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Shorter hemlines indicate a thriving economy (think the Roaring ’20s and the flapper dress or the ’60s and the birth of the miniskirt) while longer hemlines show an economy that is not (floor-length dresses and pants dominated fashion during The Great Depression).
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Longoria's three-quarter sleeve, floor-length dress featured a deep-V neckline and a diamond cutout around her stomach, with a long flowy tie cinching the fabric around her chest.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On the runway, Chanel also reimagined its hallowed tweed skirt suit with bursts of tulle, floor-length hem-lines and necklines slashed off-the-shoulder.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Crystal embellishments in the shape of florals gave a sweet touch to grey flannels, while a pale pink floor-length cape was bedecked in shiny crystals resembling moons and large teardrops.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Longoria's three-quarter sleeve, floor-length dress featured a deep-V neckline and a diamond cutout around her stomach, with a long flowy tie cinching the fabric around her chest.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On the runway, Chanel also reimagined its hallowed tweed skirt suit with bursts of tulle, floor-length hem-lines and necklines slashed off-the-shoulder.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Crystal embellishments in the shape of florals gave a sweet touch to grey flannels, while a pale pink floor-length cape was bedecked in shiny crystals resembling moons and large teardrops.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Floor-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor-length. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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