Tall Women's Sweaters

About Tall Women’s Sweaters

Just as petite women complain about pants that are too long and tops that are too roomy if they aren’t sized for petite frames, tall women have just as many complaints when it comes to off-the-rack clothing. When you find clothes you love, but aren’t made to fit you, it can take the fun out of shopping. There are more retailers now who specialize in garments for tall women, but finding ones who cater to the curvaceous will take more searching.

One of the biggest issues for tall women’s sweaters is the sleeves. This is an area where sweaters made just for the taller than average will address. Imagine -- no more sleeves stopping inches from the ends of your arms! Also, you need tops that fall to the waist or past it. When buying sweaters, don’t make a common plus size mistake and choose the biggest, roomiest garment you can find. Your sweater should be in your correct size and not look like a tent on you, which is very unflattering.

The sweater styles you select are a matter of personal preference. Maybe you like pullovers over cardigans or turtlenecks over V-necks. When it comes to sweaters, there are many variations. If you live in a warm climate, you may not have much use for sweaters, but cold weather dwellers will definitely need them to stay warm during the winter months.

Buy It

JCPenney carries a selection of women’s sweaters made to accommodate the taller figure. One Stop Plus is another retailer that provides sweater options for this often neglected category.

If you’re having trouble finding sweaters at department stores, make your concerns known to management. While store policies differ, most retailers want to please their customers because they know that happy consumers return again and again. However, it’s not cost-effective for shops to provide items for very small demographics, so enlist other tall, plus size friends in your campaign to convince stores to stock items you need and want to buy.

Make it Yourself

One way you can avoid the whole frustrating shopping scene is to make your own sweaters. If you don’t consider yourself a crafty gal, that can change. It’s all up to you and how committed you are to taking control of your wardrobe. If you already know how to knit, it’s simply a matter of finding the right patterns. Once you learn how to make your own sweaters, you may never want to buy another one from a store. Not only do you have options in color, you can also choose the fabric and styles. Simple tweaks to existing patterns will ensure that you have a one-of-a-kind sweater that no one else owns.

A lot of knitting patterns, however, seem to be stuck in the same sizing categories as most retail establishments. Small, medium, large and extra large are almost always the sizes you can choose from. What if you need a size bigger than extra large? Fortunately, with books like Big Girl Knits, Family Circle Easy Plus Size Knits and More Big Girl Knits, you have more choices when it comes to sweater sizes. The biggest benefit of custom-crafted sweaters is that you have control over how long you want your sleeves to be and how long you need the overall length to be.

Maybe you’re not crafty and have no desire to learn to make your own clothes. You can always commission a creative friend or expert; understand that commissioned items tend to be expensive, but you may feel it’s more than worth it to have a garment that not only fits you, but is also the only one like it.