Walk the Line

The idea that stripes make you wide has been thrown out the window this season. Striped apparel is everywhere complete with clean lines (pun intended) and figure flattering construction.

One thing you can't do, is wear too much of the trend. Too many stripes = an outfit that will confuse people and more then likely cause dizziness.

My favorite way to wear the trend is in a nice, clean, simple shirt. Check out these tall options below (I threw in a cute dress too). My personal fav is the tunic from Lanky Bird. Basically, anything I can wear with leggings and boots is winning right now.

Which one would you wear?

Top to bottom (left to right):

STRIPED SHORT SLEEVE SWEATER DRESS at Loft.com ($89.50, sizes XS-XL)

BOATNECK ELBOW-PATCH PULLOVER at BananaRepublic.com ($59.50, sizes XS-XL)

BUTTON SHOULDER STRIPE SWEATER at LongTallSally.com ($69, sizes XS and XL)

MINERVA TUNIC at LankyBird.com ($220, Hurry...HOT ITEM...Only size 10 left!)

SUPERSOFT STRIPED CREWNECK T at Gap.com ($22.95, Sizes S-XL)

TALL STRIPE BRETON SWEAT at TopShop.com ($42, sizes 8-16)

TALL KNITTED STRIPE SLASH NECK TOP at TopShop.com ($67, sizes 8-16)

WOMEN'S CREW NECK SWEATERS at OldNavy.com ($34.94, sizes S-XXL)

In Tune

Picture this.  I am walking and I drop my phone.  No damage to the blackberry. Whew! But as I bend down to get it I feel my skinnys rip from the bottom to the top.  Total cheek showcase.  The only thing that saved me from the worst wardrobe malfunction this side of the Mississippi was the tunic I was wearing.  It covered me until I could cover my boo-tay. 

Now. I am not going to put the skinnies brand on blast because I wore these jeans WAY over their due date however I am going to show you the pic because it's just too funny not to: RIPPED SKINNIES.

Check out these tall tunics.  Want a tall shirt that you don't see here? TallSWAG Shirts and Tops page to the rescue!

TALL TUNICS. From left to right (top to bottom): LEL Blouson Tunic (Tallwomensclothes.com, $48, sizes S-XXL), Testament Cymbidium Tunic in Grey (Tallcouture.com, $79, sizes S-M), Covet One Sleeve (Longlegs.ca, $64.50, sizes S-XL), Cowl Neck Elastic Waist Tunic Dress (Longtallsally.com, $65, sizes XS-XL), Tall Tye Dyed Peasant Tunic (Womanwithin.com, $21.99, sizes M-6X) and Talls Tropical Tunic (Softsurroundings.com, $68.95, sizes 2-4). Direct links:

LEL BLOUSON TUNIC at Tallwomensclothes.com. $48. Sizes S-XXL. 33.5 inches from shoulder.TESTAMENT CYMBIDIUM TUNIC IN GRAY. $79. Size S-M left.COVET ONE SLEEVE at Longlegs.ca (7th down on the page). $64.50. Sizes S-XL. Shown in white. Also comes in black.COWL NECK ELASTIC WAIST TUNIC DRESS at Longtallsally.com. $65. Hurry going fast! TALL TYE DYED PEASANT TUNIC at Womanwithin.com. $21.99. Sizes M-6X. 32" long. Shown in deep jade. Also comes in rose pink, royal blue and pumpkin. TALLS TROPIC TUNIC at Softsurroundings.com. $68.95. 37" long. Sizes 2-4.

Ruffle some Feathers

I love love love ruffles.  Ruffles give you a boost of sexy confidence but are straight professional when worn the right way.  I have my share of ruffles in my closet.  If you don't, check out these tall options below.  Side note: Ruffles are also amazing chips.  I know we are gettin right for the summer but partake in a little cheddar and sour cream if you get a chance.  Work it off in your next workout.  Trust me.  It's worth it:)

RUFFLE TIME. Featured styles from left to right: Cambray Tie Neck Blouse (Gap.com, $59.95), Mini Herringbone Skirt (Longtallsally.com, $65) and Tall Short-Sleeve Ruffle Wrap Dress (Bananarepublic.com, $98).

CHAMBRAY TIE NECK BLOUSE at Gap.com. $59.95. Sizes tall S-XL.

MINI HERRINGBONE SKIRT at Longtallsally.com. $65. Sizes 8 to 18.

TALL SHORT-SLEEVE RUFFLE WRAP DRESS at Bananarepublic.com. $125. Sizes M and XL. Online exclusive color.

Get Carded

I seriously want cold weather just so I can wear this comfy Tall Textured Belted Cardigan.  It's soft, it's long in the body and arms and is so going to be one of my staples for those kick back winter days.  I know you are picturing yourself in it right now so just go ahead and click the pic and order it.

TALL TEXTURED BELTED CARDIGAN at Bananarepublic.com. $130. Sizes XS to XL.    

Go Navy

Navy! Navy! Navy! This is a color that you need for fall10.  It looks great on all skin types and is everywhere right now.  I love this sheer top because it's soft, beautiful, has classic lines, can go from day to night annnnnnd it's navy!  Don't love my pick? Trust me.  I won't be offended.  Click your way to your own navy selection with the links to the left.

TALL 382 LONG SLEEVE BLOUSE IN NAVY at Tallcouture.com. $89. Sizes small to extra large.

In The Trenches

Trenches are HOT for fall10 and Long Tall Sally has you covered.  They have 5 different trenches on hand with 'just right' fits that won't leave people singing tall girl in a little coat.  My fav is the Vanessa Trench (2nd from the left) because it comes in a neutral stone color and can go with anything.  I'm ordering my trench today...you should too:)

TALL TRENCH COATS at Longtallsally.com. Left to right: Trench Coat ($265), Vanessa Trench in stone ($135), Rodmill Trench ($85), Vanessa Trench in blueberry ($135) and Dover Trench Coat ($175). Sizes 6-18 (depending on the trench).