Hey There Delias

If only I was young again.  Delias catalog and website has great stylish, yet inexpensive clothes for Teens/20’s.   Depending on the style, pant inseams come up to 36″-37″, and at $39.50, they are affordable.  Go to Delias website and check them out: www.delias.com

Delias Jeans up to 37"

Longer at Lands’ End

I recently wrote on this blog that Lands End “Tall” pants were not very long.  I was mistaken.  A Lands’ End representative responded with the comment that pants can be hemmed free of charge up to 36” and you can get customer crafted demin and chinos with inseams up to 40”. See her full comment under my 7/3/08 blog about Lands’ End swimwear.   At 40”, I can wear as high a heel as I want – awesome.

Check them out at www.landsend.com

LL

Lands' End Custom fit

A Secret Worth Shouting

Victoria Secret has become of phenomenon over the past few decades because it markets fun, comfortable and affordable clothes for real females.  The bras fit correctly, especially after a fitter has identified the right size, panties don’t give wedgies and pants are long enough.  Victoria Secret sells long pant lengths with up to 36” inseam through the catalog and online.  The pants are stylish and affordable.  There are many styles to choose from, all with model name, such as Kate Fit, Marissa Fit, etc.   Business suits are also available with pant length up to 34”. 

Spread the secret and try them out at:  www.victoriasecret.com.

LL

 

Eddie Bauer

Eddie Bauer offers comfortable causal clothes in long sizes.   The jeans come in 34.5” – 35” inseam.  They are fashionable enough for weekend chores around the house, yard or supermarket.   My daughters tell me, the jeans are not quite chic enough for an afternoon stroll in SOHO, or shopping in one of the major department stores.    Eddie Bauer’s flannel PJ’s are some of the softest I’ve found.  I also have two of their winter coats and fleece jackets.  While I don’t have any, I’ve heard that their jogging suits are worth trying. 

The only items I don’t like are their business suits.  The length on the slacks and jacket sleeves come long enough, however, I don’t like the Gabardine fabric. 

Tall sizes are only available through the catalog or internet.  Give Eddie Bauer a try at: www.eddiebauer.com.

LL

Filling in the Gap…

That’s right, the GAP has started selling “X-Long Tall” pants for tall women, exclusively online. The pants, which come in all of their denim, khaki, trouser, and slacks styles, have 36 inch inseams and run from size 2 to 16. What’s best is that they feature the season’s current styles, and are quite affordable. www.gap.com

Anthropologie gets A+

Anthropologie, the clothing retailer owned by “Urban Outfitters, Inc.” offers stylish, “high-end casual clothing.” The brand appeals to a wide demographic of women, offering affordably priced “unique” pieces; “bohemian,” “embroidered,” and “embellished” outfits that are suitable for work, shopping, errands, and lounging. The styles are modestly tailored, and are popular among teenagers and women through their thirties. Like Urban, Anthropologie, or “Anthro” as it is often referred to, sells pieces from several dozen brand, and often features up-and-comers. What’s more, is that Anthro now offers “Tall” sizes online, offering several pant cuts that have 36.5 inch inseams. The pants are available in several cuts and fabrics, and start at $88.   Check it out at:  www.anthropologie.com

LL

“LL” in Alloy = Long Lengths

Alloy http://store.alloy.com/  is a clothing catalog for Teens.  It saved us when my daughters were growing up.  Denims start at $29.50 and have inseams from 30” to 37”.  Most importantly, the clothing is hip!!!   It offers the latest styles, affordable prices and sizes for all body types from petite to tall to extended sizes. 

Alloy has gone beyond clothing.  It has an Alloy community where young girls can get together and blog on entertainment, style, life, guys, guizzes, astrology, literature, life, etc.  There is also a section where you can win prizes (http://www.alloy.com/archive/1/7/).  Like a Hannah Montana electric guitar.

Have fun girls.

LL

 

J. Crew Tall Sizes

There are some great catalogs that have styles in Tall sizes.  J.Crew (http://www.jcrew.com/) is one of my favorites.  It offers classic styles that can be worn by the stylish teens, up to lean middle-aged adults.   This past winter, I got a coat which I love and the Summer styles are fabulous.    Their Tall pants have a 35” inseam and both the pants and jacket sleeves have some extra material to be let down an additional inch.  Regrettably, the Tall sizes are only available online and through the catalog. 

LL