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November 2010

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A Journal for Tall Girls & Friends


“Loving & Flaunting the Gift of Height”

WHERE ARE THE Introducing the SHOP LIKE


6’ COQUETTES? YOU’RE
WORTH IT!
ALL NEW
Tall Girls Journal
“…his head
Height
on my belly Featuring Calculator
and hands Inside!
on my butt”
TALL GIRLS
In Every Issue
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TALL Molly Ivins
SALLY 14 YEARS OLD
&
AVERAGE 6 FOOT 9 INCHES
HEIGHT

FOR A GIANTESS
WOMAN IS
MELANIE
Featured
Business(es)
INSIDE!
5’4”?
for Tall Girls Meet Tall Girls:
Katie Stephanie
Shani Jonari VOLUNTEERS
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From the Desk of Dr. KT Johnson…
October 29, 2010

Tall Girls and Admirers,


My name is Dr. KT Johnson and I serve as a Tall Girl mentor to
girls / women all over the world. Being a ―Tall Girl‖ mentor is
very important to me because I felt like no one else understood
what I was going through, even the girls that were close to my
height.

After years of growing, I am now 6 foot 3 inches. My family and I live in the beautiful Commonwealth State
of Virginia. I like to wear heels, when the occasion calls for it, which makes me at least 6‘6‖ at some events.
However, I have to admit I love dressing causal the best.

My mother, Tall Girl Angie is 5‘8‖ and my father is 6‘9‖. So, I think it is safe to say I got my height from my
parents. My sisters are tall girls standing at 5‘11‖ and 5‘9‖. One chose to use her height in athletics and the
other is simply an intellectual tall girl (both decisions are great ones!).

Shopping for pants and long sleeve items has always been a nightmare for me due to my long arms and legs
(36‖inseam); however, in networking with other tall girls over the years and hearing their stories, I have
found it to seem less of a chore. The journey of being a tall girl has not been an easy one, but with good
friends, it is manageable.

There was a time where I did not appreciate my gift of height; however, due to tall girl admirers and the
comforting of my mother I overcame my uneasiness and began to embrace my gift of height. I love my height
and believe that every tall girl should love hers as well. If not, I hope that the tall girls and their admirers in
this journal can assist you with seeing our perspective on your height (beauty).
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NURTURING THE
AT A “GIFT OF HEIGHT”

INTRODUCTIONS*:
DR. KT JOHNSON
TINITIATIVE.ORG
04 INFLUENTIAL TALL GIRL – MOLLY IVINS
WHAT TYPE OF TALL GIRL ARE YOU?

05 TALL GIRLS: A MALE’S POINT OF VIEW


HEIGHT STATISTICS
06 HEIGHT CALCULATOR
DOES HEIGHT MATTER?
08 TALL BLOOPERS

YOUR HEALTH
SIZE DEBATE

TALL GIRL – ALEXIS SKYE


14 TALL GIRLS PAID MORE THAN SHORT GIRLS?
LETTER FROM 6’4” TALL GIRL – PAT
6’9” TEEN

17 TALL GIRLS DAY OUT


18 INEXPENSIVE CLOTHING FOR TALL GIRLS
IS YOUR SELF-ESTEEM TIED TO YOUR INSEAM?
20 WIN A $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARD NEW SHOES
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION
22 FEATURED BUSINESS(ES)
ARE YOU THE TALLEST TALL GIRL?
24 RESOURCES FOR TALL GIRLS
TALL BLOOPERS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FEATURED TALL GIRLS
GRANT WRITERS
EDITORS
ARTISTS /PHOTOGRAPHER
WEB PAGE DESIGNER
Photo:tallgenez.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS, ETC.
WNBA OUTREACH PROGRAM(S)
Donate to this cause at Tinitiative.org 26 THE SHRINKING MAN
or consider donating to your local
non- profit agencies ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Influential Tall Girl ~ Molly Ivins
At six feet tall, and with flaming red hair, Molly Ivins was a striking
figure. Every where she went, people noticed her. She parlayed that into
one of the prime characteristics of her life.

Ivins was a political columnist and humorist in Texas from 1970 until her
death in 2007. She was well-known for her humor, and for her humorous
spin on life and the world.

