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

Hardtail, hard to resist…

 

Hardtail, the California-based, fashionable sportswear company, is well-known for its long inseam sweat pants. Their classic stretch-sweatpant design has a “roll” top, which folds at the waistband to accommodate any leg-length. In jeans, I need a 37-inch inseam, and Hardtail sweats fit me perfectly! They’re the perfect pants for a yoga class at the gym, a shopping day with the girls, or dashing around doing errands. The line is available at Bloomingdales.  Pants prices range from $40-$60, and come in a variety of colors. www.hardtailforever.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

Long Elegant Legs

There are lots of catalogs specifically for Tall Woman.  To-date, I have not found any that offer design-quality styles, fabrics or cuts.  One catalog, however, does stand out for basic stylish clothes is Long Elegant Legs (http://www.tallwomensclothes.com/). 

 

 

On their website the report they offer “fashionable clothing for the woman graced with height; with pant designs featuring inseams of 36″ and 39″, and tops perfectly
proportioned to fit your longer torso, not just your sleeve length.”  – I like the graced with height part. 

I have 36” and 39” jeans (for tall heels), as well as a jean jacket, jogging clothes and pajamas.  Basic denim, cotton and flannel work.  Years ago I tried the pants suites and blouses and was disappointed with the polyester look.   The pant suit they currently offer comes with lower rise pant has 36″ inseam and back flap pockets — 63% poly/34% rayon/ 3% spandex in Khaki and Navy. http://www.tallwomensclothes.com/product/1063/9

Definitely try out the more casual clothing and share you comments with us.  Especially if you try the suits, skirts and blouses.  

LL

 

Rock and Republic

Let’s Rock!!!

It’s time to rock with Rock and Republic (rockandrepublic.com/).  As they say on their website, they have a “luxe, yet edgy approach to fashion….  Furthing the company as a true lifestyle brand, Rock and Republic is using its momentum in fashion to influence the world of sports and philantrophy”.  They are involved in Rock Racing and Rock the Cure for cancer research.   

 

Rock and Republic is one of the most progressive labels.  In their fashion shows they are not afraid to use the latest cutting edge technology.  For their Spring 2008 show they asked the lighting designer to make the eyes bleed of the attendees. “It was a 22 minute visual assault to match a cutting edge line of clothing.”  Learn more: http://www.rentalandstaging.com/articles/publish/article_1139.shtml

 

Let’s rock…

LL