How to Use hemline in a Sentence

hemline

noun
Definition of hemlinenext
  • 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
  • While the hemline has always been short for this style, the rest of it is up to you.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 May 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The skirt flared out from her legs into a soft, pleated hemline.
    — Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The dark blue shade makes its just right for a winter wedding, even with a shorter hemline in the front.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • The deep V-neck adds va-va-voom and the ruffly hemline adds interest and flirtiness.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The Mini Skirt Once controversial, the above-the-knee hemline is back in a big way.
    — Sara Holzman, Marie Claire, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Like this topcoat from COS in a relaxed fit and clean hemline.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 26 Nov. 2022
  • The dress is modest, with a boatneck, a tea-length hemline, and long bishop sleeves.
    — Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2021
  • The sweet spot for a shirt-dress hemline, according to both Ms. Wright and Ms. Rutson, is a mid-calf length.
    — Rebecca Malinsky, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2021
  • The curved hemline and center back seam add a little style to this simple sleep shirt.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • It's made from cozy fleece with a zipper up the front, zippered side pockets, and fabric bands around the cuffs and the hemline.
    — Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Imagine twirling in this knee-length dress with a ruffled hemline.
    — Lauren Rearick, Southern Living, 24 May 2021
  • Seemingly an ode to the Y2K low-rise trend, the chino skirt was so short that the whites of the pockets poked out from under the hemline.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
  • Goolagong Cawley’s white dress had buttons all the way down the front and, most notably, a scalloped hemline.
    — Ben Rothenberg, New York Times, 2 July 2021
  • The classic cut includes a three-piece hood with a drawstring and elastic cuffs and hemline.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The high-low hemline, another blast from the past (high in the front and lower in the back) is also making a comeback.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Maxi skirts and dresses are the preferred hemline for the upcoming months.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Nov. 2022
  • One chest pocket can secure small items, and the longer hemline keeps rain from dripping down your shorts.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The tulip hemline and ruched detail add a timeless element to this adorable dress, and the puff sleeves add a hint of vintage flair.
    — Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Katie Holmes, for one, wore a crystal cage dress from Jonathan Simkhai with a swishy fringe hemline—a modern take on the 1920s flapper dress.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
  • It’s got a loose fit, a just-above-the-knee hemline, fleece fabric for added warmth, and it can be paired with leggings or worn solo.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 18 Jan. 2024
  • This adorable puff sleeve, velvet mini dress has a tulip hemline and a wrap detail.
    — Elle Murphy, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023

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