"You're Pretty For A Tall Girl" | The HARSH TRUTH About Beauty Standards For Tall Women A Tall Girl's podcast

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Has anyone ever mistaken you for being older because of your height? I know I have, but we’ll get into that a little later. But I’m sure when you were like 11 or 12 or even a teenager, strangers or even distant family members assumed you were 1, 2, or even 5 years older than you actually were. And then when you told them your actual age, they were surprised. I mean at that age, many of us have baby faces, so it’s sometimes like: Do I really look that old??? But what if I told you that regardless of whether or not people know your age, except maybe parents or close friends, people may treat you a certain way and perceive you a certain way because of your height. And yes, this goes for both tall and short girls. So without further ado, let’s get into it! Today, we are talking about how height affects how we are treated. Fun fact: We are talking a little bit about the short girlies and how they’re treated based on their height and will delve into that same topic for tall women. I know this podcast is for tall women, but I think for the purposes of this episode, it’s helpful to explain how this applies to the short girlies and compare that to the tall girlies. Tune in to the full episode where I talk about the infantilization of short women, the adultification of tall girls, and how both affect how we are treated and sexualized! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Tall Girls Are Trending On Social Media...And For The Wrong Reasons | Why Social Media Is TOXIC For Tall Women 22:57

9 days ago22:57

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So apparently… tall girls are trending on social media??? And lowkey for the wrong reasons. Let me explain. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing on my TikTok feed specifically, men (keep this in mind for later), talking about tall women and saying how they’re beautiful, how they've been slept on in the dating world, and so forth. And these videos are getting tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of likes, views, shares, and so forth. Great. Awesome. You’re probably like, what’s wrong with that? Don’t you agree with them? Oh, of course I do. 100000%. But the thing is, tall women have been saying this for YEARS, but now it’s like, yesssssss tall women slay queen period sis purr. C’mon now. Now listen, this isn’t the only trend of tall women. We are trending right now for multiple reasons. It’s just that these men saying these things about tall women is a bit interesting to me. Once again, I don’t think that it’s a bad thing. I don’t think they have any ill intent. My thing is why is this a trending idea? Trends indicate what’s cool right now. What’s cool in the moment. Why is this cool right now when it should be cool overall, right? Tall women have always been amazing…it’s just why are so many people making this “trendy” now? And honestly, this really just shows how men kinda dictate what the societal beauty standards are and what’s considered conventionally attractive. Anyways, what are these men saying about tall women exactly? And why is social media a messy space for tall women? Tune in to the episode for more! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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"You're Pretty For A Tall Girl" | The HARSH TRUTH About Beauty Standards for Tall Women 18:09

16 days ago18:09

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‘ Tall girls just aren’t that pretty.’ That’s how we’re made to feel or even what we’re told growing up by our crush, our peers, even family and friends, and strangers. And it’s not a one-and-done thing. In fact, it’s recurring. We hear and feel this often enough for us to wonder: Does everyone have the same viewpoint of tall women? That we’re these ‘big’, awkward skyscrapers? Why? Why is this the case? I got 3 words for ya: Societal beauty standards. This is explained in a piece written in the Minnesota Daily by Sidney Clarke, who says, “height has been inextricably associated with a lack of conventional beauty.” Why is this the case? And how can we overcome this? Well, that’s what today’s episode is all about! Tune in for more! Minnesota Daily article: https://mndaily.com/221247/opinion/op-height/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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What It's REALLY Like Being A Tall Girl | Why It's Such An Isolating Experience 22:18

