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Orange You Glad Amalli Talli Exists?

So are we. Whew, it has been a whirlwind few weeks with posting as much Amalli Talli and travel recaps as we possibly could. If you missed the first two posts you can see the Malibu Maxi dress here and the Palisade Jumpsuit here. And if you want to read even more about pieces we have you can check the archives here for the thermal, cowl neck sweater, and Beverly wrap dress!

Jenilee is heading of out of town for the weekend and personally I am looking forward to a relaxing (ha!) weekend. AKA, I am happy I don’t have to travel anywhere. I will still be filling my time with some blog work, beer making, and babysitting. And no, that alliteration was not on purpose. Sometimes it’s hard knowing we have to give up weeknights, happy hours with friends, and weekend free time to keep grinding on the blog. But so far it has been paying off big time. We love connecting with all of you and helping you navigate through the difficulties of finding clothing that fits well. We really appreciate you being here, shopping our links, and supporting us!

So I think we have made it crystal clear by now how fond we are of this company. If not then we aren’t really sure what other words we can possibly string together to convey this. We have even sold our grandma on our very first blog posted item (the cowl neck). She loves how cozy and well fitting it is! Our mom is also starting to get sucked into the vortex of amazingness now too. We may or may not have matching rompers soon, stay tuned!

I ordered the Rust colored Vernon Jumpsuit before I got the Malibu Maxi and couldn’t love it more. I want to take you through my entire shopping process on this item in particular. If you still aren’t familiar with their Instagram stories, please get acquainted. Amy and Alli have been doing an excellent job posting stories before new items drop explaining why they chose it, running through the quality, key features, and most importantly (to me), the fit. They show each item on both of them so you can see 5’10” vs. 6’4.” As of recently, more heights and sizes mixed in as well. I was still unsure of which size to order in regards to length in the Vernon, so I shot Amalli Talli a quick Instagram DM and asked for help. I got an extremely prompt response with a few questions and immediate feedback.

After my chat with them I decided the Medium Alli length was the one for me. This might sound confusing with the length for this jumpsuit; but with the drop crotch, the semi-unmeasurable inseam, and my inseam, it fit me perfectly. They also assured if I needed to exchange it they would make it as easy as possible. Luckily the fit was great in the body, as well as with and without heels.

The fabric is definitely a great thickness and high quality. There will be no see-through mishaps and it hangs great on areas sometimes I don’t love. It is also just stretchy enough that it is extremely easy to slip on and off without stretching out. I will also say this would be a great jumpsuit for mamas who are breastfeeding as the top can slide over on either side very easily. And it doesn’t mess up the tie waist because it is a faux tie. We have had multiple requests for maternity suggestions, but have only been able to recommend based on research not wear. This is my first tried and true suggestion.

The Vernon also comes in a Navy Blue color and the Alli length for both colors. I went back and forth for quite some time trying to decide which color I needed. Ultimately I wanted both but knew that was being excessive, so I did the only thing that made sense. I polled Jenilee and my mom. I know both colors would have been happy living in my closet, but for now I will be satisfied with the rust.

I paired it here with some low chunk heels and my straw bag for an easy outfit. No fuss, no pairing, and no thinking. Just the way I like it! I have already also worn this to a March bridal shower and it was perfect. I added a denim jacket for the shower since it is still pretty chilly in Wisconsin, but I was so appreciative to have sleeves. There has been a major gap in ¾ length and long sleeve jumpsuits on the market until the Vernon showed up.

All in all this one is a win in my book. It’s comfortable without being frumpy, the fit is ideal, and the price point is right. As an added bonus you can still use our code THEREALTALL15 for 15% off of your purchase. If you are looking for other suggestions to get free shipping; we recommend the Laguna romper, the Malibu Maxi, Palisades Jumpsuit, the Striped Duster, and a Thermal because why not. The list goes on and if you have the funds, more power to you. We will both be over here rationing off when we can buy pieces until we own it all!

If you have any questions regarding anything Amalli Talli that we have posted, please drop a line below or message Amy and Alli. We may just be back next week with a little more Amalli love.

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Austin: Part 2

In case you missed part one of my Austin trip be sure to check it out first here. And then continue on below.

Sunday Morning we were a little slow to rise from our activities the night before. We had a few more drinks than we planned, but it’s vacation right? Funny recommendation, but if you are like me and suffer from terrible hangovers almost each time you have a few drinks give these hangover patches a try. My friend recommended them and then my mom grabbed them for me for my birthday and I am here for it! Anyways, we headed to Torchy’s which came highly recommended from many people, and we honestly didn’t really get it. It wasn’t bad by any means and you could tell they used fresh ingredients. It was nothing special in my opinion. The queso was my favorite part!

