Is Tall the same as Long?

Tall is a sizing category covering proportional adjustments. Long usually refers to a single dimension (long inseam, long jacket length). Tall = full-package; Long = single dimension.

What height is Tall sizing for?

Women: 5'9" and over. Some brands start at 5'8". Men: 6'1" and over. Some brands start at 6'0".

Brands with Tall sizing?

ASOS Tall, Long Tall Sally, J.Crew Tall, Banana Republic Tall, Loft Tall (women). J.Crew Tall, Ralph Lauren Tall, Brooks Brothers Tall, Bonobos (men).

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Sizing decoded June 1, 2026 3 min read

What Does Tall Sizing Mean?

Q: What does Tall sizing mean?

Tall is a height-based size category for women 5'9"+ and men 6'1"+. Same body width as regular but with longer sleeves (+1.5-2.5"), longer inseam (+2-3"), longer dress/coat length (+2-3"), longer back length (+1-1.5").

Height-based cut. Same width as regular; longer sleeves, inseam, body. Women 5'9"+, men 6'1"+.

What Tall Adjusts

Dimension	Tall vs Regular
Bust/chest, waist, hip	Same
Sleeve	+1.5 to 2.5"
Inseam	+2 to 3"
Dress/coat length	+2 to 3"
Back length	+1 to 1.5"
Rise placement	Lower (sits at natural waist on longer torso)

FAQs

What does Tall mean?

Height category. Same width, longer everywhere else.

Tall vs Long?

Tall = full proportional category. Long = single dimension.

What height for Tall?

Women 5'9"+. Men 6'1"+.

Brands?

ASOS Tall, Long Tall Sally, J.Crew Tall, Bonobos.

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