A for Akris

Akris is a European design label that offer long, chic clothing.  I don’t have any of their clothes yet, but what I’ve tried on are LONG.  The clothes are available at major retail stores, or online at Nordstrom or Bergdorf Goodman.

 Check out the 2008 Fall Collection at: http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/review/AKRIS

 

Max Length at MaxMara

Maximum $$$ for MaxMara.  Similiar to several other Designer Labels I’ve written about, MaxMara offers classic, expensive clothes that are proportioned to fit the tall female.  The pants come un-hemmed and have approximately 38″-39″ inseam.  The cost of dresses run about $600, coat from $1,500 – $2,000.   MaxMara does not have its own website but you can visit one of their stores, buy their clothes at the better retail stores, or go online and purchase items at Nordstrom.  Check out MaxMara 2008 Fall Collection.  Learn more about MaxMara: http://nymag.com/listings/stores/maxmara01

Elegant = Elie Tahari

Elie Tahari offers elegant, classic designs for the younger professional woman.  The clothes run longer than standard designs.  Although  if you are taller than 5′10″, the pant lengths probably won’t be long enough.  Try it out, you may be lucky.  Go to www.elietahari.com.  You can also find Elie Tahari at Bloomindale’s NYC.  

Ellen Tracy Classic Styles

I have a closet of Ellen Tracy suits for work.  The designer doesn’t carry a tall line, but the cuts and hemlines favor tall females.  There is always at least an 1 1/4 hemline that can be taken down on the pants and arm sleeves, and the jackets have a long cut.    The line is available at all the major department stores.  The actual styles and colors may differ in each store based on the buyer, geographic area and store environment.  Since I live in NYC, I tend to shop at Bloomingdales which carries the Ellen Tracy line.

If you want basic pieces, remember Ellen Tracy:  www.ellentracy.com

LL