Tall Skinny Clothing

[Too Tall]

Freakishly tall skinny pr!cks please gather 'round. Call out your favorite threads that when ordered in a size to fit your arms and torso are not sized for a modestly proportioned Sumo Wrestler ;) Seriously, it is a real challenge to find the goods.

Goes like this:
37"3/4 sleeve, 17 3/4 neck 35" waist.
NAU shroud of purrin jacket in XL that fits like a glove. I've much love for this jacket, it repels wind and rain very nicely and dresses up for dinner yet tough enough that harsh treatment does not ruin the exterior. Probably one of the best short jackets I own.


Chrome Cobra Merino Hoodie size L XL would be overkill and the L is snug everywhere...makes me feel skinny ;)
Of all things, this is great. I had low expectations but because it is made for riding the sleeves and tail are very long. Just sew up the silly thumb holes. Very well made product.

[Britishbane]

Awesome idea, TT!

6'7'', 43-44 chest, 35 waist. I recently picked up the Hugo Boss Sintrax (terrible name) in 44L. I know some traditionalists like their overcoats a bit longer, I don't care. The fit is perfect: modern, nice and slim. No alterations needed. Its the best formal jacket I've ever had.



Cycling related. The Gabba jersey in XL is just about a perfect fit too. Torso could use an extra inch, but the sleeves are perfect and at our height fit doesn't get much better than this off the rack.

[Too Tall]

Agreed wrt the Gabba Jersey.

Smartwool MEN'S MERINOMAX HALF ZIP looks promising. I've got two 3/4 zip baselayer tops that are perfect.

[Lionel]

For winter or ski gear all things Norrona is a great fit for the tall and skinny.

[jamesand]

Bookmarking/namecheck anything Smartwool or Castelli - if that stuff lasts more than a season(10 rides?!), I'll send you a pint of grade C maple syrup from VT.

Agreed wrt the Gabba Jersey.

Smartwool MEN'S MERINOMAX HALF ZIP looks promising. I've got two 3/4 zip baselayer tops that are perfect.

[Too Tall]

Bookmarking/namecheck anything Smartwool or Castelli - if that stuff lasts more than a season(10 rides?!), I'll send you a pint of grade C maple syrup from VT.

That was easy. Yes, both Castelli and Smartwool are top notch stuff and the Castelli Gabba is a very special piece of work. That jersey is made for riding in cold wet conditions or cold windy conditions, it is brilliant.

[jamesand]

That was easy. Yes, both Castelli and Smartwool are top notch stuff and the Castelli Gabba is a very special piece of work. That jersey is made for riding in cold wet conditions or cold windy conditions, it is brilliant.

I'll be in touch after spring sugaring. :-) You are good with a needle and thread?

[Lionel]

both Castelli and Smartwool are top notch stuff

Smartwool used to be top notch. I have been extremely disappointed by their socks i the last 18 months or so. They just do not last any more.

[ryker]

Agree on the Chrome sweaters. Like them so much I bought the hooded and hoodless versions this month. The key is they are pretty long. Wore my old Chrome sweater daily from June 2009 to December 2013 - holes in both elbows by that point.

Anyone know of jeans in a 28x34 size? Last couple stores I asked at just laughed.

[Too Tall]

If Sheplers does not have it. They don't exist. Cowboy Boots, Cowgirl Boots, Cowboy Hats, Western Wear, and Jeans -- Sheplers.com

Agree on the Chrome sweaters. Like them so much I bought the hooded and hoodless versions this month. The key is they are pretty long. Wore my old Chrome sweater daily from June 2009 to December 2013 - holes in both elbows by that point.

Anyone know of jeans in a 28x34 size? Last couple stores I asked at just laughed.

[Jklash]

This is awesome guys. I'll check out these recommendations. I'm only 6'4" and I'm not exactly skinny at 215lbs, but most outer wear that is actually long enough for my arms and torso fits like a pavilion tent.

[Tristan]

Dredging this thread.

Winter has arrived and I need a new rain jacket. I'm 6'3", 175 lbs (79kg), and have monkey arms. It doesn't get super cold here but it gets WET.

I'm thinking about a short sleeve Gabba for fast rides / racing and the medium fits well. But what about training? I need a waterproof jacket for those multi-hour rides in changeable conditions and for the wind protection. My understanding of the Gabba is that it will stink if not washed after every ride so I'm looking for a hard-shell jacket. I've always used clear race capes and I prefer to boil in a bag than be cold.

I was looking at the Showers Pass Elite Pro. Any other suggestions?

[Zandr Martin]

Dredging this thread.

Winter has arrived and I need a new rain jacket. I'm 6'3", 175 lbs (79kg), and have monkey arms. It doesn't get super cold here but it gets WET.

I'm thinking about a short sleeve Gabba for fast rides / racing and the medium fits well. But what about training? I need a waterproof jacket for those multi-hour rides in changeable conditions and for the wind protection. My understanding of the Gabba is that it will stink if not washed after every ride so I'm looking for a hard-shell jacket. I've always used clear race capes and I prefer to boil in a bag than be cold.

I was looking at the Showers Pass Elite Pro. Any other suggestions?

I haven't tried either of those but I did just get a Showers Pass Elite 2.1 which has a slightly less pro fit and a few more pockets than the Elite Pro. I'm 6'3" 190-200lbs and the medium fits me pretty well, but then again I wear medium t-shirts and jackets and 40 long suits. The sleeves are long enough for me (but my arms are not particularly longer than average) and I like that they have velcro so I can choose how much to close them up to regulate the level of breeze that flows through. I was leery of the pit zips since I've never had a jacket with them before but they work surprisingly well. I will say the Elite 2.1 is supposed to be the most breathable of all the Showers Pass jackets and it does not breathe at all. Upside of this is it's completely windproof, downside is you boil in a bag. The wind flow-through helps and you don't really feel it that much but at the end of your ride you will be soaking. I was hoping this jacket would replace my old crappy Bellwether but I've kept it around since it is more breathable and better for light chill 55-65degF temps. OTOH it's not waterproof at all and only windproof in theory, so there are always tradeoffs.

[PJN]

Curve Proline GT Rain Jacket

I bought one on here from boots2000. It's radical.

Edit: looks like it is out of stock.

[dutchess]

Rapha Pro Team Race Cape works well depending on your comfort range. That is to say it is easier to get along with in cold rain unless you cut the sleeves off for warm rain. I'd go so far as to say it's the best jacket they make. The new version with zippers at the wrists might even be better. Nothing low cut in the back or flaps that flip down to be found here. It will accommodate all three rear pockets fully stuffed without issue.

Order a size up from normal or maybe two. At 6', 140 lbs I took a medium.

[cbiker]

I'm 6'3" 160. To get a snug fit with my team jersey (no flapping!) I need a medium, but it's too short and leaves a gap with the front of my bibs. Who makes a jersey for beanpoles?