Dress for Your Body Type: Plus Size Tall


The following guidelines apply to every plus-size body type over 5'7", unless otherwise noted.

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The Plus Size Tall Body Type Objective:

Take advantage of your tall frame, which automatically makes you look slimmer!

Add Visual Height to Your Frame with These Styles

Wear plus-size clothing with...

  • Medium-sized prints and accessories in keeping with your tall frame
  • Hemlines that hit at the knee

Best plus size tall body type keywords: medium prints & accessories; knee-length dresses and skirts.

Say No to Clothes That Make You Look TOO Tall or Top Heavy

Avoid...

  • Accessories that are small in scale, such as dainty chain necklaces or tiny earrings and purses
  • Miniskirts and above-the-knee hemlines that show too much of your long legs and make you appear top heavy
  • Too tall or pointy-toed stilettos that draw the eye from the farthest point of your body, overemphasizing your plus size tall stature
  • Conversely, don't choose square-toed stilettos that make you appear shorter =)
  • Fluffy or froufy details that add volume to your frame

Worst plus size tall clothing and accessories -- keywords: stud earrings, delicate chain neclaces, small clutches; knee-length hemlines; pointy-toe shoes, square-toe shoes; 3" or higher stilettos; bows, ribbons, ruffles.

Shorter than 5'4"? Click here for some special considerations....

Average height? Jump to your body shape dressing rules now.

Did You Know?

Medium-sized prints & patterns are in keeping with a plus sized tall frame.