A hemline on a skirt or dress formed by panels of fabric which fall in points resembling the corners of a handkerchief.
a handkerchief hem pulls the focus away from the hips and thighs, elongating the bottom half of the body
Example sentencesExamples
We'll see everything from cheeky handkerchief hems to classic A-line shapes, funky asymmetrical hemlines, sexy slit dresses, and even elegant ballerina skirts.
She wore a black dress with spaghetti straps and a handkerchief hem.
Long skirts with a handkerchief hem work well for tall, pear shaped women.
Balancing out the structured pieces are airy dresses with handkerchief hems in solids or radical colored prints.
The brand once famous for its chenille ruffles and handkerchief hems has had a sharp new makeover.
Definition of handkerchief hem in US English:
handkerchief hem
noun
A hemline on a skirt or dress formed by panels of fabric which fall in points resembling the corners of a handkerchief.
a handkerchief hem pulls the focus away from the hips and thighs, elongating the bottom half of the body
Example sentencesExamples
Balancing out the structured pieces are airy dresses with handkerchief hems in solids or radical colored prints.
We'll see everything from cheeky handkerchief hems to classic A-line shapes, funky asymmetrical hemlines, sexy slit dresses, and even elegant ballerina skirts.
Long skirts with a handkerchief hem work well for tall, pear shaped women.
The brand once famous for its chenille ruffles and handkerchief hems has had a sharp new makeover.
She wore a black dress with spaghetti straps and a handkerchief hem.