Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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It’s designed with a smocked and ruffled neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a tonal plaid pattern, and the hemline hits about two inches above my knees.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The stiletto heel, measuring around 5 inches, provided a drastic boost in height, while the ankle-baring hemlines added drama to the shoe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Handwringing about hemlines and innuendos aside, these headliners signal an attempt to appeal to the broadest possible audience, throwing curation to the wind in the hopes the fest will be able to recoup their very expensive investment.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The stiletto heel, measuring around 5 inches, provided a drastic boost in height, while the ankle-baring hemlines added drama to the shoe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Handwringing about hemlines and innuendos aside, these headliners signal an attempt to appeal to the broadest possible audience, throwing curation to the wind in the hopes the fest will be able to recoup their very expensive investment.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 9 Oct. 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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