Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Drop shoulders give the sweater effortless drape, while ribbing on the sleeves and around the hemline adds extra visual interest.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Even with the racier hemline and skin-revealing sheerness, her silhouette still feels classic and timeless.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The little black dress included a keyhole cutout on the bodice near the bustline and a formfitting silhouette with a midi hemline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
SoSoft Mini Sweater Dress This casual sweater dress has an above-the-knee hemline that shows more leg, which creates the illusion of a taller person.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Even with the racier hemline and skin-revealing sheerness, her silhouette still feels classic and timeless.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The little black dress included a keyhole cutout on the bodice near the bustline and a formfitting silhouette with a midi hemline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Dec. 2025
SoSoft Mini Sweater Dress This casual sweater dress has an above-the-knee hemline that shows more leg, which creates the illusion of a taller person.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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hemline
noun
hem·line
ˈhem-ˌlīn 
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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