Tall Personal Shopping: Tall Dresses for an Active Mature Lady

I received a tall personal shopping request via Facebook for a 79 year old tall lady looking for size 18T in dresses that she can wear to church. She also commented that she is an active lady. I am so happy to see that we have such a wide range of ages visiting our websites.

Well, I have bad news and good news. First the bad news. There aren't a whole lot of size 18T dresses in stock right now and the ones that I have found aren't very age appropriate for you. The good news is that I have put together some separtes in skirts, jackets and blouses that would work well for you.

Classic Church - the first tall outfit is a conservative suit in a bright blue color. It can be worn to a variety of events from church to weddings.

• Worthington Pick Stitch Trim Tall Blazer - JCPenney 
• Worthington Belted High Waist Tall Skirt - JCPenney
• Cambrie Top -Soft Surroundings Outlet - wear it tucked in of course
• Ros Hommerson Shoes -Zappos

Mature Moxie is an outfit that starts with a figure flattering skirt that can be worn with a variety of tops and sweaters. Add a gorgeous chiffon, flowy top. Throw on some matching accessories and you've got a mature, yet sophistacted look that will be a classic for years.

• Tall Flared Skirt - JCPenney
• Sancerre Shirt - Soft Surroundings
• Ombre Duster Earrings - The Limited
• David Tate Grey Patent Leather Boots - ShoeMall
• Mixed Metal Sparkle And Chains Necklace - The Limited
• Ivanka Trump Ostrich Handbag - Zappos

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Tall Personal Shopping: Long Evening Gown

I received a personal shopping request via Facebook for a long evening gown with long sleeves in a small tall. She's like it to not be frumpy. :) I don't have any specific of height or her inseam length. Have a price range would be helpful too.

When submitting personal shopping requests, I need height, inseam lengths and as much info you can give me, such as where you are going to wear the item.

As you already know, finding something to fit your arms and be long enough, is a monumental task. Plus, finding it proportioned correctly for tall bodies are even harder. I don't understand why fashion designers don't give measurements on most items. It drives me batty.

 I'm sorry, but you may have to settle for just close enough. Maybe I need to design some long evening gowns and prom dresses! Here are the best options I can find:

ALICE by Temperley Long Opal Dress 60" long

Calvin Klein Collection Savea B Dress in white or black, 62" long

Halston - Asymmetric satin-jersey gown - model is 5'11" tall

Yigal Azrouel Embellished Gown 60" long

ALICE by Temperley Caprice Dress 60" long

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Extra Tall Jumpsuits 35" - 40" Inseams

Here are the current choices in women's extra tall jumpsuits.  However, the second and last choice are the only ones that are actual "tall sizes."

You may also be interested in women's tall jumpsuits in 33"-34" inseam lengths.

IRO Boston Jumpsuit - 35" Inseam

LEL Tall Sized Jumpsuit 36" Inseam

BCBGMAXAZRIA Maddison Jumpsuit 36" Inseam

Liquid Satin Long Jumpsuit - 37" Inseam

Kevork Kiledjian Asymmetrical Jumpsuit 37" Inseam

Tall and All sells a nice selection of women's extra tall jumpsuits in 35"- 40" inseams.

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Tall Jumpsuits 33" - 34" Inseams

I received a personal shopper request from Cindy who is looking for a tall jumpsuit. She'd like to wear it to a wedding. She is a size 8 and has a 33"-34" inseam length.

It's been a while since I've done an update on tall jumpsuits, so I have included jumpsuits in casual styles too. Jumpsuits as a whole are continuing to be a hot item this year and into Spring.  None of the items below are "tall sized", so if you have a long torso they may not fit quite right. I suggest you purchase a few you love, try them on and return the ones that don't fit well.

Another note - don't shoot the messenger! Some jumpsuits are designer brands and therefore designer priced. I included them to give you as many choices as possible.

You may also be interested in women's extra tall jumpsuits in 35" -40" inseams.

Young Fabulous & Broke Jumpsuit - 33" Inseam

Surplice Neckline Knit Tall Jumpsuit - 34" Inseam

Trina Turk Jumpsuit - 34" Inseam

Ruffle Shoulder Jumpsuit - 33" Inseam

Ponte Jumpsuit with leather Waist - 34" Inseam

Yigel Azrouel Wool Jumpsuit 34.5" Inseam

Ruched Shoulder Jumpsuit - 34" Inseam

Rampage Jumpsuit - 34" Inseam

Philosophy Open Back Jumpsuit - 34" Inseam

Jillian Wide-Leg Jumpsuit - 34" Inseam

Robert Rodriguez Pleated Halter Jumpsuit 34" Inseam

Sachin + Babi Partridge Jumpsuit 34" Inseam

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Tall Tuesday Trends: Bright Pants

Let There be Bright!

This week’s trend is bright trousers. But as usual, it’s a bit difficult to embrace the trend when you can’t go into any ol’ store and buy off the rack. [sigh]. Lucky for you, we have your back! We’ve gone through scores of online retailers to find  this trend in your tall size.

Bright pants are all the rage and let me tell you I’m on board. Sometimes I look at my closet and it’s quite sad to see all the brown, black, and grey. Can you say “blah?” While it’s much easier to find tall size denim, finding tall size pants in anything but the most basic of colors can still be a challenge. But here are a handful that I love. Like L.O.V.E!

I know what you’re thinking—my legs are long enough; do I really want to wear bright coral pants and call attention to them? Well, of course you do! The trick is to treat these pants as a statement piece and go simple with the rest of your outfit. Try a simple white button up, a white tee, an ivory sweater, or a metallic tee or tank. And if you’re afraid of the trend, go easy at first with an ankle length like the blue pair. It’s not quite as in your face and though still a bold color, cobalt blue isn’t as audacious as purple, pink, or coral.

Pictured above:

• Purple - Preen Razor Pants 36" Inseam
• Coral - Rachel Roy Slim Pants 35" Inseam
• Blue - Broken-In Straight Khakis 32" Inseam
• Green - Tall Café Capris
• Pink - Theyskens' Theory Pax Falm Pants - 35" Inseam
• Blue - Kevork Kiledjian Flare Pants 35" Inseam

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