The Real Height of Taylor Schilling: A Surprising Revelation on Conan

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While a Google search will tell you that Taylor Schilling is 5’8″ (173 cm) tall, in June 2019, the Orange Is the New Black star told Conan O’Brien that she’s actually even taller.

She stated that she reached 5’9″ by age 16 and was 5’7″ at age 12, discussing the challenges of adjusting to her height during her growth.

“I was 5’9″ by the time I was 16,” she told the American television host. “I didn’t know how to use my limbs,” Taylor added, saying her height at age 12 was 5’7″.

Taylor Schilling showed off her tall figure at the 'Dear Edward' LA premiere in a black Adam Lippes keyhole gown featuring Chantilly lace and elegant cut-outs, accessorized with a Mark Cross clutch, Grace Lee jewels, and Casadei shoes at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on January 31, 2023Taylor Schilling showed off her tall figure at the ‘Dear Edward’ LA premiere in a black Adam Lippes keyhole gown featuring Chantilly lace and elegant cut-outs, accessorized with a Mark Cross clutch, Grace Lee jewels, and Casadei shoes at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on January 31, 2023 (Credit: Ryan Hartford / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)

The Height Comparison

Taylor Schilling’s height of 5ft 8in (172.7 cm) is above the average height for American women, around 5ft 4in (162.6 cm). This means she is significantly taller than the average American woman.

Taylor Schilling’s US shoe size 9.5 converts to 40.5 in European sizing, 7 in UK sizing, and 25.5 to 26 cm in Japanese sizing.

Fashion and Public Appearances

In September 2014, Taylor Schilling flaunted her long legs on the red carpet at the Netflix Launch Party at the Komische Oper in Berlin, Germany.

Zane Holtz, Laura Prepon, Kate Mulgrew, D.J. Cotrona, Uzo Aduba, Taylor Schilling, and Robert Rodriguez at the Netflix Launch Party held at the Komische Oper on Tuesday in Berlin, Germany, on September 16, 2014Zane Holtz, Laura Prepon, Kate Mulgrew, D.J. Cotrona, Uzo Aduba, Taylor Schilling, and Robert Rodriguez at the Netflix Launch Party held at the Komische Oper on Tuesday in Berlin, Germany, on September 16, 2014 (Credit: AEDT / WENN / Patrick Hoffmann)

The tall actress was joined on the red carpet by her ‘Orange Is the New Black’ co-stars Laura Prepon, Uzo Aduba, and Kate Mulgrew.

The then-30-year-old actress donned a gleaming sequined dress from the Sachin & Babi Fall 2014 collection featuring a graphic striped design.

Taylor Schilling flaunts her long legs in a gleaming sequined dressTaylor Schilling flaunts her long legs in a gleaming sequined dress (Credit: AEDT / WENN / Patrick Hoffmann)

Stylish Footwear Choices

Taylor accessorized with Vita Fede titan stud earrings and completed the outfit with black leather “Blondie” heels from the Aquazzura Fall 2014 collection featuring perforated and studded mesh, pointed toes, and 100 mm heels.

Taylor Schilling shows off her feet in studded mesh pumpsTaylor Schilling shows off her feet in studded mesh pumps (Credit: AEDT / WENN / Patrick Hoffmann)

How do you like Taylor’s silver-metallic-striped long-sleeve dress?

Although Taylor’s exact version is no longer available online, you can find different versions of her heels on Net-A-Porter and Farfetch.

Aquazzura Beige Blondie PumpAquazzura Beige Blondie Pumps, $872

Blondie Laser-Cut Leather-and-Mesh MulesBlondie Laser-Cut Leather-and-Mesh Mules, $895

Blondie Studded Leather-and-Mesh SandalsBlondie Studded Leather-and-Mesh Sandals, $895