Channel your inner Joan Holloway (of Mad Men, clearly) in this fitted number, which looks best when
the hem hits either right below the knee or below the calf.
Another trick in faking a longer torso is by going for coats which arms» cuff hit exactly where the coat's
hem hits (check this while standing straight with your arms on your side).
It fits true to size and the hi / low
hem hits just below your booty, in a good way #bonus.
Kim's sweater dress is formfitting and flattering without being too tight, and
its hem hits right above where her over-the-knee boots begin, so exposed skin (plus resulting chill) is at a minimum.
In my opinion, the key here is that we see the entire bridge of the foot and
the hem hits at ankle height.
The elastic
hem hits just below my tummy which is the most flattering place to end and it stays in place.
The hem hits me a little bit above my ankle so taller girls may find this dress on the shorter side.
It fits me really well because the length of
the hem hits me at a flattering spot with the hem angling downward and it has 3/4 length sleeve, both of which are flattering traits for a top (never mind I can't button it — I never intended to and I'm an apple - shape so buttoning never occurs to me anymore).
I am 6 ft and
the hem hits below the knee.
The hem hits at a wide part of my calf and my skin is so fair and the dress is so dark so I think having a dark pair of tall boots would look better.
Straight
hem hits at mid-thigh.
A shift dress is often sleeveless and
its hem hits just above or below the knee.
This jacket
hem hits at a good point on my body (right below my belly) and the fabric skims nicely over my body without flowing out after cascading over my bust because of the cut of the jacket and weight of the zipper.
Hem hits knee; side slits.
Before you consider going for a cropped wide leg look, make sure that
the hems hit below the thickest part of your shin in order to avoid compromising your vertical length.
Again, make sure
the hems hit an inch above your ankle bone a.k.a. the smallest part of your ankle.
I don't have to cut A&F jeans and
the hems hit right at my ankles.
Hem hitting perfectly over the waist and with full length sleeves, this jacket is equippe -LSB-...]
I found that where
the hem hit on my legs made the garment look a little dated to me.
If you're wearing bootcut or flare jeans, wearing a heel and having
the hem hit almost the ground is the style now so keep that in mind when deciding what shoes to wear.
The hem hit below my knee, so I'd size down for your backup dress.
Not exact matches
They are also great at
hemming items, especially skirts for me, to make them
hit at the right spot on my leg to provide the shape I am looking for, but also for it to be extremely flattering and elongate my legs.
A midi style is a skirt or dress with a
hem that
hits between your knees and your shin.
They might not be cropped as you expected but I do think that
hem is fun and
hits you at the perfect spot!
I do think the legs have to be slim and the
hem needs to
hit right above the ankle bone.
The skirt length, it
hits the sweet spot at your knee to show off the curve of your leg and width at the bottom... notice how it goes in at the
hem and is more narrow than at the hip?
I had this dress
hemmed to
hit my fingertips, and I've found that's the perfect length for mini dresses and skirts without revealing too much.
Whether it's a skirt, a dress, or a coat, Kate always chooses
hems that
hit right at the knee.
Yes, Bella looks hot as she
hits Brooklyn's Fashion Rocks red carpet in a corseted strapless emerald dress with an embellished flared
hem, plus complementary gold Jerome C. Rousseau sandals, but we also need to discuss her amazing blowout.
Second, although I hate long
hem lines, I think this one
hits perfectly, which is just above my knee.
I always have to get them
hemmed, but they are my favorite leggings of all time: they're nearly 100 % opaque, the waistband
hits just below my belly button and lays flat, they never ride up, and they STAY BLACK.
That rarely happens to me since I'm 5» 4 ″ so I was beyond thrilled when I found these Levi's wedgie fit jeans that came with a raw
hem (which is totally trending) that
hit me perfectly above the ankles.
Alterations tip: to get dresses like this to
hit at your optimal length, try either altering by raising up the shoulder straps if sleeveless, or, have your tailor remove the bottom ruffled
hem part from the dress and re-attach it at the best height (rather than
hem length off the bottom of the ruffle).
Because Jess is 4» 11», she did need to have the length of her pants
hemmed to
hit mid-calf.
Tops with
hems that
hit right around my hip bones and skim my waist (flowy or stretchy) are the most complementary.
Take them to the tailor's and have them
hem your pants to
hit right at the edge of your foot, so you can wear them with both heels and flats.
If the
hem of your pants doesn't
hit right at your ankle, cuff them two and a half times to elongate your legs and show off your killer footwear.
Look for styles with no fading or embellishments, and have them
hemmed to perfectly
hit the bottom of your heel.
This vintage sweater was the right amount of over-sized «ness», and
hit EXACTLY at the hip
hem line of the dress.
Whether it's a little ruffle or a laser cut
hem it makes all the difference in me
hitting «submit».
50 % Cotton, 50 % Polyester High - low
hem Back
hits mid-thigh Shawl collar Raglan sleeve Side...
AG raw
hem legging ankle jeans (25, TTS)-- These legging ankle jeans are a huge
hit during the Nordstrom sale.
The wide leg
hem on the overalls call for a heel, and while a traditional high heel feetoo to dressy, a heeled bootie (like these that just
hit sale) does just the trick!
Sporting a rounded V - neckline that
hits just the right spot, accented by a raw -
hem slouchy patch pocket on the left for a lived - in, most - loved look.