How to Use knee-length in a Sentence

knee-length

adjective
  • The knee-length style has an A-line shape that allows the skirt to move with you.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The look had no sleeves and scalloped hems along the neckline and its knee-length hem.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 15 July 2023
  • The knee-length Fendi Jacquard Chenille boots were the icing on the cake.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Wear them with knee-length socks for extra style points.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The singer paired the simple ensemble with knee-length shorts, black tights and black and white heels.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • The actress paired the simple look with an oversized, knee-length gray coat.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • While the runway dress was knee-length, Cardi B's nearly hit the ground.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • This knee-length option from Amazon may be your new go-to.
    Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kendall wore a leather corset and a black knee-length skirt from Bottega Veneta.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Susan is rocking a floral knee-length skirt with a black off-the-shoulder top.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 29 June 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • The supermodel paired the look with knee-length high-heeled boots and several rings.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
  • Saldaña’s strapless dress is a knee-length design that features a zipper in the back.
    Mikelle Street, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • The ruffled gown featured flower-like gatherings at the shoulder and hip, with a full-length skirt and a knee-length slit.
    Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
  • This casual pull-on style has a round neck, long sleeves, and a knee-length pleated swing skirt that would look great with a belt and heels or a shawl and boots.
    Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Rihanna wore the outerwear on top of a black knee-length dress paired with ankle-strap heels.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Some of the women wore brightly colored, knee-length dresses.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Coakley wore a knee-length black dress with the standard collar worn by Episcopal priests.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025

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