Overcoming Tall Clothes Shopping Woes

Shopping can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. The abundance of choice is often paralyzing and can make it difficult to stick to a budget when you have a lot of great options. However, it’s usually women who fall within the “average” size range that have this kind of shopping experience. 


For the tall women out there, shopping is not always fun or easy. To the ladies blessed with statuesque legs, tall frames, long torsos, or above-average height, shopping may simply be a game of luck.

Average sizing for American women

Although the fashion industry seems to love tall models who are at least 5’10, they’re usually also a size 2 or 4: considered “sample sizes” in the industry. What about women who are model tall but don’t fit that sample size? What if they’re curvier or plus size?  


The average height of a 20-year-old American woman is just under 5’4, according to the 2016 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report. And while sizing varies by women’s clothing brands, making it harder to pick the same size across companies, most clothing stores cater to this average height. Women of average height and size will most likely have an easier time finding ready-to-wear clothing that will fit them.


What does clothing shopping mean for the tall women out there? Blouses and tops typically come up short on her wrists, or they’re not long enough in the torso overall. Pants and dresses are too short to look appropriate or lay comfortably on her legs. Unfortunately, it makes sense when you think about how most clothing is tailored to fit women much shorter than she is. You may not consider 5’8 to be “tall,” but that’s tall enough to be left out of the average sizes in many clothing brands. 

The TallMoi difference

Because we’ve experienced the frustration of shopping ourselves, we want things to be better. TallMoi is making it happen. Our pieces tackle the challenges of tall women’s clothing. Not only do we offer pieces that fit tall women, but we make tall women look good. You can expect your pieces from TallMoi to fit well and flatter your body. We pay special attention to sleeve length, pant inseam length, skirt or dress length, and much more.


It’s not just about length. We know that the entire design of a piece should be adjusted for the best fit. For example, a pair of pants with an extra inch or two on the inseam won’t look as good as a pair of pants with altered knee positioning, rise, and yoke, too. A dress with a longer overall length can technically work for a tall woman, but a dress with specific bust placement, sleeve length, and adjusted natural waist will make her look stunning.


TallMoi founder Bukola Bankole is 5’11, so you know that TallMoi’s pieces are designed by tall women with tall women in mind. Our high-quality workwear and casual pieces make shopping fun for tall women again. Remember, ladies: tall is beautiful. Your clothes should be, too.

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Exchanges cannot be guaranteed if the return package is not mailed within 30 days of your original delivery. If delayed, replacement products may be out of stock.

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US SHIPPING: 

TallMoi offers free shipping to all states in the United States via USPS Priority Mail and UPS Ground!

TallMoi reserves the right to amend or end free shipping benefits at any time. 

HOW TO GET FREE US SHIPPING

Click the FREE SHIPPING CODE button on the website, enter your email and click SIGN UP. The free shipping code will be displayed*, apply this code at checkout.

* Subject to change without prior notice

What are your shipping options?

USPS Priority Mail, DHL and UPS within 1-3 business days. Actual shipping time will depend on location and carrier used.


Please note:

In order for your packages to be delivered within the above timeline, orders must be placed by 2pm ET on weekdays. Orders placed over the weekend will be processed by our fulfillment center as soon as possible on the following business day.

Did my order ship?

As soon as your order has shipped, we'll send you an email.  

Pre-order Items: If you pre-order an item, your entire order will ship together when the pre-order item becomes available. We will not ship your items separately.

US RETURNS/EXCHANGE:

All returned items must be received within 30 days of the delivery date in unused, pristine condition with original tags attached.

Sales are final and non-refundable. Items denoted as SALE are not eligible for return.

How do I mail my return or exchange?

Click the button here to process your return REQUEST REFUND/ EXCHANGE

  • Attach the return shipping label label provided to you by customer service or use your own shipping label
  • Pack your item(s) in original packaging
  • Ship to the following address:
    TallMoi ( Shipping & Returns )136 W Dares Beach Road, #402 Prince Frederick, MD 20678  

If I paid for shipping will you refund my shipping fee when an order is returned?

Original shipping charges are not refunded when the order has been returned

I sent my return? When do I get my money back?

We process returns and refunds immediately we receive the returned items. Please allow 1 week for the refund to appear on your credit card statement. 

I requested an exchange. When will I get my new item(s)?

When making an exchange, the replacement product(s) will be sent when the return package is in transit on its way back to us.

Exchanges cannot be guaranteed if the return package is not mailed within 30 days of your original delivery. If delayed, replacement products may be out of stock.

Where will my refund be applied?

The refund will be applied to your original payment method.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

We ship globally at competitive rates via DHL and UPS!

How much does international shipping cost?

What is the international return policy?

All purchases are subject to a 30 day return policy. 
We will gladly accept your return of unworn, unwashed and defective merchandise by mail. Returned item(s) must be received within 30 days of the date of purchase and will be credited for the price paid in the original form of payment. We will not accept returns after 30 days from the date of purchase.

Click the button here to process your return REQUEST REFUND/ EXCHANGE 

Got more questions or want to say hi?

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