Thursday, November 26, 2009

When you've eaten too much turkey then....


The track suit is your friend! I always wanted a track suit but I could never find one to fit.....so I decided track suits were a must have for a HEIGHT GODDESS. They're cute yet comfortable and great for times like these. I would love to know what clothing you would like to have but haven't been able to find because you're a tall woman.

Email: info@heightgoddess.com

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Finally.....boot cut jeans that fit tall women


Are you sick and tired of the constant struggle to find jeans to fit your taller than average frame?

Look no further, HEIGHT GODDESS has the fit that will make you look amazing. Dark wash or faded HEIGHT GODDESS has you covered! Important things to consider when shopping for jeans: Leg, Rise, Butt and of course Length.

Leg
The ideal pair of boot cut jeans is fitted through the thigh and knee, showing the shape of the leg.

Rise
The crotch-to-waist part of the jean is known as the rise. The waist should hit below the belly-button, but how low below the belly button is up to you. More important is the fit of the rise. The crotch area should not sag or hang(this is a common problem with jeans made for tall women).



Butt
Jeans with a center seam short enough to give your butt separation and definition is what you want(the walk away is what counts), so you don’t end up with a mono-butt(that’s what I call it). Even if you’re used to wearing your pants on the loose side, opt for fitted jeans. All butts look better in a more fitted pair.

Length
Length is just as tricky as overall fit. It is very important to think about the type of shoe you will wear with your jeans. There is NO one-size-fits-all hem length for jeans. If you are planning to wear flats some of the time and heels some of the time, you will need TWO pairs of jeans, each with a proper length inseam.



HEIGHT GODDESS encourages you to be stylish. be confident. be you.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Life as a HEIGHT GODDESS

For as long as I can remember I have LOVED being tall and often times wanted to be 6'2. Although, I didn’t quite make it, I embraced my 6'1 frame and love wearing heels.

As a teen, I purchased men's pant or would take a pair of my Dad's without him knowing :) and have them altered, and when I got older, I continued making alterations to larger sizes.

Before creating HEIGHT GODDESS, I owned one pair of jeans that fit me well and were actually designed for women. I was so protective of them that I didn't wash them for a year (a girl has to do what a girl has to do) fearing they would shrink and I wouldn't be able to find another pair like it. When I finally took them to the cleaners I gave specific instructions and a promise of what would happen if something happened to my jeans!

We all have a story about being tall and our personal frustrations and triumphs, like 6’4” HEIGHT GODDESS, Rebecca Thomas, who wrote Life as a Tall Girl.

“Still, society keeps me aware of my status as a rarity. The retail industry doesn’t exactly cater to a woman with a 37-inch inseam and size 14 feet. I never dated, let alone kissed a guy until I was in college. And even though people tell me I’m beautiful and I should be a model, there are times when I would trade in my long legs for a petite frame and tiny feet.

Being a tall woman was hard for me growing up. But in the end, I think it has made me a stronger individual. I’ve grown into my body, and I try my best to wear all 76 inches of my height with pride, and take the awkward comments and stares with poise.
In fact, sometimes I wear heels. Just to make them look twice.”

To read more of the New York Times article, follow this link: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/24/life-as-a-tall-girl/

Email me your story as a HEIGHT GODDESS to feedback@heightgoddess.com.


SOURCE: The New York Times

Thursday, October 15, 2009

I decided...



Hello fellow HEIGHT GODDESSES!!! My name is Lameka Weeks, creator of HEIGHT GODDESS.


HEIGHT GODDESS was created out of personal experiences and shopping horrors of finding clothes that weren't long enough, comfortable, age appropriate, and flattering. I decided to start with jeans because they're an essential item in a woman's wardrobe. Gradually, I will incorporate dresses, outerwear, dress pants and many other wardrobe must-haves that we have a difficult time finding to fit our taller than average frames.


I decided that tall women would no longer dream of the day when someone in the fashion world would truly design for tall women.


I decided that I had had enough of the dowdy, unfashionable and poor quality of clothing offered to tall women.


I decided that My story is probably Your story. This blog will share my story and yours with informative and inspiring messages of confidence and fashion.

HEIGHT GODDESS encourages you to be stylish. be confident. be you.