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We've all been in a situation where we need to fix a hem on the fly, but knowing what materials to use and how to actually mend your hem can be a little tricky. Luckily, we have four easy ways to help you fix it quickly and effectively. If you're out and about and need an instant fix, safety pins or tape will do the trick. In need of something a bit more permanent? No problem, hem tape and sewing Read more
We're thrilled to present our favorite InStyle story here on Fab! It’s official: The formerly-dowdy tea-length dress is having a chic revival, thanks to Marc Jacobs’ ladylike designs for Louis Vuitton and stylish celebrity fans such as Gemma Arterton, Alexa Chung, and Kirsten Dunst. All three stars chose skirts or dresses that hit their mid-calves, straight from the Fall 2010 Runway, for the Read more
Source Are You Into Tea-Length Hemlines? Yes – I love the '30s vibe! No way — so unflattering. Depends on the piece and my mood . . . Read more
Source Skirt Hemlines: How Short Are You Willing to Go? As high as I can, baby! Nothing above the knees, please. I usually stop somewhere mid-thigh. Other — do tell! Read more
Source What Is Your Favorite Hem Length? Mini: I'm all about showing some leg! Above the knee: Short, but not too short. Right below the knee: So elegant. Calf-length: It gives me the coverage I like. Maxi: I love the flow and freedom! Other — do tell! Read more
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Peep H&M Magazine's Summer 2012 spread — Sandi in the City Office supplies for the fashion daydreamer — Beauty and the Budget Costello Tagliapietra launches a diffusion line at Barneys — The Fash Pack Abbey Lee Kershaw looks dreamy in Numero — Pretty Plague Budget-friendly high-low hemlines — Cheap Chic Daily Read more
Trust Cate Blanchett to deliver drama with perfect poise. The veteran fashionista wowed in an ostrich-feathered McQueen confection — a fishtail gown with the most decadent display of feathers gathered at the hemline. We love that she balances both the volume and luxury of her dress with understated makeup and a simple, slicked-back ponytail. With a gown like this, you need little else but a Read more
With all of the creativity — the diverse ingenuity of designers at Fashion Week — there is at least one common denominator among the collections. For Fall 2011, designers across the board are embracing a definitively longer hemline in the form of calf-length dresses and skirts. We've seen printed versions at ADAM, pencil silhouettes at Michael Kors, and the same, longer hemline on leather at Read more
Whitney Port joined the ranks of celebrities with an affinity for showing off their stems in asymmetrical skirts while running errands in LA. The fashion pro gave her high-low hemline the casual, California-girl treatment, styling up her skirt with a slouchy sweatshirt top and the season's quintessential flat sandals. We love how the brilliant hue on her skirt and the dramatic length play Read more