She wrote for the Texas Observer, the Dallas Times Herald, the Dallas
Morning News, and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Her columns have been
published in the New York Times and the Washington Post, and syndicated
nation-wide.

She is credited with coining the term “Shrub” for George W. Bush, and was a
vocal opponent of the Iraq war. One of her most famous quotes is, “I believe Aug. 30, 1944 – Jan 1, 2007
in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.” Molly died of
breast cancer in 2007. Gone but not forgotten fabulous Tall Girl!

~by Tall Girl Admirer, Paul Henry

What Type(s) of Tall Girl Are You?

GIANTESS / AMAZON MODEL / DESIGNER


MOM / DAUGHTER EXECUTIVE / WIFE
STUDENT / FRIEND PERFORMER / ARTIST
LEADER / TEACHER OBSERVER / SERVICEMAN
ATHLETE / COACH VOLUNTEER / ACTIVIST

WHATEVER TYPE OF TALL GIRL YOU ARE

BE TALL & FLAUNT IT


ANY GIRL CAN FEEL
LIKE A TALL GIRL
ON SOME DAYS 4
Tall Women, from a Man‟s Point of View
~ by Tall Girl Fan, Vincent Paterno

There‘s a lot to be said for tall women – and take it from a guy who‘s
RADIANCE
all of 5-foot-7 (and that‘s on a good day), but has had more than his
share of friendships, and dates, with women he has to look up to even
when they‘re not in heels. What makes tall women so
appealing? Several factors, in my opinion: (1) They tend to be
independent and self-reliant. Being above average in height from
childhood generally means they‘ve been perceived as older than they
really are, and thus a sense of maturity is thrust upon them. Most of
them accept this (perhaps grudgingly at times), viewing their height as
a sort of gift. And as they ease into adulthood, that approach to life
pays off; (2) They know femininity and confidence are not mutually
MEET TALL GIRL
exclusive. Being tall certainly doesn‘t mean you can‘t be feminine, but
it does tend to lessen the worst stereotypes of ―femininity,‖ of women Katie, Washington DC
who feel the need to be ―protected‖ to a ridiculous degree. You don’t
find very many six-foot coquettes; (3) Tallness is increasingly
becoming a more desirable trait for women. Times have changed
drastically. In the 1960s, a tall actress such as Julie Newmar (5‘10
½‖) was considered downright Amazonian in stature; today, an actress
or model of that height is somewhat taller than average, but not viewed
as out of the ordinary. Moreover, a 5‘11‖ woman tends to look better in
fashion than her 5‘1‖ counterpart. And half a century ago, sports for
women (all sports, not just ones like basketball and volleyball where
height is considered an asset) were next to invisible. Now, women can
play sports, get college scholarships and play professionally in many
sports, though their salaries may be minute compared to their male
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counterparts. Many of you may tire of hearing the question, “Do you
Height: 6'1 (Parents 5'9‖ & 5'11")
play basketball (or volleyball)?‖ Nevertheless, those athletes do Shoe Size: 11
Shortest Guy Dated: 5‘8‖
raise the image of all tall women. Few parents raise concerns today Tallest Guy Dated: 5'11"
when their daughters‘ eventual height is projected in the six-foot range.
Like(s) About Height: Having people look up
So, here‘s to the charm of tall women, and those men who ignore it do to me and
so at their own peril (although the rest of us aren‘t complaining!). I LOVE HOW I CAN CONTROL MOST
SHORT GUYS
Regardless of your height, you are ladies to look up to.
Dislike(s) About Height: Finding clothes and
shoes that fit well
Statistics
According to The Growing Taller Guide (2010),

 Netherlands has on average the tallest people in the world (men


stand 6‘ & women about 5‘7‖)
 In the USA, the average man stands 5‘9‖ & the average women
5‘4‖
 The tallest people in the world are found in Montenegro (the
average man is 6‘3‖ & the women are average 5‘11‖). Their
average woman is taller than the average man in the USA
 In the USA, there are over 1.5 million women over 5‘9‖; in
Japan the average male is only 5‘7.5‖
 Eating habits impact height

Height Calculation...does this work for you?


To find out your maximum natural height you will need to know the average heights of your parents and grandparents,
then use the formula shown below to work out your answer.

