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Andie Swim Tall Swimsuits Victory

Be honest with us here. How many times have you searched something along the lines of: 

Tall clothing, tall retailers, large womens shoes, tall women’s tops, tall shirts for women, tall Womens Swimsuit, tall one piece swimsuit, tall women’s swimwear, etc? 

Honestly, same. It is a constant battle and it always seems to involve us searching and going to several dozen sites to find what we’re looking for. One of our goals with this blog is to compile as many one stop guides as we can. Tall Denim, Large Sized Shoes, etc. Today we are beginning the journey to a tall woman’s guide to swimwear. Enter Andie Swim tall swimsuits.

We are so happy to make your acquaintance. These suits are designed to support everyones preferences. Are you modest? A bit more risque? Do you like to show off your bum? Keep the seat covered? Well the good news is that whatever your preference may be Andie Swim tall swimsuits likely have something for you. 

Fit Quiz

They offer a wonderful fit quiz here that points you directly to the suit(s) that would suit you! I for one can confirm that it led me in the right direction. If you’re not confident in what the quiz gives you we highly recommend reaching out to the team where they will be more than happy to help you find what you’re looking for. 

The Malibu

We each tried the Malibu for starters. Not only is it tall and long torso friendly, it is also a bit more modest and nursing friendly! The coverage is amazing and it doesn’t shift at all while you’re playing in the lake. Jenilee is super excited to have a suit that will make mommin’ easy! Who I am kidding, I am excited to have a suit that will allow me to be the fun aunt without worrying about anything popping out when it shouldn’t. 

Laguna and Havana

But also I am still a single aunt so I went ahead and scooped up the Laguna and Havana suit. Hopefully you pick up what I am putting down there. However, I did still go with the high waisted bottom, mostly to report back to all of you, on how high it is for these long torsos! And I can confirm that they came through in a big way. These really are suits that are for every body. 

The quality of the suits themselves are phenomenal. Thick enough to be substantial, thin enough to be comfy and move with you. Just the right amount of compression and perfect breast pads. No complaints on the quality and fit from us! 

For reference I, Caitlin, got the Medium in the Havana Top, High waisted Bottom, and  Medium tall in Laguna and Malibu. 

Jenilee would typically be a medium as well. However, due to obvious reasons she went with a large Malibu for this summer and it would have supported her through most of her pregnancy as well but will be the most perfect for a postpartum summer. We will provide some pictures of her in Malibu at a later date, sit tight.

P.S. I cannot wait to wear this bright red beauty on the Fourth Of July at the lake. It is going to compliment all of my red, white, and blue gear perfectly. 

Where is your favorite place to shop from swimwear? And as a long torsoed gal what is your preferred style of suit? Help us help you!

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What I’m Shopping & Memorial Day Sales

Hi hi. Happy Friday! If you haven’t been around lately or don’t follow us on Instagram I wanted to remind you that right now this blog is being run solo dolo. By me, Caitlin. I’m doing my best to keep things business as usual but if some things fall through the crack that’s life! Let’s get to what we have been shopping/browsing/ and loving lately especially since there are some amazing Memorial Day 2021 Sales! As always if you shop something because of us we really appreciate you using our affiliate links. We try not to be pushy but we do put a lot of time into this so a little bit of payoff means a lot to us. Also, this is a mix of affiliate and regular links because we just want to share all the things we love!

Rothy’s

We have been on this soapbox for a while now but every single time we wear them we are reminded how much we love them. They don’t typically do a lot of sales so nothing specific to Memorial Day 2021. Click here for $20 off your first pair! They go up to size 13, they make the perfect travel shoes, they offer business professional looks and everything in between! The Chelsea Booties are some of our favorites. We have them in black and olive green!

eShakti

Gap

I have been having a moment with Gap. The basically just get me sometimes so when they did Friends & Family I sort of went to town. No regrets. They usually have good Memorial Day 2021 sales too.

This is actually a tunic but I love the extra length to tuck it in! It’s something I have been on the hunt for and my favorite item from the order. And I LOVE the fit of these jeans. I also got this romper and fully intend on living in it this summer as a cover-up and out to casual bars and whatnot!

Body Suit– I got a LT and there is plenty of space. Great Fourth of July option!

I snagged these jeans too and love em. My normal size is 30 Tall.

Next, I purchased this in camel and olive and Jenilee and my mom promptly did the same because it’s that good. LT across the board for sizing. I have also still been wearing this jacket on repeat.

