How to Use knee-length in a Sentence

knee-length

adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • While the runway dress was knee-length, Cardi B's nearly hit the ground.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Susan is rocking a floral knee-length skirt with a black off-the-shoulder top.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 29 June 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Loewe paired short-sleeve ones with knee-length bottoms, while Miu Miu unveiled dozens of them on top of textured skirts, low-slung jeans and the brand’s signature briefs.
    Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Sep. 2024
  • There were modest knee-length dresses with loose windbreakers and tube(ish) tops tied around torsos like sweaters.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
  • While there’s nothing more rock and roll than a knee-length version, a cropped, motorcycle style in faux leather has more edge and can be worn into spring.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Floor-length dresses are still acceptable, but cocktail and knee-length dresses also fit the bill.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

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