Tall People Problems

A problem that has haunted me since about 5th grade, my damn long legs.  Remember when you had to transition from junior clothes to ladies/men's, and how difficult and frustrating it was to find a brand and size that would fit your awkward body...That's what it's like every time I try to find jeans. Jeans are either long enough and too big in the waist, or good in the waist but too short.  I'd like to get something off my chest.  Short people always say they have problems finding jeans too... NEWS FLASH! You can get your jeans hemmed for a low price.  Theres about a 1/100 chance I would be able to lengthen a pair of jeans that were too shorrt.  Sorry I needed to say that...  Dont give up on finding jeans that are long enough for you! After years of frustrated shopping I have tips and tricks for finding clothes for your long limbs. 

1. Give up on the mall! If your lucky enough to find a store that carrries longs, theres a small chance any of your sizes are left.  The best thing to do is shop online.  Find a store that carries longs, or inseams that go over 33". Go to their website and order a couple sizes to ensure you find a pair that fits.  My number one location for long jeans is Gap.  Not only do their jeans come in long, but extra long! Like what?! Holy moses we found the mother load.  There's actualy jeans from Gap that are to long for me, thats never happened.  Another store that carries longs is American Eagle.  Some of their bootcut jeans are too short for me but there skinnies and jeggings fit perfectly.  I would solely buy American Eagle jeans but Gap's tend to stay true to size, and keep shape after each wear and wash.  

2. If you don't already, learn to love skinny jeans.  It is SO much easier to find a pair of well fit skinnies then boot or ankle cut.  That's all I have to say about that tip, sorry thats not to hard to explain.

3.  Sleeves that are the proper length don't exist.  Although some garments like dress shirts (men's especially) and winter jackets need to go to your wrists, majority of other long sleeve items can be altered to hide the fact their too short.  Even if I'm lucky enough to find sleeves with the proper length, I still roll or push them up out of habbit.  I actually prefer rolled sleeves, it gives an uptight dressy look a touch of fun.  

I hope this helps all of my long legged friends! Short friends dont take offense, but seriously your problem is way easier!! ;)

xoxo