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Must Have Tall Womens Denim

Y’all we are back on the blog and feeling the Christmas spirit right about now, as we get to share an exciting new denim drop from Amalli Talli! That’s right, if you got your hands on the first round of their denim collection, then you’re still probably wearing those on repeat and have been counting down the days to, TODAY! We all need more places to buy tall womens denim and they are coming through for us in a big way. 

Amalli Talli has two new styles for sale today, and they are expanding their selection so there is an option for everyone. Up First is the new version of their jeans, the Jackson Skinny High Rise but with a BUTTON FLY! If you’re like us, then you typically see trends floating around for a while before you can find your length/inseam available. Amalli Talli has us covered in this perfect black wash denim. The rise on this pair is a lovely 11 inches! I am wearing the size 30 and the 36 inseam which is exactly what we got last time, so true to size for us. We’d tell you to size down if you’re in between sizes. Caitlin went with size 29 and the 34 inseam and is also loving the fit. 

One of our favorite parts about this cut is the higher rise in the back. No worrying about your butt crack popping out every time you bend over if you don’t always like to wear a belt. Oh, and of course we are obsessed with the button fly. It gives your standard pair of denim some visual interest and for wearability the buttons are easy to open/close if that’s one of your worries. 

The other thing to note about the difference in these two pairs of denim is they updated the fit below the knee. The original Blakely denim (check our original post on them, here) are a bit relaxed once they hit the knee. This pair is more your true skinny so stays close to the calve the whole way down including a smaller ankle opening. It is worth noting that the fit through the waist, hips, and thighs is exactly the same! 

An issue we’ve struggled with in wearing skinny’s is the inseam might be “correct” but once you’re wearing them for the entire day we realize as we’re sitting at our desks that the knee isn’t in the correct spot. We have to hike them up before sitting down or they pull down or are uncomfortable as you sit for long periods of time. Amalli Talli knows the struggles because they live them as well, so you better believe they tested and retested to avoid any of these issues!

The second pair of denim they cut is the Jackson Skinny Mid Rise. For reference the original Blakely’s have an 10.5 inch rise and this pair is 8.5 inches. The rise still cuts higher in the back, for anyone worrying about butt crackage! As much as we will always love some high rise denim, there will always be a place in our closets for some mid rise. Just never mention low rise in our vicinity, those were some dark, scary times to look back on… haha. 

This pair has the perfect quintessential mid denim wash. A deep true blue that has some whiskering, you will be able to remix them with anything in your closet with ease. Again, we are wearing size 30×36 (Jenilee) and 29×34 (Caitlin) and would recommend going with your usual size and size down if in between. We would like to also point out Caitlin is only wearing a belt as an accessory not for its true function use (no need for that with this fit!)

Amalli Talli also adjusted the inseams this time. After the first launch I think we all realized we were getting the short end of the stick on some of our usual denim retail orders. When you receive a pair of denim that is truly 37, you realize you’ve been getting shortchanged all along. So especially because these are true skinny jeans, you don’t need them to be your inseam to the floor. The 36 inch inseam works great for me and with a lot of my favorite ankle boots still allows for me to turn up the hem! Same for Caitlin with the 34 inch inseam. No cold ankles despite the inch inseam difference this launch!

So we hope we gave you a good rundown of their new denim. We are ecstatic to be able to share our discount code again for 15% off your entire order using THEREALTALL15. Now that you’re done with Christmas shopping, it’s time to shop for yourself and luckily this is valid through 12/31/2020, so if you get some gift cards it will be completely ideal timing to use!

Lastly, everything we wore with their denim today is still shoppable on their site and we highly recommend. The moto jacket (L and XL-Happy with either fit) is almost sold out but if you’re an XXL you need to snag it asap. You will literally never have a jean jacket as perfect as the Hollis, and that is quickly running out of sizes as well. Luckily they restocked their double layer basic long sleeves in white and they are buttery soft and the length is everything! The Adelle green sweater brings the sleeve drama (Both in Medium), and the Mock Turtleneck Red Sweater (Both in Medium) is the perfect basic holiday sweater you’ll always reach for.

Tall ladies are catching on quickly that Amalli Talli gets them completely, because a lot of these items are close to selling out. Our Christmas wish for you is that you find some Amalli Talli under your tree this year. If you don’t, we encourage you to treat yourself and never regret it! Reminder to use code THEREALTALL15 for 15% off your entire order through 12/31/2020. 

And as always if you need any help with sizing or recommendations the best way to get a hold of us is shooting us a DM or leaving a comment on our Instagram, we are delighted to help! See below for comparison to the Blakely Denim drop!

