Women's Tall Plus Sizes
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Not many years ago, stylish women's tall plus sizes were almost impossible to find. However, in today's market, the tall, plus size woman can find style, comfort and fit in select stores and through mail-order catalogs.
Finding a Store Near You
If you are taller than average, or have long arms or legs, half the battle of finding clothes that fit is locating stores that carry a line that doesn't just fit plus size women, but those who are also tall. Nothing is more discouraging than picking a blouse you love from the rack only to try it on and have it feel like your arms are two inches too long. The following stores are known for their plus size collection, but they also carry tall sizes. With that in mind, you can visit their Web sites, use the store locator link or check the yellow pages to find the stores nearest you.
- Avenue
- Lane Bryant
- Igigi
- Catherines
Catalogs Offering Women's Tall Plus Sizes
Marketing trends today show the plus-size market is being explored by more retailers as they seek ways to service their full-figured customers. But if you don't have a store near you that carries clothes that fit your tall frame, consider shopping by catalog. The following catalogs carry women's tall plus sizes and accessories.
J. Jill's
J. Jill's online catalog caters to women who live a sophisticated casual lifestyle. Their merchandise offers relaxed styling with artistic details that are both feminine and unique. Among their selections look for their Woman and Tall Sizes for the fit you're seeking and check their sizing chart, which offers additional details in determining what size will best fit you. Woman's sizing features size 14 to 28 with tall sizes going up to size 20.
Land's End
Along with size charts, Land's End's online catalog provides a link to a unique feature called: “Try on My Virtual Model”. This option lets you create a model of your size and build to give you a good idea of how the clothes will fit.
Eddie Bauer
If you're looking for outdoor gear including items such as a fleece lined quilted jacket, Eddie Bauer's online catalog offers tall plus sizes for women. If you'd rather shop in a brick and mortar store, a link is offered to find the location nearest you.
Woman Within
Woman Within was originally the Lane Bryant catalog. But even though they changed the name, their catalog still offers a wide selection in style and value that has come to be expected by this leader in plus size apparel. Sizes 12W to 44W are offered in both tall and petite. You can shop from their online catalog, or order a mail order copy via e-mail
Take the Time to Find the Fit
If you're tall, you realize that many people are shorter than you. And if you're short many are taller than you. It's when you don't fall into the “average” that finding clothes that fit can be a challenge. But today, the company's mentioned in this article and more offer sizes that fit women's tall plus sizes. Take advantage of them and you'll find clothes that fit. Not just comfortable clothes, but sophisticated apparel that let's the person you really are shine with style..
Comments
Hi J. Thanks for your comment. I understand your point, which is valid. Since plus sizes often begin at 14, there will be women who can benefit even if the tall sizes offered by Eddie Bauer stop at 20. While this won't work for every plus size woman, we try to give our readers as many alternatives as possible.
-- Contributed by: Del SandeenTake Eddie Bauer off of your list. You can only get either plus sized or tall. The tall sizes only go up to a 20. So if you wear a size 24 and you are tall, you are out of luck.
-- Contributed by: jThanks for your feedback, Edith!
-- Contributed by: Del SandeenThis page has been accessed 1,821 times. This page was last modified 19:13, 29 July 2008.
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