hemline

noun

hem·line ˈhem-ˌlīn

: the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat

Examples of hemline in a Sentence

The hemline falls just above the knee. I shortened the hemline on the dress.

Recent Examples on the Web

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The drop shoulders and high-low hemline give it a relaxed, cozy feel that would complement wide-leg pants or leggings. —

Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 This cardigan has contrast ribbing along the cuffs and hemline, and its open neckline leaves plenty of room for layering jewelry. —

Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 With this evolution came asymmetric hemlines, like Helmut Lang’s fluid mididress and Cult Gaia’s ribbed-knit turtleneck dress, designed with exaggerated long sleeves. —

Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 Ivy Getty The heiress and artist embraced a flapper-style look with a sheer black lace dress adorned with a Black Dahlia pattern and a hemline of black fringe. —

Maggie Clancy, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hemline