hemline

noun

hem·line ˈhem-ˌlīn

: the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat

Examples of hemline in a Sentence

The hemline falls just above the knee. I shortened the hemline on the dress.

Recent Examples on the Web Its chino fabric is accented with trench coat-like details and its silhouette is mostly straight, with a slight taper at the hemline for an intentionally slouchy look. —

Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023 His casual, everyday pieces incorporated elevated details—such as tees with fringed hemlines, or scuba-style dresses in bright orange and pink. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023 To go with her editorial take on country club fashion, Shayk wore a pair of heeled flip-flops with mesh that extends from just above her toes to just below the hemline of her yellow skirt. —

Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2023 The musical icon stepped on stage at the Rogers Centre in Toronto wearing the short sheer dress with a dipping hemline. —

Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 9 July 2023 Here’s a denim skirt with an unusual twist, courtesy of an asymmetric hemline. —

Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2023 Made of an ultra-soft, buttery denim material, this one is also a great pick for anyone who gravitates towards a more modest hemline and prefers clean, classic styling. —

Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023 Swift looked wedding-appropriate in a light blue lace dress by Erdem, with a boned bodice and asymmetrical flouncy hemline. —

Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023 Much to our delight, shorts with long hemlines were one of them. —

Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Aug. 2023 See More

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