Women's Tall Nightgown

Styles of Tall Plus Size Nightgowns

If you are a taller than average lady looking to update your lingerie wardrobe with a few new nightgowns, here are some styles from which to choose:

• Caftan: Made from a variety of fabrics including cotton gauze, silk or polyester, this gown is floor-length and long-sleeved. It can be embellished with beads around the hem, neckline and cuffs. Caftans are also worn as housedresses or swimsuit coverups.
• Sleepshirt: Baggy, knee-length nightgown or nightshirt worn any time of the year. Made from cotton.
• Flannel or fleece: Long-sleeved, floor-length nightgown that usually buttons down the front. Made to be worn during the winter.
• Babydoll: A short, loose-fitting and sleeveless nightgown that falls between the belly button and hips and made from nylon, chiffon or silk. Usually worn with a matching thong, g-string or panties.
• Negligee: A French nightgown usually made of a sheer or semi-translucent fabric and trimmed with lace, bows or other embellishments.

Shopping for a Women's Tall Nightgown

Because plus size tall is a specialty size, it is a little difficult to find. However, here are a few stores that carry these nightgowns:

• Soft Surroundings sells a few styles of women's caftans in sizes up to 3x. They are 55 inches long and are beautifully decorated. The online shoppe also carries other tall nightgowns in similar lengths.
• Blair offers a Long Tricot Gown with satin rosebuds and lace trimming. It is 54 inches long and comes in sizes up to a 2XL.
• Silhouettes sells a versatile Flutter-Sleeve Gown in sizes up to 6x. The length is 51 inches.
• One Stop Plus has many taller sized nightgowns on its website in sizes up to 5x including a Charmeuse Satin Lace Trimmed Gown. It measures about 52 inches long.
• The Tog Shop carries a cozy Flannel Popover, which measures 55 inches long and comes in sizes up to 3x. Available in three colors.
• Zaftique sells several styles of longer babydoll negligees up to 6x.

Buying a Tall Nightgown for Someone Else

If you are purchasing a tall, plus size nightgown for another person, keep a few things in mind:

• Make sure the size is right. Just because the tag reads plus size, doesn't mean it will fit her length. Same goes for sizes marked tall. Not all tall sizes are made for plus size ladies.
• Make sure the person for whom you are buying the lingerie wears a tall size. This specialty size is for women five feet, nine inches and taller.
• One size fits all won't fit every woman.
• Make sure the style is something she will enjoy wearing, either in or out of the bedroom.
• If this is a romantic gift, don't buy it just because you like it or think it's sexy. If it's a nightgown she won't be comfortable wearing, then you are wasting your money.
• Make sure it's seasonally appropriate. Don't give her a tall flannel nightshirt in the middle of summer.
• When in doubt, get a gift card and pair it up with some nice massage lotion and a card.

A Final Thought

A woman's tall nightgown makes a great addition to any plus size lady's lingerie collection. There are so many styles from which to choose -- everything to make you feel warm and cozy to hot and sexy!