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 -
The look had no sleeves and scalloped hems along the neckline and its knee-length hem.
— Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 15 July 2023 -
This knee-length option from Amazon may be your new go-to.
— Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
Kendall wore a leather corset and a black knee-length skirt from Bottega Veneta.
— Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023 -
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 -
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 -
Susan is rocking a floral knee-length skirt with a black off-the-shoulder top.
— Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 29 June 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Rihanna wore the outerwear on top of a black knee-length dress paired with ankle-strap heels.
— Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The knee-length pairs effortlessly with strappy heels or pumps.
— Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Floor-length dresses are still acceptable, but cocktail and knee-length dresses also fit the bill.
— Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 -
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 -
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 -
Not to mention his knee-length, brightly colored smocks or his ballet slippers.
— David Fricke, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024 -
Then, there’s Cos’s knee-length style, whose oversized silhouette is the perfect topper for all those chunky knits we’re bound to layering in come fall.
— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024 -
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 -
Opposites attract in this quirky and compelling look, where a knee-length skirt pairs nicely with an oversized cardigan.
— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 -
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 -
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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