 Your father‘s height = F cm (inches)


 Your mother‘s height = M cm (inches)
 Your father‘s father‘s height = FF cm (inches)
 Your father‘s mother‘s height = FM cm (inches)
 Your mother‘s father‘s height = MF cm (inches)
 Your mother‘s mother‘s height = MM cm (inches)

If you are a female, with 95% certainty,

Your Maximum Natural Height in cm (inches) = (F + M + FF + FM + MF + MM) / 6 * 0.92 + 6.4 cm (2.5 inches)

If you are a female, with 99% certainty,

Your Maximum Natural Height in cm (inches) = (F + M + FF + FM + MF + MM) / 6 * 0.92 + 11.4 cm (4.5 inches)

If you are a male, with 95% certainty,

Your Maximum Natural Height in cm (inches) = (F + M + FF + FM + MF + MM) / 6 * 1.08 + 8.8 cm (3.5 inches)

If you are a male, with 99% certainty,

Your Maximum Natural Height in cm (inches) = (F + M + FF + FM + MF + MM) / 6 * 1.08 + 14 cm (5.5 inches)

(The Growing Taller Guide, 2010)

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„Height Does Matter‟, In the Kitchen
~ by Tall Expression | Adrienne Williams on February 24, 2010

If you are the millions of people around the world who are
very tall, you know there are things made that are not quite
right for our height frame. Furniture like chairs, sofas, beds,
clothes, bikes—the list goes on that doesn‘t quite fit people
5 feet 10 and up.

Seems tall pioneers like Colleen Smith are trying to make a


different in the battle of body pains—whether it‘s your
lower back, your knees or joints pain, tall people have major
health issues with products that do not cater to our needs.

Check out Colleen‘s blog (6footsix.com) for places to shop


for custom furniture.

Photo: Colleen Smith - 6footsix.com

MEET TALL GIRL

Desiree, MD

Height: 5‘11" (Parents: 5'8‖ & 6'4")


Age: 23
Shoe size: 10
Shortest guy dated: 5'6"
Tallest guy dated: 6'

Like(s) About Height: Standing out; being


different from the norm; carry weight better; good
confidence booster;

I embrace my height with a


smile because height is all I
have ever known
Dislike(s) About Height: Everyone assumed I
was going to be on a basketball team; squatting
down for a photos with short friends; squeezing
my long legs in the back of someone's tiny car or in
a tiny seating area

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Can Being Tall Sometimes Be Funny?
It was one of the most important nights of my life, in high school: Prom night.
That evening, everything I had on was my Sunday‘s best and to top things off, I had a great date! He was the
quarterback on the football team.

We were a cute couple!

To make a long story short, we got to the location of the prom and walked into the beautiful establishment. I felt just
like a princess, all eyes were on me. Everything was perfect EXCEPT the lighting were entirely too low! Of course,
my big head hit the hanging lights and they all come falling more like crashing down. What a nightmare!!
HUMILIATION SET IN QUICKLY! I wanted to go home but I had no way to get back because the driver was
scheduled to return after the prom. So, I spent the entire prom sulking about my big head hitting AND knocking down
the lights. Sigh! Nothing anyone said to me could take away how bad I felt on my SENIOR prom night.

In hindsight, this is HILARIOUS! ! I have something I will never forget about being a tall girl. I shared this story
with my daughters and now the world, specifically other tall girls. I hope this bring a smile to your face. Funny things
will always happen to us. We just have to live with it!
~ Anonymous Tall Girl

Facebook, Email, & Twitter


Response(s) to Tall Blooper Moments
I went out with some friends all who were shorter than me.
We went to a dance and I was asked by a guy to dance. Since I had been
there a while and figured he must have known how tall I
was so I accepted. But when I stood up to tower
over him he said daaaaang! But danced with me anyhow.
With his head on my belly and hands on my butt. Ha!

