It's easy for me to forget that a tall lady can have just as many problems finding clothes to fit as us vertically challenged 'shorties'.
Not only must she take into account her generic Body Type but finding garments that can accommodate a long torso with extra length in the sleeves and trouser legs can be a nightmare.
There are many tall ladies that exude confidence but others feel less than feminine when they find themselves towering over their contemporaries.
Many of the highest paid models in the world stand at least 5ft 10ins tall.
Celebrity beauties who stand tall
5 ft 10"
5 ft 11"
6 ft
6 ft 1"
6 ft 2"
6 ft 3"
6 ft 4"
6 ft 5"
Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Latifah
Nicole Kidman, Gisele Bundchen
Brooke Shields, Jerry Hall, Gina Davis
Venus Williams, Brigette Nielsen
Maria Sharapova, Jodie Kidd, Elizabeth Debicki
Gabrielle Reece, Gwendoline Christie
Candace Parker
Lisa Leslie
Advantages of being tall
your height is envied by most of us
long legs allow you to look good in most styles
you are the perfect clothes horse
you are always listened to with interest
you can carry additional weight without it showing
you don't have to ruin your feet with killer heels!
Jerry Hall 6ft
Generic style tips for a tall lady
Follow the guidelines for your generic Body Type initially
Choose beautiful or interesting shoes because everyone will check to see what heels you're wearing!
Don't avoid heels, they do great things for your legs and posture
Visually reduce your height by creating an optical illusion and breaking up a solid line
Interesting separates and color changes soften this vertical block
Create horizontal lines with wider collars, belts, hemlines etc.
Feeling less than feminine? stick to your comfort zone with pants but try a wider softer pant and a blouse with movement like Nicole Kidman (below) 'tomboy chic'
A Tall Lady is always seen
Adopt a hairstyle that flatters your face and is in proportion to your body
Take time with your makeup to always look your best
Personal grooming is important
When you look good you'll feel good and can hold your head up high - confidence is sexy!
Good posture is vital so be confident stand up straight and learn to love yourself
Need style inspiration? Copy the style of your favorite tall celebrity
Brooke Shields 6ft
Be aware of proportion
AVOID:
one color top to toe, you will look taller
small florals, patterns, collars, fussy detail
delicate jewelry, small bags and accessories
clingy fabric and designs
DO:
break up the vertical with belts, separates, different colors
enjoy dramatic and bold statement jewelry
interesting necklines, large collars with texture, dramatic large ponchos and wraps
over sized tote bags and beautiful boots
Tall and slender
you may need to add shape to your figure
add shoulder pads to create width and stature
add bulk to top half with blouson top, cardigan, bolero or loose jacket
create volume on your bottom half with wide legged/pleated pants
Your kind of Style Makeover because every woman, regardless of age shape or size, deserves the look good/feel good factor that comes with Style Confidence!
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