Buying clothes online as a tall woman: 9 tips

By Nicole

Shopping for clothes online can be quite a challenge for tall women. Not only is it difficult to know if the size will fit, it can be equally difficult to determine what looks good on you. How do you know what kind of women's clothing will look best on you and help you look shorter? And how can you wear those slightly too short pants? Of course there is nothing wrong with being tall, but not every woman wants the attention on her appearance to be drawn to this fact alone. Sometimes you just want the first thing someone else sees is how stylish your outfit is without dwelling first on how tall you are. Read on to learn more about what clothing tips can help you do just that!

Do you also sometimes find it difficult to find the right clothes for your height? Or would you like to divert attention away from this? We have summarized the best clothing tips for tall women for you in one handy overview.

What should you pay attention to as a tall woman when buying clothes online?

There are some basic things to look out for when buying clothes online as a tall woman. Most web shops nowadays have a size chart available. Unfortunately, you usually can't find information here about, for example, sleeve length of jackets. However, you can see exactly how long jeans are, for example. So make sure you know your own clothing sizes to avoid having to keep returning pants. It also helps to choose sweaters, sweatshirts and tops in a longer model. If, compared to the model in the photo, it falls a little shorter in reality, at least you haven't accidentally bought a "crop top". Pay attention to the proportions of the clothes in relation to your own height.

Webshops often show the length of the model in the picture so you can get a good idea. Does the size M fit the 5’7 tall model well, but are you 5’11 tall? In the case of a loose fitting blouse, you can easily buy a size up. The clothing will then be long enough without appearing too loose. If you are very slim, it is often better not to buy a size up for clothing (without stretch) that is supposed to be tight according to the pictures. Often clothes in a larger size will not only be longer, but also wider. Does the clothing have a lot of stretch? Then there is a good chance that a tight-fitting model will fit nicely in a larger size.

Tip 1: Wear wide with tight clothing

As we mentioned earlier, tight clothing makes you look even longer and thinner. As a result, you may feel like you look a little lanky. Now you don't have to hide your body in just wide clothes. It's only when you put on tight-fitting clothes on top and underneath that you thus appear longer and thinner. By wearing clothes with a little volume you balance out your body.

It is best when you combine a tight garment with a loose one. For example, it is nice to wear a wider top such as a blouse in combination with tight pants or skirts. Or, of course, the other way around. For example, tight pants and skirts quickly add a lot of extra accent to your long legs. Wearing wide pants and skirts gives you a bit more volume in width. This makes you appear optically shorter. In combination with a tight top it is better to wear pants with a flared fit, such as baggy pants and A-line skirts.

Do you still want to wear a tight top with tight pants or skirts? Then the trumpet sleeve trend is perfect for you! In this case, the wide sleeves take over the task of still providing the effect while the bodice of the top is allowed to be just tight.

Tip 2: Horizontal stripes

Whereas short women benefit from a vertical stripe to appear taller, a horizontal stripe does the opposite for tall women. The horizontal stripe in your clothing is an excellent counterpart. You can wear it in combination with any garment: shirts and blouses as well as skirts and dresses with horizontal stripes give the effect. The horizontal stripe makes you optically slightly wider, making you less likely to appear too thin, tall and lanky.

Tip 3: Tailoring trouser legs

Finding your exact length measurement can be tricky. No doubt you've tried on pants with legs that were just too short. You can use this tip in combination with all kinds of shoes; from sneakers to pumps. By folding your trouser legs no one can see that they are too short and it is a good way to make your legs look shorter. It also looks very nice: many brands make pants with folded legs or pants with extralong legs with the intention that you do this yourself. So two birds with one stone!

Tip 4: Take off your shirt!

It is not recommended for women with long legs to tuck a blouse into your pants. This will make your legs seem infinitely long. Instead, it is better to choose a slightly longer top or blouse and wear it loose. This way, your legs will seem less long. Do you still want to wear your blouse or shirt inside your pants? Then it is best to wear a neat jacket or blazer on top. Because it falls over your pants, you still create the same look.

Tip 5: Midi dresses for tall women

For a tall woman it is always more difficult to buy a dress. Often they are much shorter on you than the model and so suddenly much more of your legs are visible than you had planned. Therefore, when shopping for dresses, it is best to look for midi length dresses. Midi dresses should come to at least just over the knee. Therefore, they often have the perfect length for tall women. Also, they make your legs look a little shorter.

Tip 6: Large, eye-catching prints

Combining garments that are the same color makes you look taller. A garment with eye-catching prints is a good way for tall women to draw attention away from their height. It is best to choose medium to large prints and prints. Wearing a very small print again makes the garment appear more uniform and thus you will soon appear taller again.

Tip 7: Long coats

For every season, a longer coat is the best look for you. Here, you should make sure that it at least falls over your bottom. Long coats like stylish parkas and trench coats are in fashion every year so this tip is easy to apply.

Tip 8: High shoes over your ankle

Wearing low shoes makes your legs appear longer. So ballerinas and mules make your legs look endlessly long. If you like this then of course we are happy for you, but since you are reading this blog we assume that this is not quite what you want. Therefore, we recommend that you wear closed shoes like high sneakers for leisure or neat pumps with a low heel to work. So you can wear heels even if you are tall. A low ankle boot in a different color than your pants or a pair with a nice strap around your ankle also looks perfect.

Tip 9: Large accessories

Large accessories are a wonderful distraction from your height. So choose larger accessories such as large bags, belts or jewelry and preferably in a striking color. Also, chunky materials such as chunky knit sweaters look very nice on you. Are you a little insecure about your narrow, long neck? Then garments with a high collar are your new favorite. This not only takes attention away from your neck, but also a bit from your height.

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