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Gap Tall Favorites

It still feels slightly strange to be shopping, as life has morphed so much over the last almost 2 years (insert emoji holding face in horror here). The gradual shift to what we need and now even want is still happening. I thought there would be a cap on the amount of workout clothing and athleisure I’d want to buy but I haven’t found the limit yet! So with that in mind, we just want to talk about what we’ve been buying lately. Apparently, we have been shopping Gap a lot and have a lot of Gap tall favorites! Also, holiday shopping is upon us so keep these in mine for gift inspiration!

I wish I could blame the baby, but I am terrible about spills without him. Instead, I’ll pivot and blame trying to multitask eating while pumping during the work day. The amount of times I’ve stained my clothing is no joking matter. Looking on the bright side, I’ve upgraded some workout wear (since that’s all I wear during my WFH days). Check out our Gap tall favorites below!

ATHLEISURE

Matching Waffle Knit Sweat Suit – Hoodie, Joggers

Caitlin bought this matching sweatsuit last year on major sale and has been loving it! We love to show you how clothing fits on both of us and I’m super pleased to show that it still works well on my 6’4 frame. I’m wearing her set in size medium tall. Be forewarned that it is a shorter cut to the hoodie so don’t expect it to cover your hips. However, the joggers are high rise so there is no skin showing. Luckily they brought the sweat suit back in some additional great colors. Guess who had to have one for herself? 

Vintage Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt

We have a penchant for buying Gap items on deep clearance and this sweatshirt is no exception. We bought the balloon sleeve version of last year, which is now sold out. But this year’s version has so many yummy colors and the length of these is perfect for a slouchy laid back weekend look. Plus the inside fabric lives up to the name and is like wearing a hug.

WORKOUT CLOTHING

Sky High Rise ⅞ Leggings

I have to say it. These are my new favorite workout leggings. Gap has so many fun patterns and the fit of these are like butter. I prefer my workout leggings to go above my belly button comfortably and these easily do. Plus they don’t move around when I’m doing burpy after burpy (looking at you Burn Boot Camp). I wear a size medium tall, and the inseam works quite perfectly. 

High Rise Blackout Full Length Leggings

Another thing that Gap does super well? Make sure you aren’t showing off your underwear during all of the inevitable movement of a workout. Right now they only have black, but as these are a customer favorite, I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before they restock more colors. I have a pale pink leopard pair and a tiger print. 

In comparison with the above Sky High Rise ⅞ leggings, I’ve found that there is a bit more compression associated with this pair. Other than that there is minimal difference beyond a miniscule lower rise.

High Rise Print Pocket ⅞ Leggings in Sculpt Revolution

Of the three I tried, I like these the least and probably shouldn’t have kept the pair I did. It’s not to say they are bad leggings, it’s just a fit preference. If you look at the product page you can see the waistband panel is cut differently to lie flat and suck you in. That’s all well and good but I think I would like them more if they were sky high rise and sat up higher on my waist. Plus they don’t have a tie cord on the inside of the waistband, like the others which I missed. Other than that the fit is the same, so if you find that you like more compression then these leggings will suit you well. Also wearing medium tall in these leggings.

Breathe Halter Tank Top

I found this tank top returned in store when we were shopping at Mall of America. The length is great for me and I like that it skims over the body while still giving a shape. I wear a medium tall and it is definitely true to size! They also have an option with a built in bra available here if you like all in one tank tops. I recently tried one of Old Navy’s versions and was very surprised how much I like it. Plus it makes one less thing to remember in my gym bag!

LAYERING BASICS

Modern Crewneck T-Shirt

I bought a couple of colors of these long sleeves last year in red and olive green and the length on them is great. They are a nice weight for winter but not too heavy so you can easily layer them. If you’re more partial to a V neck long sleeve, fear not! They also have them here. 

Featherweight Funnel-Neck T-Shirt

We both got this funnel-neck t-shirt as well last year. I wouldn’t say the sleeves are super generous compared to Gap’s “modern” line of shirts but they are still long enough on my arms! Note that the sleeves have a very wide cuff and the hem is rounded. I was able to wear it well into my pregnancy. Next on my list to grab is one of their Modern turtleneck options as well, click here to shop the turtlenecks. Lastly, if you prefer ribbed fabric, they have turtlenecks in more fun colors, here.