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The Tall Shirtdress You Need in your Life

With the holidays quickly (and thankfully) approaching, we’ve been reflecting on Christmas’s of the past and how 2020 has changed this year’s wishlist. This year we’re hoping family and friends stay healthy and safe first and foremost. As for the clothing, you know we might never stop wanting new and amazing options. But if COVID has taught us anything, it’s to raise comfort up higher on our list of “needs” while shopping. 

Enter the dress that can do it all: the boyfriend shirtdress from Height Goddess! It doesn’t matter if you need a work dress, a house dress, a travel dress. I think you’ll find this option fits the bill for all the above. If you’re wondering how that’s possible, we think it’s the magical fabric mixture of cotton and spandex. Cut for comfort while still hugging your curves, it’s a dress to feel good wearing.

We’ve often bemoaned our lack of dresses with long sleeves, especially living in the Midwest. This dress has the perfect length sleeves to fit both 6’4 and 5’11. Plus the shoulder cut is correct, no need to size up here – all true to size! We are both wearing the dress in size large. The cadet grey option is the spandex/cotton blend and has a bit more structured feel to it. The black shirt dress feels a bit slinkier! I think you can tell the difference in pictures as well. 

The added bonus is the option to cuff it up to be worn as ¾ length sleeves. Normally we’re forced to buy mainline button-up shirts and keep them tabbed because the sleeves are nowhere near long enough. But this shirt dress just keeps providing new options.

This Height Goddess boyfriend shirt dress can be the unsung hero of your closet. You can easily layer it with a sweater as I did. Or you can get a little grunge with yours like Caitlin and dress it down with a leather jacket and some combat boots. Calling it a blank canvas would be an apt description because it’s a piece you can truly make your own vibe.

Height Goddess has been introduced on The Real Tall before, with her incredible graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts. Rest assured, this is a company that knows what tall women need! If you missed our original post, click here and you simply must snag one of these shirts for the pleasure it will bring to your daily life. 

We need tall women like Lameka Weeks, championing incredible clothing options for tall women. These shirt dresses are made in the U.S., which is another way to support our economy this holiday season. We strongly encourage you to consider shopping small this year. Not only will you feel good about it; it’ll be the gift that keeps on giving as you wear well-fitting clothing instead of settling for the big-box good enough options.

To sweeten the deal, Lameka gave us a 10% off code you can use to shop on Height Goddess! Use Code TRT10 Through Sunday, November 22nd and snag up one of her amazing styles.

Lastly, for any of our podcast lovers: check out Lameka’s podcast that she releases monthly called From One Height Goddess to Another. Especially if you’re feeling lonely as a tall woman, she interviews many incredible women who you’ll no doubt relate to and get some laughs from!

You can use code TRT10 for 10% off of your order + Free shipping and it is good through Sunday 11/22

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Figleaves: The Bra is Back

I think we can all agree we’ve reached the LMNOP part of the year, aka where the days start to fly by and the months are basically blink and you miss it. Although there seems to be no sign of the end of this pandemic at the moment, it is strange because life continues to move forward. For us that means still going back in to work a couple of days a week. The normalcy and the extra organization it brings to my in-office visits are always appreciated. It also means putting on regular clothing a couple of days a week. Enter Figleaves who have proclaimed the bra is back!

If you’re still sitting at home you might be thinking to yourself, why bother? We feel you on that! The online browsing has definitely shifted into eyeing some seriously cozy pieces like joggers and sweatshirts. While that has been great to get rid of some of my grungier sweats that should have been tossed long ago; there is still nothing like the feeling of “putting yourself together.” 

Especially after we wear sweats for so many days and realize our pants fit a little tighter. YIKES. Nothing like finding out you gained the COVID 20 the hard way. Obviously this year has been absolute trash so definitely cut yourself a break and do what you can with prioritizing some self care. We’re all just trying to get by, especially as the days start to shorten and we face down a long Winter of potential quarantine… 

Luckily we’re back on track with our month long membership to Burn Boot Camp in Whitefish Bay. That has been amazing to get the endorphins pumping again and to have someone encouraging you every step of the way keeps us coming back. We totally recommend Burn Boot Camp if you have one in your area and are happy to discuss our experience more if you have any questions!

All of that to say, we know what makes us feel better about wearing “normal” clothing. First is moving our bodies regularly. The mental/emotional effects cannot be over exaggerated! We can tell we’re more irritable on days we don’t do something physical. It’s harder to sleep at night as well. Really there are numerous effects, and you might have felt them yourself but weren’t able to pinpoint the why behind it!

