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Lola Long Tall Sleepwear is a Dream

One of our more regular requests is where to shop for tall pajamas. We are back and pleased to introduce you to Lola Long Tall Sleepwear today! Sorry to disappear for some time, life gets busy and we are still quite active over on Instagram. We would love it if you’d drop some comments below and tell us what kind of blog posts you love the most and/or find the most helpful! Anyways, back to the good stuff – all about these magnificent pajamas!

You would think sleepwear should be the least of our concern, as tall women. Selfishly, it actually has been a low priority for us, especially when it came to assisting our tall sisters in shopping. That is because we are spoiled and have a Grandma AND Mother who have made us wonderful pajama pants for 30 years running. We realize most of you might not be so lucky and that is why it is exciting to be able to share Lola Long tall sleepwear for your shopping needs.

Sustainability

We’re excited about Lola Long tall sleepwear for a myriad of reasons. First, we believe they combine sustainability with accessibility. What does that mean? You’re not spending hundreds of dollars on pajamas but you can also feel great about shopping with Lola Long. The pajamas are made in California, so you know you’re supporting the US economy plus someone is getting paid a fair wage for the garments.

Fabric

The fabric is bamboo and is so lovely and luxurious. We tried out the long set (the long sleeve tall top and the tapered leg pant) and the tank and shorts set and honestly we both need both in our lives. Especially since becoming a mother, I had never been someone who ran warm at night. Now, I regularly find myself having hot flashes and sweating much more easily. Bamboo fabric is what I didn’t know I needed in my life! It is super breathable plus it is so soft and moisture wicking. 

Perfect Length and Colors!

As you can see, the long set is an amazing length on my 6’4 frame. No wrists or ankles hanging out in these frigid Wisconsin winters. The tapered leg is a favorite for me, because it is not skin tight or too baggy. It is absolutely something I would wear when having company visits on weekends! I consider these my grown up pajamas, they are luxe looking and the color options are also perfect. Navy, grey, or pink will never go out of favor! At least not in my house, haha.

Mix ‘n Match Pajamas

Lola Long also carries a straight leg pant option which sports a 35/36 inch inseam. Despite being wide leg, they also manage to look much chic-er than my other wide leg pajamas. If you prefer sleeping in shorts, check out the perfect pair Caitlin is rocking (tall tank top and relaxed sleep shorts). As we continue to shop, we’ve become much more selective about what we will and won’t accept in our closets. A certain inseam is required to sleep! Lola Long hits the mark perfectly, so again you wouldn’t feel strange wearing your pajamas in mixed company! A mid thigh without making you feel like you have on Bermuda length.

We love that you can buy everything separately, which allows you to customize to your sleep needs. Plus if you like wearing complementary but not matching sets, this allows you to get different colorways in each piece as well! All of our pajama separate’s drape beautifully. That is another pet peeve of mine. You may like how a garment feels, but you look in the mirror and the fabric is super unforgiving and shows too much for my preferences. Especially with thin fabric. This fabric must be magic because it is very thin but still skims just how I need it to! Lastly, did we mention that this fabric does NOT shrink?! Can’t tell you how many times we have bought items only to wind up heartbroken after one wash due to shrinkage.

Perfect Christmas Gift

So in summary, Christmas is coming! These Lola Long pajamas are the perfect gift to your favorite tall woman (even if that happens to be you!!). As we continue to clear out our closets we relish holding onto the quality well-fitting pieces from tall small businesses more than ever. You better believe Lola Long is on the “to keep” list!

PS, if you think you’re checking out those slippers we aren’t surprised! They are from SAE London and are super luxe and well fitting for anyone with larger feet like us! Also check out our large size shoe guide here, they are included!

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Amalli Talli Tall Tops Round up

If you pay as close of attention as we do to Amalli Talli’s launches, you likely have been snatching up items as often as we have. Amalli Talli is going from strength to strength as they expand their offerings. We have been loving all the new color ways, as well as the different cuts. Basically, Amalli Talli tall tops are a must add to your closet. I think the valuable lesson here is to make sure you’re on their email list as the new items tend to sell out (within hours to days!). Today we’re back to talk sizing and share our recent favorite Amalli Talli tall tops. The last time we shared some of their tops, were the amazing turtlenecks and henleys. Check out the post, here.

