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Tall Friendly Spring Dress Roundup 2022

Despite what our Instagram feed would have you believe, we did more than just wear swimsuits while on vacation. We were forced to get dressed for dinner, and when we’re on a beach vacation we always choose easy outfits. In particular, dresses because they’re one and done for easy packing! Today we’re giving you a tall friendly Spring dress roundup, with an extra splash of a couple of other dresses we’ve recently grabbed. If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the lookout for another cute dress!

Express Tall Friendly Spring Dresses

First up are some of our recent Express finds. As you may know, we’ve been ambassadors for them for years now. There are always tall girl friendly pieces in their stores! I spotted this fun floral maxi. It made me think of my Hawaiian shirts I love to wear up north! So I had to try it. I hoped it was going to hit the perfect midi spot on me. Lo and behold, it does! I ordered a size medium because the cut is a bit more A line and that size worked great! The adjustable straps as well as the tie and cut out detail at the bust are my favorites. Unfortunately it is mainly out of stock already but stay tuned for them to restock in potentially different prints! Limited sizes available in a solid cream color here as well.

I also snagged this tie dye dress on major sale. First of all, it feels like butter. So so soft, especially after a day soaking in (perhaps too much) sun. Second, it combines my favorite things into one ideal dress. A little fun, a little sexy, and a lot of comfort. Plus I felt completely confident in handling Wesley without worrying about what I was wearing. I’m also wearing a medium. As mentioned it has a lot of stretch so when in doubt you can size it down! It is also available in a lot more sizes in other color ways, here!

When headed for warmer climates linen is always a safe bet. Caitlin found this cream linen dress also from Express (She didn’t get a full body picture on account of severe motion sickness). It is lightweight and again has the cute tie detail on the bust as well as the buttons down the skirt. She went with a size large because linen doesn’t stretch but she could have done a medium as there is a ruched back for added stretch. Also base your size off your upper body!

Cupshe

This leopard print dress is from Cupshe and a true surprise love! I didn’t have any expectations when selecting it because it again was billed as a maxi. I love the tiered skirt and the lace up back, which makes it super easy to adjust. Worth noting that it does not have stretch to it, but would definitely select your size based on your upper body.

Height of Fashion

Not a new purchase but worth mentioning, is this Height of Fashion jumpsuit. You might be sensing a theme of me enjoying leopard print. You caught me, it’s true! This jumpsuit is perfect resort wear. It is a silky smooth fabric. There is a zip in the back but also has a smocked top to the back for staying in place. The straps are adjustable so again it will hit at the perfect length for your preference! I’m wearing a size medium and would say base the size on your legs as there is not any stretch to it. Borderline could have gone with a large.

Recent Express Find

Lastly, not a dress from our vacation but Caitlin just grabbed this sassy black midi with the intent to wear it for the rehearsal and dinner for our brother’s wedding. It is a classy dress that still shows a bit of leg and has the flattering ruching style that we know and love in their other contour bodysuits! She bought a size medium for sizing reference.

Express Tall Friendly Sweater Dresses

If you live in a cooler climate where Spring continues to tease us, you might still be shopping for sweater dresses. Plus you know we love to snag a deal so we are always on the lookout for end of season prices to wear for next year’s cool temperatures. Keep an eye for this off the shoulder sweater dress to drop in price, as well as this dreamily soft mock neck black dress that can be worn to both office and nicer functions! If you like a fun hemline, you need to check out this cozy turtleneck dress. Lastly, there is this great cream and black color blocked wrap top sweater dress only available in red now.

Express Tall Friendly LBD’s

Honorable mention goes to these dresses we have been eyeing but haven’t pulled the trigger on yet. This thicker strapped cross back black dress (which is also their body contour style). Or if you prefer a scoop neck, this cut out back style is also such a great detail for an updated little black dress. Or if you prefer a cut out in the front, this body contour sheath is probably more your speed. Basically they are killing the LBD game right now. I still have a cut out bandage version from like 10 (eek so long ago) years ago that I will continue to wear because they know how to make a flattering dress!

We hope you enjoyed this tall friendly Spring dress roundup, and please let us know where you’ve been eyeing or buying dresses from so we can check it out or maybe even do a roundup from there! Check out our last dress roundup, for Winter wedding guest dresses, here.

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Caitlin is 30!

Ok stop it. I cannot believe my baby sister is 30… like completely in denial. Today’s post is all about Caitlin in honor of her entering her fourth decade. It is always nice to hear what people like about you and/or remember you best by, so I asked some key people in her life to share their thoughts! I’m going to share a mix of people’s favorite memories and things that are quintessentially Caitlin! 

