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For Petite Women (Under 54): Above-knee or knee-length works best Avoid overwhelming your frame with too much fabric Focus on proportions over absolute measurements For Tall Women (Over 58): Any length works, but maxis and tea-lengths are especially elegant You can carry dramatic floor-length beautifully Midi should hit at your calfs narrowest point For Average Height (54 to 58): Choose hemlines that end at your narrowest points Just above or below knee typically most flattering Midi works when it hits the slimmest calf area How do midi and tea-length hems compare for formal weddings

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