Style A (Tall) Friend!
Hi friend! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Our family had our annual trip to Dewberry Farm this weekend and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect for it! It was sunny and warm, but we weren’t dying like we have in years’ past. It’s the best to be able to get together pretty regularly and we’re already planning Thanksgiving. How wild is that – that it will actually be here in a little over a month!
And guess what?! Amazon PRIME DAYS launch tomorrow with TONS of things already on sale for your holiday shopping. I spent a good chunk of time pulling together my top gift picks in every category and that will be live for you tomorrow. I also have a brand new Amazon fashion haul, so definitely come back Tuesday for that!
In the meantime, bookmark my Amazon storefront! I update it daily!
STYLE A (TALL) FRIEND
Today is all about styling a friend and I know how y’all love that! Usually we bring in our girl Ali-Shaun (don’t worry, she’ll be joining us again next month!), but today my friend Rhonda and the gal that works with me Monday – Thursday joined in!
Let us know if this was helpful and if you’d like to see more of Rhonda in the dressing room!
SIZE REFERENCE
Rhonda is 5’9 and normally wears a size Small or Medium top and size 8 bottoms
I’m 5’1 and normally wear size XS top and size 0P bottoms
Almost all of the things we tried on are from Gibson and I have a discount code for you to use at checkout. It’s good for your entire order!
DISCOUNT CODE: HWH10 for 10% off
Bodysuit • Jeans • Wedges • Flats
I’ve been a huge fan of Gibson bodysuits for ages. They have the perfect amount of stretch, a comfortable snap bottom and they’re definitely opaque. This new style has a square neckline and bra friendly shoulder straps!
And big news! Gibson finally came out with a pair of jeans!! And friend, they are GOOD! I’ve already worn mine several days in a row and they’re so comfortable! They have a high waist, straight leg (although the website says ‘mini flare’ I think they’re more straight) and raw edge hem. The dark blue wash makes them easy to dress up or down.
You can see how much more crop they fit Rhonda than me. On me, they’re practically ankle length!
Bodysuit Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27- definitely size down.
Top • Jeans • Similar Heels • Flats
We were both crazy about this top that’s made in that signature soft material we’ve all come to know and love from Gibson. There’s a petite shoulder pad that helps emphasize the puff sleeve shoulder. We want this one in every color!
Top Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27
Ribbed Top • Pink Keyhole Top • Jeans • Sandals • Sneakers
I’m wearing a balloon sleeve ribbed knit top and Rhonda has on a super soft pullover. Both are versatile for work to weekend and the colors are so pretty!
Ribbed Top: I’m wearing an XXS
Pink Keyhole Top: Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27
Top • Jeans • Wedges • Similar Wedges
OMG, this dog nipping at my heels literally! But let’s talk about the tops;) These blouses have that floral color and print that is great this time of year. It has a flutter sleeve and open v-neck. You could definitely dress this top up with pants or a skirt, but it also looks great with jeans.
Top Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27
Ooh, we both really liked this waffle knit top too. It has a boatneck style that can also be worn off the shoulder and a casual dolman sleeve.
Top Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27
Sweater • Jeans • Mules • Similar Leopard Heels
Look how tall Rhonda is compared to me when she puts on heels and I’m in flats! We laughed so hard at the difference! The sweater is a great one, and since it’s not too long, it gives the illusion of legs for days. Rhonda actually has legs for days though, us shorties are the ones who could use the illusion!
Sweater Fit: I”m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27
Turtleneck • Sweater Vest • Jeans • Heels • Similar Sneakers
This turtleneck is a closet staple, but both of us struggled to get it over our head. I love the red on Rhonda and the sweater vest worn over the turtleneck is an easy layered look.
Turtleneck Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24, Rhonda is wearing a 27
This cardigan looked great on Rhonda, but not so much on me. It runs big and even the XS looked better on Rhonda than the Small. See how much better the smaller size in red looks on her in the photo below.
Cardigan Fit: Rhonda is wearing a Small
Jeans Fit: Rhonda is wearing a 27
Sweater Fit: Rhonda is wearing an XXS
Jeans Fit: Rhonda is wearing a 27
But this cardigan is a favorite! That pop of pink contrast is so lively and fun!
Cardigan Fit: I’m wearing an XXS
Jeans Fit: I’m wearing a 24
And then when you turn around, it’s a solid pink back!
Cowl Neck Top • Linen Joggers • Leggings • Leopard Sneakers • Hoff Sneakers
The joggers are new by Gibson and made from a rayon/linen blend so they can be dressed up. They run small though, so size up one.
We both liked the relaxed fitting cowl neck top, but it was weird how much longer the back was on mine. Rhonda’s looked like an appropriate high/low top, but mine was way longer in the back.
Top Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Linen Joggers Fit: I’m wearing an XXS
Leggings Fit: Rhonda is wearing a medium
DRESSES
Dress • Nude Heels • Similar Leopard Heels
This is a perfectly polished dress that feels amazing on! It’s a shirt dress style that you can wear to work, a party, or dinner. I really like the side slit that shows a little leg and that emerald green is stunning in person.
Dress Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
Dress • Nude Heels • Black Heels
I loved this dress, how it fit and how soft it feels on. Rhonda felt like it was a little too snug for her comfort lever. I thought she looked fantastic in it!
Dress Fit: I’m wearing an XXS, Rhonda is wearing a Small
She preferred this dress that is more on the conservative side. I definitely think it needs that belt to give it a little something extra!
Dress Fit: Rhonda is wearing a Small
COLUMBUS DAY SALES
Whenever there’s a holiday, you know basically every retailer will be celebrating with a sale!
NORDSTROM • Shop all sale items here
LOFT • 30% off your purchase. See my latest mix & match dressing room post here
ANTHROPOLOGIE • Extra 30% Off Sale Items
JCREW • extra 60% off sale items & 40% off almost everything else
KENDRA SCOTT • extra 30% off all markdowns
MADEWELL • extra 30% off sale styles
OLD NAVY • cozy up sale – shirts, jeans and sweaters under $25
POTTERY BARN • warehouse sale – up to 60% off furniture, bedding, decor and more
TARTE • makeup sale, including my favorite Big Ego mascara!
Now let’s go kick Monday’s booty!
Thanks for sharing how items look on a tall person! Please continue to feature Rhonda, I am 5’9 as well so it is nice to see how the clothes fit. Love your posts!!!
Yes! I am tall and all of the fashion bloggers I follow are short, so I really appreciate seeing how the clothes fit a tall person! I really hope you will continue to feature Rhonda in your posts!
Really nice selection, thanks for sharing!!!
This is my favorite post of all time!!! I have always loved your blog, but I am tall and not able to envision some of your awesome finds on myself. I have had a few let downs that look amazing on you and are just too short on me to work. Rhonda is beautiful and I hope you feature her more often, what a great addition to your blog!
Yes to tall I’m 5’8” size 8 and small /med top.
Thanks for the tips. Each and everything you have shared in this blog. Really, it is helpful. I will bookmark your site.
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