As a child at school I do not remember standing out as being particularly short – just a normal height. I do remember my best friend being particularly tall. She was an excellent athlete I am sure due to her long legs (and stamina) and represented the UK at the Sydney 2000 Olympics! As for me many years on, and now a teacher of secondary children, I am one of the shortest girls in the classroom. Have children got taller over the years? Both boys and girls from the age of 13 tower over me and what is scary is they are still growing!
So how tall should girls be, assuming we are all average? At 11 girls should be 144cm, At 13 they should be 155cm, at 16 they should be 163cm, and at 18 they should be 164cm. (Figures taken from the percentile chart from the Child Growth Foundation). However, looking at size the charts of retailers, most clothes are designed with taller than average children in mind. And as we know, children are far from average. Still, tall girls may well have to select clothes a size or two up in order to find fashion that fits. However, as girls turn into teenagers, this is no longer an option. Luckily there are several retailers who cater for the taller woman and older girl. But finding school uniform may be more of a struggle.
New Look, Marks and Spencer, and M&Co all offer trendy school uniforms. From M&Co, The Back 2 Skool range, which offers school uniform up to the age of 13 or 161cm, is very fashionable. The Bi Stretch Trousers in black are low slung black trousers, suitable for school, with three button detail for girls up to the height of 161cm. Match with the Long Sleeve White Blouse in cotton and elastane; or try the Jersey 2 in 1 Top with white short sleeve blouse and black V-neck jumper with ¾ length sleeves. Then check out the 2 Cool 4 Skool collection of trendy clothes for teenagers ideal for girls up to 161cm. After school fashion has never looked so good!
The Marks and Spencer school uniform range offer a range up to the age of 16 therefore suitable for tall girls. The Girls’ Fashion Schoolwear range is very trendy. Check out their Wide Leg Turn-Up Trousers with Belt. These trousers are fashionable as well as practical as these wide leg turn-up trousers are treated with Stain Defence™ which repels everyday stains. They are available in sizes up to age 16 or alternately up to leg 29.5”. Also available up to the age of 16 is the Girls’ Fashion Schoolwear Stain Defence™ Tulip Skirt With Belt. Compliment either of these items with the trendy Cotton Blend Long Sleeve Boyfriend Cardigan. A practical choice for school, this cotton blend long sleeve boyfriend cardigan is easycare for convenience. And Marks and Spencer are still offering free delivery on all school uniform ordered online.
For details on the school uniform from New Look check out the previous article ‘Back to School’. For tall girls above 5’6”, New Look could hold the solution to the uniform worries. The Belted Trousers include a skinny patent waist belt and have two fake front pockets and are specially selected and proportional to fit all those who are 5ft 7 and taller. Alternately choose the Body Con Skirt with contrasting chunky zip back and specially selected & proportional to fit all those who are 5ft 7 and taller. And tall girls won’t be disappointed with the rest of the tall collection which is young and vibrant. After school, get glammed up with New Looks sequin range and party all night or look stunning in their festival selection.
For more out of school fashion for older tall girls, Dorothy Perkins have a range of clothing for girls who are 5’6” and over in sizes 8-22 so tall curvey girls can get the most out of the clothes too. The fashionable range includes a selection of tops, dresses, jeans, trouser, shorts, and skirts. Long Tall Sally has just released a new collection – The LTS Boutique which is fresh and vibrant. The collection is suitable for tall girls from the age of 14. Read the article ‘LTS Boutique, Long Tall Sally’s got new clothes’ to find out more about the collection which “oozes pure sophistication in a medley of deep seductive hues, featuring; slick tailoring, stylish separates and show stopping dresses- which guarantee to get any girls heart racing!” or log on to view the collection.
In secondary school, I was 6 feet 5 inches tall – I remember hating school with a passion.
all right for you i am 17 and only 4 ft 3