23 days ago22:18

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Truthfully, being tall can be an isolating experience. I mean, it’s very rare to have a moment where you can just feel like everyone else. Whenever you walk into a room, you’re immediately noticed and get stares. People feel the need to make comments about your height. You see that cute fit your friends are wearing? Yeah, you can’t wear that because it’s not long enough. Experiences like these add up over time, causing us to feel like the odd one out constantly. Like the world treats you differently because of something you can’t control. After a while, you start to wonder if there's a place for you or just anyone who can understand or relate or literally treat you like a normal human being. Today, I will be breaking down why many of us tall women feel this silent loneliness and why we shouldn’t downplay this or pretend it doesn’t affect us. Ok, was this a bit dramatic?? Maybe. But also not really. Because high school me/middle school me felt this way. Felt really isolated, felt like the odd one out. And I wanna say super early on that this episode is to not complain about being tall or hating on it. Because I know people will say “oh you’re so lucky to be tall” and bla bla bla like I get it. For real. Being tall is a blessing but it also has its trying moments. People will call you the weirdest names. And say the most heinous things about your body and height. Strangers will stare and point at you in public. Even your friends will say/do some shady things. All of this is on top of the fact that you're hyper-aware of your height in public and are constantly comparing your height to your shorter peers. When living in a world where many people are shorter than you, it can be hard. Truthfully. If you can relate, I highly recommend checking this episode out! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Is Tall Clothing ACTUALLY Tall or Just a Scam?? | Why 'Tall' Clothing Still Isn't Tall Enough 19:05

4 weeks ago19:05

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Check out this playlist of tall brands: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0fCZgSUAcqOJo3PFAz4zQhiNfJGZF5kw By the time this episode is up, my birthday will have already passed! Ya girl is 23 years old PERIODDDDDDD XDDDDDD. I had a whole thing over the weekend to celebrate my birthday since my birthday was indeed on a Tuesday EWUH lol so we had to work but if you wanna see what happened and some flicks and such, make sure you check out my socials. And don’t forget to wish me a happy birthday! Alrighty, today we are talking about how some tall clothing is in fact not tall clothing. Over the course of the past few months, I’ve stumbled across a few videos of some tall girls complaining about how pants that were labeled as “tall” or “long” aren’t actually “tall” or “long”. Like the jeans were not hitting their ankles. Not even close LOL. And I find this interesting because when we talk about tall girl problems in regards to clothing, we typically talk about how clothing brands don’t cater to us at all. Like there’s no tall clothing available at that particular store. BUT we don’t talk about when tall brands do have tall clothing lines, but the items STILL AREN’T LONG ENOUGH. Now that’s a whole different level lol because it’s like why are you gonna label something as tall but it’s not long enough?? Where did you get your market research from? Did you even do any market research?? Anyways, I will go deeper into why these brands have tall clothing lines that aren’t actually “tall” and where we should be getting our clothes from instead. Tune in to the full episode for more! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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This Surgery WILL RUIN Tall Girls | WTH is Height Reduction Surgery??? 20:26

5 weeks ago20:26

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Okay, I have to ask – am I the only one? Am I the only tall girly who has considered height reduction surgery? Okay I was like 10 when I was actively considering it lol so there was no way that was ever really gonna happen but still. I hated my height so much that I genuinely wanted it. But thank goodness I didn’t get it because NOW I really do love my height. So, what is height reduction surgery? Height reduction surgery is a procedure that aims to reduce overall height by removing a portion of a bone or intentionally damaging growth plates to stop further growth. And yes okay this is a real thing; go and look it up…or just listen to this episode. I honestly think there are several medical reasons why someone would get this surgery, such as to even out limbs that are at different lengths, but this procedure remains rare. Why?? Who knows. Maybe because of the various risks associated with it. However, the tall girlies are not looking to get this procedure for medical reasons. So why would they actively consider it? Tune in to the full episode to find out! And a big thanks to Sumissura for sponsoring today’s episode! Finding clothes that actually fit our length and proportions is one of the biggest struggles tall women face. Because, let’s be real, most big brands just don’t get it. They either ignore us completely or think adding a couple of inches makes something “tall.” Yeah… not quite. That’s where Sumissura comes in. They’re a custom clothing brand that uses a made-to-measure system to create garments tailored to your body. All you have to do is enter your height, weight, and body type, and using over 13 years of algorithm training, they predict your measurements, including leg length, waist, and more so that you never have to second-guess the fit. Check out their links below to dress the real you: Website: https://www.sumissura.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumissura/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sumissura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumissura I tried Sumissura! – https://youtu.be/1RctObtSlXc?si=blXb_yW6UMFw3nLo Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Does Height REALLY Impact Career Success? | What It's Like Being A Tall Woman In The Workplace 16:46

