Tall Clothes. Do They Exist?

Posted by: MJKauz

Tall Clothes. Do They Exist? - 06/26/13 07:19 PM

Hello All,

I'm new here, but I thought this group would be the best to turn to for some answers.

I'm not much of a backpacker, but I'm a documentary and news photographer and I am starting to travel more. I might want some recommendations for packing for an upcoming trip, but beyond that, I'm just having shopping issues.

All my photo friends luck out that they can find BDU shirts, North Face roll-sleeves, or similar styles. The nice breathable type. Me, at 6'7", I'm not having much luck. I'm pretty fit, so XL shirts sometimes fit, but they're sometimes cut like a dress. If its an athletic cut, I wear an XL, if not a L, but the problem lies here:

I really, REALLY need tall shirts. XL Tall from Gap or Old Navy works if its an athletic cut, but those are cotton and often feel heavy in hot weather. From past experience, these nice breathable shirts aren't long enough if they're not tall, but I've given up looking a while ago.

Do you know of any shirts that would fit my parameters that are either LONGER than normal or are made in Tall sizes?

And don't get me started on pants... 36 inseam... that's another issue.
Posted by: ABcowgrl

Re: Tall Clothes. Do They Exist? - 07/02/13 12:26 PM

I'm with ya on this one!!! I'm 6' in my socks and 140lbs.Bloody few womens shirts fit me(wide shoulders,long arms,28" waist) and almost none of the pants! (28 waist/38-40" inseam,no hips,small thighs)I usually have to resort to buying mens pants (29X40 wranglers)I can sometimes find mens hiking pants that are long enough, but the waist is HUGE on me.The worst part is that I have to go up a size to fit shoulders/arms making it huge on waist area= added weight with each size increase.After years of this I have to admit,SOME womens clothes,colors would be a nice change!