WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR

A Few Clothing Tips for Tall, Full-Figured Women.  This guide is for women who are:

• Over 5'10"
• Size Example: 28+

MUST HAVES

• Hip or mid-thigh length jackets
• Duster coats
• Long cardigans
• Skirts with medium length hems
• Pants and shirts should taper slightly rather than flare out
• Shoes with a heel
• Narrow metal belt
• Three quarter length jacket
• Boxy tweed jacket
• Flat front pants
• Pointy toe shoes
• Loose fitting wrap shirts
• Wide leg trousers (see Fabrics)
• Tops with wider necklines
• Skirts & Dresses with handkerchief hems
• JEANS: Boot-Cut

FABRICS

• Simple, soft draping, batwing or dolman sleeve effects
• Small or muted patterns
• Large prints
• Mid-weight fabric (wide leg pants)
• Diagonal, variesated stripes
  

COLORS

• Black
• Navy
• Brown
• Dark or subdued colors
• Outfits of all one color/pattern

TIPS & TRICKS

1. Make sure that clothing fits well.
2. Closely fitted shoulder.
3. De-emphasize the top-heavy figure by wearing simple, uncluttered styling for blouses, tops and jackets.
4. Boxy tweed jackets accomodates heavier midsections.
5. Pair dark tops with slightly lighter bottoms.
6. Loose fitting wrap shirts deemphasizes the stomache
7. Tops with wider necklines brings attention up to the face
8. Diagonal, variesated stripes balances the torso and bottom half.
9. Pair pointy toe shoes with ankle straps.

WHAT TO AVOID

1. Black, navy, & brown if it calls attention to your heaviness by being out of season
2. Skintight clothing
3. Overly loose clothing
4. Front-pleated pants
5. Pleated or dirndl skirts
6. Pockets, neck/collar details, ruffles, pleats, gathers, tucks.
7. Breast pockets
8. Bulky items
9. Clothing that are too tight, full, or short
10. Large details- Bows, Big Sleeves, Big Collars, etc.
11. Ballet Flats
12. Heavy leather belts
13. Bolero and scarf jacket
14. Heavy chunky shoes
15. Ultra-pointy toed stiletto heels
16. Small prints
17. Pairing large accessories with large prints
18. Long/Ankle-Length skirts