6 weeks ago16:46

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Today’s episode is actually inspired by a couple of TikTok videos I’ve seen recently. It started off with a tall girl video-ing herself what text on the screen saying “me at work” or something of that sort. Then it cuts to screenshots of people (stock images of course) with things that these people in the workplace have said to her because she’s tall. So things like “Oh I wish I had your height” or “Why don’t you play basketball?” and so forth lol I thought it was funny; I thought it was a joke so I kept scrolling. Then I came across ANOTHER video of a tall girl talking about how she was in a meeting for work and that the person said “Oh, you’re taller than I expected”. And then I was like oh…so stuff like this happens for real lol?? Do people actually make comments about our height in professional settings? Now, the thing is I’m mainly remote. I’m a freelance marketer and I go into some type of office, professional setting like one day a week. And that’s only been happening for a few weeks. So I can’t really speak on the experiences of being a tall woman in the workplace. So I did what anyone else would do and took my inquiries to the Internet - aka Reddit and you guys lol. So I asked y’all on Instagram what your experiences have been like in the workplace as tall women. Because let’s face it, people say that tall people tend to be more successful in their careers, get paid more, etc. And by tall people, they mean tall men. Let’s find out if tall women’s experiences are the same or different. Tune into the full episode! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Is This The Only Solution To Our Tall Girl Fashion Problems? | Let's See If This Brand Is REALLY For The Tall Girlies ft. Sumissura 17:47

7 weeks ago17:47

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One of the biggest struggles tall girls will ever face is fashion/clothing problems. Like we allllll know the struggle. It’s pretty normal for us to walk into a store and see a petite clothing section, a regular size clothing section, even a plus size section, but we’re like, where’s the tall section?? So that leads us to take our search online. Half the time major brands lie about selling tall clothing. They literally just slap an extra inch of fabric and call it tall without considering our proportions. Or if you’re anything like me, sometimes you find true tall clothing to be a little too tall :/// Lol it’s like we can’t win. Or can we?? Today, I’m partnering with Sumissura to see if it’s the solution to our tall girl problems. Sumissura is a custom clothing brand that uses a made-to-measure system to create garments that are unique to your body. They use several years of algorithm training to calculate measurements based on your height, weight, age, and body type. I went through the whole entire process from designing my garments down to the smallest details like the buttons to getting the clothes delivered to me and trying them on. Tune in to the full episode for the full review! VIDEO VERSION LIVE AT 3/20/2025 4PM EST: https://youtu.be/1RctObtSlXc Here are their deets: Website: https://www.sumissura.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumissura/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sumissura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumissura Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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The Tall Truth: How Fashion, The Media, and Society Fail Tall Women ft. Heidi Burns 25:05

8 weeks ago25:05

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Today, we are joined by a special guest – a fellow tall girl named Heidi! We are talking about all things tall from fashion to media representation and even societal norms. Let’s face it: as tall women, it can feel like the world is against us sometimes. Clothing brands rarely cater to us (although I will say that it’s gotten better in recent years!). We’re often depicted as villainous or masculine in the media. And people tend to make unwarranted comments and ask STOOPID questions regarding our height. And with most of the people around us being shorter than us, it’s easy to feel alone. But the tall girl community remains strong as always! Plenty of us have experienced the same thing, and today, Heidi and I are ready to share our stories and provide advice on overcoming these challenges. Tune in to the full episode for more! Here are her deets: Website: https://heidztall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidztall/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heidztall YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidzTall Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Is Height Discrimination EVEN Real?? | Let's See If Tall Women Do Have It Worse… 23:12

