hiplength

Hiplength is a fashion and styling term describing a length that reaches approximately the hip area. It is used to describe both garments and silhouettes, and it may refer to any item whose hem or end falls at or near the wearer's hips. The term helps distinguish between shorter, cropped lengths and longer styles such as waist-length or knee-length.

In clothing, hip-length describes jackets, coats, cardigans, and sweaters designed to end around the hip. Such lengths provide moderate coverage with a relaxed or tailored look, and they are commonly used in outerwear and casual knits. The hip-length cut can influence layering, as it pairs with tops tucked in or worn over longer layers. Designers may adjust the exact hem position to suit torso length and fashion season.

The concept is relative; the same garment may be hip-length on one person and slightly longer or shorter on another, depending on torso proportions and overall sizing. In fashion catalogs, hip-length is often contrasted with waist-length, midriff-length, thigh-length, and knee-length to convey intended coverage and style.

In addition to garments, hip-length can describe hair or fur that reaches the hip level, though this usage is less common and typically clarified by context.