MEET TALL GIRL

Shani, IL

Age: 19
Height: 6'0‖ (Parents 6‘1‖ & 6‘2‖)
Shoe Size: 11
Shortest Guy Dated: 6‘0‖
Tallest Guy Dated: 6‘9‖

Like(s) About Height: Certain types of


clothing looks a lot better on longer legs;
height stirs up a lot of conversation with
different people every single day; flattering
when people ask if I am a model

Dislike(s) About Height: Seems as if I


always run across that one angry short
guy/man who wishes he were tall.
 Women’s Health
In order for you to be the best tall girl, you must continue to take care of yourself. Here is a tip:
Research shows that a slumping posture can decrease height by as much as 2-3 inches – which
negatively affects breathing capacity, digestion, back health, how clothes fit and general quality of life.
~ by Janice Novak

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

SIT UP! STAND TALL!


WHY?

Because it affects both your mental and physical health.

STILL NOT CONVINCED?

Maybe you should consider getting a mentor to talk with every so often. Contact us:
tallgirlproject@tinitiative.org. We will be glad to introduce you to a tall girl mentor.
Serious inquiries only!

MEET TALL GIRL

Molly, CA

Age: 18
Height: 6'1‖ (Parents 6‘5‖ & 6'1")
Shoe Size: 11
Shortest Guy Dated: 5‘10‖
Tallest Guy Dated: 6‘7

Like(s) About Height: People being intimated by me;


being more respected; being able to reach high things

Dislike(s) About Height: Standing out from the crowd;


people always asking how tall I am
or pointing out that I'm tall.

I DISLIKE
MEN BEING
SHORTER THAN ME!
THE SIZE 0 DEBATE
The controversial topic of size has been ongoing for
some time now.

Should the fashion / clothing industry begin to show


women that really depict what our society is made of
or should they continue to sell apples and NO
oranges?

POST YOUR RESPONSE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT


TALL GIRLS JOURNAL

NEWSFLASH: TALL GIRLS BOYCOTT FASHION WEEK What is your take?


FULL STORY ON FACEBOOK AT TALL GIRLS JOURNAL
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TALLGIRLSJOURNAL

MEET TALL GIRL

Lindsey, NC

Height: 5‘10" (Parents: 5'10‖ & 6')


Age: 21
Shoe size: 9
Shortest guy dated: 5'10"
Tallest guy dated: 6'4‖

Like(s) About Height: Being able to reach things

Dislike(s) About Height:


Not being able to find pants
long enough

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Part II: Women’s Health
 In order for you to be the best tall girl, you must continue to take care of yourself.
Here are some women‘s health facts:

What Do Women Suffer From?


 Much higher proportion of women suffer from certain conditions that
may not directly cause death
 The fact that women live on average 7 years longer than men tends to
increase women‘s health care needs, as they are prone to suffer more
from chronic conditions as they age.

Other Leading Causes


of Illness in Women

 Alcohol Abuse
 Asthma
 Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
 Hypertension
 Incontinence
 Irritable Bowel
Syndrome
 PMS/PMDD
 Urinary Tract
Infections
 There are more than 80 known autoimmune diseases, which can attack
the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, blood, and/or brain, therefore they can
become life-threatening.

 Hip fractures in people with osteoporosis increase risk of death by 24%.


Nearly 50% of those who do survive an osteoporotic hip fracture lose
their independence.

 Almost all people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental


disorder, most commonly depression or a substance abuse disorder.
Major depression also increases the risk of having a heart attack.

 Virtually everyone over the age of 75 is affected in at least one joint by


osteoarthritis.

 Migraine sufferers can experience one or more attacks per month,


incapacitating them for hours to days.

(womenshealthresearch.org)

Go to www.webmd.com for more information

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The Next Covergirl?
TALL GIRL
TALL GIRLS ALEXIS SKYE
APPROVED

6’5”
World's
Tallest
Runway &
Bikini
Model

YOU HAVE
OUR VOTE!
YOU GO GIRL!
Photos from Facebook Fan Club
ARE MEN WHO SECRETLY OR PUBLICALLY FOLLOW
TALL WOMEN PREDATORS OR APPRECIATORS?
While establishing our presence on Facebook, we stumbled across Mr.
Jonathan Alvarez who was adamant to give his opinion about KT‘s blog post
on if men who follow or date only tall women are appreciators or predators.
Jonathan stated the following:

Both types of people do not explain how I feel about tall women. My attraction
to tall women is a preference and nothing more. I am a tall male that prefers to
be with a tall woman. I would not classify myself as an appreciator or a
predator simply because I want to be with a tall woman. Both words, I think
would spook a tall woman so I would not use them either. We as people are
allowed to have our preferences and I prefer tall women. For me, it is not a
fetish or an ill attempt for attention. I just want to be given a chance
to be with a tall woman without being labeled.

