Comments on: Q&A: Modest Fashion for Tall Women

By: Carmen

Carmen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:24:36 +0000

Modest and fashion forward are not mutually exclusive. I suggest slim lines. A long pencil skirt or a long slim (not tight) dress always look elegant and in style. Elegance never goes out of style. You can add color and pattern, accessories or scarves, and stand-out footwear. Slim pants or jeans and jackets or tunic tops that cover the bum work also. Play with a lot of color. I’m making these suggestions because although I do not have the height, I do have the religious modesty, and it’s what works really well for me.

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:11:51 +0000

I really like Diesel because of the way it is cut. I usually buy their coats because the sleeves are long enough. Also, a lot of more expensive designer brands are cut longer or come intending to be hemmed.

Gap/Banana Republic/JCrew sell a few items in tall sizes online but they only sell them in S/M/L. I’m an XS but sometimes I buy the size S and belt it or take it in because I like the prices better.

Sometimes Abercrombie or Ruehl run long, too, but generally junior sized pants/long sleeves are a big no.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:34:17 +0000

I notice a number of women in my area who dress modestly wear a dress over a pair of slacks

By: texasgirl

texasgirl — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:34:27 +0000

I am 5′10″ but have fairly long legs. Pants are always an issue. NY&Co. has tall sizes, and Gap.com sells an XL Tall (36″ inseam).

By: Trisha

Trisha — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:50:08 +0000

Elle - Agree with you 100%

Emily - Thanks for the tip about Eliza Magazine. I also love the blog We Love Hijab (http://welovehijab.com/).

Sarah/Liz - Point well taken on the jeans - while the answer to the question included drop waist dresses and skirts with a lower waistline, the picture did not show it.

Grace - where are some of your favorite places to find clothes made for tall women?

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:09:03 +0000

These are good choices - though I’m 6′ and sadly pants and coats from places like AE or Forever 21 are generally way too short for me unless I want to pretend long sleeves are 3/4 sleeves. It’s hard to find things that fit sometimes.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:19:20 +0000

I agree with Sarah! The gal needs to wear skirts for religious reasons but you just suggest wearing pants! Didn’t you read her question?!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:33:00 +0000

I’m going to have to disagree with the choice of jeans. Many religions don’t allow women to wear pants, and skirts and dresses are the way to go. This advice would’ve been more useful if you had chosen modest length skirts that still would’ve elongated her body.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:56:10 +0000

Check out ELIZA magazine (www.elizamagazine.com). I have a subscription and I get so many cool and creative ideas about
how to wear clothing modestly yet hip. There are alot of us out there who LOVE fashion but for religious/personal reasons we choose to dress modestly. ELIZA opened me up to the creative side of that world.

By: Elle

Elle — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:56:20 +0000

These are all great tips for a tall slim girl. I just wanted to add that dressing modestly doesn’t have to make you look less attractive. Many young girls fall into the trap of thinking skin is in, but end up looking cheap. You’ll probably end up developing a sophisticated, elegant sense of style at an early age. Whatever your frame, whatever other constraints you have on your wardrobe just remember to be positive and confident and your style will shine through.