The second part to feeling good in normal clothing is having a great bra underneath your clothing. Really that can mean anything, like a fun lacy number, a bralette, or even a nice push up demi option. Figleaves, our go-to for tall one pieces invited us to test out some of their bras. If you’re in need of an update or upgrade you need to check out their options. 

A lot of times when bra shopping, I get frustrated by the cost of a bra. $50-$60 dollars?! C’mon I barely like to spend that on denim! Plus it’s something that most people won’t ever see. Of course you want to feel good for yourself but I know that there are great budget friendly options. I just can’t believe I didn’t know Figleaves was one of them!

They have a wonderful guide to trying bras on at home. We know this can sound daunting and hard because bra sizing can be so all over the place. Both of us used the guide ourselves and not to brag but we nailed it. Okay, we realize we can’t actually take credit but we can follow directions if nothing else!

The one upside to being stuck at home (according to memes haha), was being able to go bra-free. I am all about having some bra free time, but sometimes I feel so much better with some light support. And if you are craving comfort as much as we are you can have as much support as you want with Figleaves many many options. Plus they have a wonderful size range to cover all our girls. 

If you haven’t checked out Figleaves yet, you’re missing out on some great well-fitting bras that are also budget friendly. Check out their site here!

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Real Tall Finds Friday: Volume 13: Tall Bodysuits

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Real Tall Talks: Your Body Has No Explanation Required

Recently I’ve begun to notice this narrative of “realness” being called out. As someone who named their blog after being real, it’s begun to rub me the wrong way. Our blog presence is built upon the premise of keeping it real with our audience. What does that mean to us? It means not misleading you by overediting our pictures, taking out blemishes, cellulite, anything that women might find unsavory about themselves. If there is stray hair blowing in the wind, you’ll probably see it on here. If you catch us at the right angle you might find that extra 5 or 10 pounds we as tall women can hide easier than most!

What I’m struggling to understand is, when the narrative has changed in social media with the calling out of moments of realness about our natural bodies. It has become so out of the norm that we have to call attention to how brave we are or maybe it’s masked in discomfort of showing our authentic selves.

You probably won’t see Caitlin or I make apologies or explanations for our bodies being the way they are. We understand that many people struggle with body image issues and respect their journeys towards acceptance. On our blog, we want to normalize being in our skin and not having to explain why we posted something despite our perceived flaws. 

It’s been said often but something you complain about on yourself is something that someone else is envious of about you.

All of this to say, stop photoshopping your pictures to beyond recognition. Our society has become obsessed with a version of celebrity/public figure that doesn’t exist. Fast fashion has evolved into fast fixes for anything you don’t like about your face/body. We’re not saying if you have something that causes you pain or embarrassment that you can’t/shouldn’t fix it, but it feels like days of embracing yourself flaws and all are past us.

Please don’t mistake this as either Caitlin and I getting on a soapbox of being holier than thou. It has just been weighing on my heart recently and a teammate from college posted a picture/stories talking about the same thing. Know that if you have imperfections, like acne or bags under your eyes or cellulite or whatever it may be; you don’t have to call it out preemptively or make any apologies for it. If you had a baby and your stomach isn’t as tight as it used to be, you can still wear a bikini and not have any explanation.

The beauty standard is impossible and you have no obligation to live up to it. As women we feel beholden to explain our existence, and we’re here to encourage you to drop that habit. Wash your hands of it and live free. Obviously it’s easier said than done but just start testing the waters of not coming up with an answer if someone says you look tired and you just happen to not be wearing makeup. Let them be a little uncomfortable for asking questions they have no business asking. 

It ties in closely with all of the height/body comments we get regularly, so we’ve had more practice than normal. Just because I’m in relatively good shape, doesn’t mean I “had to” have played basketball or volleyball at my height or it’s a waste. Same as short women being referred to as “cute” automatically because of their size. 

Let’s do away with the assumptions and societal pressures for all women. We’re here to celebrate you being you, beautiful flaws and all, no explanation required. If you liked this Real Tall Talks, check out our last post, here.

Lastly, all of the swimsuits pictured are from Figleaves! The one piece swimsuits are obviously not “tall,” but the rise on them is great for our longer butts to still keep everything covered. The one piece swimsuits are tall sizing and they are super comfortable and well-fitting. If you haven’t tried them yet they have some really great timeless options!

Link to two piece suits, top here and bottom here.

Link to Caitlin’s one piece black suit, here.

Link to my (Jenilee’s) polka dot suit, here.

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