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Feeling Tall Long and Curvy

Days at the lake, out on an open body of water, soaking up sun, eating some freshly grilled food while playing yard games… sounds like Memorial Day to us! Although it’s probably looking different than your typical plans, we hope you’re still able to make the most of it. A lot of states are getting back to their version of the new normal. It will be interesting to see how this transitioning time proceeds. Our gym is opening back up June 1st and we’re waiting anxiously to hear how they will interpret and enact safety measures. 

We’ve been lucky to be able to workout at home, thanks to doing our Barre on demand classes through our local studio. Unfortunately COVID has caused their closure. We’re grateful they did their best to pivot and provide a great value and an effective way to get a workout every day. One of the best parts about working from home has been the ability to do the workout during lunchtime. So when we get dressed in the morning, it only makes sense to put on workout leggings in preparation.

Cue us buying all of the Tall Long and Curvy leggings. You’ve heard us singing the praises of these leggings ever since the first drop. If you slept on them the first time, you know they sold out pretty quickly. Luckily she’s been working nonstop to get them restocked. Which is no easy task with all of the COVID delays in production.

I know a lot of you did snatch them up the first round, so you know for yourself to believe the hype. A lot of my other leggings are more the type of compression fabric that doesn’t equate to comfort. They hold everything in place and make working out a breeze, but as far as sitting in them all day, “it’s gonna be a no from me dawg” (in the wise words of Randy Jackson).

Without these leggings, I’d be forced to make three outfit changes a day…. A day?! That’s pretty absurd for sitting at home where no one will see you. Crisis averted with this latest drop, because I now have two pairs of olive colored and three pairs of black. Yes we both love them enough to buy multiples for back ups. Have you ever experienced the agony of having your pair be in the wash when you need them the most? I made that mistake with the first drop, but never again. I might be a slow learner, but I learn in the end! Caitlin also quickly snatched up another black, two olive green, and the wine color. Our mom also ordered the wine/olive two pack after saying and I quote “I could live in them.” 

Basically these leggings check all the boxes for us. The length is there, plus she added on some extra with the second round! So I even have some fabric bunching at the bottom. They have pockets, which I now miss in all the leggings I own without; so thanks for ruining me. Seriously, they are clutch if you don’t want to carry around a purse or even to store your gym locker key. The fabric is buttery soft but still gives you some support holding you in and smoothing you out. Lastly, these leggings are made for our curves, and that is all I need. No more slipping down because the waist is huge but the legs just fit. 

Caitlin can be picky about her athleisure wear and has been pretty stuck to lululemon and Old Navy but has quickly converted to primarily wearing these if that tells you anything. I guess the only request we will have next is capris or ⅞ so we can get the same comfort and fit all year long. Or perhaps some biker shorts. Thoughts?

If we haven’t sold you on the merits of these leggings, I’m not sure I understand. Hah, I’m having too much fun writing this. You should check out the Tall Long and Curvy website, she has all the bundle options whether you want black and olive, olive and wine, wine and black or even all three! It feels incredible to have someone designing clothing that fits you well which is why I have to rave about them so much. We’re wearing them in a large. Caitlin did order a medium to test out. If you’re in between sizes you could probably size down. Let us know if you have any other questions, and if not – have a great Memorial Day weekend!

LOL when you get too close with the self timeer!
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Tall Jogger Round Up

Time is passing. The days feel endless at times, while the months seem to disappear as quickly as fresh fruit goes bad in my house. How did we get to Memorial Day weekend already? Quarantine life has got us all out of sorts when we normally live our lives by our weekend plans. When you can’t “go anywhere” it changes the game! If you’re keeping up on Instagram, you’ve seen our cousin’s photoshop genius of our canceled trip to Arizona this last weekend. It’s the perfect way to laugh about it instead of being freshly disappointed. In the grand scheme of things we know we’ll be able to reschedule eventually so it’s a minor letdown for now! In the interim, while most of us are still on that “working from home” life, we wanted to give you a little round-up of the best spots to shop for joggers for your long legs!

First, we’d be remiss if we didn’t start with these leggings from Tall Long and Curvy. It’s accurate they aren’t actually joggers. However; they are a buttery soft legging that is perfect for lounging around in AND working out. They are just restocked on the website and now are available in black, olive green, and wine colors! We wear them in large and they are true to size. If you’re in between sizes, size down! They have the ideal high waist, side pockets(!), and the length we all deserve. Don’t sleep on these ones…they will sell out again! Plus, if you buy two pair you save $10 and they ship free.

