Must Have Tall Wardrobe Basics

Published: Tue, 01/08/13

Tall Clothing Mall Newsletter
Tall Wardrobe Basics

Hi Tall friends,

Hope you had a great first week of the New Year.  I love this time of year for the fresh start and the calm after the crazy-ness (good crazy, but still crazy!) of Christmas, but I hate this time of year due to the short days and the frigid temperatures.  It was 1 degree a couple of days ago.  That's just wrong!  Well love it or hate it, or both, January is a good time to start fresh with one's wardrobe also.  So if you've been putting off getting the must-have wardrobe basics, why not start now?  Add a piece or two a month until you've built a "collection," you're happy with!  Here are a few pieces to start:
For Her

1.  Skinny Jeans.  While I am a fan of flared and wide legged jeans, there's just something current and modern about skinny jeans.  If you feel too old for skinnies...or don't feel particularly skinny, try straight legged jeans. This pair is a nice balance of skinny and straight.  

7 for all mankind tall jeans
2.  Dark wash wide legged jeans .  I love skinny jeans, and while I think most women can get away with them-even if we don't think we can-I will admit that long and lean wide legged jeans are most flattering on everyone! I don't usually encourage you to "play it safe," but if you want to build your basics, this is a safe but modern way to do so!
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3.   A crisp, white button down.  It's great for layering over and under, can make any outfit look chic, and is a perfect transition piece between seasons.
women's tall white shirt
4. V neck shirt or sweater. V necks are very flattering both for women with ample bust and for those with slimmer builds. 
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5.  Riding boots in black or brown (take a look at your closet and choose the color that matches most of your wardrobe). 

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We have some more items we recommend as wardrobe basics for women located here.

For Him

1.   Dark Denim- preferably straight or boot cut jeans.  Very few men can get away with skinnies (and very few want to!).  If you're afraid of straight go with relaxed but for the love of all things fashionable, please don't go with baggy or loose.  Trust me on this- I know two men (one in his 50s; the other in his 60s) who have adult daughters who finally convinced them to buy straight dark wash jeans.  Both looked so much younger in them and received many compliments.  This is not a made up story; I promise.

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2.   A white button down shirt.  A dress shirt is suitable for work (if you work in a "business casual" environment), a date, church, a funeral...pretty much everywhere. Grey, black, or dark brown are fresh choices if you already have white.

men's tall oxford shirt white

4.  V neck sweater. You could go with basic colors (black, grey, navy, and/or beige) or bold colors. Your choice.

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4. A sportcoat/blazer .  Really, I'd recommend purchasing a suit if you haven't already.  That said, if you're not ready to shell out that kind of cash (anyone else feeling the effect of all of that Christmas shopping?!), at least start with a jacket you can pair with dark pants or dark denim for a dressy occasion.
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5. Chinos/Khakis .  Khakis come in handy when dress pants are too much but jeans are too little.  And they're the perfect spring and summer staple.  They match nearly everything and nearly everyone looks good in them.  Need more reasons? 
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News, Updates & Review

If you haven't visited Tall Snob in a few days, here's what you missed.  This post featuring a beautiful long skirt for the office and elsewhere.  This post featuring a beautiful shade of green. This post featuring extra-long pajama pants. Lastly a cute nautical style outfit.

Sales & Discounts
Today only Shop Gap, Old Navy, & Banana Republic for 30% off, and 35% off when you use youryour Gapcard, OldNavycard, or Bananacard! Plus save 20% off Piperlime! Use code 24HOURS . Restrictions apply. Ends 1/8 at 11:59 pm ET.

Soft Surroundings Outlet - Receive $1.99 Shipping on all orders. Enter code 2241005 at checkout. Ends 1/14.  Or,  save $30 off $150 via code2241010. Ends 1/22. Or, save a whopping $75 off $250 via code 2241015. Ends 1/22. Here's the  women's tall clothing.

Ralph Lauren - save an extra 25% off big and tall sale items.  The prices on site reflect the savings. We love their men's big and tall clothes! I picked up a coat for my son for around 60% off!

6pm has lots of great offers - Clarks shoes up to 70% off! -1/09.  New year, new running shoes! Select styles $50 or less! - 1/09. 

View more Sales.

Ciao for now. Stay warm!

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