If you just can’t find clothes that are long enough without looking oversized, bring some pieces to a tailor for custom alterations.
Maxi dresses Tall boots Skinny jeans Skirts that fall just above the knee Waistcoats and vests Double-breasted jackets.
Tops and bottoms that are the same color Vertical stripes Heels Miniskirts Calf-length pants or shorts Bold prints
Be careful not to hyper-correct. Your shoulders should not be so far back that you would not be able to stand with your entire upper back against a wall.
A good way to tell if your head is straight is to take notice of your chin. It should be parallel to the floor for ideal posture.
If you have too much or too little of an arch, make a conscious effort to correct it. Pulling your abdominal muscles in can help straighten your back.
Your arms should hang freely by your sides as you walk. Your legs should be about the same distance apart as your hips, and you should distribute your weight evenly on both feet. Be careful not to lock your knees.
Keep in mind that just because you are the tall kid now does not mean you will always be tall. If you started growing sooner than your peers, they may very well catch up to you soon. Although it is extremely rare, some children do have disorders that cause them to grow more than normal. If you are concerned about your height, talk to your doctor about it.
You can reach things on high shelves. You can see over people’s heads at the movies and at concerts. You can go on all the rides at the amusement park. You may have an advantage in basketball. You may have a better chance of becoming a model.
If you do encounter a bully who teases you about your height, try your best to act unaffected. Bullies tend to pick on people who lack confidence. If they think you’re not phased by their comments, they’ll probably leave you alone. It’s a lot easier to stand up to a bully when you have a buddy with you, so try to stick with friends whenever you think you might encounter a bully. If you are being bullied, you don’t have to handle it alone. Let a parent or teacher know right away. You can respond to a bully by simply walking away and not acknowledging the negative comment at all. If you feel like you must say something, keep it short and simple. You can say something like, “Leave me alone” or “That’s not very nice,” and then remove yourself from the situation. Getting argumentative or emotional will probably only make the situation worse.
Pay more attention to your thoughts throughout the day. Whenever you have a negative thought about your height, remind yourself about all of the positive aspects of being tall. Try not to say (out loud or otherwise) anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to another person. You should always be kind to yourself, even when you feel like criticizing yourself. Spending time with positive people can help a lot too. Try to surround yourself with friends who will not make fun of you for your height and who have good self esteem themselves.