DOES JONATHAN HAVE A POINT?

LET US KNOW ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT TALL GIRLS JOURNAL

TALL GIRLS HOROSCOPE


ARIES ~ TALL & READY2GO
TAURUS~ TALL & RELAXED
GEMINI~ TALL & MUST BE ENTERTAINED
CANCER~ TALL & GOES WITH THE FLOW
LEO~ TALL & RADIANT
VIRGO~ TALL & DETAILED
LIBRA~ TALL & STEADY
SCORPIO~ TALL & ADVENTREOUS
SAGITARIUS~ TALL & FORWARD
CAPRICORN~ TALL & HANDS ON
AQUIRUS~ TALL & FREE
PISCES~ TALL & INSPIRATIONAL
WERE WE AT LEAST CLOSE?

LET US KNOW ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT TALL GIRLS JOURNAL


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Tall Women Paid More?
According to UK‘s Mail Online (2010), shorter women, those under 5‘8‖ earn less
than taller women.

A study was conducted consisting of 1,461 women over the age of 16. The women
were asked to provide their height and salary.

Mail Online (2010) does not say if the information given by the women was double-
checked or verified, so it may be safe to assume that there were some inaccuracies
when it comes to height. How many times have you run into someone who said she
was 5‘8.5‖ when she was really 5‘7.5‖? It is not uncommon for someone to add
inches to her height.

Nevertheless, those women over the height of 5‘8‖ were considered tall for this study.
According to the study, ―20 per cent of the tall women said they saw their height as a
source of 'empowerment and authority' compared with just 5 per cent of shorter
females. The study revealed that the taller you are, the more comfortable you are
likely to be with your body. A quarter of women over 5ft8in said they would not
change anything about themselves. In contrast, 90 per cent of females in the 'short'
category said they were unhappy with their looks…‖

While there are some inconsistencies with this study, it is safe to say that being a tall
girl requires confidence. This confidence in turn may result in being paid more in the
workplace.

SHOUT OUT: What are some of your old nicknames?


Don’t act like people did not give you a nickname because of your height? Go to
Facebook Tall Girls Journal and tell us!!

If you did not get a nickname then NO ONE was paying attention to you or maybe you
aren’t as tall as you think you are.

Some of the names that immediately come to mind are…

SKYSCRAPER
TREE
HIGHTOWER…

POST YOUR RESPONSE(S) ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT TALL GIRLS JOURNAL

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A Letter to Tall Girls from Pat
Dear Sisters in Height,

So far I‘m the senior member of your group and happy to be a


part of such a lovely group (The Tall Girl Experience).
My name is Pat – which is short for Patricia. It is the only ‗short‘
thing about me. I‘m just under 6’4” tall and
recently celebrated my 54th birthday – yikes! I‘m
doing the best I can to age gracefully and so far,
I think I‘m doing just fine.

I knew I was taller than my peers – boys and girls –


by the time I was in Kindergarten. From an
early age I felt different. Being so much taller than other children
raised the expectations of the adults around me. They ‗expected‘
me to be more mature than my age, more polished, to have
Meet Tall Girl – Pat, CA
better manners, to be more articulate, more intelligent, etc.
I did the best I could to rise to their expectations but have often
looked back upon those years as lost years of childhood.

When I entered high school at age fourteen, I was already 6‘ tall. My mother dragged me to a pediatric specialist to
have bone x-rays taken of my hands in order to get a guarantee that I wouldn‘t grow anymore. The doctor looked at
the x-rays and promised her that I’d stopped growing. (I was almost 6‘4‖ by the time I graduated). So much for
science and medicine! Out of 2,800 kids in my large private high school, the one boy taller than me only dated shorter
girls. So, I gave up on the notion of meeting or dating taller men for several years. Funny thing, I found that many
people assumed that I was a dominant personality when they saw me holding hands with a much shorter guy even if
they knew nothing about me! I also found that much older guys were very attracted to me and considered me some
kind of trophy girlfriend to enhance their self-esteem. That had limited appeal for me.

