigger on yet. This thicker strapped cross back black dress (which is also their body contour style). Or if you prefer a scoop neck, this cut out back style is also such a great detail for an updated little black dress. Or if you prefer a cut out in the front, this body contour sheath is probably more your speed. Basically they are killing the LBD game right now. I still have a cut out bandage version from like 10 (eek so long ago) years ago that I will continue to wear because they know how to make a flattering dress!

We hope you enjoyed this tall friendly Spring dress roundup, and please let us know where you’ve been eyeing or buying dresses from so we can check it out or maybe even do a roundup from there! Check out our last dress roundup, for Winter wedding guest dresses, here.

/0 Comments/by
,

Spotted: The Ideal Tall Bomber Jacket from Elevated Closet

We are back today to talk about this epically good Elevated Closet tall bomber jacket. We have been big fans of bomber jackets for many years now. So when we heard Elevated Closet was coming out with a tall version, you could say we were thrilled! We’ve introduced you to Elevated Closet several times on the blog but if they are new to you, check out our posts here and here. Especially if you are in need of tall maternity denim, you need a pair of their boot cut denim, PLUS they just released a pair of straight leg maternity if you aren’t feeling the boot cut!

But back to Elevated Closet’s tall bomber jacket! Honestly it’s a must add to the closet. Elevated Closet understands what it means to be a tall women and it shows with this tall bomber jacket. Starting with the tan khaki hue, which is a versatile color you can layer easily. This is a jacket you can pack for easy layering on a trip (which I did!) and mix and match without taking up valuable suitcase space.

Shoulder Fit

My next favorite thing is how well the shoulders fit, which apparently is no small task. Far too often (even now) Caitlin and I find ourselves having to size up to fit our shoulders. That is even while shopping for tall brands! At this point we should understand that a lot of taller women naturally have wider shoulders! No more frustration for me with this jacket. I easily can reach for things without worrying about ripping the back of the jacket. I love it even more because this fabric has no stretch to it but still is so well-fitting.

Sleeve Length

Speaking of well-fitting, THESE SLEEVES. I mean, take a look and then take a second look! A lot of my jackets that I say have long enough sleeves disappoint me as soon as I bend my arm. Not remotely an issue with this Elevated Closet tall bomber jacket. It covers my wrists with ease. At 6’4, my wingspan is easily the same length and when you add in my shoulders it just doesn’t happen often enough for me to shop easily. 

Quality Tall Bomber Jacket

Lastly, the quality is there. I feel like you buy a cheap jacket and you wear it a couple of times and you know its time in your closet is limited. This jacket is a true classic. I visited the WW2 museum in New Orleans and was looking at some of the uniforms. Bomber jackets have been around since the 40’s and they will continue to be around as fashion is completely cyclical! 

*By the way, I wholeheartedly recommend anyone in New Orleans taking at least a half day and visiting the WW2 museum. It is a chance to learn about our nation’s history and all of the brave people who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms!*

It is incredible how much of our current fashion is influenced by war time uniforms. Point being, to be able to buy a tall version of any clothing is still unfortunately limited. We strongly encourage you to buy this jacket if you are forever on the hunt for layering pieces. You won’t regret it! Plus, supporting small tall businesses is the way to go, as it creates more options for us all. 

I’m wearing size large and would say it is true to size but borderline could go with a medium. I will always prefer a little extra space in my jackets however, as living in Wisconsin it allows me to layer thicker pieces underneath easily! The denim is also Elevated Closets boot cut jeans and they are amazing as well. I’m wearing a size 10 denim and they are a great fit and length for my 37.5 inch inseam! They do not bag out but are comfortable enough stretch to wear walking around New Orleans. Always happy to answer further questions.

LASTLY use code TRT20 for 20% off your order at Elevated Closet. It is good through the end of February!

/0 Comments/by
, , ,

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!

/0 Comments/by
, ,

Gap Tall Favorites

It still feels slightly strange to be shopping, as life has morphed so much over the last almost 2 years (insert emoji holding face in horror here). The gradual shift to what we need and now even want is still happening. I thought there would be a cap on the amount of workout clothing and athleisure I’d want to buy but I haven’t found the limit yet! So with that in mind, we just want to talk about what we’ve been buying lately. Apparently, we have been shopping Gap a lot and have a lot of Gap tall favorites! Also, holiday shopping is upon us so keep these in mine for gift inspiration!

