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Let Height Arise, All The Way Up

In case you missed our first post on Let Height Arise you can read it here. We honestly can’t rave about this company or its owner, Shane, enough. So, I’ll continue to do so in this post. Jenilee and I are both all in on floral right now, because it just screams spring and cheer. Even though we aren’t quite experiencing spring yet, we are still dressing the part (on the days it’s not snowing).

Jenilee already said it once but I have to say it again- I think from the time we started this blog until now the thing that has become the most clear to both of us is that there is a huge difference between big box companies who carry talls and small business owners who are made by and for tall people. The fit is night and day different in the best way possible and an added bonus is that most of the owners are incredible.

This was the first company we have had a phone call with before deciding on if the collaboration was right and it was amazing to have the opportunity to chat and mutually learn more about each other and assure that our values align. With that being said we both want to take this opportunity to reassure you that we have never and will never post anything we don’t truly believe it. If we wouldn’t buy it/wear it/use it you are definitely not going to see it (unless it shows up as a fail).

We also will not slander any companies. If it’s that bad we won’t talk smack, but you won’t see it on the blog. If you ever have questions about new companies, please free free to ask. We are working really hard on expanding our horizons. We’re trying to connect to as many tall companies as possible, so we can help build resources for all of you!

That brings me to the outfit details on a new to us and you company that we could not recommend more. There were so many great items to choose from on Let Height Arise but inevitably we both went with dresses. I specifically loved this one, because it is the perfect versatile dress for any occasion. So far I have worn this to work, brunch, and church and have so many more events in mind. I love the yummy color combo of tans, blush, and subtle hints of olive green.

Let’s briefly talk fit, so you have a better idea of what you are signing up for. I tossed this dress on with ease and it fit me like a charm through the shoulders, arms, and length. It is a perfect modest length, EVEN if I bend over. I never had to worry on whether I was handing out peep shows the first few times I wore it. And just as the other dress we both wore from Let Height Arise, this one also fit Jenilee perfectly too. As expected with her extra height her shoulders are a bit broader and she wasn’t looking for more space in the shoulders with this one. I also think it hit both of us in the perfect spot on the calves.

I have obviously just worn this dress straight up on its own and loved it as is. However, with Wisconsin weather, you never know what you are going to get. So when in doubt layer, layer, layer. I have tried to mix this one up a little bit depending on what the occasion is. When I wear it to my perpetually freezing office; I toss on one of my favorite blush jacket/cardigans from Nordstrom rack and it matched perfectly. It changed the look just a little and kept me warm in the office.

When I wore it out to brunch, I wanted to go a little bit more trendy and less professional so I added my tan suede coat, and loved the look just as much. It gave it a slight bit of edge which I am typically all for. I ended up at Target in this outfit, and THREE women complimented me. That is totally not typical, so I knew it was true. We grabbed a close up of this print for you but really it doesn’t do this lovely print justice.

If you’re looking for work dresses, casual dresses, bridal shower, wedding guest, baby shower, etc. we really recommend checking out Let Height Arise. We especially love that we don’t know anyone else with these dresses because they aren’t from big box retailers!

We’re excited to be able to share a discount code for anyone interested in trying out Let Height Arise! Use code REALTALL20 for 20% off your order, and let us know what you grabbed in the comments below!

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Let Height Arise

That’s a name we can get excited about! Any time we come across a small business tall retailer, we just can’t wait to share them with you. We first connected with Let Height Arise on Instagram, and saw a bunch of amazing options we were interested in. You can imagine our elation, when Shane (the founder) reached out to us about collaborating! Say no more. We connected via a phone call, and chatted about her goals and dreams for Let Height Arise. There is nothing more exciting that finding someone with an amazing dream, especially one that speaks to your spirit.

Our dream, which we’re sure is true of most tall women; is to have well fitting clothing that we can feel good and be on trend in. Some retailers have made some moves towards helping that happen, but we still haven’t had as much luck as we have with tall only retailers. They understand how real the struggle is, and they aren’t trying to fit us into the “average” size mold with a couple of extra inches on the end.

It never works to just add inches, when everything else needs to be proportioned accordingly. A lot of tall women have broader shoulders, our length of our thighs are different, as well as our top of our shoulder to chest length measuring longer. Sounds like a recipe for disaster when you just throw a couple of inches on the end then, right?!