Back to the pool we went, for the rest of the afternoon. We headed back to our rooms and drank some wine and snacked on goldfish in our hotel robes, while laughing about how classy we were. We got ready slowly and decided we needed another afternoon coffee stop. We were sad to find out Cenote was closed, so we headed a little further down the road to Flat Track. Another friendly shop, another great coffee and nice patio. We grabbed a Lyft to head across town to Terry Black’s BBQ.  

We were greeted by a lengthy line but were relieved to find out it moved very quickly and they have a beer window at the halfway point! First stop is to pick sides where we snagged green beans, creamed corn, corn bread, and mac & cheese. You round the corner to choose which BBQ you want which was a little overwhelming to us; however, the staff was so helpful and accommodating. We decided on the brisket and turkey ribs. Everything we ate at Terry Black’s was amazing. The meat was so tender, the sides were flavorful, the cornbread was fresh and warm. They put paper towels and BBQ sauces everywhere for you to grab from and you can just sit wherever you would like!

Next up was Amy’s Ice Cream, which also led us by the “I love you So Much mural” and the Austin Motel. It was a really cool area and I am super glad we essentially stumbled into it. The line for Amy’s was long, and I don’t know if it was entirely worth it. I mean it was good. Ice cream is always good to me, but I probably wouldn’t wait in line again. We finished up and made our way to Rainey Street where we quickly learned that we were both exhausted and pretty much just wanted to go to bed.

Monday was our last day, so they’re always a bit awkward if you ask me. We try to book flights later in the day, in order to take advantage of the hotel night we just paid for. We went to Bird, Bird, Biscuit for a freshly baked biscuit breakfast sandwich and a cup of java. Another delicious breakfast spot! Once we were done we called a Lyft, and y’all it was our first and only sketch ride. It was an old police car, with no music, and a very peculiar aggressive driver. Anyways, he got us to the outdoor Hope Mural Gallery in one piece. We were disappointed to find out that it is closed and locked with chicken wire until they can open the new location. Luckily we could see parts of it, but still sad we couldn’t get in.

We decided to walk a bit to see where we were and what else there was to do. There was a juice shop nearby, so we grabbed a fresh juice and then scootered back to the hotel. And then as you could have probably guessed, we planted ourselves at the pool. It was super nice to find a nearly empty pool for the first time! We spent a while there reading and decided we were somehow hungry and decided that instead of getting the infamous Whataburger at the airport, we were going back to Veracruz for more tacos and Mango juice. We got “lunch” tacos this time and they were equally as impressive as breakfast tacos. I would have drove this taco truck back to Milwaukee with me if they would have allowed it. If you are in Austin, I dub this your #1 must do. Back to the pool to kill a little more time before the airport, and then after a very long rerouted journey home we arrived at 2:30 am.

Here are the quick outfit details: The first outfit that I wore to breakfast is a total picture fail for y’all but I wore my favorite button fly 5” shorts, a bodysuit and my Amalli talli Duster. I totally saw them style it exactly this way and just copied it. Sorry for the lack of a good picture!

That night I wore this easy breezy midi dress. It actually came with straps but they would not stay on so I left them at home! I went with the same Target sandals and again this was just such an easy outfit!

The next morning I threw on the same girlfriend jeans, because *gasp* I am a re-wearer on vacation. This body suit that I actually own in two colors now because the fit is just that good! I went with Birkenstocks since I knew we would be doing a bit more walking this day, and grabbed a J. Crew flannel just in case! (Hint: I bought a mens medium slim fit for longer sleeves).

Unfortunately I only snagged a picture of one swimsuit top which is this camo one that I am obsessed with! You all know we are huge camo people by now and this is no different. But the cherry on top is that the bottoms are the best coverage I own! I ended up wearing this one twice! I also brought some new Asos shorts, a tank, and the romper cover up that you can see from our romper roundup post last year here!

All in all this trip was the best! We enjoyed every minute of the easy going relaxed pace, the delicious food, friendly locals, and the 86 degree weather wasn’t so bad either! Let me know if you have any questions on Austin, I would love to help give you recommendations!

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Amalli Tall(i) Enough

EEEKKK! We are just super excited to be back raving about Amalli Talli. Get ready, because we’re about to inundate you with their jumpsuits. Jumpsuits have always been a hot button issue with us. We used to browse in store a lot more often. Especially when we worked together; we would browse over lunch. We’d wistfully stare at all the cute jumpsuits that “might” be long enough. It’s a total gamble to even waste the time trying them on!