Back to the more accurate version of joggers. ASOS has a great selection of joggers. You can find them solo or in sets with sweatshirts. Caitlin found this black pair and is wearing them in size US 12. Link to Navy version, Almond Oversized Version (Beige), Sand Slim Version (Beige), Grey Version, 2 Pack Black/Grey, You could probably get away with sizing down to a 10, but we don’t mind a little extra room in our joggers. You’ve also seen her tie dye pair, which are also from ASOS and are in and out of stock. We’ve also bought their jogger/sweatshirt sets. The joggers have a great length for both of us. A lot of stores are selling out of their joggers, for good reason. People want to be cozier at home. 

Now that warmer temperatures are arriving, I found myself wondering what I’d wear. Of course, I can fall back on my workout leggings again, but where’s the fashionable fun in that. As soon as my GapCash becomes active, I’m going to snatch up this set (sweatshirt here, shorts here) if it’s still available. How fun are the sorbet-like colors? Plus the tall inseam on these shorts is definitely luring me in. They also have some utility style in fun pastels that you could dress up and wear out easily as well, here.

If you’re local to Wisconsin, we have to tell you about these joggers from Giltee! They let you show off your state pride and are long enough for Caitlin’s inseam. They have the super-soft inner fabric so you’ll be comfy all day long but are well-fitting to keep you looking like you just rolled out of bed (so what if you did?!). 

We have to mention Boohoo. They have some steals on their site all the time. I’d like to do a haul from there and try some items out soon, as I know some of our other tall blogger friends have had some success with items from Boohoo. In the meantime, don’t let that stop you from trying them out yourself. I’m eyeing this off the shoulder set, which is only $28! Definitely worth checking out at that price. Or even this lounge jumpsuit, which will have you feeling comfortable while looking chic! What about these fluffy oversized joggers? So cute.

Lastly; if you’re looking for small businesses to support, check out Prissy Duck! We’ve showcased a few of their perfectly proportioned jumpsuits, check out that post here. They have a few casual sweat-jumpsuits, like this No Sweat jumpsuit we’ve talked about here. They also have a couple of matching sweatsuits, which are ideal for work from home life. Their sets are only $39 right now, the perfect price to snatch up! Check out the Fireside Lounge Set and the Game Time Set. Our jumpsuits are size large and are true to size!

If joggers aren’t really your thing, check out the Harbor Knit pants from Amalli Talli. They are the perfectly breezy wide-leg fit for your long legs. They are close to selling out, so snag them now if you’re interested! If you prefer your joggers to be a little edgier, check out our favorite moto leggings. Amalli does make a pair of joggers but they pretty much sold out immediately so you’ll have to wait on a restock! Summer is upon us anyway and shorts seasons, and you know we live for a good camo print. Luckily they produced this pair that we’ll be wearing on repeat. Sizing reference we sized up to XL as we prefer a looser fit on our athletic thighs. We’ll have another post on these for you as soon as we can get pictures.

There you have our comprehensive list! Tell us in the comments, are you rocking a different wardrobe while you’re working from home? If you liked this roundup post, what items would you like to see next?

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Height Goddess, The Shirt Says it All

The running joke now is, we’re forgetting how tall we are now because we can’t go outside for anyone to tell us. I’ll pause for the chuckles or groans. 

It does have a ring of truth though, especially for our family. We’re all well above average height, so we feel pretty normal when we’re spending time together. It’s only when you compare us to another family or group of people, and realize just how different we are. If we didn’t notice, we have all the other people who’d like to announce it to us typically prior to a normal greeting. As appealing as it is to be treated like an oddity (enter sarcasm), we daydream about sailing through the day uninterrupted by that one question that’s on everyone’s lips.

“How tall are you?!” Followed closely by, “You HAVE to play sports: basketball or volleyball?” Uh, let’s just be clear about that, you don’t HAVE to do anything just because God blessed you with height. It honestly makes me relieved that I can say, yes I did because it cuts off the conversation and I fulfilled their expectation. The other (naughty) part of me wants to ask, why do I have to play basketball or volleyball and start a controversial discussion with a stranger. The inner me knows I’d be wasting my breath, so I mostly hold my tongue.

Caitlin and I have long talked about how great it would be to have t-shirts that could speak for us. Cue Height Goddess making the graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts of our dreams! Maybe you’ve always felt tongue tied in the moments a stranger approaches you. You wished you could come up with some witty retort. No need any more! Height Goddess will speak so you don’t have to. Hopefully it convey the desire to avoid the redundant conversations in the first place.

