The weekend has already been kicked off by Caitlin, who headed up north last night. I’m following hot on her heels with our brother this afternoon for a weekend of R&R in the north woods. In honor of that, let’s check out some Lake Effect Co. stuff that’s already on sale (and fits our tall bodies really nicely) to start off this edition of RTFF!
Lake Effect Co.
We’ll do a pic dump here, but you also need to note THEREALTALL15 gets you an additional 15% off. Our dear friend Katherine is constantly tweaking her shop and designs to be as sustainable as possible. Some of these are marked down as a result and they need to come home in your closet. We wear our stuff pretty much exclusively up north, and couldn’t be happier. Check out the sale items at https://lakeeffectco.com/ !
H&M
H&M is having one of their seasonal clear out sales right now up to 50% off. You can spend some SERIOUS time scrolling through their site, so our advice is to get smart with your filtering. Just look at the sweaters, or the skirts, or whatever you need, instead of wasting time with the extras lumped in. We adore their midi skirts, and the ones below are all under $40 and end up hitting the perfect midi length on us!
It’s always a good week when ASOS is having a sale. They have one of the largest selections of tall items, and this week they marked down their own brand to up to 50% off. If you’re anything like us and your saved items page is overflowing, now is a good time to bring some of those pieces home! This is just a small sampling of what we either already own or are eyeing!
We can’t believe we’re on Volume 7 of RTFF! Time flies when you’re finding deals. Today we’re back with the specific items we’ve been shopping over the last week or two. It’s incredibly easy for us to gloss over the less romantic aspects of our closets, aka our work wardrobe. So sometimes they get a little worn down or dated as we reach for the fun casual pieces where it’s easy to spend money. You deserve to have a fun, functional wardrobe for your job, as it’s where you spend a huge chunk of your day! So with that in mind, Caitlin did a work pants haul from Asos and hit the jackpot!
Work Pants Haul
Caitlin ordered these in a variation of sizing. The first navy wide leg pair she got in 10. They are true to size, but beware that if you aren’t necessarily longer waisted they might be too high of a rise and cut into her rib cage. Luckily I reaped the rewards of that and snatched them from her. They are definitely long enough for 6’4! The Elasticated Pants she tried in a size 12 but could have gone with a size 10.
The rest of the pants, she ordered all in size 10! That’s been pretty much the standard size for us in work pants from ASOS. Let us know if you have any further questions about sizing/fit for their pants. You can’t go wrong with ASOS if you need updated workwear!
As we’re constantly scrolling through Asos new arrivals page, we sometimes happen across pieces we love and aren’t their tall options. T-shirts and midi skirts are a pretty safe bet for you to snag if you see one you love and must have, like the below!
We love wearing skirts, especially as the weather turns warmer. Even better, is a silky slip skirt. She grabbed these two colors in a Large. They’re unlined, so very lightweight!
Caitlin tried a blue pair of wide leg pants from Express; hoping to share them here, but they didn’t work well. So while returning in store, she happened upon this three quarter length sleeve blazer and had to snatch it up. It is an oversized fit and she got it in a size XL. Talk about the perfect on trend polka dot piece you can wear everywhere!
You know by now that we don’t think you should only wear white jeans within the confines of Summer! However, we’re thwarted by the messy weather we experience in the Winter months of Wisconsin. So I do ascribe to that unwritten rule of not really messing with white jeans when there’s a higher rate of kicking up whatever is on the sidewalk/ground. Now is the time I’m shopping for updated white denim and we’re both unofficially following the rules of snatching ALL the colors of the stretch curvy mom jeans offered at American Eagle. Coming in close second, the stretch curvy skinny jeans are a must have. Plus, jeans for under $40?? Sign us up for reasonable curve fitting denim!
Let us know in the comments if you’re shopping for anything in particular and we can help you find! We’ve got a weekend full of shooting for the blog, and celebrating Caitlin’s birthday! Hope you’re doing something you enjoy as well. Have a great weekend!
