Tall dressing is a length problem that standard sizing does not solve. Knowing which measurements fail first saves a lot of wasted shopping.
Sleeve and inseam fail before anything else
Chest and waist are usually fine. It is length that runs out, and it runs out at the wrist and ankle first.
Tall ranges are worth seeking out
Unlike petite ranges, tall ranges usually extend length without changing the cut, so they genuinely solve the problem.
Coats are the hardest category
A coat that is short in the body looks wrong in a way trousers do not. This is the item worth paying most to get right.
Where to focus
Where to focus
- Trousers with a 34"+ inseam, or made to measure
- Shirts from a tall range, for sleeve length
- Coats long enough in the body and sleeve
- Higher-rise trousers, which sit correctly on a long torso
- Layers long enough to cover at the hip
- A tailor who can add length from seam allowance