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hemline

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hem·line  (hmln)
n.
1. The bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat.
2. The height of the edge of such a garment, measured from the floor.

hemline [ˈhɛmˌlaɪn]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) the level to which the hem of a skirt or dress hangs; hem knee-length hemlines
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hemline - the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
coat - an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
skirt - a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
line - a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
Translations
hemline [ˈhemlaɪn] N (Sew) → bajo m (del vestido)
hemline [ˈhɛmlaɪn] n [dress, skirt] → ourlet m
hemline
nSaum m; hemlines are lower this yearder Rocksaum ist dieses Jahr etwas tiefer gerutscht


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To quote what is known as the Hemline Index, a theory presented by economist George Taylor in 1926 suggested hemlines of women's dresses rise with stock prices.
Black leatherlook bandeau dress pounds 85, Topshop Kylie Minogue A high neckline and sensible hemline make this a classy choice.
Her signature fitted dress now has a lower neckline, stronger shoulders and capped sleeves; the fold-front dress has a shorter hemline just above the knee.
 
 
 
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