Whilst having long legs is a physical attribute that many in society deem desirable, finding clothes to fit them often proves to be a huge headache.
As a 5’11” woman who usually fits into the standard sizes 10 or 12 (depending on the brand), shopping is often a nightmare, fraught with many a conundrum.
Whether it’s having to upsize around the waist to gain some length on the bottoms, questioning if I can get away with donning a super cute skirt or dress (that is almost always a tad too short, to begin with), or having to deal with three quarter length bottoms that were actually meant to be full length – being part of the tall girls club can be EXHAUSTING.
Shopping online is also a seriously high-stakes experience for us long-legged folk, with often confusing or inconsistent sizing charts.
But no fear, your fellow giraffe is here to aid you on your shopping escapades and turn your time trying on clothes into the stuff of dreams – Tall Girl woes BEGONE!
Scroll on for our favourite places to shop for women’s fashion if you are 5’10” and over…
boohoo
Putting the spotlight on the staples that will complete your picture-perfect wardrobe, the boohoo Tall range brings together the fast fashion brands’ most popular pieces, at an affordable price.
“Think easy-to-wear essentials and jersey basics you can rely on for layering or lazy days. Must-haves just got mainstream!” boohoo describes the collection.
Given the range is marketed as being suitable measurement-wise for women 5’7″ (sidenote: since when was 5’7″ classed as tall?) and over, we would suggest checking the individual measurement charts for items in your shopping cart before purchasing!
Pretty Little Thing
Adding some guaranteed length to existing favourites, the Pretty Little Thing Tall range has been specially designed for women who have a little extra height.
What we especially love is all the different sub-sections available under the ‘Tall’ banner including pants, bodysuits, denim, jeans, jumpsuits and playsuits, tops, coats & jackets, shorts, track pants, dresses, and even a dedicated ‘basics’ range.
Oh Polly
Wanna find that perfect fit?
Let us introduce you to the Oh Polly tall clothing range designed to take you from drab to fab with their selection of tall girl-friendly fits – including full-length bodysuits!
Created for women 5’9″ and above, you’ll be sure to find your next favourite outfits in no time, no matter the occasion!
Asos
Say cya later to those award-hitting hems and hello to form-fitting fits guaranteed to make you feel like THAT girl.
Asos has designed its tall range with women 5’9″ in mind, and has stacked it with an enviable collection of wardrobe staples, standout looks, and the investment pieces that you simply must have!
Next stop: checkout.
Topshop Tall
Topshop (and its tall range) may have shut up shop for all its Australian stores back in 2017, but the iconic British brand is still alive and well thanks to Aussie online fashion and lifestyle retailer The Iconic.
Boasting a range of well-fitting basics and fashion-forward pieces, you’ll be in for a treat if you are 5’10” or taller!
It’s a big, fat resounding YES from us.