Express

Wrap top-Bought in beige Large (generous space for those taller than me). Body Contour Body suit (have in two colors) Large. Generous length. Square neck dress-Large. Ruffle Dress-Large. Wrap Blouse-Large (should have gotten a medium). My blue pants from above.

Next Official

Here’s a first for the blog…You get a sneak peek into the pictures I/we send each other when we get an item in the mail to get thoughts & opinions. But as a new to us company, I wanted to share them ASAP. More to come on Next, it may be a new favorite for us! This will get you to their landing page and you can filter by tall! So many cute options.

Old Navy

https://rstyle.me/+Jr2dLQP8pn35CppK4C1GfQ

https://rstyle.me/+myvZlyvCG7h3J8-ZMJ1Qyw

Long Tall Sally

Ripped Mom Jeans-I am wearing a size 10 but could have gone with an 8. Volume sleeve blouse-Wearing a size 10. White denim jacket-Wearing a size 12.

American Tall

American tall gear is HERE. TO. STAY. I have worn this military blouse to work countless times and Jenilee LIVES in this set. Check up the full write-up on American Tall Clothing here. And shop Here.

Lonia

This is a new brand to us and we adore all the fun trendy options. You can shop them here through this link and use code JENILEE20!

lululemon

To date our lululemon blog post is our best performing post and for whatever reason we haven’t shared much since…. well, more to come. We know they are pricey but the items typically run long and we find ourselves wearing them A LOT. So except a full post in the future.

American Eagle

Shorts

HOF/SAE London

Pajama Pants. These also come in shorts! And we love all of the trackie sets if you’re browsing for some comfy extras. And these slippers have been on repeat every moment I am home!

Lake Effect Co.

You know we love us some LECO. And at the beginning of summer, we have to share it again! You can use the code THEREALTALL15 for 15% off your order! Shop here! Shop small, Shop co friendly!

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Alloy Apparel Tall Clothing: You Need

We’ve been sprinkling our feed with Alloy Apparel tall clothing over the last weeks/months, if you haven’t noticed! April showers of the Alloy variety, if you will haha. It was fun to work with Alloy while pregnant, and figure out what could still work for my ever growing body. Honestly, I am super impressed and grateful to have these items of clothing. Basically, we just want to do a photo dump post and talk through some of the fit, for next time you’re browsing and purchasing at Alloy Apparel tall clothing! If you want a look back at some other Alloy items we’ve worn, click here, here or here.

So first up, I strategically picked their items that had elastic or smocked waistbands. These denim joggers are unfortunately long sold out but I chose them in size XL and they are fitting my 38 week bump still! I’ve been wearing them to work every week at minimum. I loved that the waistband was still still pretty high on my bump and I think I’ll be rocking them in my postpartum recovery days as well because they just comfortable and well-fitting.

Tall Boho Pants

Next up and also the ideal waistband (pregnant or not) are the Tall Smock Waist Flowy Pants. Again, I’m so ecstatic to have these lightweight flowy tribal pants for wear during AND after pregnancy. At 37 inch inseam, I was a little concerned if the length would be there for me at 6’4. Apparently that is a completely unfounded concern because clearly they are skimming the ground! Sized up to XL again but also appreciate the thigh room for my athletic shape! We will likely have to shoot these again in the summer postpartum if they are still shoppable to see in a different shape.

Tall Maxi Dresses

I still believe one of the most searched items by tall women are maxi dresses. It is no easy feat to find a good maxi dress especially with all the different style preferences. Add in adequate sleeve, waist, and/or chest length and it’s a tall order. I felt like I was rolling the dice even more adding a baby bump. Again Alloy came through with their Tall Maxi Slit Dress! I sized up to XL and no exaggeration it made me feel like a pregnant goddess! It’s available in three colors and under $60, a show stopper for whatever event you need to attend. The length is there for as well at 6’4 so no worrying about if it measures up.

Caitlin tried out their Tall Long Sleeve Split Hem T-Shirt in S/M white and loved the versatility. You can take the front split and knot it for a cute look without pulling up the backside of the shirt. We are always looking for good long sleeve shirts and love this option. The other option is to just wear it normally with the side slit, which is great if you’re like us and wear a smaller size on top than bottoms. It accentuates the waist nicely because it doesn’t cover your side hip area.

