Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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After all, hemlines that sit at the wrong places can instantly throw off an entire look.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
With each generation, the hemline has gotten shorter.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
These mid-rise pants feature a comfortable elastic waistband and a sweet ruffled hemline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
The designs are statement-making yet wearable, with asymmetrical hemlines and striking jewel tones.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
With each generation, the hemline has gotten shorter.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
These mid-rise pants feature a comfortable elastic waistband and a sweet ruffled hemline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026
The designs are statement-making yet wearable, with asymmetrical hemlines and striking jewel tones.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hemline
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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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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