Smocked Sleeve Tall Top

One of our favorite recent pieces is the Smocked Sleeve Tall Top. Luckily there are still all sizes left in white. Black and Wine colorways are sold out except for XL. To discuss sizing, we went with our regular medium. This top is meant to have a relaxed fit and despite it fitting a bit looser, still is very ideal for tucking without adding additional bulk. It is a thin fabric, so if you go with white, you might choose to wear a cami underneath. The feminine details drew us to this top. The shoulder and wrist detail create an ideal top you can be proud to wear anywhere. Plus, you can always rest assured the shoulder placement will be perfect.

Josephine Button Back Tall Top

It’s been many years but I feel super happy to announce that Caitlin now loves turtlenecks like I do. Super bonus points if they are a looser neck fit, which was the original deterrent from her conversion. Josephine arrived on the scene and we were smitten. Still a very streamlined fit but more of a skim than the Amalli ribbed mock neck drop of last Winter. The buttons on back neck are there to elevate it from a basic. Given that we both love to wear our hair in a top knot bun, you better believe that will be our go-to hairstyle to show off the back! We also adore the two neutral colors, mocha and dark grey. Sizing, we stuck with our usual medium but you can size down accordingly if you prefer a tighter fit. Personally I like the difference of being able to go tighter with my mock necks vs this skimming fit. Click here for my mocha or here for Caitlin’s dark grey.

Thermal Henley Tall Long Sleeve

Get you a company that can do both. What do we mean by that? Peep the Henley’s Amalli Talli dropped last Winter and then check these updated versions. Why should we have to choose between the tight fitting option and the heartier thermal option? Wisconsin, while relatively reasonable in the Fall, gets frigid indeed the rest of the long Winter. Which means there is a necessity for both! Plus we love that the buttons are functional for personalizing your look. Stuck with medium in these Henley’s and they have a nice roomy fit. Go ahead and size down if you prefer something tighter. Click here for my black henley and click here for Caitlin’s white henley!

Ribbed Long Sleeve Tall Tee

I don’t know about you, but it feels like every time I find a long sleeve style I like, the company never makes it again. Au contraire, with Amalli Talli. They not only brought their best seller back, but they improved the fit with a bit of extra stretch to the rib fabric. It makes the tee look AND feel super luxe. We all need high quality basics in our wardrobes, because they get much more wear than special occasion pieces. Now the only question is, how to choose which colors to add?? Our problem is to not always “treat ourselves” to every single color. But they are all SO GOOD! These are the problems we like to have. We snagged the dusty rose color here and the hunter green, here.

We hope this Amalli Talli tall top guide is helpful for you! Click here to shop the Amalli Talli site. I know we’re all anxiously awaiting for their future sweaters as the temperatures are already starting to drop in Wisconsin. Lastly, don’t forget to use code THEREALTALL10 for 10% off your order!

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Lonia Large Size Shoes Roundup

We still get asked regularly (way too regularly IMO) where to find xyz pair of shoes in larger sizes. We’re back today to share a Lonia large size Shoes roundup! They are definitely one of the retailers that fill in the gaps for us with their stunning 10-15 size shoes. Lonia shoes know better that your shoe size doesn’t mean you should be relegated to basic and boring functional shoes. They don’t skimp on color or quality, and they also don’t believe that you should be stuck in flats so they have heels galore on their site. Check out our first post on Lonia, here.

Despite most of us feeling like professional online shoppers at this point, it can feel like a stretch to make a purchase on a new-to-you site. What will the quality be like when it arrives? Does it actually fit true to size? All questions we ponder when we’re scoping out new retailers. We love sites that provide plenty of information with measurements and bonus points if they reference how the shoe fits on the description. Lonia Shoes does all of that and more, which makes your shoe buying process as simple and seamless as possible.

At this point, Caitlin and I have each tried two pairs of shoes from Lonia and we feel confident enough to strongly recommend them to you! Lonia offers quality shoes that despite having a decent heel height, somehow manage to retain their comfort. If Caitlin and I are wearing heels, you know we need them to be wearable. Another thing we love are the amazing colorway options. A lot of times we have to settle on black or nude shoes, thankfully Lonia large size shoes has embraced a vibrant color palette so we can be bold and on our own terms!

