Definition of hemline
:the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat
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Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
Recent Examples of hemline from the Web
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Hemlines and hairstyles may change, but the forces driving them—human frailty, vanity, and ingenuity—are eternal.
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As interactions with Jesse got more flirtatious and less professional, my necklines got lower and my hemlines higher.
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Some hemlines and silhouettes have gone out of fashion.
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The hemlines on the bottom of both the jersey and shorts were changed allowing full range of motion.
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Aside from being 24 years her husband’s senior, at 64, Macron’s favorite unconventional fashion choices feature hemlines that fall well above the knee—and place her gamine, toned, and tan limbs squarely in the spotlight.
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Sunny days are here, and with it, a joyful return to high hemlines, generous SPF application and, most importantly, open toed shoes.
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The former Victoria’s Secret Angel stepped out in late March during Seoul Fashion Week, wearing a blush dress with a high-low hemline that hugged her growing belly.
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The former Victoria’s Secret Angel stepped out in late March during Seoul Fashion Week, wearing a blush dress with a high-low hemline that hugged her growing belly.
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First Known Use of hemline
1923
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Definition of hemline for English Language Learners
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: the bottom edge of a dress, skirt, or coat
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