Where the hemline reached the base of the torso/top of the legs.
Avoid lengths that hit the widest area of your thighs.
Alternatively, match the colour or depth/value of the top to your pants, skirt or dress to minimize the potentially broadening effect.
Best worn as a garment that can be worn open with with a blouse, top or camisole underneath.
Best worn as a garment that can be worn open with with a blouse, top or camisole underneath.
Unless you’re wearing a dress, your top will likely be over a skirt or pants. Tops that hit above the hipline suit shorter women or those with shorter legs. Longer tops, past fingertip length, generally flatter tall women, except for tunic styles.
A knuckle-length top, similar to a men's suit jacket, is versatile for all body types and balances skirts, pants, and heel heights. It covers the behind and works for jackets and sweaters too.
When wearing pants, ensure you look good from the front and back. Full-bottomed women may prefer tops long enough to fall below the curve of the behind. Low-contrast bottoms flatter full figures. For beautifully fitted pants, shorter tops can work. Tucking or leaving a top untucked depends on the length and balance with the bottoms.
Long tops work best with short skirts or pants for balance, while full skirts need shorter tops. Slender, long-waisted women suit belted tops, but high-waisted women look better with narrow, loosely tied belts.
Top length depends on body type, height, weight, prominent features, and age. Wear heels to balance longer tops, and ensure garments below the waist taper or focus attention above the bustline. Matching hosiery with shoes or flowing color through your outfit helps create a balanced look.