I was commuting on the New Haven train line when I met the one man who has ever intimidated me with his size, my
husband Marc. He is 6‘6‖ tall and a big guy. The first time he spoke to me I felt all small and girly – which was the
first time I‘d ever had that experience. Prior to that I always felt like the incredible hulk or the jolly green giant
around just about everyone. But with this man, I felt ‗right sized‘. We are still happily married after almost 30 years.

I‘ve used my stature to my advantage – did some modeling, although I was considered too tall for runway modeling,
did professional coaching and public speaking and ran for a local public office. Being tall inspires
people to entrust me with leadership abilities and wisdom. Sometimes I think they
subconsciously interact with me as if I‘m their parent and defer to me as though I‘m older and wiser despite their ages
and mine. Yes, being tall has many advantages; however, most of the world is not built for people over average
height. We all know the challenges of buying clothes and shoes to fit; along with trying to fit our long limbs into tight
spaces (i.e. cars).

Twenty-five years ago, our son was born. He is now 6‘5.5‖ and I did the best I could to protect his childhood by
reminding folks of his real age whenever they assumed otherwise. Of course, this protection wasn‘t perfectly seamless
as I couldn‘t be with him all the time. Today, his height opens doors for him within his career because people assume
he is older than 25 years. He has the normal ―tall person challenges‖ as I mentioned above but his height and
attractiveness does not go ignored either. The only complaint I have about him thus far is that he is drawn to women
who are much shorter than him! What is UP with that??

I look forward to getting to know all of you. Please send in any questions you may have about my tall journey. As you
may have noticed, I‘ve been around a bit longer than most of you and may have some experience I can share that will
be helpful.
Pat 15
6’9” Aspiring
TALL GIRLS

teen Model TEEN STAR

Elisane is 6 foot 9 inches with golden-brown


skin and a gorgeous smile.

She is a strong-willed 14 year old who wants


to be a model when she grows up.

We are glad to have her in the

TALL GIRLS community!

Photos from Facebook Fan Club


Elisane Silva
Mentoring: Tall Girls Day Out
Are you a proud tall girl?
Do you think you are a leader?
Do others follow you with ease?
If you answered “yes” to the questions above than you are approved to start up a
―Tall Girls Day Out‖ event in your area.

What better way is there to show those in your community that you are proud of
your gift of height?

Not sure of how to begin? Here are some tips.

1. Think of something you like to do (walks in the park, movies, eating out,
etc.).
2. Organize the day and time around your schedule to do whatever you
decide.
3. Spread the word that you are inviting tall girls to attend the event of your
choice in your area. (You are encouraged to invite young tall girls too, if
appropriate)
a. Email Friends
b. Fax
c. Social Networks (facebook, myspace, twitter, etc.)
d. Post Flyers in the local club

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ON GETTING THE WORD OUT, LET US KNOW AT


OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TALL GIRLS JOURNAL.

4. On the day of the event, conduct introductions and begin the planned event.

***Do not be discouraged if there are only a small number of participants. The
word will get out with time***

5. Do not leave the event without exchanging phone numbers or email


addresses.
6. In final, try to nominate someone else to conduct a ―Tall Girls Day Out‖
event. With time, you might just create a club within your own area.

DON’T STAND IF ANYONE DECIDES TO CONDUCT A ―TALL GIRLS DAY OUT‖ EVENT, PLEASE LET
US KNOW ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TALL GIRLS JOURNAL.
THERE ALONE! WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!
The journey of being a tall girl is not an easy one but in knowing where to go in
PUT TOGETHER your local area for resources is vital.
AN EVENT! A way to nurture the gift of height is to share the experience with others.

“I did my first tall girls day out event at a club. The week before the event, I told the DJ that tall girls were going to
come out the following weekend. I, then, asked if he would announce it and tell the tall girls out that night how to
contact me. Well, there was a GREAT turnout the following weekend. I met new friends and those girls that were not as
tall as myself wore their highest heels!! Now, we meet up every last Friday in the month for our Tall Girls Day Out
event. Thanks KT! ~ Tall Girl, Rochelle, KS, 5’10”
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Cannot afford the high
prices for clothing?
Kimberly Daniels, of No Heels Required, created a website where tall girls can find gently
used clothing to buy. Or, they can clean out their closets and find new homes for their gently used
clothing. It is designed to be a community just for us tall girls to buy and sell clothing.
IT COSTS ONLY $3.00 to post an item on the site!

