Top Brands for Tall Women: Trousers & Skirts
Author: Stylist and brand team at TellarDate: 2025
High Street Heroes
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Long Tall Sally
Specialises in inseams up to 38″, with tailored shapes designed specifically for women above 5′8″
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ASOS Tall
Carries the same styles as ASOS but with specially adjusted inseams, waist rise, and skirt lengths. Their size guide shows bust, waist, hips, and inseam up to UK 18
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Mango, COS, Reiss, Massimo Dutti
These brands often run long or offer tall-friendly cuts. Mango and COS give meaty inseams, while Reiss and Massimo Dutti are your go‑to for longer-tailored workwear
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M&S & Next Tall
Reliable high-street favourites offering tall fits (“Long” & “Extra Long” inseams, up to 38″)
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Banana Republic, Old Navy (US)
Often recommended on tall-women forums (e.g. Reddit) for their longer dress-pant inseams
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Designer & Boutique Independent Options
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Montane
Outdoor trousers cut with longer inseams and adjustable hems—perfect for tall adventurers
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Calaway Apparel
Elegantly designed wide-legged trousers with narrow waists; Tellar recommends sizing up for curvy figures
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Nackiye
Famous for long wide-leg and tailored trousers suited to tall builds
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✂️ 2. What Length to Choose?
Trousers – Choose between:
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Long (~86 cm / 34″) – Ideal for tall flats or heels.
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Extra-Long (~91 cm / 36″) – Great for 5′10″+ with ankle-height shoes.
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XX-Long (~96 cm / 38″) – For heights 5′11″+ or mid-calf styles
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Skirts – Midi styles often hit perfectly on tall frames, balancing proportion. Aim for maximum effect by pairing midi skirts with heels or knee boots .
why Fit Matters—and Why Tellar Saves the Day
Tall women face:
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Cropped sleeves or hems
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Mid-rise waistbands hitting too high
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Trousers that assume a 5′5″–5′7″ frame
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💡 3. Real-World Brand Insights via Tellar
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Long Tall Sally
Accurate UK-size-to-inseam mapping; trousers list waist+leg to the inch
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Next
Slightly generous in sizing; Tellar refines it per garment
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Montane & Calaway
Tall-friendly cuts flagged by Tellar
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Nackiye – great lengths but may run long in rise for shorter detangles; Tellar helps size accurately
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4. Store Links for Easy Shopping
Here are some stores where you can pick up tall trousers, skirts, or flats now:
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Long Tall Sally – UK store: longtallsally.com
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ASOS Tall – UK shop: asos.com
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Mango – UK store: mango.com
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COS – UK store: cos.com
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Reiss – UK store: reiss.com
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Massimo Dutti – UK store: massimodutti.com
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M&S – Tall ranges: marksandspencer.com
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Next – Extra long styles: next.co.uk
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Banana Republic (US ship to UK) – tall pants: bananarepublic.gap.com
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Old Navy (US) – tall inseams: oldnavy.com
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Montane – outdoor trousers: montane.com
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Calaway Apparel: boutique: calawayapparel.com
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Nackiye: curated trousers: nackiye.com
🧵 5. Quick Guide: Choosing the Right Length & Fit
Style |
Ideal Length |
Fit Tip |
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Wide-leg trousers | 36″–38″ |
Falls gracefully even without heels |
Tailored trousers |
34″–36″ |
Heels add a polished finish |
Midi skirts |
Mid-calf–below knee | Balances tall frames beautifully |
Pencil skirts |
Just past the knee | Slim mermaid proportions for height |
Maxi skirts/dresses | Floor-length |
Elegant & elongating—just ensure bust & hips align |
Accurate inseam (measured top of thigh → ankle bone) is key
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Select a brand (e.g., “Long Tall Sally”) → instant size in that range
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Compare cross‑brands (ASOS, M&S Tall, Montane) instantly
Stop guessing—get accurate, unbiased recommendations based on your measurements.
🔗 7. Explore Tellar’s Helpful Articles & Guides
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Long Tall Sally Sizing & Buying Guide – Read here →
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Why Style Matters for Tall Women – Read here →
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Best Trousers Guide for Tall Builds – Read here →
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What Size Am I in Next? – Read here →
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How to Measure Your Inseam Accurately – Read here →
✅ Final Take
Tall women's needs go far beyond longer inseams—it's about proportion, waistband rise, responsive sizing, and styles that flatter a 5′8″+ frame. Whether you're after smart wide-leg trousers, midi skirts, or floor-length styles, Tellar.co.uk guarantees you'll get the right fit across all brands—instantaneously and without the bulk of returns.
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