Tall Bodysuits

She also grabbed the Johnny Collar Bodysuit. If you’ve been around these parts, you know we’re both suckers for a good bodysuit. We’ve tried Alloy’s bodysuits in the past and been quite pleased with the fit. This bodysuit is no exception. It adds a bit of visual interest at the collar, especially perfect if you’re a fan of 70’s fashion. No need to size up for any of their bodysuits, she is wearing a Medium.

Tall Duster

We also both got their Rib Knit Duster, which is now sold out. All we can say is, grab yours next year when they’re in stock again. They are a great midi length and ridiculously soft. They also manage to be really nicely fitted but somehow ideally slouchy. We all need well-fitting layering pieces and this Duster is the answer! Caitlin is wearing the mustard in Medium and I did the Grey in Large.

We apparently got ahold of some of these pieces on their way out the door, so apologies for sharing sold out items. But we love to talk sizing for people to get the idea of the consistency of a store if they haven’t made a purchase yet. We’ve been eyeing up some of their new drops, like their Oversized Blazer, and these Strappy Back Bodysuits! Oh and how could we forget to mention these Camo Joggers, or the High Waist Julia pants if you’re heading back to work in the office like us, soon.

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This Dress Was (Custom) Made For Me

I know you’ve heard me casually say “I feel like this was made for me” before. But this time I really mean it, because it was! We first shared this company last summer when Jenilee got to get acquainted with eShakti custom made clothing. If you missed that one you can see it here. As you know, we always like to keep it real so to be transparent they did send us an invite to create all of these items but all of the following opinions are completely our own. 

Reason number one we love this company? Their mission is never wanting to tell a woman her size is not available. “We believe that all women have the right to wear affordable fashion that is made for them and makes them look their absolute best.” I mean, could a mission align more with what we have been preaching for three years? #MakeMyTallSize. 

True Size Inclusivity

eShakti custom made clothing is one of the only brands that we’re aware of that offers sizes 0-36W in custom size and style. All of their pieces can be made to your exact size, height, and style. And to add to it, they are a sustainable company with no waste on either our end or yours. Meaning that no clothing is left over at the end of the season because it is made to order. 


Don’t let the customization scare you away. The process of designing is easy and they walk you through it. Plus once you save your measurements they keep them in your profile. The customization is fast AND affordable. If you want to learn more about how to measure, click here.

Measurements Guide

I feel like that is enough back story on eShakti’s custom made clothing idea to at least help you through the door. So now I would love to walk you through my experience. You’ll need a measurement tape to grab appropriate measurements. I had no issues following along their guide and which measurements I needed. I also added mine to a spreadsheet because I am notorious for allowing Jenilee to enable me in storing my size info. If someone asks for my inseam she is much more likely to know the answer then me. Sister things, am I right? 

Once I had my measurements I started filtering away and looking at all the beautiful dresses to narrow down what I was looking for. I stuck to my normal protocol of sending every single option to Jenilee and reviewing every single one she sent my way also. (if you don’t have someone to do this with and ever want an opinion you know where to find us) Once we narrowed it down to the two I was going to try, I entered my measurements (which I will gladly drop below for anyone to reference, hopefully that’s helpful?) 

Customization Options

I had a blast playing around with the necklines, sleeve lengths, and body length. It’s really fun to see how it can completely change the look of a dress. I am a super visual person, so this was an invaluable tool for me. With this option it makes it an even more approachable company to all types of people because you can get as modest or risqué as you want! 

Shipping Times

Once I placed my order the dresses shipped in under two weeks. Coming from someone who has sewn garments, this is impressive! They both showed up a lot sooner than I expected and I was so happy to see them. I sent Jenilee a picture in both of them and all I had to say was “I feel really pretty.” That isn’t a super common phrase for me to outwardly share or say in general which I feel like is typical for a lot of women. Which makes me sad, but also society makes it hard sometimes. Especially when you are part of a niche market of body type. 

Dress Quality

The quality was phenomenal, the fit was great and I love them! Both of them are fully lined and I cannot wait to wear them out and about. If you’re looking for a dress for an upcoming graduation, graduation party, bridal or baby shower etc we highly recommend giving them a shot! You may be wondering what happens if you don’t love your custom made clothing… If you’re not happy they aren’t happy. That is why they offer hassle free returns, as long as it’s unworn and within 30 days. 

As promised below are my sizes. And if you want to see the exact dresses I got, shop the widget below! Go check out eShakti for your own custom made clothing and let us know what you think!