  1. Caitlin is an enneagram 6 – the loyalist
  2. We shared a room until I (Jenilee) was in high school. Our neighbors had a pool that lined up to our window and we would (in hindsight) creepily call out the window to our neighbor (who was like a grandpa to us) while he swam at night.
  3. She is super organized
  4. There are many things I love about Caitlin, but one of my favorite things is her spontaneity. If you know her, you know she is a planner, so it’s really fun when she pulls a wild card! Some of my favorite spontaneous moments include; many swerves into Kopps Custard for our favorite flavor, Goodwill and dive bar stops on road trips, last minute concert tickets, accidental late nights, garbage bowl meals and so many more. I am lucky to call her one of my closest friends! – Sarah
  5. I love that my little girl picked up one of my ‘naughty’ things. Growing up I loved to moon people especially while swimming in the lake. My Caitlin has picked up mooning for the next generation! – Our Mom
  6. Caitlin is the runt of our family at 5’11
  7. As a toddler, Caitlin loved to say “mine” to everything (Nick’s favorite memory)
  8. Pasta has been her absolute favorite forever
  9. Not many people know that Caitlin is almost a man. She has been taking advanced Man lessons from the manliest man she knows, her Dad. Many man lessons were held at the manland institute for advanced man studies. She can do a lot of Man stuff and tings. – Our Dad (whose hunting land is called Man Land).
  10. One of my favorite memories is playing Barbies in our unfinished basement. We would spend 90% of our time setting up our houses and dressing the dolls (foreshadowing our love for clothing!?). We would have to turn the lights off and we would sprint up the stairs so the monsters couldn’t get us in the dark.
  11. Caitlin has ALWAYS known what she likes/doesn’t like even as a small child. Whether it was how she wanted her hair worn, or what she would or would not wear she had strong opinions.
  12. Also from our Dad – Caitlin’s hero is Top Gigio, her happy place is Happy Place (beer), she likes her pancakes a little heavy on the sap, and she is her Dad’s beer sous chef
  13. We worked together for the first three years after she graduated college, which was the highlight of working there and probably prolonged us staying in an industry we’re not passionate about.
  14. Red Raspberry is her favorite frozen custard at Kopps, followed by Key Lime Pie!
  15. That leads me to another favorite memory, which is her putting up with me and my bff stealing her clothing when we were in high school. She would leave and then discover we wore her clothing after we posted pictures online. 
  16. Caitlin is a total dog lover. We grew up with Labradors in our house and she used to lay cuddled on top of our yellow lab.
  17. We went to college together for 1 year and got to be roommates. Highlights included making some killer pot roasts, having a bowl devoted solely to consuming popcorn, fostering a stubborn pit bull named Kennedy, and the consumption of too much cherry Burnetts vodka. 
  18. Caitlin is a beer brewer, a hobby she picked up with her Dad!
  19. Favorite Caitlin moments include floating on the river and playing beer pong! We later found out the poles could have tipped and electrocuted us all (yikes!). When her parents were MIA at the S-No-W Fun Run and Joel and I got to step in and be her parents! Finally, when Joen went and partied with Caitlin and friends in LaCrosse. He told me he was sleeping in his car at 9 p.m. and I got to ask him why Caitlin had sent me a Snapchat with him still partying at 10:30 p.m. (and who knows how much longer!). – Sandee Lammers
  20. Another complete Caitlinism is the strange positions she can sleep in. It would be completely normal to walk into the living room to find her half off the couch or flung over the arm napping. It is a wonder she didn’t have any serious back/neck problems.
  21. Sara (one of her best friends) favorite memory is finishing a long day of college classes together with 2for1’s and Dyno fries at Howies.
  22. Our entire adult lives, we have been workout partners. We went through a phase of lifting on our own and then worked with a personal trainer together, but we are much happier now being at Burn Boot Camp and having someone tell us what to do every day!
  23. My baby girl was a joy to watch grow up. She loved just being with me and doing all the things I did, like helping me in the kitchen, I taught her how to sew, she even tried to like running with me. She was the cutest little gushy girl who ran everywhere when she was little but was also extremely stubborn when nap time rolled around! The most important thing about her is the beautiful young woman she has become. Her character is full of loyalty, true actions of LOVE, generosity of her time, a hard worker, creative beyond words, and most importantly her relationship with GOD! I couldn’t ask for a sweeter daughter who is also a dear friend to me. I love you Caitlin!! – Mom
  24. We went through a phase of being devoted to winning radio contests. We both won designer purses, she won a Kindle Fire and also won several concert tickets, including a meet and greet with Luke Bryan (see our Aunts back story below). Many people were angry that she took me with her (knowing that I’m not a country fan). 
  25. Holly loves that they used to order Jimmy John’s to the pool every day in the summer, driving the little red car in our court, taking shots of tequila together, and always answering her plant questions!
  26. Caitlin is happiest with her people up north living lake life in the summertime.
  27. She is extremely loyal, loving and a sentimental person who loves her family, her God and her country. She also makes the most adorable birthday cards. – Aunt Sandy
  28. Tim (my husband’s) favorite things/memories about Caitlin are Lil’ Boy (her original car), passion for homebrewing, her surprise guest bartending at BB, and her bursting into song with her favorite lyrics “late nights in the middle of June,” and having Bloody Mary’s late morning at the lake.
  29. One of my favorite memories of Cailtin was when she was just a few years old (3 at the most). She to this day has an independent streak that is as wide as it is high as it is deep.. She knows her mind. Her Aunt Sally had given her Mom a beautiful expensive tube of a rich orangish red lipstick in a gold case. Caitlin had seen her Mom put on lipstick hundreds of times, what could go wrong, especially with her twins in tow… Needless to say Caitlin’s application made Bozo look like a novice. Her face from the nose down and ear to ear was covered along with her hands. She was a sight to see that still makes me laugh. Her Mom took a picture which eventually got her concert tickets and backstage passes to see Luke Bryan! – Aunt Susan
  30. My granddaughter is a kindred spirit. She used to write me letters when she was younger which I will always cherish. She learned how to sew, which is dear to my heart. Caitlin also wanted to learn how I made my egg salad and other favorite dishes including cracker noodles. She also makes time to chat with me on the phone and visits me when she comes up north as well as takes me to the Burnt Bridge for a Big Ass Pretzel! – Our Grandma Picky
  31. Megan says, Caitlin is one of the most thoughtful, genuine, and beautiful humans out there. Her love language is sharing her plants
  32. BB Wesley says, I love my auntie, she counts my rolls and gives me kisses and makes me laugh.
  33. Another friend says, Caitlin’s hilarious, fun, and kind personality instantly brightens every room she walks into. I’m so lucky to call Caitlin my friend. Throw on a Goodwill flannel in her honor, HBD Caitlin.
  34. We both agree she’s a blast! Always have fun with her and love her fun ideas. And also that she’s just always her authentic self no matter what! Mike & Megan

