How to Use knee-length in a Sentence
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The knee-length style has an A-line shape that allows the skirt to move with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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The look had no sleeves and scalloped hems along the neckline and its knee-length hem.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 15 July 2023
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The knee-length Fendi Jacquard Chenille boots were the icing on the cake.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Wear them with knee-length socks for extra style points.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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The singer paired the simple ensemble with knee-length shorts, black tights and black and white heels.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
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The singer paired the look with knee-length black socks, black slingback heels and black sunglasses.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
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The actress paired the simple look with an oversized, knee-length gray coat.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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While the runway dress was knee-length, Cardi B's nearly hit the ground.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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This knee-length option from Amazon may be your new go-to.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
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My dad is wearing a blazer and plaid scarf, and my mom is dressed in a knee-length black coat and a red scarf.
—Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024
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Pair it with a knee-length wool coat and these gold heels (also on sale) and your outfit is set.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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One of my must-have looks is a knee-length dress, a pair of patterned tights, calf-high leather boots, and a leather jacket.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024
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Kendall wore a leather corset and a black knee-length skirt from Bottega Veneta.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023
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One woman, who is very heavy, always wears a knee-length or above-the-knee skirt when golfing.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
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For the show’s 11th look, Johnson wore a black turtleneck, wide-legged black trousers fitted with a belt, and a knee-length dark brown coat.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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His double-breasted jacket was sharp, but his knee-length shorts paired with it made the suit feel hip and fresh.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2023
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Try this classic tea dress, which comes with a bow belt, bell sleeves, and a knee-length cut in a fit-and-flare silhouette.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Kane is dressed in a knee-length skirt and matching jacket, a Star of David pendant affixed to her lapel.
—Malina Saval, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
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Susan is rocking a floral knee-length skirt with a black off-the-shoulder top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 29 June 2023
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But an intake guard threw the ruling in the trash and Landor was handcuffed to a chair while his knee-length locks were forcibly shaved off.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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Bold burgundy leather separates include a side-zip tank and a knee-length skirt with a back slit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
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Add a chunky turtleneck sweater and knee-length boots for an elegant look that goes from desk to dinner.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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The supermodel paired the look with knee-length high-heeled boots and several rings.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
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Saldaña’s strapless dress is a knee-length design that features a zipper in the back.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Inside, a huge man with a knee-length beard and red hat greeted my daughters, his eyes sparkling behind a pair of pince-nez.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
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Middleton’s boots appear to be knee-length, though her outerwear covers up the top half of the silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025
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Annie, in her summer uniform—a knee-length skirt, a T-shirt, and Keds—joined the crew, pulling equipment out of the puddles.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
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Opt for a flapper-esque dress that has a drop waist or is knee-length, and modernize it by wearing it over a pair of chic culottes.
—Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
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Kaufman and Mills try gender-bent couple style, Kaufman in a knee-length skirt, Mills in a smart suit and tie.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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