Hem description is an optional feature bullet Bloomingdale's collects for items in its Women's active bottoms department. It names how the leg opening or hem is finished on leggings, shorts, joggers and skirts: cropped, ribbed, raw, cuffed, split. The value appears in the features list on the product page and is set once for the whole style.
The rules
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Required | No |
| Level | Parent listing, shared by all colorways and sizes |
| Maximum length | 254 characters including spaces |
| Format | One phrase, no trailing period |
| Content | Hem finish, plus vent location and closure when there is one |
| Never include | Color or size details |
Finishes to pick from: high-low, asymmetric, notched sides, curved, ribbed, raw, cropped, frayed, cuffed, split. When there is a vent, name where it is and how it closes, for example a zip at the ankle.
Women's active bottoms
This is the Women's active bottoms version of the field; Bloomingdale's asks the same question in other apparel departments as separate attributes. On active bottoms the hem tells a shopper whether leggings have a ribbed cuff, whether running shorts have notched sides and whether joggers end in an elastic cuff. Length (capri, 7/8, ankle) belongs in Leg Length and the cut in Leg Silhouette, so keep this bullet to the finish at the edge.
Examples
| Value | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Ribbed hem | Good | The finish in two words |
| Notched side hems | Good | Standard running-short detail |
| Ankle zips at the hem | Good | Vent location and closure |
| Nice hem | Weak | Says nothing about construction |
| Ribbed hem in black colorway. | Weak | Color reference and a trailing period |
Common mistakes
- Repeating the leg length when the field asks about the finish.
- Writing "Standard hem". If there is nothing to say, leave the field blank.
- Describing the waistband, which has its own bullet, Waistband description.
How Osello fills this field
Osello treats Hem description as an optional parent-level text field. When a listing sits in a Women's active bottoms category, it reads the product description, then the attributes, then the images, and writes one phrase for the hem and any vent. The value is written once and shared by every colorway and size. With no hem detail in the source, the field stays empty. See how Osello AI fills listing fields and the Bloomingdale's field directory.
Frequently asked questions
Should I fill this in for plain leggings?
Only if the hem has a finish worth naming, such as a ribbed cuff or a raw edge. A plain overlocked hem can be left blank.
Do ankle zips go here?
Yes. A zip at the ankle is a vent with a closure, so "Ankle zips at the hem" fits this field.
Is "cropped" a hem description or a leg length?
The cropped length belongs in Leg Length. Use this field for the finish, as in "Raw cropped hem", when the edge itself is the detail.