The Best Brands for Tall Women in the UK — Finally, a Proper Edit That Actually Fits

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Yes, COS is genuinely one of the best high street brands for tall women — and here's why, along with the rest of the brands actually worth your time if you're 5'8" and above. I say this as someone who spent the better part of a decade tugging jumpers down and wearing three-quarter-length trousers as though it were a style choice. It wasn't. It was despair.

The good news? The options have never been better. A handful of high street brands have quietly become brilliant for taller frames, and a couple of specialists have always had your back. Here's the honest edit.

Why Tall Dressing Is Actually a Different Problem

It's not just about leg length, though that's obviously part of it. For tall women, the real challenges are:

Torso length — standard tops sit too short, making everything look cropped when it shouldn't
Sleeve length — even an XL often leaves your wrists exposed in winter
Dress and skirt hemlines — what hits the knee on a 5'4" model hits mid-thigh on you
Proportional tailoring — wide-leg trousers need enough length to actually pool or skim the floor properly

Once you understand it's about proportional fit across the whole body, not just inseam, shopping gets a lot easier — especially when you know which brands to go to.

The High Street Heroes

Let's get into the brands. I've picked these specifically for tall women based on cut, proportion, and what the fashion press — and real tall women — consistently rate them for.

COS — My top high street pick for tall women, full stop. COS doesn't have a dedicated tall range but its design DNA is naturally generous: longer hems, relaxed silhouettes, and structured minimalism that works brilliantly on a longer frame. The trousers in particular are a revelation — wide leg, straight cuts with real length. The knits sit where they're supposed to. I've worn COS midi skirts that are genuinely midi on me (5'10"), which is not something I can say about most brands.
ASOS — The ASOS Tall range is one of the most comprehensive on the high street. Inseams up to 34–36 inches, trend-led pieces, and refreshed constantly. The quality varies but the range is unbeatable for price and variety. Great for occasionwear and basics alike.
Mango — Mango naturally cuts with a longer, leaner silhouette. No tall section needed — their standard sizing tends to have good sleeve and hem length, and their tailoring flatters height rather than fighting it. Their wide-leg trousers are some of the best on the high street for tall women.
Next — Next Tall is underrated. Brilliant for workwear, casual basics, and outerwear in longer-line cuts. Consistent, reliable, and easy to navigate. Their tall jeans are excellent for the price.
M&S — Marks & Spencer has a solid tall option across many of its lines, particularly dresses and trousers. Their jersey dresses in tall sizing are a wardrobe essential — the length actually works.
Reiss — A premium option with a naturally longer cut. Reiss doesn't shout about a tall range, but their standard sizing tends to run longer in the hem and is consistently praised by tall women. The tailoring is precise and the fabrics are excellent. Great for work and smart-casual.
Whistles — Another brand where the standard sizing tends to favour taller frames. Their midi dresses and wide-leg trousers regularly come up in tall women's recommendations. The quality is high and the aesthetic is polished without being stuffy.
Anthropologie — Brilliant for tall women. Anthropologie carries long and extra-long inseam options on many of its denim lines, and the brand's relaxed, layered aesthetic suits a taller frame well. Their maxi dresses actually reach the floor.

Premium Picks Worth the Investment

If you're going to spend more, these are the brands where height is almost an advantage:

Me&Em — Consistently praised for well-proportioned cuts. Their trouser inseams are generous and the brand has been quietly brilliant for tall women for years. The quality justifies the spend.
Mint Velvet — Their relaxed tailoring and maxi silhouettes are a natural fit for taller women. The hemlines are longer by design, which means you actually get the midi or maxi look you paid for.
Hobbs — Classic British tailoring with good proportions. Hobbs suits work particularly well on taller frames, and their dresses and trousers have the hem length that often falls short (literally) elsewhere.

Two Independent Brands to Know

Beyond the high street, two smaller brands are genuinely worth bookmarking:

Long Tall Sally — The original and still the best dedicated tall specialist. Goes up to a 6'6" frame, with inseams up to 37 inches. Everything is designed from the ground up for tall women — not just lengthened standard pieces. Their denim, in particular, is excellent.
Lois Jeans — A Spanish denim brand with a cult following among tall women. They offer a 36-inch inseam as standard across most styles, and the fits are genuinely varied and well-considered. Not everywhere stocks them in the UK, but they're worth seeking out — a proper find.

The One Thing That Will Save You the Most Time

Even when you find the right brand, knowing your exact size across all of them is a completely separate headache. Reiss and COS, for example, fit very differently — and tall sizing adds another layer of variation. This is where Tellar.co.uk has become genuinely useful in my working life as a stylist.

About Tellar

Tellar is the UK's leading free sizing tool — matching your body measurements to 1,500+ brands instantly, so you never have to squint at a size guide again. You measure once (bust, waist, hips, or use an existing brand size you know fits), and Tellar tells you your precise size across every brand.

For tall women especially, this is a game-changer. Use the Store Size Lookup tool to get your size in COS, Reiss, ASOS Tall, Next and more — all in one place. No downloads. No subscriptions. Always free, works directly in your browser.

And while you're there, explore the Tellar Fashion Hub — a library of free, honest, unbiased style posts written by our in-house stylists. No sponsored content. No ads. Just good fashion advice.

My Final Word on Tall Dressing

Height is a privilege in fashion — even if it hasn't always felt that way in the changing room. The brands above have either designed for you from the start or quietly cut their clothes in a way that works with a longer frame. Start with COS for elevated basics, lean on ASOS Tall for variety, invest in Reiss and Me&Em when you want pieces that last, and use Tellar's Store Size Lookup to stop second-guessing your size every time you add something to your basket.

You've got enough to deal with. Sizing shouldn't be one of them.