A bad hem makes a good palazzo look cheap. The goal is an even, soft fall — not a stiff, skinny stitch line.

Wear the right shoes to the tailor

Take the sandals you wear most. Stand straight. Ask for the hem to just kiss the floor at the back and clear the front by a few millimetres.

Ask for a narrow hem

A deep, bulky hem adds weight and can make cotton kick out oddly. A narrow double-fold hem keeps the original swing.

Do not take in the thigh to “fix” length

Length and width are different problems. Shorten the hem. Leave the width unless the hip is actually too big.

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