Long Story
For women 5'9" and over.
Every piece is drafted for a longer torso, arms and legs: sleeves reach the wrist, a midi is a midi, the waist sits at your waist, and inseams go to 37 inches without a special order.
Prices are estimated at fit & fabric.
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Long-torso silk blouse
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Bodice and sleeves cut for a long torso and arms, so the hem covers the waistband and cuffs reach the wrist.
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Wrap midi that stays midi
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A wrap midi with the waist tie at your waist and a hem that stays mid-calf.
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Belted shirt dress, ankle length
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A belted shirt dress that reaches the ankle, with a bodice long enough to belt at the waist.
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Straight jeans, 36-inch inseam
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Straight jeans with a 36-inch inseam and a rise and knee set for a longer leg.
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Wide-leg chinos, 37-inch inseam
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Wide-leg chinos with a 37-inch inseam that break on the shoe instead of above the ankle.
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Long-body merino crewneck
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A long-body merino crewneck with sleeves that reach the wrist and a hem that meets your waistband.
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Blazer with a real torso
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A blazer with a real torso: the button at your waist, sleeves that end at the wrist bone.
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Pleated midi that lands mid-calf
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A pleated midi drafted to land mid-calf on a longer leg.
Why normal sizing fails
- Regular patterns are drafted for about 5'5". Adding a size adds width, not length, so sleeves stop short and dresses ride up.
- Retail 'tall' ranges are a handful of basics, often just a longer hem on the same torso.
- You cannot add length to a sleeve or a bodice after the fact.
How we get your fit
Tell us your height and, if you know them, your bust, sleeve and inseam. We scale bodice, sleeve and skirt lengths to your height and keep the widths from your usual size.
Questions
Is this made to measure?
It is made to order to your proportions. We adjust the pattern's lengths and proportions to your numbers before we make it.
What if it does not fit?
A piece with a price lists what happens if it misses. For the others: if a delivered garment misses the promised fit, we remake it or refund you.
How long does it take?
A piece with a price lists its timing. For the others, timing is confirmed after technical review and sourcing.
Can I change the design?
Yes. Customize opens the garment in our studio where you can change color, fabric, details and artwork. Your fit is kept separately, so design edits never undo it.
Long Story is made by ownthread, where anyone can design their own clothes and have them made for real.