9 weeks ago23:12

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Shoutout to the sponsor of today’s episode—Torso. Torso is a newly launched streetwear brand (yup, you heard that correctly!) designed with height & style in mind. The founder, Miranda T, has the goal to ensure that we feel comfortable and confident wherever we go, so no more awkward fits or ankle-length pants—just bold, stylish pieces designed to elevate your streetwear wardrobe, one set at a time. So if you’re looking for something that fits and flatters, definitely check out the Silky Milky Set on the Torso website at torso.ca —it’s going to be linked in the description. Thank you again to Torso for sponsoring today’s episode! Here are their deets: Website: https://www.torso.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torsostore/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torso.ca Your height plays a bigger role in your life than you think. It plays a part in your health, the type of clothing you wear, the opportunities you receive, and even people’s first impressions of you. Yup, I said it, it even affects people's first impressions of you. People will literally treat you a certain way because of your height and many tall women feel as though they’re treated unfairly or even discriminated against because of their height, which leads us to the topic of discussion: is height discrimination even real? And how does it affect tall women? Fun fact, I was actually stuck on what to talk about this week, so I ran a poll over on Instagram. Some of the topics I was looking to discuss included social media being bad for tall girls, what it’s like being a tall woman in the workplace, height discrimination, and the tall family who lied about their height. And the topic of height discrimination BARELY won, indicating that I got some good topics here :) Anyways, HEIGHT DISCRIMINATION. Height discrimination, or heightism, is essentially people being treated unfairly or unequally because of their height. This can look like bullying or microaggressions, rejection in dating solely on the basis of height, and even people’s perceptions of you being affected in the workplace because of your height. It can even affect whether or not you get a job or promotion! So is height discrimination a real thing? Does it affect tall women? Tune in to the full episode for more! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Why Finding Clothes Is So Hard for Tall Girls | Should We Try Custom Clothing? Ft. Sumissura 22:07

10 weeks ago22:07

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As tall girls, we all know the struggle when it comes to fashion, right? 🙄 I mean, we talk about it all the time—long sleeves that barely reach our wrists, pants that refuse to reach our ankles, and don’t even get me started on those ridiculously long crotches. The proportions are outrageous. And it just never seems to end… But what if there was a solution? Today, I’m chatting with Nancy Peyer, the online marketing specialist and content manager at Sumissura, which is a clothing brand where YOU get to design pieces you wear—we’re talking about measurements all the way down to the tiniest details, like monograms and buttons. Yes, buttons people. 🙌 I got to ask Nancy questions about how tall girls can create their custom-fit pieces AND how the brand is sustainable (because let’s face it, climate change is NOT A JOKE Y’ALL). Tune in to the full episode to hear if custom clothing might just be the solution tall girls have been waiting for! Here are their deets: Website: https://www.sumissura.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumissura/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sumissura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumissura Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Body Dysmorphia Is Ruining Tall Women's Lives | And Yet People Will Gaslight Us About It 18:10

