Posing in LA, actress Olga Kurylenko (5’8″) looks bright and beautiful in the California sunshine in this patterned white dress and gladiator sandals.

Oscar-winning actress (and one of our favourite tall girls) Gwyneth Paltrow was recently honoured with a Creative Arts Emmy for her role in the hit US musical comedy Glee. She also sparked some lively debate in the media this week, after discussing the topic of infidelity and revealing: “I know people that I respect and admire and look up to who have had extra-marital affairs.”

Research has found that tall women earn between 3.5% and 5.5% more per inch than their shorter colleagues – and, women that are over 6ft are reportedly more likely to be in a leadership role. This is good news for tall ladies, but it’s worth remembering (as any Spider-Man enthusiast will tell you) that with great power comes great responsibility.

Can’t find any clothes to suit those lengthy limbs? Long Tall Sally devote their clothes to women such as yourself and consider the taller body frame in their designs. All you big tall girls can finally find a pair of fashionable trousers that reach your ankles! So, the trick to getting you tall girls sta

With the cold winter months creeping nearer, prepare to wrap up with Long Tall Sally’s new collection of coats and jackets. Use the chilly weather as an opportunity to look fabulous in perfect parkas or classic duffles – all specially tailored for tall women.

Model, mum and multi-millionaire Elle Macpherson, better known as “the body”, is an inspiration to tall women around the globe. The Aussie superstar has recently become the host of Britain’s fiercest fashion competition, Britain’s Next Top Model, where her decisions on choosing girls for the hit show are based on one crucial factor: “˜She needs to be 5ft 8ins’.