Let Height Arise doesn’t stand for that nonsense, and we are so appreciative of that. Shane is fighting for us to have well-fitting clothing. Any time we meet a tall small business owner, we’re so grateful that they’ve made their life’s work, improving our own quality of life. Most people don’t have to worry about being able to walk into a store and find something ready to wear.

I’m sure you’ve all experienced the inner monologue while browsing in-store. Well that might be long enough. There is no way that will fit. Maybe I’ll just try this one on and see how it goes. Flash forward to the dressing room, where you’re stuck halfway in/out an item of clothing, cursing everything and everyone. It’s too relatable for us!

Back to Let Height Arise to the rescue. Shane, being a tall woman herself, helps us all avoid this struggle. When she offered to send us some clothing to try and share, we were ecstatic. She’s got a great selection to start with, and she’s only growing from here. She founded her business back in 2016 and has been grinding away ever since. In researching her company, we loved finding out the name was based on a Christian song. God blessed us with this glorious height, and it’s up to us to give Him the glory and use it for His good.

As tall women we have to call upon different kinds of strength to work through various difficulties we face compared to the average woman. We need courage, self-acceptance, confidence, love (to be gracious to others even when they aren’t gracious to us), and boldness to stand up for ourselves and our truth. Shane sums this up so beautifully with the name of her company. We can all use a reminder of that!

So this dress definitely sums up how to feel like a million bucks as a tall woman. The wrap style is incredibly flattering. It covers enough to not feel overexposed. I could easily wear this to church layered with a jean jacket or a cardigan. I did throw one on to show an example!  It also will be the perfect dress to wear to a bridal or baby shower all Spring and Summer. It is lightweight and super comfortable. I love the high-low design and the length is perfectly covered in the front and great in the back as well. Plus the back has more visual interest with the keyhole design that still allows you to easily wear a strapless bra. The floral design is so beautiful, and all the colors make it so easy to pair a plethora of layering or shoe options with the dress.

We also wanted to show you this dress on Caitlin so you can compare the length and fit. She is 4 inches shorter and much bustier so originally she was worried she would never be able to make this one work for fear of it being too revealing for comfort. Much to both of our surprise, it is perfectly modest. It fits both of us with comfort and ease in the body and length!

Stay tune for the next beautiful piece we received from Let Height Arise. Also, go check them out on facebook and follow on Instagram. They have a ton of amazing pieces on sale right now. We can’t forget to add that you can get 20% off your order with code REALTALL20. Plus, Shane is the sweetest and happy to help answer any sizing questions.

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Olive The Paperbag Trend

Happy Monday everyone! We are heading into an extremely rainy week here. We are hoping for a true April showers bringing (early!!) May flowers type of year. With a few smatterings of snow, some rain, a thunderstorm and some sunshine all last week my brain is just confused. I went from a floral wrap skirt and open toes sandals on Monday, numb feet at volleyball on Tuesday to a sweater and long pants on Wednesday.

It’s hard when we see all other bloggers flaunting their warm Spring Wear, sandals, and sunshine while we are over here getting questioned on “is that snow on the ground still?” Needless to say we feel behind in the fashion world per usual, because we simply just can’t wear those items yet or we will freeze! Luckily for me, I am heading to Austin next weekend and it looks like I will get to soak in some solid sunshine. Let me tell you how excited I am to welcome some pigment back into this skin.

Since it has been so up and down, my work wear has kind of been all over the place. And to be honest I don’t care. My brain is ready for floral, skirts, and brightness so I just wear what I want. I actually read on another blog this week; something along the lines of “I don’t really have a set style.” I just wear what I like and want I want and that’s my style. This spoke to me on a deep level. I sometimes think of myself as a tomboy still. I am totally happy wearing sweats, camo, gym clothes, and going without a shower for more days than I’ll mention while camping or up north. But on the other hand I love throwing on a girl dress and doing my hair and makeup. That also make me feel like a million bucks. So all in all I just wear what I like. Lately that has been whatever I can wear within the boundaries of our weather.

I bought these paper bag waist pants much earlier in the season and have just been waiting to wear them. You better believe I grabbed them as quick as I could when the thermometer hit 65. This trend is one of my favorites, especially for the office. I get sick of wearing the same old work pants, and pencil skirts. When culottes and paper bag pants popped up they had my attention immediately. They flatter my body type, which you won’t catch me saying all too often.

