Tea Length - A hem length falling below mid-calf and above the ankle, typically three to four inches above the ankle.Merriam-Webster The definition of tea-length and midi can get mighty close, although it appears the general consensus is that tea-length is a bit longer, and often more dressy. A midi, by definition, is closer to… Continue reading Spam the Hemline – Tea-Length and Intermission
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Spam the Hemline – The Mini
Short skirts have been around since women started wearing clothes. The modern mini, however, appeared in the early sixties. In 1961, an innovator named Mary Quant ran a boutique on Kings Road in Chelsea. She looked around at local street style - saw short skirts on the young women - and decided to raise the… Continue reading Spam the Hemline – The Mini
Spam the Hemline – Knee Length
Ah, the perfectly hemmed knee-length skirt or dress. Generally flattering, comfortable, and always appropriate. It can be worn for a variety of reasons, on a variety of body types. It just works. Wear it to bring the children out for a photo op. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MUCCZw87Sv93UfbKwDdWCg',sig:'FQg5RZSJdUfYdVhFWecqcFPm78ThhHhCK3YdtbUGwIw=',w:'395px',h:'594px',items:'133535400',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Dress it up for… Continue reading Spam the Hemline – Knee Length
Spam the Hemline – HiLo
Or, in Baguette-speak, a mullet. Do we need to describe it further? Business in the front, party in the back. You know it when you see it. Crown Princess Victoria sported a structured mullet at the 2014 Polar Music Awards. She usually tries something different for this event, and this was actually one of her… Continue reading Spam the Hemline – HiLo
Spam the Neckline – Everything Else
All good things must end, and the Spam the Neckline has been a very good thing. A thank you to our Baguette geogirl, who suggested this and provided us with many months of entertainment. As hard as it to believe, there are many necklines that don't fit into standard categories, so let's broom them all… Continue reading Spam the Neckline – Everything Else
