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Fashion Reverie readers: permission to be vulnerable with you for a moment? Being tall is oftentimes romanticized by the media and those that haven’t experienced it firsthand. I’m telling you now, it is a scam. It might sound like a first-world problem, yes, but that’s until you experience finding that perfect pair of pants, the ones you’ve been eyeing all season. You order them, you pull them on, only to realize they look like capris on you. And here’s the thing: you can always tailor a pair of pants to be shorter. You can always nip a waistline, hem a cuff, but you can’t always have your tailor let out length on a pair of pants.
That’s why this year I’ve made a point to ditch purchasing pants that aren’t made in “tall” or “long.” In truth, it is a sacrifice and diminishes my options even further as a picky shopper. But ultimately, it is a sacrifice worth making. With a 5’10 frame and legs that have taken up more than half my body my entire life, I prefer my pants not to resemble capris. I’ve begun to curate a pant collection I am happy to reach select every day. Here are a few that are products tested by yours truly and are guaranteed to keep your ankles warm through the upcoming colder months.
All pants in this category were ordered in tall or long.
A&F Sloane Low Rise Tailored Wide Leg Pant in cream
Nice pants, if you can get them. They sell out fast, but if you find the color you are looking for, order them in “long,” and maybe don’t wash them with a grey sweater like I did. Rookie mistake. Alas, my favorite cream pants have now become my favorite grey ones.
ASOS DESIGN Tall tailored slim straight pants in navy
Asos is so slept on in my opinion, but it is my personal go-to for tall girl needs; work pants, jeans, floor length gowns (that actually touch the floor) and more. These specifically go so far past my ankles they tend to drag if I don’t wear a platform sneaker, heeled boot, or heel with them. However, this is a problem I never get to have, so I kind of relish in it.
Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Taylor Wide-Leg Trouser Pants in black
These come with, get this, an adjustable waistband. No more tailoring your waistband to keep up with the length of your pants! Recall ordering a size or two up, in hopes of extending the length? Full disclosure: these could be a bit longer on me, but they just graze the tops of my feet, so they get a pass from me. I am a fan of Old Navy for tall pieces in general.
JustBlackDenim – The Longer Length Straight Jean in medium denim
I had my roommate open these for me while I was away (that’s how excited I was to receive them). She held them up to her 5’4 frame and they went almost the full length of her body. I got home, tried them on, and they fit like a glove, just dusting the floor. These might be the ultimate tall girl jeans. P.S. JustBlack even has a “tall” section on their site! https://www.justblackdenim.com/collections/tall
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Abercrombie – Women’s Low Rise Baggy Jean in medium with raw hem, and medium tinted
I ordered two pairs of these, in different washes, sight unseen, and boy, am I glad I took that leap of faith. These are by far my MVP in low waist denim and pants in general. They fall in just the right place on my hips, and are long enough without dragging. There’s a perfect amount of stretch and room in the inseam to where I don’t feel too exposed; unlike other low waisted pants I’ve tried before.
These tried-and-true pieces hang in my closet (or on my hips) as we speak. I am so happy with my decision to ban non-tall pants in my collection. Happy shopping!
—Marley Gifford
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