hip-length
Definition
- Adjective: Describing something, typically a garment, that extends downward to the level of the hips or just slightly below them.
Usage
- The primary use is to describe the length of clothing items such as jackets, sweaters, shirts, or coats.
- It indicates a specific, standardized measurement point on the body for garment fit and style.
Examples
- She wore a stylish hip-length leather jacket over her dress.
- For the cooler evenings, he prefers a hip-length cardigan.
- The uniform includes a hip-length tunic.
Advanced Usage
- "hip-length cut": A style or design feature where the garment is intentionally finished at the hip.
- The dress has a hip-length cut that pairs well with leggings.
- Used in fashion descriptions and sewing patterns to specify garment dimensions.
Variants and Related Words
- Hip-level (adj): A near-synonymous term describing a similar length.
- Waist-length (adj): Describing a garment that ends at the waist, which is shorter than hip-length.
- Thigh-length (adj): Describing a garment that extends to the mid-thigh, which is longer than hip-length.
Synonyms
- Mid-hip (adj)
- Hip-skimming (adj)
Antonyms
- Cropped (adj): Significantly shorter, often ending above the waist.
- Knee-length (adj): Significantly longer, ending at the knee.
Adjective
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extending to or just over the hips
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a hiplength jacket
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