Want to be Tall? Think Again

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From an outside (or shorter) perspective, tall people seem to have their lives figured out. Phenomenal athletic ability, a towering frame, and an increased potential for their kids to be NBA bound.

However, we decided to demystify the unreasonable standards that tall people have to constantly live up to. We've dug deeper into the vulnerabilities faced by our tall friends that are commonly snubbed by society.

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Top 6 clothing brands for taller people (You're welcome my fellow "giants"):

1) Ted Baker (T for Tall section)

This collections hits home with that guy between tall and pretty tall. We're talking about those of you between the 6"3" and 6'6" range. This line was inspired by providing former olympic swimmer Mark Foster (6'6" if you care) with some designer, and properly fitted clothing. Its suit jackets and shirts offer longer torsos and sleeve lengths, while the rest of the collection – including tops, T-shirts, bottoms, jackets, knitwear and footwear – is casual erring on the side of smart.

2) 2Tall

As you might guess from the name, this brand is purely for tall men – specifically, tall, slim men, with an average customer height of 6'in", however the sizes can fit up to anyone 7'4". One of the best parts about this brand is that the founders are also extremely tall, so they can empathize with the struggle that comes having elongated limbs. Its website sells a number of other brands – Eterna, Juicy, Mish Mash and Girav to name a few – each of which has been chosen by 2Tall for their tall-man-suitability. Its own brand pieces, which are characterised by a laid-back simplicity, cover tops and bottoms, while other brands offer suits and footwear.

3) Asos

The high-street giant Asos has good form when it comes to inclusive clothing, with its Curve range for women, as well as petite clothing too. ASOS offers a longer, more tall-girl-appropriate option for every dress. In February, it launched two distinct ranges for men: Plus and Tall. In terms of style, both are what you’d expect from Asos, offering on-trend, millennial-pleasing pieces, covering just about every item of clothing you’ll need. Sizes go up to 8XL on the Plus side of things, while Tall is aimed at guys who top the 6ft 3in mark, with leg lengths extending to 38in.

4) Jacamo

Jacamo is one of the commonly known “big and tall” brand out there. It has an impressive offering of preppy and casual clothing, footwear, sportswear and accessories. It’s a mixture of own-brand, collaborations with celebrities and other well-known brands, such as Nike, Ellesse and Helly Hansen. Shirts peak at 6XL, with regular and long fits, while pants are available up to a waist size of 64in. And, to correct a popular misconception.

5) J.Crew

A lot like ASOS, J.Crew has it's own tall brand of clothing for both men and women. This is especially great for winter coats and jackets. Ever had a problem with sleeves that were just too short? I definitely have, but J.Crew gives you the chance to finally wear a jacket that covers your wrists (what a world, I know).

6) Levi's

As a brand, Levi’s needs no introduction, but you may not be aware that it has a range of its iconic jeans sized specifically for taller, larger men. The waist sizes start at 32in and go up to 50in, while the inside leg goes from 30in to 38in. It offers four general styles – Original, Straight, Athletic and Shrink to Fit – with each available in a number of colours.