I’m very tall and can never seem to find trousers to fit my frame. They are either too short or just don’t fit properly around my hips - can you tell me where to find trendy looking jeans and trousers for taller ladies?
For women 5' 9" and over, it would seem that finding fashionable clothing would be easy. After all, aren't the catwalks filled with gorgeous, tall models?
Ahhh! If it only were that simple. Frustratingly, it can be incredibly difficult to get any kind of well fitting trousers- if you are over average height.
However, the high street stores are getting much better when it comes to catering for different shapes and sizes.
Clerys is the first store in Ireland to stock the extensive range of fashion from Long Tall Sally. The designs are expertly tailored for taller women over 5’9”, and are perfectly proportioned to fit in all the right places, so no tops or trousers will fall short anymore.
When it comes to buying trousers, you will be spoiled for choice because they have an extensive collection of trousers in both 34” and 36” inside leg. Try to go for styles that emphasise your waist because it's a very important factor.
Once you wear your pants too low your legs are going to look very short compared to your torso, so make sure to keep the look balanced and in proportion.
Straight leg jeans also create the illusion of longer legs, the straight line created by the cut draws the eye up and down the body unlike flared jeans which tend to make you look shorter. Try to avoid a leg that is too skinny though as they make you hips look wider.
Opt for jeans in a darker shade as these are the most flattering and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The best brands for taller girls include Notify, Rock and Republic 7 for All Mankind, Lucky brand, Earl Jeans and Paige jeans.
Stores such as Principles, Topshop and Marks and Spencer also carry trousers in a variety of lengths so it’s well worth checking out what they have in store. So now you’ve no excuses, you can always be at the height of fashion...once you know where to shop.
