Friday, 18 November 2011

Welcome to 5 foot 10.

It's finally here.  After months of thinking about it I have taken the plunge and created 

5 foot 10 - The Tall Girl's Guide.

One day I woke up, and I was tall.  Clothes didn't fit.  Trousers became cropped trousers.  Tops became crop tops.  I started hitting my head on ceilings and developed a stoop.  I started to hate shopping as it was just a form of torment to see all the pretty things I couldn't wear.  I didn't want to stick out, yet if I wanted shoes with heels I suddenly became 6 foot 2 and towered over the 'normal people'.  As a teenager I just wanted to blend in.  It's an awkward time, let alone when people describe you as 'the tall girl'.  

"Which one is she?" 
"The tall one over there"


Fast forward a few years and I have learned to work with my body and use it's advantages.  Height is one of them.  No more lurking in the corner!

If you are a fellow tall person I hope you will enjoy my tales, tips and shopping advice.
 Don't forget to follow if you want to keep up to date!

Let the fun begin.

Stand Tall x

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19 comments:

  1. Sarah19 November 2011 at 12:00

    Yeah, this blog will be fun!! I'm 5'8 so not that big, but I've been this height FOR EVER and was the tallest person in the entire school (middle school) for ages, puberty hit me early, haha!

    But still, every single dress is indecent on me and NEEDS leggings, and I'm not even that tall, ARGH. And because of that, dresses from the really sparse 'tall' section are way too long for me *headbang*

    xxx

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  2. 5foot1019 November 2011 at 12:05

    Hi Sarah, Welcome aboard! I hope I can live up to the challenge I've set, with creating a good tall girl blog! xxx

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  3. 5foot1019 November 2011 at 12:05

    Oh and I totally hear you with the leggings thing! I have several pairs! xx

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  4. Marta19 November 2011 at 12:35

    Wow, that's an amazing idea for a blog! I look forward to reading your stories and tips for 5ft10 girls;)!
    p.s. love the drawing, that's exactly how I look like in the crowd :P

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  5. 5foot1019 November 2011 at 12:49

    Hi Marta, Thanks so much. Welcome aboard to you too. I'm glad I'm not the only one :) xx

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  6. Tali19 November 2011 at 15:17

    LOL I just think other people are freakishly small :)
    Good luck on the new blog! xx

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  7. 5foot1019 November 2011 at 18:17

    Hi Tali- good thinking! Thanks so much xx

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  8. Glitter&Kohl19 November 2011 at 21:44

    If 5ft10 is tall, then I must be a giant at 6ft1.
    Looking forward to reading your blog :)

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  9. 5foot1019 November 2011 at 22:03

    Hi Glitter and Kohl, we're all tall together. Thanks for the comment :) xx

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  10. Jazzy E (Hivenn)20 November 2011 at 19:12

    What a great idea. I'm giant, too. x hivenn

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  11. Hannah20 November 2011 at 20:39

    I'm not tall but I'm looking forward to reading your new blog, it sounds like a great idea


    Bow Dream Nation xx

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  12. Katherine21 November 2011 at 02:49

    I'll be reading along even though I am a total shortie :) I'm always jealous of you tall gals so looking forward to reading what it's like!

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  13. 5foot1021 November 2011 at 10:37

    Hi Jazzy! Hurrah! You're not a giant here! :) xx

    @Hannah You are more than welcome- I hope that you will find some of the material inspiring :)xx

    @Katherine Aw everyone is welcome. :) xx

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  14. Evelyn.22 November 2011 at 11:56

    This is a great idea! Im hoping to incorporate tall issues into my blog, i'm 5"11! My boyfriend only has an inch on me and high heels make me about 6 foot 3! Where are the really tall men? Thats what i really want to know!!
    Evelyn
    x
    http://furcoatsbutdefinitelyknickers.blogspot.com/

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  15. 5foot1022 November 2011 at 12:08

    Hi Evelyn Thanks so much. I have some posts drafted on things like that- but yes, where are they?! Show yourself if you are a tall man reading this!! xx

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  16. Diana22 November 2011 at 22:18

    Hi - another 5ft 10 person here !

    Will keep an eye on your blog...mind you I have to say there are alot more tall girls nowadays that there were in my day ( I'm 54)..

    Good Luck

    Diana x

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  17. 5foot1022 November 2011 at 22:50

    Hi Diana, Thanks so much for the comment. I think we are growing taller over time. I just wish we were a little more catered for! xx

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  18. Anna, Oh yes! I like that. 21 January 2012 at 21:35

    I look like that in every photo too!

    Out of interest- what size are your feet??

    I am 5'9.5" and size 8 feet... that used to be one of the biggest nightmares of being tall but more places are stocking a true 8 (42) now rather than calling a 7 an 8.

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    1. 5foot1021 January 2012 at 21:52

      Hi Anna, It depends slightly on the make or style, but I am generally a size 7, although have sometimes had to go up to a 7.5 or 8. Like wearing small boats on my feet! Oh well! xx

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