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more tall women with short men

here are more tall women with short men from the huffington post. ahh, the cross-legged pose used to equalize height.  and get your head in the frame.

tall women, short men

there is a preponderance of tall women (models) with short men (designers) in this slideshow of the 2009 costume institute gala benefit.

tall tights

the fun folks at sock dreams sent me a list of tights that come in a "large or tall size".  note that some of them are still on the small side, fitting up to a tiny height of 5'10".  here is their list:

MP Ribbed Cotton Tights - Large: 5'6"-'510", 155-175 lbs
Via Spiga Maxi Rib Tights - Large: 5'6" - 6', 145-195 lbs
Erika Microfiber Tights - Tall 5'6" - 6'0", 140-165 lbs
Christiana Pinstriped Luxury Tights - Tall 5'6" - 5'10", 135-175 lbs
Gisella Lace Luxury Tights - Tall: 5'6" - 5'10", 135-175 lbs
Angel Tights (limited selection) - see the chart.  it goes up to 6', 170.
Liliana Crochet Luxury Tights - Tall: 5'6" - 5'10", 135-175 lbs
Woolissimo Tights - Tall: 5'6"-6', 140-165 lbs  "We found they will fit a bit above that size range as well!"
Tights Striped Lengthwise - european sizes up to dress size 10-12, but they advise if you are over 5'9" to size up.
Levante Canova Tights - see the chart.  looks like they go up to 5'11", 187.
Jonathan Aston Modal Mix Tights (not many left) - see chart.  up to 6', 170.
Jonathan Aston Cable Rib Tights (not many left) - see chart.  up to 6', 170.  love these!  they look so cozy.
E.G. Smith Bigger & Better Tights - "Label doesn't state a size range, but it is bigger than the version that fits folks up to 6 feet and 200 pounds."
Simone's Wide Striped Tights - european sizes up to dress size 10-12, but they advise if you are over 5'9" to size up.
Plus-Sized Striped Tights - "Label says these fit up to 250 lbs, but if you are over 5'9", the crotch may end up a bit low on you."

ho hum.  at 6'1" i am too tall for tights.  i guess i will keep walking around with my orange crotch at my knees until i can find us some longer ones...  if you have any tips, please send them my way.  i know DKNYs run long, but they are still a bit too short for me.

oh, hey!  wait!  sock dreams didn't tell me i could express my outer amazon with these crazy wonder women tights!  queen size fits 5'7" - 6'2" 150-200 lbs.  hmm, halloween...

extra long knee socks—make great stocking stuffers

lordy knows i am too old to be wearing knee socks, but i do it anyway.  you can't beat the catholic schoolgirl out of me, sister.

anyhow, urban outfitters has lots of leggings right now, including knee socks and a couple over-the-knee socks.  the key to getting knee socks that go up to your knees is to get the "over-the-knee" socks.

now, if you are tall and want to wear over-the-knee socks, i think you are going to have to get yourself some thigh-highs.  (beware the sock dreams web site, where socks meet softcore.)

note to husband: doesn't this make you want to stuff my stocking?

ridiculously huge ring

want something big & sparkly for your gigantic ronald mcdonald hands?  check out this ridiculously huge ring from loving anvil's etsy store.  it will make your hands look veritably petite.  if that one is maybe perhaps a teeny bit too large for your tastes, they've got lots of other really, really big rings that are smaller than this one.  check them out!  and if you happen to be in NYC, they are having a trunk show september 30.

gap & banana tall wish list

here is my wishlist for gap and banana tall.

1. no 3/4 sleeves — i am already pretending all my old, regular size sweaters are 3/4 sleeves.  my wrists are cold.
2. no cropped tops — my old tops are already short enough.  can we please cover the muffin?
3. longer rise — is the rise really longer in the tall size pants?  i'm gathering that it is not.
4. wider shoulder — is it just me, or do taller women have wider shoulders than short chicks?  i'm not a swimmer type, but my shoulders are forcing me to buy a larger size on the top than on the bottom, which makes the fit not so fitted.
5. the perfect twin set — i have been searching and searching for the perfect twin set.  for me that means a crew neck, with buttons that don't stand out too much, and some good basic colors—light and dark selection.  full-length sleeves.  the shell could be sleeveless or have short sleeves.  i would like cotton, merino, and/or cashmere.  (sorry, but your silk smells funny.)
6. basic jackets — i want something stylish, yet functional and classic.  a very cool basic.  i have some tall coats, but the right jacket is so hard to find.  for instance, a classic denim jacket would be good.  no pleats, embroidery, or goofy washes.  tall women do not even have the most basic of basics in their size.
7. sweatsuit — i would love some loungewear with a matching top and bottom, no logo, with classic yet contemporary style.  nothing cropped, cuffed, etc.  no unusual pockets or embellishments.  both top and bottom in tall?  a dream of comfort come true.
8. tall maternity — i'm working on it.  will you?  what if you guys offered just a couple great basics each season?

from banana and the gap, you get what you ask for.  and i am going to ask.

(not over the) knee socks

i know i am a (very) grown woman, but i like knee socks.  regular knee socks don't go all the way up to my knees.  they are more like calf socks.  over the knee socks are just the right length.  and sock dreams has quite the selection.  especially for pirates.