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American Tall Clothing

It might be safe to say that Spring has sprung! We’ve been enjoying the lovely temperatures here in Wisconsin, as well as the flowers blooming. It feels like the perfect time to share another amazing tall brand with you. Meet American Tall Clothing! While they aren’t very new, the more exciting part is their launch within the last year of women’s apparel. We are thrilled to be able to try out a variety of the new pieces and share them with you.

They originally launched as a men’s only online retail store. Having a tall husband, I was excited to see a company that was creating pieces for the “tall” only market instead of the ubiquitous big AND tall shops. It still might surprise some people to learn that they aren’t mutually exclusive. Sarcasm aside, we will always be excited about new tall clothing companies filling voids in the market and American Tall is reading the room quite well!

It makes complete sense, given their brand beginnings. The group worked for other brands over the years and pleaded with their bosses to include tall clothing in the discussion to no avail. Instead of giving up, American Tall was born to represent the underdogs or little guys as they like to say. It resonates with our mission so well, of not settling for ill-fitting clothing and speaking up for brands to include Tall in their so-called inclusive fashion.

Two Tall Lengths

Tall companies are working smarter these days, realizing that Tall still covers a pretty wide range of height. Hence the reason we were also excited to start The Real Tall three years ago. Caitlin representing the first “tier” of tall women and me (Jenilee) represents the upper tier. So it makes our hearts sing to see American Tall offer two different lengths for their garments, tall or extra tall. If you’re 5’9-6’1 you’d choose tall and 6’2 and above you would choose extra tall (this is the women’s size chart only). 

So what will you find on American Tall’s website? Tall necessities at reasonable prices!! Is it weird how elusive that can feel as a tall woman? It often feels like, hey you want to dress in clothing that fits you like everyone else? Great, then you can pay double or triple the price. Not the case with American Tall. 

Tall Button Up Shirts

Take their Tencel button up shirt that Caitlin tried out. She’s wearing it in a size Large Tall. It is only $49, which is the same cost as an unnamed big retailer’s tall section we shop. Where American Tall clearly pulls away is offering the second tier of tall! Normally you’d see a cost add for this necessity for those of us on the longer end of tall. A big pet peeve of ours is often sizing up for our shoulders in order to fit a button up shirt. This shirt fits in the shoulders/arms quite nicely! Plus unlike other button ups, when they offer the rolled up sleeve option this one is not mandatory. Meaning the sleeve length is spot on and we don’t have to pretend it’s long enough by wearing it ¾ sleeve length.

Tall Denim

Same deal for the denim, it is offered in a couple of different rises and washes for versatility. American Tall offers 35 AND 37 inseam for their skinny jeans. Caitlin tried their high rise skinny jean in classic blue size 29×35. They describe it as a high stretch especially from other reviews and suggest sizing down. We’d say stick with your regular size from her experience, especially as the fit was a bit tight through the knee/calf, which might be more based on your shape. So if you’re athletic/curvy like us, take note! 

Tall Sweat Suits

When American Tall first started their women’s clothing line, I remember seeing their sweat suits and loving them. So of course I had to choose a sweat suit when this collaboration came to fruition! Especially during pregnancy, I value comfort above all else. I chose to stick with my regular size Large and did their Extra Tall length and the sizing was perfect as the sweat suit is intended to be an oversized fit.

I am not exaggerating when I tell you I have been LIVING in this sweat suit since I’ve received it. I’m not going to even say it has to do with my pregnancy. Although it is one of the few things that I’m supremely comfortable with these days. This is a high quality sweat suit. It takes me right back to my college basketball days of running around campus in sweats every day between practice and class. The difference? These sweat suits are well-fitting for tall people. I don’t have to size up to try to eke up an extra inch or two.

What is encouraging is watching them follow through on their expansion plans. So as of this spring, you can really tell American Tall is a retailer we can count on. They added denim skirts AND shorts. It bears repeating, they offer two lengths! I can’t tell you how many tall mini skirts I’ve tried on at 6’4 and still felt over exposed. Plus they launched a couple of dresses in several colorways, including this stunning maxi dress! As well as these layering tanks under the $20 price point. 

WIN a $100 gift card to American Tall

In summary, American Tall is a company we are excited about! We’re plotting our next purchase from them in some of their brighter layers they just released for Spring/Summer. We know sometimes it can be scary to make a purchase from a new company but rest assured their website is well-designed with tons of size chart information AND plenty of customer reviews. As an even better bonus, we are running a giveaway on our Instagram for a $100 gift card to shop American Tall, head over there ASAP to enter!

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