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How I define midi in production terms I use HPS (High Point Shoulder) to hem as the main length spec I add a body height reference like 165cm or 170cm I state if the hem should hit below knee , mid-calf , or high calf A practical length guideline I use Where midi goes wrong in samples The skirt is too wide, so the hem looks longer than it is The waist seam drops, so the body looks shorter The fabric is heavy, so the hem pulls down and changes the hit point How does the A-line shape behave at midi length compared with mini or maxi
Long sleeves bring a little polish (and warmth), while the open back keeps it modern
Considering that at the turn of the 20th century, essentially all women's skirts were floor-length, be they smart or casual, this is perhaps where the assumption comes from