The label, translated
American Tall Inseams: Tall vs Extra Tall
Two tall lengths, plus a separate waist size. Here’s how to choose each—and why the product’s inseam still gets the final say.
Sources checked September 6, 2026 · Sizing guidance, not live stock
The lengths, with context
Each number belongs to the chart or product named below, not every size or color.
Tall
Women’s height guidance: 5′9″–6′1″. A range across styles, not every Tall item’s measurement.
American Tall: women’s fit guidance ↗Extra Tall
Women’s height guidance: 6′2″–6′6″. Check the individual style.
American Tall: women’s fit guidance ↗Carpenter Pants — Tall / Extra Tall
Product-specific example: High-Waisted Carpenter Pocket Pants in Black.
American Tall: Carpenter Pants chart & fit ↗Find your size, separately from your length
The linked women’s bottoms chart covers US sizes 0–20. These are body measurements in inches, not a finished garment’s waistband. Selected reference points:
| Size | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 24.5 | 37 |
| 6 | 27.5 | 40 |
| 12 | 31.5 | 44 |
| 18 | 36.5 | 49 |
| 20 | 38.5 | 51 |
How American Tall measures
American Tall’s women’s instructions run from the crotch seam along the inside leg to the ankle. Measure your natural waist and the fullest part of your hips separately; height is a starting point, not a substitute for your inseam.
American Tall: Carpenter Pants chart & fit ↗Body-to-floor, body-to-ankle and garment-to-hem measurements are not interchangeable. Follow the retailer’s method, then compare with a pair that gives you the hem position you want.
Before you order
- Choose waist/hip size, then Tall or Extra Tall. Do not size up just to gain length.
- Use the women’s chart; American Tall’s men’s ranges are different.
- Ankle, flared and jogger silhouettes can finish differently. Confirm your chosen color, size and length together.
We checked retailer-published information, not garments in a first-hand fit test. Charts and availability can change.