It makes me think about several instances that I try to forget. The first being one year at Bastille Days. We were waiting for my husband to get beers outside a tent. As we’re looking around enjoying ourselves a group of boomer men were openly staring. I wondered why for a brief moment, until I realized their group’s “tall guy” was standing behind me trying to compare our heights. I wish that was the only instance of that occurring but it’s just one in dozens. Basically festivals are ground zero for tall comments, as it also always happens at Summerfest whether you’re just wandering the grounds or “blocking” someone’s view during a concert.

Cutting right to truth, is the “Life is short, but I’m not” available in both a sweatshirt and a tshirt version. Well cut to fit our long limbs, it’s a cheeky take on recognizing the positives. Life may be short, but we still don’t need people stating the obvious every day! These t-shirts and sweatshirts are amazingly soft and high quality fabric. Plus no worrying about having to size up to get the length/fit right.

The other perfect graphic is “Yes, I know I’m tall.” Take the words right out of their mouths and add a graphic t-shirt to your closet that will go with everything. You can wear it tied up like Caitlin did with jeans, or you can tuck it into a skirt for an edgier look. Really, the possibilities are endless and you know we love graphic t-shirts for their versatility. 

The sweatshirts come in black and olive, which you know is one of our favorite colors! Olive is practically a neutral at this point, so it only feels right. Lameka, the founder of Height Goddess has been creating stunning clothing options for tall women since 2007! It is not easy to stick around as a tall small business, but she has stood the test of time. She also has some stunning tall maxi dresses cut in classic silhouettes that you’ll be able to keep in your rotation forever. 

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Height Goddess yet, you’re missing out. Every tall girl needs to grab one of these tshirts and help spread the word that we know EXACTLY who we are. We are tall and proud! Big thanks to Lameka for sending us these shirts and sweatshirts to try out and share with y’all. Expect to see them on repeat.

Shop all of her designs, here!

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Tall and On Trend in Height of Fashion

We’re trying our best to get back into a rhythm of posting on the blog regularly. I recently read encouragement from another blogger I follow on Instagram (Color Me Courtney) who reminded me that the only thing we own/control is our blog. Instagram could disappear someday and then all of our stuff would be gone! Not to be morbid or get anyone else hyped up, just made me realize even just writing a little blurb but still having posts on our blog is better in the long run for us. So stay tuned and help keep us accountable!

With that in mind, it often has felt completely impossible to string together coherent sentences. I’m sure you can relate that my mind has been a jumbled mess. The “game” has changed and we’re all struggling to catch up and evolve with it. Trying to keep some levity through this is darn near impossible because we don’t have an end date. It would almost be easier knowing that this is the “new normal” and just carry on from here. 

My husband and I were watching Elevation Church’s service two Sundays ago and Pastor Steven Furtick touched on plans being canceled and not even being able to say goodbye/mourning the end of what we knew. It’s worth a listen, if you’re looking for a new podcast! I think we’re all realizing what was important to us before this and what is important to us now.

I know when I start to get super anxious and/or stressed, I take steps to root myself back in the present. Nothing beyond today, right now. Not going to ponder the plans I have in a couple of weeks, let alone a couple of months because it will easily send me into the pit of despair. Also not going to start reminiscing about the good ole days of what I miss. Instead I’m sitting in the new reality of what will improve my mentality right here and now. That can mean taking an extra minute to sit and sip my hot coffee (which I now drink creamer with for a more luxurious feeling), or making sure I move my body because it will vastly improve my mindset. It can also mean, cooking a yummy comfort food meal, or just ordering out some food and cozying up for the night. 

Another thing that I’ve realized is how much I enjoy dressing up. People joke about how it doesn’t matter what you wear anymore now that no one is around to see you. In truth, I’ve realized I like to dress up for me. Which is how it should be, right? I’m a much better me, when I take a little care with my appearance. It raises my spirits and gives a sense of normalcy. So when you see us still sharing dressier clothes, know that is why we’re doing it. 

Most of this is clothing we were shopping for before this pandemic began, but it is cool to see how clothing has made the transition through it. For instance these leopard trousers. They’re a satin-y material and basically feel like uber chic pajama pants. They’re ultra versatile. I styled them previously with a white one shoulder sweater and red flats for a pop of color. This time I threw on this square neck tank top from ASOS tall and a faux leather jacket. For at home, I could even go more casual and do a white knotted shirt and throw on some Nikes if I have to head to the grocery store. For sizing, these are a medium, but I would recommend going with a large if you’re a 10/12 like we are. They have a zip up side though, which makes the fit extra streamlined!

