VENT

[vivadiva85]

This is really ticking me off. I'm almost obsessing about it.

One of my girlfriends is growing her hair out too, so I share haircare info with her. She's coming along very nicely. Here's the thing, she's already made it to a full shoulder length! I'm only grazing the shoulders, and my hair is at least good inch longer than hers! It's because my neck is literally twice as long as hers (they called me giraffe in grade school ).

So basically, if I had a shorter neck, I could be on my way to APL.


Are there any benefits to being tall and long? Pants are never long enough, only ugly shoes are on sale in my size, guys never come tall enough and if they do they have girlfriends that 5'2''. but I got over all that.

but this is killling me.

 

[Nature'sWay]

A benefit to being tall is that you can apply for America's Next Top Model.

 

[SparklingFlame]

I'm 5'10 so I can definatly relate to the pants not being long enough. Highwaters all the time. I never gave it much thought to being tall w/ a long neck making it take longer to reach APL or BSL. Dont sweat it so much or you will drive yourself nutty. It'll be alright. You're just gonna have to muster up some patience!

 

[Bublin]

OK Viva,

Lets see if i can make you feel better..........

I am 5'11" and have size 10UK feet - yep big plates.

I used to moan constantly about clothes and shoes not fitting right until someone told me off.
She said, 'do you realise that you are probably pissing off alot of women when you moan? You look like a model and stand so elegantly, you are beautiful and have a great figure. You always dress nice too. When you moan you sound like you are searching for compliments, its only because i know you that i know you're not'.

That shut me up.

Viva, start to look at yourself in a different way and in the way others probably see you.

I really had to check myself and had to stop moaning about nothing.

CLOTHES I now mainly buy trousers that fit 90% well - i then take them to a tailor who adjusts the length and/or takes the waist in and voila - tailor made trouers. You can find tailor's in Dry Cleaners (thats what we call them in the UK).

SHOES The US are one of the biggest sellers of large size womens shoes. If you lived in the UK then will start to moan. Start doing internet searches for shoes to fit you and just be prepared to pay a bit extra than your friends would. I have looked at many many US websites and you have a lot to choose from.

MEN I am engaged to a man who is shorter than me 5'9" (i am being generous ) I managed to meet a great, good looking man - if i do say so myself - he's in my avatar.
When we first met it was me who was self conscious about the height difference. He couldn't care less. In fact behind my back he would describe me as a supermodel to any friends who hadn't met me yet.

Girl, start to think positive and others will be attracted to you.

Lots of love to you.

PM me if you like.

 

[SparklingFlame]

OK Viva,

Lets see if i can make you feel better..........

I am 5'11" and have size 10UK feet - yep big plates.

I used to moan constantly about clothes and shoes not fitting right until someone told me off.
She said, 'do you realise that you are probably pissing off alot of women when you moan? You look like a model and stand so elegantly, you are beautiful and have a great figure. You always dress nice too. When you moan you sound like you are searching for compliments, its only because i know you that i know you're not'.

That shut me up.

Viva, start to look at yourself in a different way and in the way others probably see you.

I really had to check myself and had to stop moaning about nothing.

CLOTHES I now mainly buy trousers that fit 90% well - i then take them to a tailor who adjusts the length and/or takes the waist in and voila - tailor made trouers. You can find tailor's in Dry Cleaners (thats what we call them in the UK).

SHOES The US are one of the biggest sellers of large size womens shoes. If you lived in the UK then will start to moan. Start doing internet searches for shoes to fit you and just be prepared to pay a bit extra than your friends would. I have looked at many many US websites and you have a lot to choose from.

MEN I am engaged to a man who is shorter than me 5'9" (i am being generous ) I managed to meet a great, good looking man - if i do say so myself - he's in my avatar.
When we first met it was me who was self conscious about the height difference. He couldn't care less. In fact behind my back he would describe me as a supermodel to any friends who hadn't met me yet.

Girl, start to think positive and others will be attracted to you.

Lots of love to you.

PM me if you like.

That is so sweet Bublin! I used to complain about being so tall and I never would wear heels (over 1/2 inch) b/c I was self consious about being so tall. For the first time in all of my 28 years have I bough a pair of 1 inch or 1 1/2 inch heels. Not sure. Anyways, I cant really walk in them yet but I'm learning. Now I can care less how much taller they make me!

 

[InnerSoul]

This is really ticking me off. I'm almost obsessing about it.

One of my girlfriends is growing her hair out too, so I share haircare info with her. She's coming along very nicely. Here's the thing, she's already made it to a full shoulder length! I'm only grazing the shoulders, and my hair is at least good inch longer than hers! It's because my neck is literally twice as long as hers (they called me giraffe in grade school ).