You know what day it is, and we’re here to improve it further with our favorite finds of the week. I have to start off with a random Amazon find. If you’re anything like me, you’re getting a little crazed at the thought of underwear prices at Victoria’s Secret or the like rising any further. I found this fun option on Amazon that you get a random selection of underwear and it’s only $30 for 20 pairs (don’t forget to click the 10% off coupon too)! I’d say that’s a heck of a lot better. They arrived in the mail and I’m converted! No more mall underwear for me. Check them out, here. For sizing, I’d say size up! I went with XL and am happy with the fit.
Amalli Talli
We just heard the news that our discount code for Amalli Talli expires at the end of the month. Stay tuned for what’s next from them and if you’re following along on Instagram *and you should be* they’re teasing some incredible Spring drops we can’t wait to get our hands-on. Anyway, if you’re still shopping right now in this weird moment between Winter and Spring, there are some great deals to be had. Use THEREALTALL15 for 15% off your full-priced purchases, like their moto leggings or jeans that we’ve been wearing on repeat!
If you’re more of a deal hunter, good news because their sweaters are on major clearance! You’re not going to find better proportioned sweaters than these. No more sizing up for sleeve length.
Knit Cardigan is only $41.40, click here for link in grey or mustard. Grey is available in Small, Large and XL. Mustard is available in Large or XL. We have the Grey cardi in Medium and the Mustard in L. Slouchy fit for maximum comfort and cozy vibes!
Mock Turtleneck Sweater is only $34.00 and is in my favorite color, red! Click here for the link. All sizes still available but we have it in size Medium. I’ve been getting so much wear out of this, and love that the neck can be worn up or down!
The Rib Knit Duster is $34.50, click here for the link! We have it in size Medium and all of the sizes are left. Don’t sleep on this one, it’s the perfect neutral duster you need in your life.
The Striped Sweater is only $30 and click here for the link. It’s down to just XL for sizing and is made of the softest lightweight knit. It’s perfect for tucking, and I love the slightly sporty vibe of the stripes!
Y’all need this Teddy Jacket for $47.50, click here for the link. As Midwest girls, we know cold. This jacket won’t let you down in the harsh winters. Bonus points for being able to pet yourself all day in the fluffy softness.
If you’ve ever caught yourself coveting another girl rocking a cami with ease, we feel your pain. It took me roughly five years of searching and failing until Amalli Talli debuted this tall girl version! It’s available in black, here and white, here. All sizes are available in white and black. But seriously, for $26.40 the price can’t be beat and the fit! I (Jenilee) have the white cami in size Medium.
Ok you get the picture on their sale, by now! We’ve already shopped it ourselves and just want to spread the good word to y’all. The code only works on full-priced items, but if you’ve been eyeing the Hollis Jean Jacket, now is the time to grab for 15% before spring hits (THEREALTALL15)!
Alloy Apparel
Alloy has marked a ton of their items down in anticipation of Spring’s (hopefully imminent) arrival! They’ve got up to 70(!!!)% off their items and it’s luring us in big time! Hopefully, you can snatch up some great pieces that will work now until the grass is revealed/starts to grow again.
If you missed the leopard print pants, your eyes might be closed, because they are one incredible standout piece to add to your closet. They have a lot of stretch to them so consider sizing down. Caitlin is wearing them in a size 12 but could have done a size 10. Link to the leopard print pants, here.
Tall girl cardigans? On major sale?! It sounds like the right time to stock up to us. Grab their well-fitting cardigans, here for the rust , here for the black, and here for maroon. They are true to size unless you have bigger biceps than us! We’re both wearing the M/L size.
We’ll stop inundating you with sale options, but you NEED to check out Alloy’s bodysuit selection. We have the tank version, which we’ll be wearing forevermore. They don’t call it essential for anything! We’re wearing in size Large, there is a lot of stretch and it is super comfortable. I’ve never worn a bodysuit all day long without getting sick of it, before this one! Click here for the tank bodysuit. Click here for the long sleeve version.
