Famous Tall women

• The 2004 Wimbledon Champion Maria Sharapova from Russia is now 6'2"
• Tennis-Goddess and 2007 Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams is 6'1 1/2"
• Rod Stewart's girlfriend Penny Lancaster is 6’ 1”
• Fashion-designer Anna Scholz is 6'1"
• Gospel Singer Yolanda Adams is 6'1"
• British long-jumper Jade Johnson is 6'1"
• Actress Brigitte Nielsen is 6'1"
• Model Sophie Dahl 6’
• 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is 6'0"
• Brooke Shields is 6'0"
• Uma Thurman is 6'0"
• Desperate Housewives Star Brenda Strong is 5'11 1/2"
• Anna Nicole Smith who was 5'11"
• Actress Nicole Kidman is 5'10 1/2" (was married to Tom Cruise who is 5’ 7”)
• Tennis-Goddess Serena Williams is 5'10"

    Tall is sexy, even though if you are like me, you get fed up with people asking you ‘How tall are?’ It is obvious that I am tall, so why do they need to know? I am 6ft and wear heels all the time, sometimes 4 inches but very rarely flats. The only time I wear trainers/ sneakers is when I am running to the shops or going to the gym. I will admit if I am on holiday I will wear flat shoes for walking around, but always take at least 3 pairs of heels with me!


    Did you know that Holland is the home of Europe’s tallest people? Having been there myself I agree, women walk tall and proud...


    If you are like me, and have struggled to find clothing and got so frustrated, you either ended up buying something in appropriate or just given up and walked out of the shop in anger... Then I hope the following will help you...


Tall Clothing

Know Your Proportions:

    This is essential. Proportion is how everything fits. Being tall, it is essential that the trousers (pants) are not too short, if they are they will look out of proportion for your height. Sleeve and hem lengths as well as pockets, zippers and collar sizes and shoulder pads placement on an outfit should be scrutinized. Remember if you have shorter friends don’t be swayed into buying what they are buying, their proportions are much different. 



Understanding Clothes

    The bottom line is, that clothes are made for the average height woman, 5’ 7”. So if you are ‘above average’ you will struggle to find well fitting clothes’. Many stores have caught on that woman are getting taller and they too like to shop too, so they have created a ‘tall’ section. Shop wisely.
 

    Joerg has a website dedicated to tall women, www.tallwomen.org. This is a fantastic resource of articles, shops all of the world and so much more. The website is regularly updated so bookmark it.

Buying Clothes

    You will need to be strategic. This is because we have less choice but we do have choice. It is important that before you go shopping you know your proportions and what suits your lifestyle. When you buy a garment make sure it will go with at least three other items in your wardrobe.

    Choose simple styles for the main garments because they are easier to mix and match and accessorise. Buy garments that are versatile and can be worn for several occasions buy dressing them up or down. Buy the basics from specialist shops or tall clothing ranges and then shop around for tops etc. It is important that sleeve and trouser lengths are not too short.

    A tip: if you see a pair of jeans you really like but they are too short, you can turn them up to three quarter length (just below the knee or calf length) and wear them with long boots in the winter. In the summer they still look good with sandals, high heels and flats.



Heels vs. Flats

    Ladies, wear heels, don’t be afraid and certainly don’t think that because you are tall you will stand out.  You stand out any way and when you walk in a room peoples attention is instantly drawn to you. Don’t be fazed when short people ask ‘why do you wear heels, you are tall enough anyway?’ Heels make you look sexy, elongate your legs and make your outfit look fabulous.