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new tall spring jackets at j. crew

j. crew has two spring jackets in tall sizes T2-T14.  the tall solid tulip jacket is pretty cute, but it has that intentional shrunken look that irritates me.  (if i want a shrunken looking jacket, i will wear a regular size jacket.  oh, well.)  but the tulip sleeves are very cute.  i would be very tempted if it were a bit longer.

then there is the tall linen-cotton casa rossa jacket.  it has a more streamlined fit than your average linen jacket.  i might be interested if it came in better colors.  it comes in yellow, orange, and white.  i prefer boring basic neutrals.

but, it is good to have a couple tall jacket options.  i will have to look around and see what else is out there.  my favorite wool herringbone jacket is not very spring/summer.

tall reader tips

i would like to give a shout-out to our new reader, christine, who has sent these tips for us tall chicks.  thanks, christine!

christine found a workout jacket with extra long arms.  the body is not extra long, but it is "tolerable" for her at 6'.  nice.  i like how you can see the length of the sleeves in the product picture.  this long-armed pullover is by cloudveil and is available on zappos.

christine and i also share a secret tall girl trick: wearing a dress as a shirt or tunic.  christine made some great finds at american apparel.  she says the chemise below is "a *perfect* camisole" for her.  she also has an american apparel funnel neck shift dress that she wears as a top.  very cute.  i want one of those.  i think american apparel sizes run on the smaller end of juniors sizes.  you might want to read the reviewer comments to help you determine the right size.

thanks again, christine, for your tips!  anyone else got any great finds?  let me know!

tunikini time

i found some oddly long tankinis on the macy's web site.  there is one from dkny and one from calvin klein.  they won't hit a tall woman at the hip, but at least they will cover you up.  there is also a semi-long one from betsey johnson that is super cute and girly.

long tall sally tankinis and cover-ups

long tall sally has a few tankinis, a few one pieces, and even a few kaftans, cover-ups, and beach dresses, all in tall sizes.  keep in mind when ordering that LTS is in the UK.  look at their size guide and the exchange rate.

j. crew long torso swimwear

once upon a time, i ordered a tall tankini from j. crew.  it was a little short.  but if you don't mind a tankini that doesn't provide full coverage, j. crew has one style for you.  they also have some cute one-piece styles.  available in size 4-14 or 16 in some styles.

alloy long tankinis

alloy doesn't have a long torso swim section, but they do have a couple extra long tankini tops that you can mix and match with different bottoms.  juniors sizes XS-XL.

these long tankinis are on sale!  a super bargain already.  and you can save even more with this 15% off code ALYAP15 (good until april 21, 2008).

tall swim at lands' end

lands' end has a wide selection of tankinis and one-piece swim suits in long torso sizes up to 18.  there are many modesty-oriented options.

tall blouses at j. crew

j. crew normally has a couple tall jackets & coats, and a couple tall button-down shirts, and of course pants.  so i was surprised to see that they currently have two tall ruffled blouses, sizes T2-T14.  one is a print, one is a solid, and the solid comes in 3 colors.

thanks, j. crew!  i hope that you will consider offering more tall tops in the future.  especially your sweaters!  i want your sweaters.

australian tall tankinis

sue rice in australia has a few tall tankini and one-piece styles in her long body shop.  i don't know about australian sizes, or prices...  check their size guide and the exchange rate.

tall swimwear at eddie bauer

eddie bauer offers three styles of miraclesuit in long torso, including a fauxkini, which is no help.  people want separate pieces for a reason.  sizes up to 18 with 2" extra for your length.