I'm a 19
year old girl, and I stand at a shocking 6'0. Don't get me wrong,
being tall is pretty great! There are lots of upsides to being lanky,
and being able to see over crowds is just one of them. However,
throughout my entire 19.5 years on this planet, I've received some
pretty upsetting comments regarding my height. Here are the top 6
that all tall girls will DEFINITELY relate to.
1. People ask why I wear heels.
Because I want to. I woke up this morning and thought this dress would look cute with some heels. Heels are always fabulous, even if you're standing 6 inches above everyone else.
2. The ever popular question: So... how tall are you?
No. Just no.
3. Airplane seats.
Airplanes are pretty cramped for people who are normal height, let alone anyone over 5'9. if you're a tall girl, getting to sit in the glorious exit seat is like winning the lottery.
4. Getting asked if you play volleyball.
Some tall girls are INCREDIBLE athletes, however, when God made me, I was not gifted with the hand-eye coordination of Serena Williams. I think some people think that if you're tall and don't play volleyball or basketball, you've done something wrong. Plenty of tall women aren't athletic in that way, and that's just fine.
5. The constant nicknames.
I've been called a giraffe, giant, human skyscraper, and so much more. While these nicknames may seem playful, some people actually get their feelings hurt by this. Commenting on someone's body type is probably not a great idea, unless you want to tell someone how fabulous they look.
6. Dresses are always too short.
Growing up, finding a dress that came past my thighs was a never-ending struggle. Unless I wanted to go to church looking like a stripper, I had to find leggings to wear under a lot of skirts. Then I discovered maxi-dresses, and life got soooo much easier.