How to Use hemline in a Sentence

hemline

noun
  • The hemline falls just above the knee.
  • I shortened the hemline on the dress.
  • The stretchy hemline at the cuffs and waist keeps the cold out.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The hemline of the frock looked like a semblance of florals.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 May 2024
  • While the hemline has always been short for this style, the rest of it is up to you.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 May 2022
  • Some of the costumes have rays of sunshine around the neck and hemlines.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024
  • The variation comes with the hemlines, both in length and style.
    Angela Law, refinery29.com, 2 July 2024
  • The hemline of the dress fell above her knees in the front and cascaded into a train in the back.
    Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The V-neck tank has snaps up top and a straight hemline that can be tucked or worn out.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
  • Some petite wearers did not like the fit of the hemline.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The 46-year-old wore a grey three-piece suit with a high-water hemline and some choice footwear.
    Carolina Gonzales, Houston Chronicle, 26 Apr. 2018
  • The ideal dress is long enough for its hemline to descend past the tops of evening boots.
    Leah Garchik, SFChronicle.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Find a style that fits well on your shoulders, and ensure that the length of the hemline and sleeves are just so.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Much to our delight, shorts with long hemlines were one of them.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The sporty influences are in details like the black stripes on the waist and at the V-neck and the pleated hemline.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Both pieces are made from a blend of bamboo and spandex with satin trim along the neckline of the top and the hemline of the shorts.
    Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2021
  • The cable knit sweater has a turtleneck, drop sleeves, and a ribbed hemline.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2022
  • The actress wore a black skirt suit with long sleeves and a mini hemline.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
  • Kendall kicks up her heels—and her hemline—in a reversible silk-satin dress.
    Malick Bodian, Vogue, 10 July 2024
  • Her dress, called the Toscana dress, comes in white and light pink, has a high-low hemline, and boasts pockets (score).
    Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 13 July 2020
  • The green coat featured an A-line fit, with long sleeves and a midi hemline.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Prefer a midi-length hemline to one just at the knee? Done.
    Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 7 June 2018
  • The half-zip sweatshirt has a high collar, and the pants feature a flared hemline.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
  • If a dress has a shorter hemline, over-the-knee boots are ideal.
    Mallory Pitts, chicagotribune.com, 25 Feb. 2021
  • The middle of the gown was sheer exposing her legs as the hemline trails in an opaque black tulle.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Cropped pants are my warm-weather go-to thanks to their breezy hemline and ability to put my favorite sandals on display.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
  • The cropped hemline can also be more appropriate than shorts for dressier occasions, like work or nice dinners.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
  • With shorter hemlines, thinner straps and breezy fabrics, choosing the right shapewear becomes more about smart design.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • This capsule wardrobe staple has a modern look with a shirttail hemline, subtle puff sleeves, and a crisp crewneck collar.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Between see-through fabrics, ill-fitting straps, and awkward hemlines, there are plenty of misses.
    Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

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