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8 New Looks for Summer Fashion

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

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High-Low Hem

Jessica Biel in Versace

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High-low hems -- a longer dress that cuts up above the knee in the front and touches the floor in the back -- adds a bit of can-can retro flair to evening wear.

Wear It: There's nothing subtle about a high-low hem, so make sure the rest of your dress doesn't compete with the drama of the hem. Keep legs bare for the sexiest look and finish off with amazing high heels.

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