MEET TALL GIRLS

Tanya, FL, 6’2” Stephanie, MD, 6’2” Jonari, SC, 6’2”

Height: 6'2" (Parents: 5'10" & Height: 6'2" (Parents: 5'10" & Height: 6'2''(Parents: 5'10'' &
6'3") 6'0") 6'9'')
Age: 26 Age: 27 Age: 21
Shoe size: 10 Shoe size: 12 Shoe size: 11
Shortest guy dated: 5'9" Shortest guy dated: 5'8" Shortest guy dated: 5'6"
Tallest guy dated: 6'2.5" Tallest guy dated: 6'4" Tallest guy dated: 5‘10‖

Like(s) About Height: Getting Like(s) About Height: Like(s) About Height: Getting
noticed; Clothes fitting well; Portraying confidence, being notice; it would take a lot for me
Many men would like to date a more interesting than the average to get over weight;
tall girl; Good at many sports; I
am use to my height woman; helps me play I love being tall
Dislike(s) About Height: Can't
volleyball better
sneak around unnoticed; Often Dislike(s) About Height: can't
hard to find long sizes; Many Dislike(s) About Height:
really ride in the smaller cars;
men can't get passed wanting to Difficulty finding good pants;
Some guys seem to be
be with a tall girl; some sports are uncomfortable airplane rides;
intimidated
hard or impossible can‘t always wear heels
Shop like you’re worth it!
Or Is your self-esteem tied to your hem length?
~ By Tall Girl - Chelle H.

I was walking down an aisle at a large warehouse store about ten months ago when I noticed another tall woman doing
some shopping. I checked her out top to bottom out of habit (I tend to pay more attention to other tall women – what
they‘re wearing, how well they‘re wearing it). She looked put together, and SHOCK! – her pants covered the top of
her shoes! As per usual, my jeans belled out about an inch and a half above the tops of my sneakers. And, I felt that
special brand of ―uncomfortable.‖

I used to shop at S* Tall Girl on occasion (before they even tried to address the fashion needs of teenage and young
women), but I wasn‘t always happy with the quality for the price. I‘m 6‘2‖, but my inseam is 34‖ – long, but not l-o-
o-n-g. I didn‘t like the idea of having to get my tall pants hemmed or having to wear heels every day. It‘s hard enough
to comfortably fit my size 12 narrow feet, but you want me to sew, too?

Fortunately, we have more choices than ever these days. I made sure to tell the woman at the warehouse store that she
looked great. And she was kind enough to share with me her secret: a local department store. I bought a pair of tall
jeans from them that week, and they turned out to be the perfect length, good quality, and under $30! I‘ve also seen
recent references to online stores.

It‘s not just the vast number of choices we have today, though. In order to buy the clothes that really fit you, you have
to believe you‘re worth it. You‘re worth buying and wearing pants that cover the tops of your shoes. You‘re worth
buying and wearing tops that fit the bust correctly and don‘t ride up. You‘re worth looking put together. If nothing
else, find a few ―go- to‖ pieces that suit you and that you feel good in. I‘m finding it is definitely worth the investment.
*Actual Site Name Removed photo:TallGenes.com

MEET TALL GIRL

Michelle, NH

Age: 43
Height: 6'0‖ (Parents 6‘2‖ & 5'11")
Shoe Size: 11
Shortest Guy Dated: 6‘0‖
Tallest Guy Dated: 6‘10

Like(s) About Height: Head turning


attention

Dislike(s) About Height:

Absolutely nothing!!
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Question & Answers
This section consists of conversations with other tall girls or tall girl fans.

ANGELA – the tall girl who does not think things


that happen to tall people is funny

Q: (KT 10/24/10) Do you have any funny stories about being tall?
A: No, I try not to remember those moments.

Q: (KT) Why do you try to forget your tall bloopers?


A: I have a lot of tall funny moments of being tall. I'm not proud of them and
short people enjoyed it a lot. I never thought they were that funny. For example, I
remember walking through a room and bumping my head, because the doorway was low
and going to sit down in class but the table wasn‘t high enough for my legs.

