For a certain kind of shopper — the one whose ankles have peeked out of every pair of "regular" jeans since high school — Alloy was a rare relief. Inseams that actually reached 37 inches. Maxi dresses that didn't turn into midis. Trousers that hit the floor instead of hovering awkwardly above the shoe. The whole pitch was length as a first-class citizen, not a checkbox buried under one drab bootcut in "tall."
That clarity of purpose is also where the cracks show now. The assortment has thinned to a fraction of what mainstream tall lines carry, and the trend-forward pieces feel a step behind. Extended-length sizing that once ran dependably now runs inconsistent enough that returns become part of the ritual — a hard thing to swallow for a category that exists precisely so tall women stop gambling on fit.
When your entire reason for shopping somewhere is trustworthy length, wobbly length is fatal. If you want deeper benches and sharper sizing, Long Tall Sally builds nearly its whole catalog around the 5'8"-and-up crowd, while ASOS Tall throws hundreds of on-trend styles at the problem every season — a good place to start reading below.
If your loyalty to Alloy was mostly about price, Old Navy Tall is the clearest swap — genuinely cheap extended-length jeans and basics, with deep and frequent discounts. American Eagle Tall matches it on youth-focused stretch denim, and Next Tall offers broad everyday value if you don't mind UK sizing conversions.
Tall-only specialists that go the deepest
For the tallest frames and the widest tall benches, skip the mainstream tall sections. Long Tall Sally builds nearly its entire catalog for 5'8"-and-up, Amalli Talli designs exclusively for 5'9"+, and Height of Fashion engineers trend pieces from scratch for long legs and torsos — no compromises borrowed from regular fits.
Polished and work-ready tall options
When you need tall pieces that survive an office, J.Crew Tall and Banana Republic Tall bring tailored trousers and better fabrics, while Loft Tall covers feminine dresses and workwear. Universal Standard adds size-inclusive tall lengths with some of the best denim fit in the category.
Which Alternative Is Right for You?
If price is your top priority, Old Navy Tall and American Eagle Tall deliver the cheapest reliable extended-length jeans, with sales that make them cheaper than Alloy most of the year. If your real complaint is a thin assortment, ASOS Tall and Next Tall offer hundreds of styles across every category. For the tallest women who never quite fit even mainstream tall lines, Amalli Talli and Long Tall Sally design specifically for 5'9"-plus frames. And if you want elevated, work-ready pieces that actually reach the floor, J.Crew Tall, Banana Republic Tall, and Universal Standard bring better fabrics and sharper tailoring — at a higher price, but with fit you won't have to gamble on.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is the best alternative to Alloy for tall women?
It depends on your priority. For the deepest tall-only selection, Long Tall Sally is hard to beat. For trend-driven styles on a budget, ASOS Tall carries hundreds of options. For the cheapest reliable tall denim, Old Navy Tall and American Eagle Tall win on price.
QWhich stores carry longer inseams than Alloy?
Long Tall Sally offers inseams up to 38 inches, and Amalli Talli designs exclusively for women 5'9" and taller with even longer proportions. American Eagle Tall and ASOS Tall also carry extra-long inseam denim for very tall shoppers.
QWhere can very tall women (5'10" and up) shop besides Alloy?
Amalli Talli and Long Tall Sally are the strongest picks — both design specifically for the tallest frames rather than just adding length to standard patterns. Height of Fashion also engineers pieces from scratch for long legs and torsos.
QAre there cheaper tall clothing sites than Alloy?
Yes. Old Navy Tall consistently undercuts most tall lines with frequent deep discounts, and American Eagle Tall runs regular buy-one-get sales on tall denim. Next Tall also offers good everyday value if you're comfortable with UK sizing.
QWhich tall brands have the best sizing accuracy for extended lengths?
Universal Standard and Long Tall Sally are known for dependable, consistent fit in extended lengths, and Universal Standard's Fit Liberty program makes exchanges easy. Amalli Talli offers personal fit guidance thanks to its small-brand, tall-only focus.
Our Verdict
The Best Alloy Alternative For You
If price is your top priority, Old Navy Tall and American Eagle Tall deliver the cheapest reliable extended-length jeans, with sales that make them cheaper than Alloy most of the year. If your real complaint is a thin assortment, ASOS Tall and Next Tall offer hundreds of styles across every category. For the tallest women who never quite fit even mainstream tall lines, Amalli Talli and Long Tall Sally design specifically for 5'9"-plus frames. And if you want elevated, work-ready pieces that actually reach the floor, J.Crew Tall, Banana Republic Tall, and Universal Standard bring better fabrics and sharper tailoring — at a higher price, but with fit you won't have to gamble on.