ankle-length dress

Long formal gown

A dress with a hemline that reaches the ankles, falling just above the feet.

The term describes a specific length rather than a style—ankle-length dresses range from casual sundresses to formal gowns.

The length sits between mid-calf and floor-length: She wore a flowing ankle-length dress to the garden party.

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empire waist · elegant · formal · black tie · red carpet · skirt · fabric · evening · sweep · drape · flowy · modest · silhouette · ballroom · satin · chiffon · wedding · mother of the bride

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hemline length

ankle-length dressminiskirt

Very brief skirt

mini dress · minidress · hot pants · midi dress · short shorts

formality/coverage

ankle-length dressminiskirt

Very brief skirt

mini dress · bikini · crop top · shorts · cutout dress

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