Diary of a Tall Fashionista: The
Swimsuit Dilemma
By: Tiffany DeLangie, a tall fashion writer
for Tall Clothing Mall
Ok my tall sisters... I know the moment you read “swimsuit
dilemma” you knew just where I was going with this. No matter
what your shape or size, unless your name is Gisele, there is a
dilemma when it comes to swimsuits. For us it’s the quandary of
not being able to run into Target or TJ Maxx and run out with a
flattering suit that fits our long torsos in all the right
places. No…we try on suit after suit only to find that we are
ridin’ dirty. No, I’m not referring to a Chamillionaire state
of being, or the political diatribe of Reverend Jeremiah
Wright. I’m referring to the unsightly swimsuit cutting into
areas we would rather avoid drawing attention to as they ride
up our tall frames. So what are some ways to avoid this
dilemma? And what are the latest trends that suit (no pun
intended) tall women with long torsos?
Well first, the most obvious is the bikini. The ‘separates’
phenomenon has in fact been phenomenal! Not only does it mean
you don’t have to enlist your husband or best friend to try to
stretch that one piece out with you (as thrilling as that might
be), it also means you can actually buy a top that fits your
top and a bottom that fits your bottom…which are not always the
same size [gasp!]. But there are only a handful of tall
fashionistas who are blessed to be both tall and thin (and
toned) enough to continue pulling off the bikini past their
prime (this is another subject for another article, but to
insert a style tip: muffin top looks no better in a bikini than
it looks in a pair of extra low rise jeans).
The next option is a tankini. The tankini is more forgiving
than the bikini, yet not as conservative as a one piece. It’s a
great option for a tall woman with a long torso. I recently
found an amazing “longer length” tankini from Alloy. Whether
intentionally for tall women or not, it is a tall woman’s
dream. It’s a bit more fun and flirty than a one piece, yet
provides the same level of coverage without the ridin’
factor. In addition, the tankini separates the line of your
body to make it appear more proportioned.
The most ideal option is a long torso swimsuit. The challenge
is not only are they difficult to find, but they can also be
extremely boring, conservative, and expensive. Well now there
is a resource, Tall Clothing
Mall, that brings tons of long torso
swimsuits to one spot, saving you time in finding the
unexpected, sexy, and inexpensive long torso suit (it does
exist; I promise). When looking at long torso swimsuits,
remember to pay attention to details such as the cut of the
leg as well as the neckline. With this season’s trend of
plunging necklines, it shouldn’t be as difficult to find
variety. In addition to low necklines, high cut bottoms also
will make your torso appear shorter. Now I am in no way
intimating that we need to look shorter (that is simply
blasphemous). I’m simply stating that shortening the torso
will help us achieve balance.
Regardless of what trend you decide to embrace, make sure to do
so with confidence. The fashion tips and tricks help, but
nothing goes further in making you look your best than
believing it yourself.
Long Torso
Swimsuits
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