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Asymmetrical and Tiered Hemlines

Throughout this article we will discuss ideas pertaining to the uneven hemline – asymmetrical styles, plus the tiered story. You may immediately pass your eye over this article without much interest, but consider reading on regardless because there is some valuable information concerning figure balancing that can still be useful.

The most important concept to grasp regarding asymmetry and ›ered garments is the principle of balance. Any new fashion can work if basic principles of design are applied to its use. When the rules are ignored … disasters happen!

Styling asymmetrical and tiered hemlines

An asymmetrical hem is any design that is inten›onally uneven at the hemline. Handkerchief, draped, fishtail, shaped and ›ered hemlines are included in this group. Current fashion shows balanced and unbalanced handkerchief and draped hems, along with ›ered hemlines that are either even or asymmetrical.

Working basic design principles can bring a fashion statement into line. The

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