We hope you found our Gap tall favorites round up helpful! Have you grabbed anything from Gap you love recently? Share it in the comments below!

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Amalli Talli Clearance on Now!

This is the moment we’ve all been training er, waiting for! Amalli Talli clearance is happening today! They have up to 70% off items and we wanted to give you a quick rundown of some of the items we’re either eyeing or already have and love! Let’s not waste any more time and get to the goods. If you’re shopping, we appreciate you using the links (each section’s heading is linked to the direct item page).

Clearance Camo Leggings or Faux Leather Leggings

We wholeheartedly will vouch for Amalli Talli’s leggings. Check out our post on the leggings here. Honestly they are a must have for every tall girl. Last year they dropped two pairs and we snagged both. We originally got size large. Caitlin later exchanged the faux leather pair for mediums but we would still advise you to stick with large or whatever your equivalent is. Camouflage is one of our favorite prints and we love that these leggings can be worn casually but also still suck you in (and comfortably). The faux leather somehow manage to be comfortable but still ridiculously flattering. Also obviously peep the length on my 38 inch inseam!

Estes Striped Sweater

One of our most worn sweaters last year, is the Estes. It’s made of chenille fabric, which we adore because we struggle with itchiness all Winter long while trying to stay warm. It’s a fun casual sweater that you’ll get tons of use out of! We both have it in size Medium and it is a relaxed fit!

Tall Tweed Jacket

One of our biggest gripes as tall women is finding well-fitting jackets. Combine that with stylish and timeless jackets and our offerings are nearly zero. Amalli Talli hooked us up with this Tall Tweed Jacket. Tweed is classic and will never go out of style, making this jacket a must to add to your closet. It will have you looking polished in seconds. Plus it doesn’t hurt that Amalli also has several layering options that will match to wear underneath! (looking at you ribbed long sleeve mock neck in dark mauve). I’m wearing a large in this jacket, which is my standard Amalli jacket size.

Spencer Tall Cardigan

Everyone needs cardigans in their wardrobe. Why settle for cardigans you need to yank the sleeves down constantly to keep your wrists warm?? Our advice? Don’t settle. Snag the Spencer Tall Cardigan in Black or go for a the punchy red color. Again, Amalli stays winning at providing knitwear that has no itch to it whatsoever. Consider us blessed by this cardi!

Adelle Tall Sweater

We love a good statement sweater, and this emerald green number is an ideal option for the holidays. It brings the charm with the puff sleeve and the well placed shoulders. It is fun yet modest so we wear it to parties or work! We both have it in medium and would stick with that size! We usually wear medium’s in their knits/tops.

Colorblock Cardigan

If you prefer a more streamlined fit for cardigans, then you should snatch up the colorblock cardigan. It brings a nice silhouette that I can see being worn in the office for a perfectly polished look! Stay true to size on this cardigan as well.

Long Sleeve Tall Henley

We snatched up these Henleys last Winter and they are a perfect lightweight option to add to your closet. They are femininized version of a henley, which we love and they come in several colors. We both grabbed medium and I was able to rock it while 20 some weeks pregnant, so you know they have great stretch to them!

Brighton Tall Sweater Dress

We love that this sweater dress has the same upper half as the Adelle sweater. It is cut perfectly so no peek a boo when you sit down but still has the beautiful wrap skirt bottom. Don’t sleep on this power piece, it will keep you looking chic AND feeling warm all Winter long.

If you’re shopping and decide to snatch up some non clearance items, you can also use our code THEREALTALL10 for 10% off your order. Click here to shop the fabulous Amalli Talli clearance and let us know in the comments what you snagged so we can all celebrate together!

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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!

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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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Favorite Tall Denim

I think we can all relate to the struggles of denim buying. Which is why we wanted to compile a post that contains our favorite tall denim, for your shopping ease. We usually sprinkle our favorites throughout other posts and you get the gist by seeing how often they’re repeated. Lets take out the mathematician’s work of you adding that up and we’ll just lay it out for you our favorite tall denim as easy as we can!

