: the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat
Example Sentences
The hemline falls just above the knee. I shortened the hemline on the dress.
Recent Examples on the WebFabrics were test-driven for limited rustling and anti-crease appeal, and weighted at the hemline to prevent gusts of wind making mischief. Caryn Franklin, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Mundy, 61, wore a classic satin sleeveless gown with a mermaid hemline and a jeweled belt at the waist that shimmered against her colorful bouquet. Lanford Beard, PEOPLE.com, 22 June 2022 With its long sleeves and below-the-knee hemline, the elegant frock is ideal for a Sunday matinee show. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022 Amal stole the show with her white, sleeveless dress with a mock-turtle neck, patterned with silver squares and finished with an ostrich feather hemline. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 18 July 2022 For the occasion, Leni opted for a timeless all-black look, wearing a lacy black slipdress with a nude underlay and a midi-length hemline. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Aug. 2022 Embroidered details that danced around a hemline only enhanced the movement of many of these gowns, which should find their way onto imminent red carpets. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 July 2022 Her khakis have an extra-wide hemline, which offers a less restrictive fit that doesn't cling to the legs, allowing for ample airflow and ultimate comfort — a necessity for Garner's day packed with outdoor activities. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 22 June 2022 With little generational divide, the rule of thumb is elegantly appropriate: head-to-toe color, with discretion sewn into every not-so-daring hemline.Vogue, 3 June 2022 See More