How to Use knee-length in a Sentence
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The knee-length style has an A-line shape that allows the skirt to move with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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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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The knee-length Fendi Jacquard Chenille boots were the icing on the cake.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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The singer paired the look with knee-length black socks, black slingback heels and black sunglasses.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
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While the runway dress was knee-length, Cardi B's nearly hit the ground.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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This knee-length option from Amazon may be your new go-to.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
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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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Pair it with a knee-length wool coat and these gold heels (also on sale) and your outfit is set.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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One of my must-have looks is a knee-length dress, a pair of patterned tights, calf-high leather boots, and a leather jacket.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 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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Try this classic tea dress, which comes with a bow belt, bell sleeves, and a knee-length cut in a fit-and-flare silhouette.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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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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Bold burgundy leather separates include a side-zip tank and a knee-length skirt with a back slit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
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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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The ruffled gown featured flower-like gatherings at the shoulder and hip, with a full-length skirt and a knee-length slit.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
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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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The metallic knee-length dress was cinched with a corseted panel around her waist and featured both a zipper, belt, and lace-up detail in the back.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Her flowing, knee-length dress is painted in red, black, and green, representing the Pan-African flag.
—Leilah Babirye, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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Hailing from the brand’s fall 2023 collection, it was paired with a knee-length pencil skirt of the same fabric featuring a split up the front.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
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Kidman rocked a black polo sweater with red accents and a knee-length black and white plaid skirt with black floral details.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Instead, look to a pair your mini skirts and short shorts with knee-length leather boots for an unexpected twist.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 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 roomier the fit, the better with attendees favoring knee-length styles with pleats, boxy cuts and finished hems.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 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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Embracing the color du jour, the Christmas diva wore a knee-length knit mahogany dress with matching gloves and brown knee-high suede boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
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