Comments on: Suits for Tall Girls

By: Valerie

Valerie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:54:27 +0000

I’m 5’11″ and have this same problem. I’m young and new to the office world so my jeans come from Cruel Girl (37″!) or Wrangler (36″) and I’ve never bought a pair of formal pants in my life. No jackets fit properly. Long sleeve shirts are out of the question.

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By: Rhiannon

Rhiannon — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:47:11 +0000

I’m 6’4″ and living in the US. I’m from Australia and bought this pair of pants http://www.talljeans.com.au/reubenzara.html when I was home about 4-5 years ago. They are great quality and well worth the money, considering that I wear them anytime I need to wear nice trousers! Shipping is expensive so I’m waiting til I’m home next, but definitely look into it ladies! I think they go up to a 38″ (which is what I wear, without heels!)

By: Tall Girl

Tall Girl — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:12:57 +0000

I’m 6′ tall with a 37-38″ inseam, so even “Gap X-tra Long jeans” are a stretch in heels. There used to be a great store in NY, Boston, Westchester NY, etc called “Tall Girl” which was affiliated with a Canadian company. Tall Girl was bought out by a British company called Long Tall Sally, and they don’t have stores anymore, but they do have a catalog that often has suiting and dress shirt options, as well as shoes, boots, and dresses. All of their stuff is built for taller women (long sleeves, lower waist with shirts, knees in the right place on pants, skirts that actually hit mid-knee) and they actually offer multiple inseam options on pants. However, they seems to have an inventory problem — sometimes the website lists things as in stock, but they aren’t once you get to the check out page. I think the merger and business model shift was a huge change for them, but I’m sticking with it, as I have NO other options with legs this long. ::whine :: ;-)

The brands they carry that I own the most of are Louben and Neva. I think they are Canadian brands. They are mid-price separates that have taken a beating when I was a pharamaceutical rep, and are still kicking around the workplace. They also used to have Pendelton tall (for a more classic, Brooks Brothers look), but I see no evidence of a tall option on the Pendleton website now.

By: Jen Abner

Jen Abner — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:10:29 +0000

If you buy full price from jcrew they will hem for free.

By: NU Wildcat

NU Wildcat — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:10:56 +0000

I’m really surprised I haven’t seen anything about Limited on this blog.

I’m 5′ 10.5″, wear a 36 inch inseam with flats and have a slight build and small bust but broad hips and shoulders.

I’ve had some success with long sizes at Limited and my go-to suit is one of their travel suits, which does not wrinkle much and easily lets most wrinkles go with just a nice hanging. The Cassidy pant fits very well.

I have had the hems redone on pants to work better with heels, but they fit right out of the gate with flats and the hemming was no problem. The jacket in a regular size fits well without tailoring and has plenty of length in the sleeves and torso.

I second the call for shirts to wear with suits. I have not been able to find any long enough in the torso and arms.

By: cal

cal — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:36:38 +0000

I am bumping 6′ with a 35/36″ inseam. Here’s what I have found works for me. Spiegel sometimes has good tall clothes (do a search for tall) – their ShapeFX brand is usually where you find those. Victoria Secret has tall pants – their seasonless material is quite nice. Banana Republic has good length pants and they are good quality. Chadwicks do sell tall clothes – they are inexpensive so affordable if like me you are dieting and need to buy a couple of interim outfits. Long Elegant Legs have nice clothes and different styles for varying body shapes (I have been wearing their perfect fit pants for years). Design Elevations are pretty good – I have bought a couple of pairs of pants from them.

By: Desi Durham

Desi Durham — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:01:48 +0000

Am 5ft 10 1/2. love 3-4 inc heels. 176 lbs. 38 bust 35 waist. I can wear a size 10 or 12 but when i put on my heels its always. short. I dont feel dress unless am wearing heels.I must have heels on but i cant find suits that is long enough.Someone please help me!

By: Porter

Porter — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:07:15 +0000

I’m 6’2″, size 10 on the bottom but size 14ish on top due to broad shoulders and a bigger bust. I wear a 36/37″ inseam – with flats. Oy.

Pendleton is very good for suits and jackets, if somewhat staid. Banana Republic is great for pants and skirts, but jackets are too narrow in the shoulder and bust. Tall Girl shops are spotty as far as quality/style, but occasionally there is something good… will have to check out Benetton.

Anthropologie occasionally has pants that are 35″ and have a big hem you can take out…

By: mina

mina — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:01:04 +0000

I’m still interested in other suggestions if anyone has any – my issue isn’t so much pants length as arm length. I have the same issue with button up shirts also, so additional suggestions on that score would also be appreciated.