Disclaimer: This is not an Alloy Blazer
Lastly, we have to mention these insane prices on blazers. We always feel like we miss out on reasonably priced blazers that fit like average people can find. These blazers have solved all our woes! Click here for the navy blazer, and click here for the black blazer.
Alright, now that you’re good and overwhelmed with all of your options, happy shopping! As always, let us know if you’re shopping for something in particular and we will do our best to find it and include it for you next week!
Today’s Real Tall Find’s Friday is devoted to swimwear. We’ve had questions about where we find our swimsuits (especially one piece swimsuits) and wanted to do a round up so it’d be as easy as possible for you to find well-fitting options. Also, we both like to typically wear bikinis. I know swimwear can bring bad feelings on for some people. Every body is a bikini body. If you don’t like bikinis, that’s ok too! Do whatever you need to, in order to enjoy a day in the sun/sand/water.
La Blanca
We’ve had great luck with one-pieces from La Blanca. They all have adjustable straps so you can adjust them to your torso requirements! We’ve typically sized up one for extra length, but they also just added torso measurements to the suits so you can decide if the length will work!
You probably had a feeling this was coming; considering our long track record of talking about Asos Tall. To be fair, they have a nice selection of one piece swimsuits, plus they have a couple of high waisted bikini bottoms that will actually cover your belly button like they’re supposed to! Beware, some of their options are rather cheeky, like the two-pack we got of the black and white suits above!
We are pretty well endowed in the booty department so Aerie has been a little too small in that area for us, but if you have a bit of a smaller backside you might love all of the fun colors they offer here! All of their swim separates are $20 each right now. Since there are so many options on their site we recommend just filtering (by S Tall/M Tall/L Tall/XL Tall) your size so you can see all the options!
Target and Boohoo Tall
Lastly, here are some suits that we’ve never tried for ourselves. There are several brands at Target that have “long” one piece options including Kona Sol, and Shade and Shore. We also linked a couple of fun print options from Boohoo. If you’ve ever tried these out, please sound off in the comments below for your fellow tall women!
When we’re thinking of the most digestible, well-loved posts; roundups come to mind at the forefront! If you’re shopping at a specific store it’s the way you can see all the pieces in quick succession. We understand completely why people love try-on sessions at stores for that reason as well! While we don’t love to do try-on sessions (aka they don’t come as easy to us), after accumulating all of the incredible pieces from Amalli Talli, it seems like the smartest time to do a roundup for y’all while these pieces are on killer sale! So without further adieu, let’s get to the pieces and what we love about each!
Cowl Neck Sweatshirt
Who doesn’t need more athleisure in their lives?! It’s a necessity for us in our commute to and from the gym in Wisconsin winters, plus make a travel outfit look super chic and put together while still in actuality wearing sweats! We have it in size large and find it to be true to size. Link to Sweatshirt here.
Knit Cardigan in Grey/Mustard
Cardi’s are a staple in most women’s closets. I honestly don’t remember a time without one. These cardigans are the perfect slouchy fit you need. Gone are the matronly cardigans filling my closet in the past, these are all I need! The grey one is a size medium, but I will note I bought the mustard color in large and am happy with the fit as well. Link to Grey Cardi here.Link to Mustard Cardi here. **Hot tip wash it before you wear it to avoid lint!**
Mock Turtleneck Sweater
If you consult me (Jenilee) I’d advise you to fill your closet with turtleneck sweaters for the long cold Midwest winters. Caitlin is a bit more hesitant as she doesn’t like her neck feeling constricted, but even she adores Amalli Talli’s turtleneck fit. It’s foldable if you prefer a lower neckline, but I always keep it untucked, as I’m trying to maintain any body heat I have left! For sizing, we are wearing it in Medium and it has a relaxed fit. Link to Mock Turtleneck here.
Ribbed Duster Cardigan
You might have immediately wondered, do I really need two versions of a cardigan? Honestly, they aren’t even in the same category, they would definitely have different subtypes. This one reads a bit more business casual work appropriate. Don’t worry though, it can do both as evidenced by rocking it with a crop top. We’re wearing this in a size Medium as well and consider it true to size as well. In summary, you can justify buying both cardigans. Link to Ribbed Cardigan here.