So basically, if I had a shorter neck, I could be on my way to APL.


Are there any benefits to being tall and long? Pants are never long enough, only ugly shoes are on sale in my size, guys never come tall enough and if they do they have girlfriends that 5'2''. but I got over all that.

but this is killling me.

it seems the grass is always greener on the other side! I am 5'2" and I hate being short.. I would love to have longer legs and be taller!! and get this I am 5'2" and have a long neck too.. maybe this explains why I am stuck at shoulder length.

also I wore heels to look taller but after awhile my feet hurt and why should I go through life with bad feet? I just gotta learn to love who I am, even with my shortness

 

[Bublin]

That is so sweet Bublin! I used to complain about being so tall and I never would wear heels (over 1/2 inch) b/c I was self consious about being so tall. For the first time in all of my 28 years have I bough a pair of 1 inch or 1 1/2 inch heels. Not sure. Anyways, I cant really walk in them yet but I'm learning. Now I can care less how much taller they make me!

Thanks very much.

I personally can't get on with heels either but i am trying to wear them. No matter how tall or short you are women do look sexier and more elegant in a pair of heels.

I actually think most women find heels uncomfortable but just suffer them to look great - i'm sure someone here will disagree with this statement.

 

[prettypuff1]

I am not that tall only 5'7", and i have the same shoe issue. I wear a hot 10.5 or 11 and it is tough to find cute shoes.. Just be happy that you aren't 3'1''

 

[jaiku]

Girl I wouldn’t trade being tall for anything. I’m 6’1” and when I walk into a room all eyes are on me! I absolutely love it. And guys do love tall girls their usually afraid you will reject them. I get a lot of 5’8” guys trying to holler all the time. My boyfriend is 6’4” though. And as for having a long neck it makes you look graceful like a ballerina. Plus size designer jeans with a 36 inch inseam would be priceless. A girl can dream.

 

[shunta]

Bublin, that advice was wonderful.



I can relate cuz Im 5'9'' and I know I have a long neck Girl, dont let that bother you. Just embrace who you are honey because thats the way God made you. I can totally feel you on the shoe thing, too. Cheer up

 

[Qetesh]

I am short 5’1 and believe me an extra 5 lbs can be seen on my figure

Tall women have it SOOO nice because they can easily hide that 5lbs and still look good its like weight doesn’t look bad on them L

Also there are plenty of men out there who want a tall woman regarding your hair just think about how long and pretty it will look to be that tall and have all that hair i think long hair looks 10 times better on tall women anyway like everything else (is jealous)

 

[Misseyl]

OK Viva,

Lets see if i can make you feel better..........

I am 5'11" and have size 10UK feet - yep big plates.

I used to moan constantly about clothes and shoes not fitting right until someone told me off.
She said, 'do you realise that you are probably pissing off alot of women when you moan? You look like a model and stand so elegantly, you are beautiful and have a great figure. You always dress nice too. When you moan you sound like you are searching for compliments, its only because i know you that i know you're not'.

That shut me up.

Viva, start to look at yourself in a different way and in the way others probably see you.

I really had to check myself and had to stop moaning about nothing.

CLOTHES I now mainly buy trousers that fit 90% well - i then take them to a tailor who adjusts the length and/or takes the waist in and voila - tailor made trouers. You can find tailor's in Dry Cleaners (thats what we call them in the UK).

SHOES The US are one of the biggest sellers of large size womens shoes. If you lived in the UK then will start to moan. Start doing internet searches for shoes to fit you and just be prepared to pay a bit extra than your friends would. I have looked at many many US websites and you have a lot to choose from.

MEN I am engaged to a man who is shorter than me 5'9" (i am being generous ) I managed to meet a great, good looking man - if i do say so myself - he's in my avatar.
When we first met it was me who was self conscious about the height difference. He couldn't care less. In fact behind my back he would describe me as a supermodel to any friends who hadn't met me yet.

Girl, start to think positive and others will be attracted to you.

Lots of love to you.

PM me if you like.

I'm tall (5 7 1/2) and my arms are very long so I have trouble finding shirts, and some pants in my size but Banana Republic (34 inseam) and Gap (33 inseams) sells pants in long that fits me well. I also order my blouse/shirts/sweaters from http://www.tallwomensclothes.com/.. They have an assortment of clothes (pants, skirts, jackets etc. w/39 inches inseam). I no longer have a problem finding clothes, just the money to buy it.