I actually debated buying three different versions of these pants but as I work through my budget and self control, I decided to start with one. Don’t worry, I am going to link every single pair I love below. Maybe you don’t have the same budget boundaries and can enjoy them all for me! It’s probably completely shocking that I picked the ones with olive in them. I actually ordered a shirt from Express to go with them. It was much more cropped than expected and not work appropriate. It ended up staying in my closet for other outfits and ordered a different longer version elsewhere that is perfect.

I like to go simple and tight on the top with paper bag waists to let the pants do their thing and shine like they are meant to. This shirt was even a little looser than I would have liked which made it roll funny in some of the pictures but such is life. If you are in need of a solid tall or regular size crew neck tee these have you covered in a plethora of colors.

My mom got me these shoes when she was at the Nordstrom Rack in Arizona last month. Spoiler alert, I LOVE THEM. I am not a big heels person because I value my comfort too much. Recently thanks to these heels, I have realized I am just only cut out for a lower block heel. So when she came home with these, it couldn’t have been better. She knows me too well! I have a feeling they will be on the heavy rotation this summer since they match everything.

Last but not least my new purse! Y’all I have had this beauty in my (Jenilee’s) Amazon cart for months. I have probably sent it to her at least a dozen times. For some reason I just kept prioritizing other items. That and the reviews kept telling me it smelt bad – which I disagree with in case you were wondering. My mom called a week after my birthday and told me she had one more gift. I bet you can guess what it was! That’s how it goes in this family. Little birdies help convey messages and things pop up that we never even thought to put on our list.

I was pumped! I am sure you have seen this purse flood your Instagram feed because bloggers everywhere are carrying it. Typically I am not one to follow the leader, but I couldn’t help how drawn to this purse I was. Friendly reminder that we do have an Amazon shop live now that you can see here. It has some of our favorite shoes (up to size 13), purses, home goodies, books and much more.

And as always if you have questions, recommendations, requests we want to hear them!

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The Pink Pant Remix

My travel bug is temporarily satiated. Who am I kidding. If I got an invite to go somewhere next weekend, I’d be gone in a flash. New Orleans was the best time, we really made the most of the trip. I can’t wait to share the little guide I’m putting together of our time there. We ended up having fantastic weather, except one night of rain. It didn’t make it any easier to accept the snow back in Wisconsin though.

We’ll try not to be too salty about the lack of spring weather yet. It just makes us more interesting when all of our pictures still have snow on the ground… right?! That’s what we’ll stick with thinking. It’s just going to make us look so hardcore when we’re wearing lightweight clothing and standing in an inch of snow.

So when we’re not being crazy by dressing in inappropriate weight clothing, just to keep up with the southern states who are already sweating in cutoffs, you can find me dressing in at least light-colored clothing instead. Pastels are an obvious choice for Spring. It’s pretty much ubiquitously associated, not sure if the origins are Easter related or just the fact that we’re supposedly in the sprouting season. I won’t bore you with bad feelings about weather again.

These pink pants are a surprising favorite of mine. When I bought them, I felt pretty risky. Before that pair the furthest I had ventured was a pair of green cargo pants. Or at least it felt that way. They are aptly named, the tailored forever trouser. Indeed, they have a great cut to them. I particularly enjoy the high waist, and the slim fit but skimming leg.

Being that I bought them last April, I was able to wear them last Spring and wore them well into the Fall as well. I can’t remember if I brought them out in the dead of Winter, but probably not because they aren’t a particularly weighty pair of pants. They first showed up on the blog here, and I knew I had to bring them back for a different season. We’re trying to practice what we preach y’all.

That means, if something shows up on the blog, it should show up again eventually. Now obviously, some dresses are bought and worn sporadically at best for specific events. But items like work pants, or random tops, you better believe we’ll be wearing them regularly. Maybe too regularly. As the old adage goes; if no one saw you wear it, it didn’t count. Aka can be worn multiple days in a row. TMI?? Perhaps, but you’re more than likely guilty of it once or twice as well!

This sweater is actually a repeat as well. We showcased a couple of different colors on us and our Mom last, here. For being so inexpensive, I’ve gotten great wear out of it. It is the perfect color to tie in with many different looks. Y’all know I love some tonal dressing, and that inspired the look today. I feel both comfortable and stylish. With picking a more outrageous pant, I made sure the cut of the pant was timeless. I added my new nude slingback flats I got from my Mom as a gift and a thick necklace to finish the look.