Q: (KT) Do you have anything else to share about this topic?


A: I realize as I got older that being tall is difficult. I've gotten use to short
people and them laughing at me. I just start making fun of them, because being short is funny too.

TOM – the tall girl admirer / small man


Q: (KT 10/31/10) What is it about tall women that is attractive to you?
A: Tall women are confident and they know what their bodies need.

Q: (KT) Why do you think tall girls know what their body need?
A: In every conversation I have had with a tall woman, she was able to tell me what she
wanted with no hesitation.

Q: (KT) What are some things you and your tall girl friend do?
A: She likes to pick me up and treat me like I am small.

Q: (KT) So I assume you are not offended by her carrying you around or sitting you on her lap?
A: Of course not! I actually like it and she does too. There is something amazing about a strong tall woman.

MEET TALL GIRL


DISLIKE
Barbara, NH ABOUT
HEIGHT:

Age: 43
Height: 6'0‖ (Parents 6‘2‖ & 5'11") NOTHING
Shoe Size: 11 AT
Shortest Guy Dated: 6‘0‖ ALL!
Tallest Guy Dated: 6‘10

Like(s) About Height: Head turning attention


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Guinness World Records
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Guinness World Records is in search for the next Tallest Living Woman.

They are searching all countries to find that woman. So, if you think you
are the one or know of someone who might be the one have them
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Photos provided by R. Evans


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Resources for Tall Women

According to Steven Zarella (aka Dr. Z), finding resources for tall

women is quite a chore. So, Steve took time to research what

information and resources available online (trying to avoid the

clothing only sites). Below is a compacted list.

 The Height Site is a resource site for tall men and women that features such things as health and merchandise
specifically for tall people.
 The Tall Street Journal , Tall Houston, Tall Clubs International, Tall Women’s Club are online
communities for tall people
 Not Much Fits UK is a blog about tall people in the news, historical tall people, and shopping resources for
tall shopping in the United Kingdom.
 Joerg‘s TallWomen.org site is an incredible resource for tall women and covers just about everything.
 Tall Girl Writes is a blog by Rebecca Thomas, who was a guest columnist for the New York Times. She
talks about her life and the issues she faces being a 6‘ 4‖ woman.
 KT‘s Tall Girl Experience is a blog in which the author, KT, talks about issues tall women face. She
encourages other tall girls to get involved with spreading their experience to the world.
 Tall Women’s Resources is a blog/news site that features all aspects of living as a tall woman. It provides
articles on self-esteem, fashion, advice, and much more.
 Tall Corina is a blog that features the life of Corina. Her site is ―dedicated to help tall women feel beautiful
and confident.‖
 Tall Expression Magazine is a magazine for tall women that features fashion and inspiring self-esteem
building stories.
 Too Tall? Sometimes You Think So is a blog. This is mostly about finding clothes that fit tall women, but
does also share some insights on being tall.
 Mimioso is a blog that provides personal insight from a 6‘3‖ woman who lives in Adelaide, South Australia

The links to the actual site can be found at www.thetallgirlexperience.com (date 11/30/10).

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The Shrinking Man ~ by Himmy 2010 I wonder what I will


do with him first. He
is so tiny and cute! I
should ask if he will
get any smaller.

WOW! I love
looking up to
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beautiful from
down here.

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-All Featured Tall Girls (Inspiration)
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-Adrienne Williams, Tall Expression
-Steve Zarella
-Lameka Weeks, Heightgoddess
-Kimberly McDaniels, Noheelsrequired
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Chelle H.
Tom X
MEET TALL GIRL Himmy
-R. Evans, Long Tall Sally, UK
University Coach Michelle Chatman, FL, 5‟11” -P. Henry (editor)
-Mikayla Miles (Inspiration)
Height: 5'11" (Parents: 5'8" & 6'2") -Jonathan Alvarez (Visual Aid)
Age: 28 -A. Corbin (Inspiration)
Shoe size: 11 -R. Reaves (Inspiration)
Shortest guy dated: 6' - J. Koch & H.Hill (Inspiration)
Tallest guy dated: 6' -Subscribed Readers
Like(s) About Height: Different clothing combinations In fond memory of Dr. Betty Showell-Tyson.
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