Ask any tall person about the hardest clothes to shop for, and jeans will get all the attention, followed by long sleeve shirts. But, come summertime, shorts can be just as tricky—they’re much rarer to find in tall sizing, and depending on the cut and inseam, they can flash a lot more skin than you may have intended. (As anyone who endured the fingertip-length dress code rules in school can attest, this can be enough to make you avoid a pair altogether.)
So, what pairs are truly comfortable—and flattering—on taller frames? Over the years as a nearly 6-foot-tall person, I’ve learned it’s key to look for 4-inch inseams or longer (ideally 5+, though I do make some exceptions) and seek out mid- or high-rise options to avoid constant wedgie-picking. Yes, I said wedgie, because I want to be brutally honest with you on what works and what doesn’t. That’s why I’m flashing my so-pale-people-question-my-native-Floridian-status legs for you in this try-on of the pairs I swear by. (And if you have recommendations, leave ‘em in the comments!) Here's to a cool, comfy summer, fellow skyscrapers.
