need help with jeans!

I'm also rather tall and skinny (5'8") and I have found that straight leg jeans look best on me. You are right - skinny jeans will only make you look taller and skinnier (which isn't a bad thing, IMO ;) ) and wide leg jeans can look weird on long legs. SFAM makes some good straight leg jeans - not too wide, not too narrow :yes:.
 
How about Notify ANemone? I am not tall at all (quite the opposite....) but IMO this style looks great on anyone - straight leg and they do come with long inseam - check those out
 
I'm your height, and I live in Hudsons. I've never been more pleased with a denim brand! They don't seem to stretch out or bag; they retain their forms beautifully; and they are both comfortable and stylish.