Posts Tagged ‘hemlines’
How can I determine what hemline is best for me?
“at the knee“ Hemlines go up and down. The length of your hemline should be determined by your height, what figure type you have and the occasion for which you are wearing the outfit rather than your age or trends. Most women find “at the knee” the most flattering hem length. At the…
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What is a high low hemline?
A high low hemline refers to a skirt or dress with a hem that is high in the front and low in the back or an uneven hemline. This style looks best when the difference in front and back are not too extreme. A high low hemline or top looks great on all figure types…
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What is the proper skirt length in relation to your knees?
There is no one skirt length that is proper for everyone. Everyone has to experiment and check their mirror to see what length(s) is most flattering on them. Height, weight, age and skirt style have to be taken into consideration when choosing a proper skirt length. In general tall women can wear longer-length skirts (mid-calf)…
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Heel Heights and Hemlines for Business
I can’t remember when there have been so many choices in shoe styles and hem lengths. It seems like anything goes! But not for business attire!
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Short skirts and women over 40
Short skirts are becoming more popular with women over 40. But age has nothing to do with how short your skirt can be. What matters is that you have great legs and a figure that looks good in a short skirt. Unfortunately some women are putting comfort ahead of style today and wear what they want whether it looks good or bad.
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What hemline length is in style for holiday parties?
The hemline length that is the most flattering on most women is mid knee, just above or just below the knee. The hem length in style for holiday parties is the one that is most flattering on you. The perfect hemline for anyone depends on their height, weight and age and can be determined by…
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Are high low hemlines appropriate office attire?
High low hemlines are considered trendy and are not appropriate in a corporate office environment. If you are in a fashion and / or a style career you might be able to get away with a high low hemline if it looks great on you and is tasteful (not too extreme). It would look silly…
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