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Definition of a hankie hem

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Handkerchief hem

Example of a handkerchief hem dress, from Cynthia Steffe.

Cynthia Nellis
Definition: The handkerchief, or hankie hem, dress comes falls in graceful points at the hem, resembling a scarf. Most often seen on below-the-knee to ankle-length dresses, this style works well on most figures.
Pronunciation: hang-key
Also Known As: handkerchief hem, hankie hem, scarf hem

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