Without further ado, lets get to the Lonia large size shoes roundup below! We’ll give you a brief description of the shoes we have so far and what we love about each!

Leonie

Enough of the full on cowboy boots, they just aren’t our vibe to wear in our everyday rotation. Leonie; however, has all of the fun updates/additions to bring the Western vibe fun while still fitting Caitlin’s wardrobe. Tassels hanging off the back? Check. Western stitching across the toe and around the heel? Check, check. Also a great option for picking a boot that isn’t full on white, as I know a lot of us Midwestern ladies are a little on the fence about wearing (and ruining) white boots in our gross Winters. For sizing, Caitlin went with 12. She is typically between 11/12 and they fit more than comfortably. 

Fabrizia

Also a 3 inch heel, can you tell yet that that is my sweet spot? More and more I’ve embraced red as my power color choice, so these sandals were a must add to my collection. The vegan leather is so beautifully luxe AND comfortable that they’ll be a no-brainer to wear regularly. I also love the square toe and block heel. They provide a solid base while still looking super chic. A perfect fit for my size 13 feet. Also worth noting, they have so many amazing color options in this sandal, I’d dare to say a color choice for everyone!

Ember

Another example of normally not finding any trendy options, Ember is a perfect sandal to participate in wearing clear strapped shoes! Plus the square toe cut with the block heel are just what Caitlin appreciates in a shoe. As with all of Lonia’s shoes so far, they keep the comfort we desire in our shoes! She ordered a size 12 and these may be borderline bigger than normal because I (Jenilee) was able to wear them and am normally a size 13. We’re thinking she would have been safe with an 11 in this case. 

Emilia

A beautiful black sandal with an oversized bow. I feel like I got to add a timeless statement piece to my closet. The bow is in satin and makes the shoes Simple to slip on and off and a 3 inch heel. If you have wider heels, I would probably steer clear of this style. Definitely true to size, I’m wearing my usual size 13. Emilia is versatile and classic! 


If you haven’t checked out Lonia Shoes yet, consider this your sign to do so! Plus we’re happy to share if you use the code JENILEE20 you get $20 off your purchase.

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True Blue in At Last Tall Skinny Jeans

Recall, if you will, Caitlin gallivanting around in ridiculously cool denim back in February. Beautifully grunge-chic acid wash denim ringing any bells? At Last tall skinny jeans, to be specific! Click here to read that post for a refresher. In summary, it made me and my pregnant belly verrryyy jealous. As we bemoaned several times, it isn’t that easy to find jeans that fit our tall AND athletic shape. So when Caitlin was over here singing a love song to the tune of At Last tall tall skinny jeans, I was counting down the days until I could try my own pair. 

Cut to August, when I was feeling like most of my clothing was fitting well again. I tried on Caitlin’s pair to get a feel for the sizing and was immediately blown away by the buttery soft fit. After checking to ensure the fit was the same across different washes, I made my selection for the No. 1 medium blue size 29×36. As a reminder I am 6’4 and my inseam to the floor is 38 inches. I normally wear between a 10/12 or 30/31 in other brands. I haven’t really had a pair of true blue skinny jeans in my closet. 

Quality Stretch Denim

Talk about a high quality pair of jeans! I definitely have a new favorite in my collection, and I’m not exaggerating. It might be that they are made with T400 fibers, which I’ve never heard of before. T400 fibers give you a durable stretch but still maximum recovery. To me, that means no more sizing up to fit my thighs, and then dealing with the gaping waistband. That is a beautiful feeling, friends. 

Ideal Tall Denim Inseams

Also worth mentioning, At Last Denim’s inseams start at 34 and go up to 40 inches!!! So far, they have just launched their skinny denim. But we’ve seen some really exciting polls on their Instagram page about which denim customers want to see next. So as you can imagine, when I’m not even in the top half of their inseam length for skinny jeans, I am amped up about knowing their future denim will have enough length for me!