Striped Sweater
I know a lot of women who love to rock some serious stripes with aplomb. All I can tell you, is I’m normally a reluctant stripe wearer. I’ll buy them on occasion and they end up gathering dust in the drawer. *UNTIL* this sweater came along. Now I happen to reach for it weekly. It might be that the colors are just ideal, or it might also be because it’s comprised of the softest thin material. Regardless of which reason, we’re going to have a long happy life together. Wearing a size medium, and it’s an oversized look but super easy to front tuck. Link to Striped Sweater here.
The Teddy Jacket
Teddy Jackets are one of those trends that you normally stare longingly at all the petite girls looking all adorable wrapped up in their cozy jackets. Amalli Talli saved us all when they designed their own tall girl version. Insanely soft on the outside, but also surprisingly warm to wear in a pinch as a real jacket (yes even in Wisconsin). We’re wearing a size large and we’d stick with sizing up as we like our jackets a bit more generous fitting in case of layers! Link to Teddy Jacket here.
Cable Knit Sweater (Dusty Purple)
Maybe red isn’t your favorite color or you appreciate a bit more visual interest on your sweaters. Cue the Cable Knit Sweater being more your cup of tea! Caitlin again is vibing with the neck fit on this sweater. It has the same fit/cut as the red mock neck, and we’re wearing it in a size medium. The only difference is the neckline is a thicker fold! All of their sweaters are classics, so you never will worry about getting rid of it in a few seasons. Link to Cable Knit Sweater here.
The Vernon Striped Jumpsuit
I have a terrible tendency to pick jumpsuits that are thin spaghetti straps or sleeveless. In theory, not the worst thing, but knowing myself and our weather, I will ALWAYS need an additional layer. Cue the Vernon jumpsuit stepping up to the plate. Amalli cut this in two lengths, which cover both Caitlin and I’s height difference. Plus they have the striking rust orange color or the classic navy blue. It is really comfortable plus it is easy to get on and off for bathroom breaks, which is one of the biggest reasons women don’t wear jumpsuits. Caitlin is wearing in a size Large and the Alli length (which is the shorter length). TTS Link to Rust Jumpsuit here.Link to Navy Jumpsuit here.
Favorite Crew Tank
Caitlin and I have long searched for great tanks for our work wardrobes above all else. If you’re trying to look semi-professional, typically the fabric doesn’t have a lot of stretch to it. Therefore, if it’s not cut in the right length you’ll notice a lot easier. We’ve made do with our options up until this point when we again realized no more settling. No need to have droopy armpit holes because you sized up for length or gaping/hanging sizes that still won’t tuck into your pants. We’re both wearing a size Medium, but if you have a large bust then we’d maybe say size up! Link for Red Here. Link for Blue here.
V Neck Sweater
We didn’t get a chance to snag any pictures of this yet, but I bought it in a size small. I would say choose size on how you want it fit. I went for a more fitted look! It’s a super-thin sweater material and I love that all of their sweaters have no itch to them. Such an underrated quality! Link to V Neck Sweater here.
Lace Cami
Another one I recently snagged. I can’t tell you how many other camis I’ve ordered or tried on and had resigned myself to thinking they just were wrong on my body type. WELP – Amalli Talli proving me wrong once again. All you need to do (Jenilee) is stop buying ill-fitting clothing and your problems will be resolved! I bought this in size medium and although it’s a close cut on the hip, no pulling which would normally be the case and cause of me sizing up. Link to white lace cami here.Link to black lace cami here.
Items Not On Sale
In case only one or two sale items caught your attention and you still want to benefit from free shipping; we highly suggest the Jean Jacket and moto leggings. These items you can use our code THEREALTALL15 for 15% off your purchase! These are two items we wear on repeat and I do not say that lightly. Or, you’d certainly be happy if you snag a pair of their denim! All in all, there is something for everyone at Amalli Talli, so happy shopping!
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