How to Use knee-length in a Sentence
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The look had no sleeves and scalloped hems along the neckline and its knee-length hem.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 15 July 2023
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My dad is wearing a blazer and plaid scarf, and my mom is dressed in a knee-length black coat and a red scarf.
—Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024
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Kendall wore a leather corset and a black knee-length skirt from Bottega Veneta.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023
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One woman, who is very heavy, always wears a knee-length or above-the-knee skirt when golfing.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 May 2024
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His double-breasted jacket was sharp, but his knee-length shorts paired with it made the suit feel hip and fresh.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2023
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Susan is rocking a floral knee-length skirt with a black off-the-shoulder top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 29 June 2023
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Inside, a huge man with a knee-length beard and red hat greeted my daughters, his eyes sparkling behind a pair of pince-nez.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
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This casual pull-on style has a round neck, long sleeves, and a knee-length pleated swing skirt that would look great with a belt and heels or a shawl and boots.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
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Rihanna wore the outerwear on top of a black knee-length dress paired with ankle-strap heels.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
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In addition to its lace detailing, the dress has a knee-length skirt, cap sleeves, and a semi-mock neckline.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
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Fallon said in mock surprise as the singer — his knee-length leather duster flapping behind him — walked off without a word.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024
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The knee-length pairs effortlessly with strappy heels or pumps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
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The versatile knee-length hem can easily be dressed up with tall heeled boots or dressed down with sneakers.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
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Lourdes Leon Leon wore a leopard-print with a corset-style bodice, while the knee-length hem added a touch of sophistication to the wild pattern.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 13 June 2024
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Crafted with a luxe wool blend that is warm, but not too thick, this elegant knee-length coat will be a daily go-to for heading to the office.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2023
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The knee-length dress has a tie waist with a breezy high-low hem design, which makes for a flattering yet comfortable style that will keep you cool on those hot and humid days.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Maxi and midi lengths are ideal for dress lovers who want to stay warm in cooler weather, while shorter, knee-length styles are great for warm autumn days.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
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Not to mention his knee-length, brightly colored smocks or his ballet slippers.
—David Fricke, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
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The longer knee-length hem makes this more wearable as an everyday dress—even without leggings or tights underneath it on milder days.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 18 Jan. 2024
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The Zara piece is reminiscent of an iconic look Princess Diana wore in 1990: a Moschino tweed skirt suit with a red houndstooth blazer and a black-and-white knee-length houndstooth skirt.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
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Though, our personal favorite is this wrap knee-length sweater dress that comes in three neutral colors and can be dressed up (with some nice booties and a wool peacoat) or down (with a pair of white sneakers).
—Melanie Curry, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
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So say goodbye to itchy wool sweaters, prim blouses, and knee-length skirts, because the Biebers are modeling a new take on church clothes for a hip, young, God-fearing generation.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023
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Locals dress in their finest traditional attire, with men donning the gho, a knee-length robe, and women wearing the kira, an elegant wrap-around dress.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
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The spellbinding look is completed by a golden moon necklace, knee-length black boots, and a tambourine with cascading ribbons.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2023
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The singer-songwriter arrived at her album release party in a figure-hugging white latex dress with her knee-length burgundy locs.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 31 Mar. 2023
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Our shopping writer trusts the Charmking Copper Compression Socks, a knee-length style with a breathable nylon-blend material that comes in a three-pack.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
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Her latest shocking look included a dark burgundy knee-length fur coat with a red corsetted leather dress that includes five diagonal strips of leather.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
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Along with her two white looks, the mom of two also sported a dramatic Courreges outfit in Paris, consisting of a nude illusion top, black leather sleeves and a long black skirt layered over knee-length black boots.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
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Fuss-free and easy to throw on while traveling, the knee-length jacket is a fantastic alternative to more traditional fall and winter coats.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
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Grunge was the theme of Rosé's number, especially with her nearly knee-length leather sneakers, while femininity took front and center in Jisoo's two-piece.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
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