The other tough part about jumpsuits, is their versatility. If they’re made of a certain fabric, if they’re cut in a certain way, they can really limit their use. Y’all know about cost per wear with us trying to really maximize our purchases in as many ways as possible. Versatility is important! Given that Earth Day was just last week, more than ever we all need to do our part.

There is absolutely nothing wrong, I repeat, NOTHING WRONG (for those in the back) with outfit repeating. Especially(!) when you feel like a million bucks in said item of clothing. Caitlin has referenced it before, but it bears repeating. When you put on certain clothing, you just instantly have a mood boost. You feel like your best self. That can be absolutely anything of yours. Your favorite sweatshirt, pyjamas, or fabulous jumpsuit!

Cut to Amy and Alli offering to send us this jumpsuit. After receiving it in the mail, I unpackaged it as fast as I could, to put it on. Imagine me running around the house, yelling to my husband with excitement. I had to show him the length first, of course. Then I scrambled back to my shoes, and slipped on this pair of heels. I gasped with excitement and ran back out to show him again. He was duly impressed for me.

Often for me, the best part of jumpsuits is the illicit thrill of feeling like you’re wearing pajamas and getting away with it, in public! This certainly is the case with the linen fabric. So not only will you be ridiculously comfortable, but you’ll also be able to keep cool in the coming summer months. Despite having the comfort of pajamas, it has a crisp clean look. It looks so classy. I have a soft heart for all things girly, so when I say the bow shoulders, it was all over for me. Love at first sight.

It’s also amply cut in both the torso, and the leg. I’m pretty proportional with my height being evenly distributed between torso and legs. I know some ladies carry it more in one or the other, and I think there is room either way! Honestly, they thought of everything with this jumpsuit. So not only can you shorten it or lengthen it with the tie straps, but you can also cinch in the waist with the sash belt! Even better for remixing purposes, you can remove the belt and use one of your own.

Just have to talk about the size and length on this beauty. I normally wear a size 10/12. I did try on a Medium first. If you don’t have athletic/curvy butt and thighs, definitely go with the Medium. It was just pulling across the front thigh area some. I’d always rather size up, than force my way into the smaller size just to say I could. I was thankful Caitlin was there to help me see that. The length comes in 35 and 37. I was originally wondering where the 37 would hit me, but as evidenced above, was incredibly impressed. I could practically hem this up, especially when I don’t feel like wearing heels. What an incredible option to have! So any of my 6’4 and taller ladies, rest easy knowing this jumpsuit will be perfect in length for you.

As far as when to wear this, you’ll be looking for any excuse. I can see it for any number of events. Baby showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, weddings, cocktail hours, church, you name it. It’s a true classic, and it’s modest but nothing frumpy about it. This jumpsuit is something you can feel confident and truly your best self in!

The question is, how have you made it this far without it being in your closet?! Tell us below, have you purchased any jumpsuits for yourself? We think they’re a great alternative to dresses. I know plenty of women who’d rather have an alternative option, and this jumpsuit fits the bill!

If you missed the details on Caitlin wearing this Malibu Maxi Dress, check here. And don’t forget you can use code THEREALTALL15 for 15% off your purchase! Lastly, they just dropped a fantastic romper under $50. Go grab it before it’s gone.

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Awe, Austin Part 1

Awe: as in I am in awe of Austin, Texas. Also, awe, I wish I were still there. Y’all this city; as most that I visit do, snagged a piece of my heart. Growing up we mostly visited beaches (no complaints) but now I have a yearning to see as many cities, states, and parks throughout the U.S. So far Nashville, Denver x2, NYC, and Boston have made me swoon. And most recently I fell in love with Austin!

I traveled to Austin with my roommate and longest friend, Sarah! We have been on handful of trips together now with our families and now a few without. In general we just travel well together. We like to plan trips that combine good food, a little bit of activeness,  and relaxation all while ballin on a budget. Anyways let’s dive on in to the first few days in Texas!

We hit the road for the airport bright eyed and bushy tailed at 3:30 am on Friday morning. Arrival in Austin was around 11. We grabbed a Lyft and headed to our hotel; The Fairmont. This hotel was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at (Without my parents, ha!). Every Time you arrive at the hotel they open/close your doors, offer you bottled water and ask if you need anything else. The lobby even smells good. They allowed us with check in at 10 as opposed to 3 with no questions asked, which was awesome. We went up to drop our bags and my jaw dropped at the floor to ceiling windows, the modern decor, the cleanliness and brightness of the room. We requested a mini fridge and headed out for lunch.