Hopefully you learned some new special things about Caitlin on her thirtieth birthday. We all hope she feels the love on her birthday and every day. She is one special lady, and we’re all blessed to have her in our lives. Wish her a Happy Birthday in the comments below!

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Spotted: The Ideal Tall Bomber Jacket from Elevated Closet

We are back today to talk about this epically good Elevated Closet tall bomber jacket. We have been big fans of bomber jackets for many years now. So when we heard Elevated Closet was coming out with a tall version, you could say we were thrilled! We’ve introduced you to Elevated Closet several times on the blog but if they are new to you, check out our posts here and here. Especially if you are in need of tall maternity denim, you need a pair of their boot cut denim, PLUS they just released a pair of straight leg maternity if you aren’t feeling the boot cut!

But back to Elevated Closet’s tall bomber jacket! Honestly it’s a must add to the closet. Elevated Closet understands what it means to be a tall women and it shows with this tall bomber jacket. Starting with the tan khaki hue, which is a versatile color you can layer easily. This is a jacket you can pack for easy layering on a trip (which I did!) and mix and match without taking up valuable suitcase space.

Shoulder Fit

My next favorite thing is how well the shoulders fit, which apparently is no small task. Far too often (even now) Caitlin and I find ourselves having to size up to fit our shoulders. That is even while shopping for tall brands! At this point we should understand that a lot of taller women naturally have wider shoulders! No more frustration for me with this jacket. I easily can reach for things without worrying about ripping the back of the jacket. I love it even more because this fabric has no stretch to it but still is so well-fitting.

Sleeve Length

Speaking of well-fitting, THESE SLEEVES. I mean, take a look and then take a second look! A lot of my jackets that I say have long enough sleeves disappoint me as soon as I bend my arm. Not remotely an issue with this Elevated Closet tall bomber jacket. It covers my wrists with ease. At 6’4, my wingspan is easily the same length and when you add in my shoulders it just doesn’t happen often enough for me to shop easily. 