11 weeks ago18:10

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Sumissura ! Let’s be real—as a tall woman, when was the last time you walked into a store and actually found clothes that fit properly? That’s why so many tall fashionistas are turning to custom clothing for the perfect fit. But where can you find affordable custom clothing that’s also sustainable? That’s where today’s sponsor, Sumissura, comes in. Sumissura offers a fully digital made-to-measure system, where you can design your clothes down to the smallest detail and see real-time visualizations before you buy, all without overproduction or waste. And we love a company that’s all about sustainability! No more guessing, no more settling for clothes that don’t fit quite right. Because after all, you’re anything but standard. ➡️➡️ Check out https://www.sumissura.com/ to dress the real you. A big thank you to Sumissura for sponsoring today’s episode. Body Dysmorphia. When people think about body dysmorphia, they usually picture someone standing in a mirror fixating on certain parts of their body or obsessing over their weight or even just not even fitting into societal standards. But rarely do people associate this with height. While many people tell us that our height is a gift, body dysmorphia, sometimes coined as height dysmorphia, is something that tall women struggle with because our height can distort the way we see ourselves. So today, we’re breaking down how body dysmorphia is ruining tall women's lives and how no one seems to give a f***. Tune in to the full episode for more on what exactly body dysmorphia looks like in tall women, what causes it, and how people are gaslighting us about it! ~~ALSO A DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that any of the people in this episode have body dysmorphia; I’m simply sharing examples of what COULD BE. Take it with a grain of salt; I don’t have the credentials to diagnose anyone :) Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Why Is Styling So Hard for Tall Women? | Tips to Elevate Your Style ft. Style Coach Christine Nelson 30:22

12 weeks ago30:22

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Today, we are joined by a special guest: Christine Nelson! Christine is a fellow tall woman whose mission is to help women dress with confidence. And as a tall girl herself, she is hoping to do that for the tall girl community too! As a tall woman, styling can be challenging beyond just finding clothes that fit. Proportions play a huge role—tops that should hit at the waist may land too high, dresses might feel too short, and pants are often not long enough. Even when clothing is the right length, the way it drapes on a taller frame can be different from how it was designed to look. Oversized pieces can overwhelm, while certain cuts that flatter average heights may look unbalanced on our bodies. Accessories, like belts and shoes, also impact the overall look differently, requiring more thought into how to create cohesion. And then there's the societal pressure—tall women are often told to "tone down" their height, leading some to avoid heels or statement pieces that draw attention. Styling as a tall woman isn’t just about putting together an outfit; it’s about navigating proportions, confidence, and the limited options available in mainstream fashion. And our guest Christine is here to provide some expert advice about how tall women can dress to impress and feel good in their own skin through fashion! Tune in to the episode for more :) Here are her deets: Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinenelson_stylecoach/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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Are Tall Women ACTUALLY Insecure Or Are We Just ‘Playing the Victim’? | Why No One Takes Us Seriously 19:08

13 weeks ago19:08

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This episode is actually inspired by a few comments I’ve gotten on my socials over the past few weeks. If you don’t follow me on my socials (like how dare you lol jk jk), I typically post podcast clips and commentary style vids so essentially much of my content is more commentary style in regard to tall women in society and so forth. Meaning that I often talk about the struggles we face. And there are two particular comments that stood out to me. One was under a TikTok video of me basically discussing how tall women aren’t viewed as feminine and we try to overcompensate by hyper-feminizing ourselves and essentially acting in a way that just isn’t natural to us. This person specifically commented that petite women are more feminine end of story and that I can’t reason my way out of this AND I shouldn’t try to convince men who don’t like tall women to like them. And I’m like this video isn’t even directed towards men nor did I even mention anything about a man lol. Chill out bruv. In another post (I was discussing how we hyper-feminize ourselves because people call us/see us as masculine), someone commented with a picture of a fake credit card with “victim card” on top of it. And I’m like Oh?? Haha ok???? I’m noticing a pattern here: people tend to dismiss our struggles, experiences, and insecurities. Anyways, so this does raise the question: are tall women’s insecurities real? Why do people often dismiss them? I dive deeper into the answers in my podcast episode! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacof fee.com/atallgirlspodcast Subscribe to A Tall Girl's Newsletter: https://atallgirlspodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Let's stay connected: https://beacons.ai/atallgirlspodcast Leave a review and let me know how tall you are: https://atallgirlspodcast.com/reviews…

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The Fashion Industry Is Failing Tall Women | How Larson Will Change the Tall Girl Fashion Game ft. Camryn Larson 27:48

14 weeks ago27:48