The other day I bawled my eyes out watching a college football game on TV. To be fair, I’m the girl who cries at everything–Zillow commercials, the news, when I see elderly couples holding hands at the mall–but this time was different. I was watching the USC vs. Western Michigan football game with my husband […]
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I Moved From a City of 1.6 Million to a Town of 2,800 Not that long ago, the idea of living in a log cabin in the woods in a mountain town with no Target would have been absurd to me. After all, I am a fourth-generation native Phoenician, I don’t like the cold, and […]
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I was never ashamed of my size, or at least I never thought I was. Not until I went to my first year of professional acting school in New York. All of a sudden I was surrounded by tiny, beautiful girls, who all lived in hip, cool Brooklyn (At the time, I was still commuting […]
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How many of us have gone through a period in our lives where we felt we weren’t pretty enough? Skinny enough? Curvy enough? Personally, as I look through certain magazines and “Instagram models,” I can’t help but think, “Man, I wish I had abs like that!” Or something close to that thought. However, as I’ve […]
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We’re almost at the point of gift-giving season and if you participate, we’ve created a comprehensive list of new small-business retailers that we’ve featured here at the Tall Society. We feel strongly about sharing this list with you because in the 2.5 years that we’ve profiled new tall and extended independent brands, a whopping 8 […]
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Ellos is a Swedish company that carries both straight and plus sizes. They are not a tall specialty retailer, but with their Swedish origins and Swedish people being some of the tallest in the world, they are a good option for us Tall Sisters. Ellos describes their label as modern, effortless, and works for every […]
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I’m “that” friend. You know, the one who is always reading the self-help books or shoving crystals in her bra. The one who tries making her own deodorant while wearing an Albert Einstein graphic t-shirt. The one who totally forges her own path and somehow makes it all work. Personally, I like to think I’m […]
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New York & Company is a household name in the fashion industry, but did you know that they have an extensive collection for Tall Sisters size 5’9” and over? Founded in 1918 with their headquarters in New York, NY&Co provides women with modern, wear-to-work solutions that are multi-functional at affordable prices. Their range should be […]
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Tall Sisters, Alloy Apparel is a brand name we know and have experience with. They are currently going through some positive changes intended to bring us more variety and quality options. Alloy started as a junior catalog company that focused on a skater girl in the late 90’s. They quickly discovered that they had a […]
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It’s officially autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and tis the season for clothing retailers to introduce cozy layers, longer lengths, and more tailored styles. It can be an anxious time for us taller women because it’s often more difficult to find a long enough trouser than a summer dress. Thankfully for us vertically gifted, global […]
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I have visited Paris a few times now. Each time was a short stint that allowed me to explore a different part of the city. One thing I know for certain, I will never get enough of Paris. The people, the fashion, and the food are unlike any other city in the world. I will […]
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On August 13th, the City of Angels welcomed us back with open arms! We secured the most amazing location to be the backdrop for our second brunch in Lala land: the rooftop of the grand W Hollywood Hotel. With sweeping views of the city, we came together once again. Our Tall Sisters enjoyed shopping options […]
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