Public Service Announcement, for any of our tall girls looking for tall work trousers/pants. Look no further. Asos has plenty of great options and the length has worked really well for me. I also last wore these green tie waist pants from Asos here. I haven’t showcased any of my black full length pairs, but we did show you a ton of culottes last Summer as well. Plus, if you have or download the Asos app, there is a 20% full priced items code! You can stock up on any items you’ve been eyeing.

Asos Sale Link!

20% off Full Price when you shop through the ASOS App! Code: APP2019. Valid 4/12-4/14 8am GMT.

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We’re With The Band

We are in quite a whirlwind over here these days. Maybe it’s just Jenilee but it feels like both of us to me. As you may have seen here and here she was recently in New York City for a weekend, then she popped up to grace us with her presence for 4 days and hit the road again for a (Belated) 30th Birthday with in NOLA with our brother. I am so glad she is back today, I missed my workout partner! Stay tuned for a new travel guide on their trip soon. She has been giving me quite the travel bug. Thankfully it is my turn Easter weekend!

Meanwhile I have been in town for almost a month straight; which is phenomenal to me. I found myself deep in the throes of spring cleaning last weekend. I cleaned out the wrapping paper chest, scoured the bathrooms/kitchen, cleaned out my closet, dressers, our puzzle/candle cabinet, and even the basement. It was a lot of work over the weekend but I am feeling extremely refreshed and ready for spring. Speaking of which; the sunshine came out to play yesterday, and we were finally able to open our windows for the first time since September. It was amazing to finally get some fresh air into our house. It already looks like some of our plants are doing better as the weather warms up! Do any of y’all get crazy into Spring cleaning like me?

I have Marie Kondo in the back of my mind lately but I am honestly just not sure if her lifestyle if cut out for me (ha!). I have been very consistent about getting rid of items, but I just don’t think a minimalist life is for me. Take into consideration I haven’t watched her show or read her books. I just have a basic concept of what she coaches people to do. But if I am being honest, I like having the same Patagonia Quarter Snap in 6 colors, and I wear them! That’s just one example, but I think too many pieces of clothing bring me joy.

Anywho let’s dive into our love affair with band tees. So for me it all started while I was shopping with my mom at H&M in West Palm Beach a few years back. I saw an oversized Ramones shirt for $10 and felt extremely compelled to purchase it, and then wear it every single opportunity possible. It’s been worn to concerts, camping, lounging around, to bars etc. I got a shockingly large number of compliments (and still do) which kind of spiraled me into owning #allthebandtees. Stay tuned for an outfit featuring this Ramones shirt soon, but for today we are going to stick to the Rolling Stones.

Is it just me or do you feel like the Rolling Stones have shirts everywhere? H&M, American Eagle, Target, Amazon, etc. All of a sudden it’s like they are mass producing the iconic tongue and lip design everywhere. Do they just keep making them and think everyone out here is like “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” from the 50 shirts on the market? Sorry couldn’t help myself there.

American Eagle got me when they had a big sale. I lit up the Rolling Stone shirts and was inspired to do an entire post dedicated to them. So here we are. I took the first one and tried a new look for me and paired this rainbow one with a skirt and some booties and let me tell you I was feeling it. You can also see a another outfit combo featuring this skirt here.

Jenilee paired this yellow Rolling Stones one with some faux leather jeans, some sling backs, and her favorite Ray-Bans. This would be the perfect look for literally any concert, a night out or just a Saturday you want to feel like a bad a$$ lady! Anytime you add leather leggings I just feel like the outfit is set up for success.  You can also see how I previously styled this tee for a Florence and The Machine Concert here.

Since the first two looks are a little dressier, I went a bit more casual for my second look. I popped on both of our favorite jeans, a classic black bomber, my slip on sneakers and this subtle Rolling Stones Tee. The best part is that this one is washed out and designed to look faded. I initially thought it was red/blue online. Surprise, it is actually orange and blue which is still totally fine by me.

Lastly Jenilee paired the last one, with some distressed white denim, and Nike’s. The tshirt happens to be a mens medium TALL (AE Hack: shop the men’s graphics for tall sizes!). You’ll see a ton of our new go to hat, which you can also see styled here. We have both been loving how a simple hat can transform any outfit!

I feel like all of the outfits above would be killer street style looks that could take you from day, to night, concert, to dinner. Hopefully you dig these types of looks as much as we do. We have a lot more where that came from with band tees. Do you own any? We would love more style inspiration if you have other suggestions?  Hope you are all having an amazing week!

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