The idea of needing lunch when we arrived was kind of overlooked. We just started walking and picked somewhere random. To be honest, I can’t remember the name and it wasn’t very memorable. We needed beers on the double, and grabbed some chips and queso to split. I ordered the pork belly sandwich which was good, but nothing great to report here. Honestly we were just in a rush to grab a few six packs and head back to the pool. Which is where we spent the rest of our afternoon. We both drifted in and out of naps alternating with paging through our books. We tried to bring some of our beers down and were promptly told we couldn’t have them. Cue us Wisconsin girls saying it doesn’t say “no carry ins.” She promptly said its company policy, so we told her we would finish them and not do it again. I don’t think she liked that answer.

We were a little greedy day one, trying to soak in as much sun as possible and each got a little crisp. After some showers, laughing at our weird sunburn, and a few more beers we hit the street to walk all of two blocks to Moonshine Grill for dinner. We had a moonshine mule while we waited for our table, yum! For dinner we split the chicken and waffles and mac and cheese. Unfortunately we had to eat in a hurry to make it to our show at Esther’s Follies. We booked the show thinking it was just comedy and then found out it was magic as well, which worried us. We’re not big into magic, but ended up enjoying the entire show. It is a combination or singing, comedy, magic and performing. I liked that they mixed in a lot of pop culture references, but it could have been a little less political for me. At this point we were exhausted from our early flight and went to bed promptly after the show.

Saturday Morning we got up and headed to the Texas Rowing Center to rent some kayaks. Friendly tips: check for a Groupon, Check in on Yelp for a discount and wear something that can get wet. We were expecting standard kayaks that are enclosed on the bottom. These kayaks had a perforated seat so our butts and feet ending up getting soaked. It was an interesting walk home with dripping wet shorts. Luckily once we got half way, we grabbed a Lime Scooter which helped dry us out.

They took us to our breakfast taco destination, Veracruz. Cue me wiping the drool running down my face. This was easily my favorite meal of the entire trip. We split some chips and guacamole, Migas Poblanas, and Migas Originales with a Mango Aguas Frescas to drink. Everything was homemade, fresh to order, and amazing. The Aguas Frescas was to die for, it’s fresh juice, water, and sugar. That sounds basic but something about it was different and I will honestly dream about it until I make it back to Austin. You will see a bit of a line to order here but it is so worth the wait

We beelined it back to the pool, smuggled some more beer in, and sat with the 100s of other people filling the entire pool area. After awhile we realized via Instagram we had some friends from college in town. We reached out to them before we got ready for the afternoon. Decided we needed coffee and headed to Cenote, maybe the cutest coffee shop of all time. The patio wrapped around almost the entire building and was delightful. We had the best cold brew, played some cards, and enjoyed the warmth of Texas. From there we hopped on scooters and headed to Zilker Brewing for some beer flights and more cards. We had a group next to us ask if we were from the midwest because “the game we were playing seemed like something from the midwest.” We laughed at this and they ended up adding the game to a note in their phones to play later (we call it 313) and then Sarah and I chatted about how funny it is how simple games/trends/fashion can spread from one state to another in a seconds time.

Salty Sow was on the agenda for dinner after the brewery. Again it was good, but not my favorite from the trip. It ended up being almost fancier than I would have liked. Our dinner was crispy brussel sprouts, crispy chicken thighs, and candied pork belly. Everything was good, just nothing wow worthy to me! Can’t win em all, right? We had reservations at a Speakeasy called Midnight Cowboy, which was an awesome experience. Make sure you book it ahead of time if you want to get in. Look for the red light bulb when you get there, because there is no sign! We had some uniquely delicious drinks, and then headed down the road to meet our friends. Along the way we stopped in at a random bar, and ended up running into one of my old coworkers. Sometimes it crazy to me how small this world is. We enjoyed some bar hopping and laughing with friends the rest of the night.

Quick Touch on the outfit details, you may have seen these girlfriend jeans posted on Instagram but now here they are! They are easily a new favorite that I can’t stop grabbing. I paired it with a new body suit which you can shop here using our new ASOS hack that we talked about in this post. I tossed on some comfy Born sandals to finish it off.