Denim Rise

This is considered a high rise denim, 10 inches in the front and 14 inches in the back. I would almost say for me this hits more like a medium high rise to me as it doesn’t quite make it to my belly button. All tall girls are not the same proportions, so for you it might make it there. That’s why it’s always a smart choice as a consumer to read the specifics and figure out your preferences. I’m very happy with the rise, especially since I still don’t have to worry about my butt crack making an appearance!

One last (weird) thing worth mentioning is the leg opening. This relates also to the T400 stretch but I think we’ve all experienced the frustrations of removing skinny jeans. You’re tired after a long day and you go to pull them off. You give a little shimmy shake and you think you’re home free until you get to your ankles. There you stand, stuck and ready to fall over because your dang jeans won’t easily come off over your ankles and feet. None of that with these jeans. They slide right off the same way they wear, like butter. 

Tall Skinny Jean Washes

Right now At Last Denim has five different washes to choose from. Basically if you buy these jeans, they will be a hero piece in your closet henceforth. Yes, we know that Gen Z is trying to make skinny jeans a thing of the past. But let’s be honest, a well-fitting pair of skinnies is never going to disappear. At least never from our closet. There is a time and a place for all different cuts of denim. You will catch us rocking our At Last Denim skinnies forevermore. Our message to Gen Z, is the picture below.

Head to At Last Denim to shop, here!

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Elevated Tall Basics with Elevated Closet

We have an awesome Elevated Closet tall basics haul for you today. Elevated Closet shouldn’t be a new name to you, as we’ve featured this tall retailer several times, here and here in the past. We love it, because it means they’re growing and able to drop new pieces! Today we’ve got three different pieces you’re going to want in your closet, as they are high performance options. Meaning you’ll reach for them in so many different scenarios with frequency!

Most recently I wore their maternity jeans, which I highly recommend if you are in need of a pair. As soon as I received those and messaged Jordan to say how great they were, she let us know they were dropping a non-maternity version. Just what we want to hear! Before Elevated Closet, there weren’t a ton of great boot cut denim options out there in my inseam! We like to think things are looking up, like people have to do to see us, haha!

Bootcut Jeans

Jordan sent us a pair of their bootcut jeans and dare I say they’re even more impressive than the maternity alternatives? If you missed our write up on the maternity pair, check it out here. Comparing them, I would say the regular tall version is more of a true bootcut and the maternity cut is in between a bootcut and a flare. If you’re not sure of the difference between flare and bootcut, a flare starts at the knee and the boot cut follows the calf pretty closely and has more of a gradual subtle widening below the knee. Also very worthy of mentioning, they are stocked up to size 20, no more marginalizing tall and plus sized!

Bootcut jeans are a classic cut. They will remain so because they look great on everyone! The inseam is 37 inches and I they are true to size. I am wearing a size 10. They have some stretch, but not a ton! The denim is just as comfortable as the maternity was as well. All in all, I’m saying Elevated Closet is a company that can do both and we’re all about that!

Teal Boho Lounge Pants

Next up, we have these amazing teal boho lounge pants. Talk about a dream to wear. It’s like rocking your socially acceptable stylish pj’s. Plus they come in three different lengths, so all the tall girls can say hallelujah we’re covered! Plus if anything, they run long. Just what we love to hear! I love the fold over waist detail for added visual interest. One of our favorite silhouettes are wider cut bottoms and a tight top and these pants fit the bill. I have already worn these lounging around the house too many times to count. If you’re still working from home, then add these to the cart ASAP!

Tulip Hem Skirt

The last item we’ve been loving is their tulip hem skirt. This skirt does it all! I’ve worn it to work and I’ve worn it casually. It can be a swimsuit cover up or take you on a day of errands. Basically it’s a one piece wonder. The jersey material doesn’t hurt either so you can look cute and comfortable. Worried about budget? It’s $20, such a value piece! Elevated Closet tall basics to the rescue! Especially becoming a Mom, I value these hero pieces in my closet all the more.

So there is your little round up of Elevated Closet’s amazing tall basics! We hope you liked it and seeing it on both of us to get a feel for whatever height you are. That’s our favorite way to do it as well, especially since we have similar enough taste to enjoy a lot of the same clothing!

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