noun
- the bottom edge of a dress, skirt, or coat
Examples
- The hemline of her dress fell just below her knees.
- Fashion trends often dictate whether hemlines are high or low.
- She asked the tailor to adjust the hemline on her new skirt.
- Mini skirts have a very short hemline.
- The designer raised the hemline for a more modern look.
- Her grandmother’s dress had a conservative hemline that reached her ankles.