You can’t really see it from the pictures, but per usual I am in straight Lululemon to kayak. We haven’t touched on Lululemon as much as I would have liked yet, but I definitely consider them to be a tall friendly brand with many tall bottoms and tops that aren’t sized as tall but definitely fit the bill. And lastly the Ray-Bans I can’t stop wearing!

Lastly I wore this olive green jumpsuit(also comes in coral), which is absolutely a tall girl win! It finally has adjustable straps (not sure why they don’t all by now?), and the front cinching is adjustable as well which is a big win for me so I can decide how much coverage I want. I tossed on some old Target sandals and it was an easy outfit! I love packing jumpsuits since it’s just one piece and involves no thinking!


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Maxi(mum) Dress Satisfaction

In case you missed the first few times we shared Amalli Talli here and here, we want to reintroduce this wonderful company, to all of you. Amalli Talli is a stylish clothing line created for tall girls by two tall sisters (emphasis on stylish), who are 5’10” and 6’4”. Sound familiar? Yeah. We think they are our Midwestern soul sisters too. They have recently rolled out some amazing Spring options, including dresses and jumpsuits that are created in multiple lengths and inseams to support all of your wildest inseam dreams. You can also join us in anxiously awaiting their romper to drop!

Before we dive too far into the looks, we want to give you a little bit of background on their sizing. Most dresses and jumpsuits come in two lengths which they will refer to as the “Amy Length” which serves those are are over 6’2 (The Jenilee’s) and the “Alli Length” which is made for those of us who are 5’10-6’1 (The Caitlin’s). And if you are ever worried about what size to get; please do not hesitate to email, direct message or comment on a piece. They will get back to you promptly, and they will be so happy to help you through your sizing questions. Another great resource is their story highlights, which feature them thoroughly talking through the fits of most pieces.

So we all know that maxi dresses are a completely touchy subject for tall women. They weren’t even in our lexicon growing up. Our Mom would rock a couple here or there, but our noses were firmly pointed in the direction of mini skirts or dresses. The irony there, of course, is that we wouldn’t be caught dead wearing those little scraps these days. Once we graduated high school, they re-entered the picture slowly. Nowadays, they are here to stay in our closets.

The maxi dress length isn’t likely to go out of style. Number one reason, everyone can look good in a full length dress. It’s all about picking a shape/style to flatter your figure. As tall women, we automatically have a leg up (haha) on other women in maxi dresses. The material doesn’t have a tendency to swamp us in the same way it does to smaller women. Lucky us!

Another reason to stick with maxi dresses, is seasonal dressing. For us, living in the Midwest, we do experience warm/hot weather. But when the sun sets, it can be downright chilly. This is the type of dress that will easily take you from day to night. It’s light and airy fabric will still keep you comfortable in the heat. At night you can throw on a jean jacket and be perfectly comfortable. The print on this dress makes it such a great summer piece. The blue is cheery, but it gives off nautical vibes as well. I can just imagine sipping on a refreshing drink out on the Lake, with a lovely breeze, and the sun warming your face.

Caitlin is wearing a size medium Alli in the Malibu Maxi. The cut of this dress is generous, and the length is absolutely perfect. The blouse-like top is very flattering, as it cinches in at the smallest part of your waist. That’s normally the most frustrating part about buying dresses not made for our height. Even if the length of the dress works, the darts and/or the waist are always in the wrong spot. The other part that is surprisingly special and worth mentioning, are the armhole cuts. Such a random part to notice, but we’ve all suffered from the little piece of chub between our boobs and our armpits. The distance is perfect on this top, and no pinching or gaping underneath the arms either! All of the details are covered with this beautiful dress. One last thing to mention on the fit is the slit in the front, it makes for much easier walking, and helps showcase your shoes. This is the first time she hasn’t had the feeling to hold the dress up while walking for fear of tripping or stepping on the fabric. They really thought about each and every detail from head to toe with this dress.

Caitlin paired it two ways to show you how versatile it can be. For the first look inspired by more of a night out she paired it with these heels, her go to purse, and added a simple cardigan as it got cooler in the night. You can shop Amalli Tallis cardigan here. Until we received this dress in the mail neither of  noticed the little yellow flower detailing. Caitlin immediately knew she would wear her yellow sandals with this dress at some point to help that color pop a little more. She also decided at the last minute she needed to borrow my favorite headband for an additional pop of yellow! This also demonstrates the versatility in length on her with heels and flats.

As a special treat to our followers you can use code THEREALTALL15 for 15% off your purchase and you can shop this dress directly here or follow along on their incredibly useful Instagram @amallitalli or check their website amallitalli.com.

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