For tall girls, the problem with shirts is generally the same problem as with everything else — they’re too short. Sure, cropped tops are cute, but an exposed belly button is tacky and unwarranted anywhere but on the beach. Long tanks as undershirts (LF makes some great long tanks in basic colors or subdued stripes), tunic style tops, men’s button downs or short dresses as tops can help avoid an exposed belly situation. However, it’s not fair that us gangly girls should always have to layer or wear billowing dress-like tops that hide our figures. A few brands make more form-fitting long tops such as T by Alexander Wang, which has some nice long, casual but sophisticated tanks, like the Sheer Cowl Tank. Another solution is wearing a skin-tight American Apparel dress as a top and either tucking it in or letting it bunch up over your pants. An even better solution is to wear high-waisted pants or skirts — especially if you have a longer torso that doesn’t need to be further accentuated by a drastically long tunic top. High-waisted fits are extremely flattering because they emphasize your waist, which is a great way for a lanky girl to look curvier. The high waist also makes your legs look even longer, which, no matter how long they already are, is always sexy.
Another problem tall girls can run into with tops is the cut of the neckline, since taller girls’ shoulders tend to be a bit broader. To keep your physique feminine and delicate, try to get broader, scooping or boat necked cuts that will flatter your shoulders and neck. Also try tanks with straps that aren’t too close together, because the narrowed neckline will make your shoulders look unflatteringly wide. If you have muscular arms, embrace your sportiness and go for simple but pretty solid cuts like thick- strapped tanks or wide- necked long sleeved shirts in dark colors. Tube tops can definitely pose some potential problems, but a great way to keep a tube top from making you look like a linebacker in drag is to get a nice, long necklace that will hang low ( preferably a pendant), breaking up the horizontality of the top. Or, you can try wearing long earrings to accentuate the elegance of your neck.
Essentially, broad shoulders don’t have to be masculine and long torsos don’t have to be hidden in layers. If you stand up tall, put your shoulders back and choose the right tops, you’ll look confident and attractive with your elegant shoulders, long neck and lengthy, sexy torso.