Caitlin bought this sexy leopard midi dress also from Height of Fashion. It’s the perfect midi dress because it flashes a bit of leg but doesn’t go overboard. This way, you can wear it in any setting, super comfortably. Caitlin styled it with our favorite Amalli Talli jean jacket, a black hat, and her Nike Air Force 1’s for a casual vibe. Then she dressed it up in some strappy sandals and a leather jacket for a night out (or a zoom call/date for the time being). She bought it in a size large, and it’s worth noting that there is not any stretch to the material. If you’re hourglass shaped as well, you might want to size based on your hip/butt area. 

Lastly, this sexy gold mini dress is a knockout. I know we’re not alone in wondering if mini dress/skirts will forever elude our grasp. This dress answers that question with a resounding no! Plus, that sleeve length… can you even believe how good it is?! So basically, it’s nirvana. Wearing this can make any tall woman feel like a golden goddess. It hugs your curves juuusssttt right.

I paired it with a gold chain belt I found at Akira and some older strappy heels I got from Nordstrom Rack. Plus, it is a stretchy comfortable fit, so even if you’re doing a pseudo date night in your house, you won’t be worrying about wanting to change! I’m wearing it in a size medium and it works great on both of us in this size. 

All in all, if you haven’t shopped at Height of Fashion yet, you’re missing out. They have some seriously fabulous items that are perfectly proportioned for our length. I know shopping all the way in Australia might deter some, but Natalie and her team are always available/ready to discuss fit questions to ease your mind. We are happy to help in any way we can as well, just drop us a note in the comments or DM us on Instagram!

Outfit Details

Link to the leopard print joggers, here. Link to the gold mini dress, here. Link to leopard midi dress, here.

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ASOS Tall Spring Look

I don’t want to jinx it, but I think it might be safe to declare that spring is here (in Wisconsin). Our magnolia tree looks like it’s about to bloom and it sure feels like it is per my allergies. I’m a sniffly happy mess, because I’ll take these allergies if it means warmer days ahead! We’ve also been able to sleep with our windows open and I definitely don’t take these days for granted, as I know it will be short lived

So despite being stuck at our homes, we’re still shopping with warmer temperatures in mind. No one is sure what Summer will end up looking like this year, but we’re still thinking positive on smaller gatherings! A ton of our favorite festivals have already either been cancelled for the year or postponed. That doesn’t mean we’re not holding out hope on attending some barbeques, etc and looking cute doing it!

I know some of you might already be close to tank top weather, which is really jealousy inducing for us! We were supposed to be heading to Arizona for a cousin’s trip in a couple of weeks and we’re desperately awaiting that heat. So imagine Caitlin wearing this adorable Summer top in Arizona for us, if you will. But in all seriousness, welcome to her porch if you aren’t following along on Instagram already. Get ready to see it from all angles as she did her very best to still get content ready while being responsible about social distancing!

This tank top is from ASOS tall. Sidebar, I just want to clarify the verbiage we choose to use when we’re talking clothes with you on The Real Tall. We’ve seen a lot of bloggers use the words “tall friendly” to describe clothing. This would be a good description by our standards if we were shopping the mainline selection/stores that only carry average sized clothing. If a retailer has a designated tall section, then they are not “tall friendly” by our definition, they are a tall clothing retailer and deserve to be denoted as such. Hopefully that makes sense to you. We will always do our part to tell you the difference. 

So back to the tank top. We’ve bought plenty of ASOS tall crop tops over the past couple of years. It’s always great to have a couple of extra inches and not feel overexposed while still participating in the crop top trend. This option is super fun with all the ties in the back. Dare we say, you could go braless with this one? Your call, but just saying – it could work. 

Whenever we wear crop tops, you better believe whatever we wear on our lower half is going to be high waisted. These jeans (which are also from ASOS but not their brand) have the perfect rise to just show a sliver of midriff. Unfortunately I think most sizes of that specific pair is sold out, but we will also link a couple of similar washes below. With everything going on right now, ASOS has been running a bunch of promotions on and off trying to drum up sales. If you haven’t checked them out before, now is a good time to do it while they’re having sales. 

I’m constantly surprised that tall women haven’t heard of or haven’t tried ASOS yet. They have by far the largest selection of tall women’s clothing and they have so many on trend items. We definitely count them as one of our go-to’s when looking for budget friendly pieces. We find them to be pretty true to size (when dealing with their own brand) but would say to err on the side of sizing down if needed. So tell us below, have you tried ASOS yet? If not, what’s stopping you? Hope you have a great weekend ahead of you!

Outfit Details

Link to the top, here. Link to the jeans, here. Link to similar jeans, here and here.

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