Clothing
Tall Clothing - Clothes for tall people and clothing to look taller
Tall Ladies Clothing
Tall Mens Clothing
The catwalks are dominated by models tall and thin, therefore one would think that ladies in excess of 5'10" would have no problems sourcing clothing on the high street. But in reality, most ladies are much less than this height and hence the clothing manufacturers target their production at the large markets. This leads to many stores not stocking a range of clothing suitable for taller ladies. This results in ladies making their own clothes, buying mens clothes, shopping in specialist shops, shopping online etc.
The good news for tall ladies is that some looks really work ..... short skirt and high boots, wide belts, shirts tucked into pants or skirts shows off the waist line, long skirts, horizontal patterns. See our suggested products for tall ladies clothing.
Particularly tall guys should avoid vertical stripes including pinstripes since they tend to accentuate height. Horizontal stripes and windowpane plaids are more flattering patterns for taller guys. If you are tall and thin, wearing fabrics that cling is a bad idea, but wearing baggy clothes also brings attention to your svelt physique. Traditionally tall and thin folks have always been challenged with looking for the perfect fit in shirts, trousers, sweaters and suits. Wearing shirts that are slightly fitted with spread collars and trousers that are straight in the leg, not tapered in any way, work best. Also, sweaters with a closer fit to the body, but not fitted are more flattering. And since suits with three buttons tend to lengthen the body, stick with one and two buttons.
Heavyset taller men shouldnt wear bold patterns of any sort. Pinstripes and solid colors, especially dark ones, are your friends. Bulky fabrics such as tweeds should be avoided when it comes to suits, and softer wools such as gabardines and super 100s should be embraced. Do wear suits with peaked lapels since they carry they eye upwards. Shirts with pointed collars are also more flattering. Some say that suspenders/braces are better than belts.
See our suggested products for tall mens clothing.