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[–] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

As a tall girl (like, really tall), where to buy clothes that had long enough sleeves to fit. I was confused for a long time because there isn't a single clothing store to my knowledge in the U.S. that actual sells tall sizes in the store. So I was buying T-shirts, dresses, and unflattering mens' clothes. But a lot of those stores do have tall sizes, just on their website and in limited quantities. All my friends are shorter, so no one in my life knew this, and generally have been skeptical when I tell them that no brick-and-mortars actually have anything that fits.

Another thing I've learned is that I should be slow to jump on seasonal clothes, and that you save money in the long run by spending more on clothes, or by buying vintage clothes that existed before the brands enshittified. Most of my favorite tops are vintage Eddie Bauers, LL Beans, and Long Tall Sallys that I've carefully picked up from Poshmark over the years, and they've really stood the test of time.

[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

have you had any luck at Torrid? that's one of the few IRL places I've found that have clothes that fit me 😅

Torrid is my go-to place for heels. I'm sadly too tall for their tops, but there is this sleeveless wrap cardigan I have from Torrid that I love.

[–] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 week ago

Aghhggh I have the same issue, I'm perma-uncomfortable. for a while, like 15+ years ago I had jeans custom made for me and it was bliss, but custom clothes are just not really feasible for me now. Tops are also a struggle so.. I would have to investigate if I can use the platform you mention in my country (orrr learn how to sew but I know that 'aint gonna happen).

[–] hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Are you comfortable being more specific about how very tall you are? I'm just under 6 ft (180 cm) and I've had far fewer issues with too short clothes than I expected.

Am I just unaware of proper fit, or not as tall as I think I am?

I'm 6'2". Most standard long sleeves fit awkwardly below my wrists and sit above my hips.