The Key to Being a Tall Girl During Formal

Like every year, winter formal is inching closer, meaning the talk about what to wear and where to buy the perfect look is endless. Picking out the perfect dress and accessories is already a struggle. However, has anyone ever considered the extra length needed for tall girls, literally and metaphorically?

Within short notice, formal participants are rushing to find a dress that not only fits them but that they feel comfortable and confident in. Considering the average height of a female in Vietnam is 154cm, the size range in the majority of the boutiques and clothing stores in the city is catered to those who are petite. For further insight, an interview with our club president who is 173cm tall, expressed her journey in finding the ideal dress. “We went to 7 different stores in 3 different districts. The dresses were either tacky, ugly, didn’t fit right, or a combination of all those things. While others who don’t have my height advantage, or should I say disadvantage, had a large range of options, mine was very limited” Sue stated.

In addition, being taller also typically equals a larger shoe size, which only adds to the pre-existing struggle for tall girls. “I’m a size 41 and most of the stores that I went to that sold heels had a maximum size of 40. I ended up going to Saigon Square and found a pair of heels that fit. However, the whole process was a struggle” Nala expressed. Heels are already a pain to shop for, but it's even more aggravating when you can't find a heel that fits. During this moment of distress, refer to the 4 Cs, they must be cute, comfortable, cheap, but also classy.

Unfortunately, it's not so easy for everyone to get their Cinderella fairytale story.

Shopping for tall individuals can be a challenging and frustrating experience due to limited options, inadequate lengths, and disproportionate sizing. However, through various research and interviews, we have been able to find a few stores that could be your solution such as Zara, HUELLEYROSE, and Kisserine Atelier.

Zara:

Price point: 1-2 million VND

Address: Đ. Lê Thánh Tôn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, TPHCM

Phone Number: 024 4458 1693

Zara is a safe bet, as it is known to always have at least a few simple silk dresses that are classy and stylish. As Zara is a global franchise, the size range is more diverse compared to local boutiques.

HUELLEYROSE

Price point: 1-2 million VND

Address: 214 Hai Bà Trưng, Phường Tân Định, Quận 1, TPHCM

Phone Number: 0898 866 164

HUELLEYROSE can be found in district 1 with a style that can be described as modern and chic. They offer long dresses that, unlike many other stores, aren’t too short for tall individuals. In fact, most of their longer dresses are built to be worn by taller individuals.

Kisserine Atelier

Price point: 1-2 million VND

Address: 489a/4 Huỳnh Văn Bánh, Phường 14, Phú Nhuận, TPHCM

Phone Number: 0366 546 861

Kisserine Atelier has a style that can be considered cute, stylish, and luxurious. The price point for Kisserine Atelier is slightly higher than the other two options listed above. However, it is well worth it considering the quality of the products.