calf-length dress
nounUK /kɑːf lɛŋθ drɛs/
US /kæf lɛŋθ drɛs/
A dress that ends around the middle of your lower leg.
She wore a calf-length dress to the garden party.
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2. A dress whose hem falls between the knee and the ankle, often chosen for modest or formal occasions.
The bride's mother chose a calf-length dress in soft blue.
3. A garment length used in fashion to describe skirts and dresses that stop at the calf.
This season, calf-length dresses are popular for everyday wear.
4. A dress style that sits mid-calf, offering more coverage than a mini but less than a maxi.
For the office, a calf-length dress with flats works well.