The average sized woman doesn’t typically love shopping for jeans. Then you add in our longer inseams and different thigh lengths, knee placements, and butt lengths and you create a new adventure level to master finding your favorite tall denim. Plus you cross reference retailers and they are talking about their “high-waisted” denim at 9 inch rise versus another who claims 11 inch rise for high rise. It can be a recipe for disaster if you aren’t reading the specifications of the products verrrryyy carefully. 

I’ve become a master of reading EVERY. LITTLE. DETAIL., so I know as much as possible to avoid disappointing surprises on the backend. That means reviews too. I’m scouring through those to see what issues people found with the product and if they are a one-off or it’s universally agreed upon dislike. Are they running true to size? If you haven’t ordered from the brand before, strongly consider taking your measurements to compare to their size chart. 

With that in mind, know what you like! If you have a tried and true pair that is high rise, compare the rise with that pair. Are you comfortable with a looser thigh or do you feel like it adds too much volume. Same with extra fabric around the waist. We always like to compare the size/shape/height of the model if possible for similarities or differences in how it could fit us. Some websites are better than others at listing specifications and various models. Every little bit will help with finding your favorite tall denim. 

So that’s just a semi-brief overview of mindset while we shop. Plus we typically run it by each other for extra feedback/encouragement as well. Couldn’t recommend having a shopping buddy more. If you can’t find one, feel free to DM us questions and we’re always happy to help the best we can! Now onto some of our favorite tall denim!

Amalli Talli

Not new to the blog by any means, but they keep improving and dropping new denim colors and cuts as their initial offerings have been so well received. It never hurts that they consider all the minute details that make for a well-fitting denim. They also offer two different inseams so they fit small-tall’s AND tall-tall’s as we like to call them! Check out our two posts on their different styles here and here.

At Last

While only Caitlin has tried At Last denim so far, I am counting down to the postpartum days of getting my hands on my own pair. Based on the amount of times she has already worn them since receiving them I feel confident telling you you need them too. They are sustainably made, perfectly stretchy while maintaining their shape, an excellent high raise and overall just wonderfully made. You can check her full review here.

American Eagle

While the strange debate(??) rages on over whether to cancel skinny jeans, we will continue to wear any cut of denim that fits us well. American Eagle fits the bill for us and our curvy butt/thigh area in both their skinny jeans AND our beloved stretch curvy mom jeans. Plus, they have a great selection of sizes and inseams. If I’m keeping it real, I still think they could benefit from one more inseam length beyond extra long. However, I will still continue to order and wear my XL length gladly, especially for an inexpensive denim option!

Height of Fashion

Another amazing tall small business that has been providing us with well-fitting denim for years now. Height of Fashion was the first pair of denim that I felt the knee rips were in the appropriate place without feeling I had to pull to adjust. It was an exciting time for me! Their jeans have a great stretch to them without stretching out. Plus, she’s expanded her selection and now offers both a boyfriend cut AND a mom jean that look amazing. 

Gap

Aside from Buckle, there was not a long list of places to shop for jeans while I was in high school. However, unlike Buckle (which has done limited evolving), Gap has kept up with trends while still making some really solid classic jeans. I’m partial to their skinny jeans, as I still believe some of their other cuts run too short for my inseam. Caitlin really enjoys their Cigarette cut, for a different silhouette.

Old Navy

If you find your head constantly turned by the “new” trends popping up season after season, Old Navy is a great spot to find tall denim. They are typically under $40 and offer tons of different cuts, styles and colors in their tall inseam. I have had a pair of flare jeans from there (with my 38 inseam) that made it to the floor so that should vouch for their styles having adequate length. The only thing worth mentioning is maybe that their knee placement ends up a little high on us both.

ASOS

Another place to shop if you need reasonable denim options. We’ve worn their skinny jeans for years now. The inseam is there, the sizing can be a bit erratic and the fit isn’t always ideal for our curvier shapes (IE the thigh/waist fit matching up). They do offer two inseams in a lot of their denim. If you branch out into some of their other brands we’ve found some great pairs as well!

Express

On the shorter end of what we’d consider tall, I’ve been wearing Express denim since I worked there in college. If you’re taller than Caitlin at 5’11, I’d tell you to beware their ankle length denim. It ends up being more of a midi dress length. However, they have perfected their stretch and added a curvy fit so some of my favorite pairs are still from there because they don’t gap at the waistband. 

