Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Flapper dresses with short hemlines were all the rage in the 1920s, but gave way to lengthier designs in the 1940s and 50s.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Kardashian’s liquid gold gown featured a bodycon fit through her turtleneck, long sleeves, and floor-grazing hemline, giving the illusion that she was completely bejeweled in rhinestones.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Kardashian’s liquid gold gown featured a bodycon fit through her turtleneck, long sleeves, and floor-grazing hemline, giving the illusion that she was completely bejeweled in rhinestones.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
To accessorize her custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown — which featured a wisteria embroidery on its bodice and hemline — Fanning discovered that a Cartier necklace from 1903 likewise was crafted to resemble wisteria leaves.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hemline
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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hemline
noun
hem·line
ˈhem-ˌlīn 
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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