I wish I could blame the baby, but I am terrible about spills without him. Instead, I’ll pivot and blame trying to multitask eating while pumping during the work day. The amount of times I’ve stained my clothing is no joking matter. Looking on the bright side, I’ve upgraded some workout wear (since that’s all I wear during my WFH days). Check out our Gap tall favorites below!

ATHLEISURE

Matching Waffle Knit Sweat Suit – Hoodie, Joggers

Caitlin bought this matching sweatsuit last year on major sale and has been loving it! We love to show you how clothing fits on both of us and I’m super pleased to show that it still works well on my 6’4 frame. I’m wearing her set in size medium tall. Be forewarned that it is a shorter cut to the hoodie so don’t expect it to cover your hips. However, the joggers are high rise so there is no skin showing. Luckily they brought the sweat suit back in some additional great colors. Guess who had to have one for herself? 

Vintage Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt

We have a penchant for buying Gap items on deep clearance and this sweatshirt is no exception. We bought the balloon sleeve version of last year, which is now sold out. But this year’s version has so many yummy colors and the length of these is perfect for a slouchy laid back weekend look. Plus the inside fabric lives up to the name and is like wearing a hug.

WORKOUT CLOTHING

Sky High Rise ⅞ Leggings

I have to say it. These are my new favorite workout leggings. Gap has so many fun patterns and the fit of these are like butter. I prefer my workout leggings to go above my belly button comfortably and these easily do. Plus they don’t move around when I’m doing burpy after burpy (looking at you Burn Boot Camp). I wear a size medium tall, and the inseam works quite perfectly. 

High Rise Blackout Full Length Leggings

Another thing that Gap does super well? Make sure you aren’t showing off your underwear during all of the inevitable movement of a workout. Right now they only have black, but as these are a customer favorite, I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before they restock more colors. I have a pale pink leopard pair and a tiger print. 

In comparison with the above Sky High Rise ⅞ leggings, I’ve found that there is a bit more compression associated with this pair. Other than that there is minimal difference beyond a miniscule lower rise.

High Rise Print Pocket ⅞ Leggings in Sculpt Revolution

Of the three I tried, I like these the least and probably shouldn’t have kept the pair I did. It’s not to say they are bad leggings, it’s just a fit preference. If you look at the product page you can see the waistband panel is cut differently to lie flat and suck you in. That’s all well and good but I think I would like them more if they were sky high rise and sat up higher on my waist. Plus they don’t have a tie cord on the inside of the waistband, like the others which I missed. Other than that the fit is the same, so if you find that you like more compression then these leggings will suit you well. Also wearing medium tall in these leggings.

Breathe Halter Tank Top

I found this tank top returned in store when we were shopping at Mall of America. The length is great for me and I like that it skims over the body while still giving a shape. I wear a medium tall and it is definitely true to size! They also have an option with a built in bra available here if you like all in one tank tops. I recently tried one of Old Navy’s versions and was very surprised how much I like it. Plus it makes one less thing to remember in my gym bag!

LAYERING BASICS

Modern Crewneck T-Shirt

I bought a couple of colors of these long sleeves last year in red and olive green and the length on them is great. They are a nice weight for winter but not too heavy so you can easily layer them. If you’re more partial to a V neck long sleeve, fear not! They also have them here. 

Featherweight Funnel-Neck T-Shirt

We both got this funnel-neck t-shirt as well last year. I wouldn’t say the sleeves are super generous compared to Gap’s “modern” line of shirts but they are still long enough on my arms! Note that the sleeves have a very wide cuff and the hem is rounded. I was able to wear it well into my pregnancy. Next on my list to grab is one of their Modern turtleneck options as well, click here to shop the turtlenecks. Lastly, if you prefer ribbed fabric, they have turtlenecks in more fun colors, here.

We hope you found our Gap tall favorites round up helpful! Have you grabbed anything from Gap you love recently? Share it in the comments below!

/0 Comments/by