Lands End – Tall “Maternity”

Although they are not actually maternity jeans, I have been living in the elastic waisted pairs my Mom found on the clearance rack in the store. They provide a great variety of denim options both with and without elastic waist. They also have two inseams, which always is a win in our book. Check out my maternity write up here.

Elevated Closet – Maternity

We’ve shared Elevated Closet’s crossover clothing long before I became pregnant. I have a pair of the updated maternity denim coming in the mail to try this week and I cannot wait to share them with you all. That is one of the most often requested pieces of maternity clothing. She added an extra inch of fabric for the perfect length of 37 inch inseam for a bootcut style. Look for our review post on their denim coming soon.

Alloy Apparel

Since switching over to being exclusively for tall women (which is EPIC because that never happens), Alloy has continued to evolve and offer some really great standard styles while also adding in some fun updated cuts to keep tall women on trend. We particularly love their twill fabric pants, like the ones Caitlin is wearing below. They have great stretch to them but still look like you’re trying!

Madewell

On the more expensive end of the denim we typically buy, lies Madewell. I was lucky enough to find my first pair for like $40 on clearance but they typically start upwards of $90+. It seems like they have diminishing options in their taller inseam which is what fits my 6’4 frame well. They also do just tall inseam which has fit Caitlin quite well! Pay close attention to the item description because some of their denim fit doesn’t stretch and some has ridiculously good stretch to it. Also pay attention to their rise, if you have strong preferences!

The following companies offer tall denim, however, we cannot speak to the fit or quality ourselves yet:

And as an added bonus to this denim post if you are looking for pants that aren’t necessarily denim related we would like to suggest:

Tall Long Curvy: Tall leggings, Yoga Pants and Biker Shorts

HOF: Tall tracksuit and Pajama Pants

Amalli Talli: Tall loungewear and joggers

ASOS: Tall Joggers, Pajamas, fun statement work pants

Gap: Joggers

The Sixes NYC: The Most incredible statement pants

TJL Collection: for iconic prints and pantsuits!

Rhonda Lynette

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Gap 2021 Friends & Family Tall Finds

If you haven’t been alerted of the Gap 2021 Friends & Family Sale yet-Here is your alert! As we purchase items we can’t always get them shared with you until they are nearly sold out or off of a sale. I wanted to provide a round up of our Gap 2021 Friends & Family tall finds. Let us know if you have any questions on sizes!

Denim Jacket: https://rstyle.me/+qE0u3heJZx5tQHtRs8X3EQ
Bralette: https://rstyle.me/+ohhxvuihsYJzecbFFx3GRw
Henley: https://rstyle.me/+hXKWe4FqqjZucEouWrfxOg
Bodysuit: https://rstyle.me/+ItqJC2CbtiM2k8I0wA4qbw
Square Neck Body Suit:https://rstyle.me/+Cd9lmZJgkWbFqPax5WL4Zg
Soft Crew Neck: https://rstyle.me/+D9297s8iAmvjeni9dmq6Cw
Softspun Henley: https://rstyle.me/+BhkdQN13gLlKx81LkV94_w
Waffle Tee” https://rstyle.me/+B23ELi-6nk7qbTzJgqqc5A
Waffle Knit Hoodie: https://rstyle.me/+fvvaJrwW908dlpESlaH6Eg

This matching waffle sweat suit is on repeat for the rest of my days. So comfy and chic!

Cardi: https://rstyle.me/+wn7uWBhVyYaB_qduVhTVIw

I love the slightly oversized fit and the drop sleeve that Gap does so well!

Quilted Jacket: https://rstyle.me/+SBITUjqFQUcvBb_659Qs6Q

The perfect green color and the ideal slouchy fit. I will be wearing this in the Spring and Fall on repeat!

Work Pants: https://rstyle.me/+CpL17MMrhyUpY9XnVWx_6g

These work pants hit at the perfect spot on me at 5’11, so might not recommend for anyone over 6’0? More pictures with this post!

Funnel neck: https://rstyle.me/+ejigIYLBs8-9ZkX62yzlrg

A very lightweight funnel neck long sleeve. We typically vacillate between medium and large for their tops.

We hope you appreciated our round up of our Gap 2021 Friends and Family tall finds! Typically we find so many tall options at Gap, but a good sale price always makes the shopping that much better. Happy Shopping.

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