Queen of Victoria
Dress for the occasion.
Glossary
Lengths: the glossary
Dress lengths defined one by one, with line drawings, when to wear each length and what to pair it with.
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Above the knee
An above-the-knee dress ends a few inches above the kneecap, between a mini and a knee-length hem.
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Tea length
A tea-length dress ends between the middle of the calf and just above the ankle, usually with a full skirt.
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High-low
A high-low dress has a hem that is shorter at the front, often at or above the knee, and longer at the back, often to the calf or floor.
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Ankle length
An ankle-length dress ends at or just above the ankle, longer than a midi but clear of the floor.
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Floor length
A floor-length dress has a hem that reaches the floor, or skims just above it, when you stand in the shoes you will wear.