Quality Tall Bomber Jacket

Lastly, the quality is there. I feel like you buy a cheap jacket and you wear it a couple of times and you know its time in your closet is limited. This jacket is a true classic. I visited the WW2 museum in New Orleans and was looking at some of the uniforms. Bomber jackets have been around since the 40’s and they will continue to be around as fashion is completely cyclical! 

*By the way, I wholeheartedly recommend anyone in New Orleans taking at least a half day and visiting the WW2 museum. It is a chance to learn about our nation’s history and all of the brave people who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms!*

It is incredible how much of our current fashion is influenced by war time uniforms. Point being, to be able to buy a tall version of any clothing is still unfortunately limited. We strongly encourage you to buy this jacket if you are forever on the hunt for layering pieces. You won’t regret it! Plus, supporting small tall businesses is the way to go, as it creates more options for us all. 

I’m wearing size large and would say it is true to size but borderline could go with a medium. I will always prefer a little extra space in my jackets however, as living in Wisconsin it allows me to layer thicker pieces underneath easily! The denim is also Elevated Closets boot cut jeans and they are amazing as well. I’m wearing a size 10 denim and they are a great fit and length for my 37.5 inch inseam! They do not bag out but are comfortable enough stretch to wear walking around New Orleans. Always happy to answer further questions.

LASTLY use code TRT20 for 20% off your order at Elevated Closet. It is good through the end of February!

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Sub Zero Temps and Tall Women’s Shorts

I’ll be honest, it feels funny writing this post about tall women’s shorts while the two of us are facing sub zero temperatures. It takes me back to last Spring when we agreed to a swimsuit collaboration in frigid temperatures as well. It really embodies the essence of social media vs. reality. You would never know that I was numb and as uncomfortable as all get out while shooting those pictures. The things we do for a deadline and to get a collaboration done! We’d do it all over again, too!

Anyways, as we slide right into spring break season you can refresh yourself on our tall swimsuit review here. As I reminisce on that post and the frustration a lot of you faced because my shorts were sold out, I am going to try and do better this year and catch you as the tall women’s shorts drop! With that being said, we notice an unfortunate trend of no one buying an item when we first post it and then when we inevitably share it again there is so much sadness when the item is no longer available. So don’t sleep on this one if you are looking for shorts. They. Always. Sell Out. 

American Eagle

These are hands down my favorite shorts. I can’t quite put my finger on why. Distressing is a favorite detail of mine. Plus you can’t beat a denim that lets you break it in and become one with each other. I feel like after I wear these a few times they are truly mine and fit like it. 

Gap

Gap is a stalwart option for us; whether it’s denim shorts, paper bag shorts, or dressy shorts they fit our waist and thighs well. They offer a plethora of length options and always seem to fit really comfortably. They never seem to stretch out either which is always a plus!  


Lululemon 5” shorts

You can catch a full recent Lulu write up here which includes these shorts. But we love the length of these for our long limbs. They don’t ride up, the wide waistband lays so nicely and we can wear them all day with ease! I have also had great luck with their biker style shorts, and the longer length golfing skirt. 

American Tall

Technically, we haven’t tried these yet! We intend to at some point, because we like their denim. Based on the quality with the rest of their pieces we know these will be a win! 

ASOS

We have both heavily slowed our roll with ASOS lately. We’re not sure if they are behind because of all the shipment issues, making less due to demand, or their style is changing but it just hasn’t been doing it for us. They have come in clutch in the past with various denim, paper bag and just comfy lounge shorts. I have never run into a pair that are too short! 

Goodwill

One last random thought. I recently snagged a pair of men’s Levi full length jeans for $7 at Goodwill and threw them on, eyeballed the length, chopped ’em, and took a serrated knife to them a bit. They are the perfect pair of slightly distressed cutoff jeans for a bargain. I love that they are my ideal inseam and hope they wear in nicely! Whatever your local thrift store may be, they will definitely have some denim you can repurpose to your heart’s content.

This post is short and sweet for certain but will get you directly where you need to be for shorts season! Hopefully you find it helpful getting ahead of the curve this year. If you have any other spring break/summer needs you’re looking for we are always happy to share our favorites. Send us a DM, comment below, or shoot us an email at therealtallbloggers@gmail.com

Shop all of our favorite 2022 short drops here and here!

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