On Scissors: Round 2

A friend asked me a few months ago how I choose the right length when shortening a full skirt.  I wrote a bit about this in a post for Tall Tips Tuesday -Thrift Long and Alter 🖖🏼 - but I don't think I went into enough detail, just some hand-waving math proof shenanigans #imamathmajor.  Since this… Continue reading On Scissors: Round 2

Tall Tips Tuesday

This week's tip is my favorite: buy yourself some shorts and let 'er rip. Not the shorts, but your life.  Yes shorts can be that life changing.  If you are tall, chronically ill, and/or like to play, then this tip is for you. My favorite brand of shorts is Jockey's women's slip shorts from Target because… Continue reading Tall Tips Tuesday

Friday Style

Today I went jean shopping in Cologne, Germany and you know what I decided? Fuck denim. I went thrifting and got sweaty and discombobulated. And then I said "this is crazy just go to a store" and I found a nice store and went in and couldn't get the jeans over my sweaty ankles. I'm… Continue reading Friday Style

Tall Tips Tuesday: Thrift long and alter

In which I make a dress for a tall person (me) and then I tip over. Today's Tall Tip Tuesday is brought to you by this fantastic vintage dress that I bought at Goodwill a few weeks ago. I've always been a thrifter but it wasn't until I understood my measurements and my proportions that… Continue reading Tall Tips Tuesday: Thrift long and alter