How to Use A-line in a Sentence
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The easy-breezy design is soft and stretchy with a rounded V-neck and a swishy A-line skirt.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
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Try a beginner project like a boxy top, an A-line skirt, or a tote bag.
—Ann Friedman, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2023
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This could be on a chiffon floral print wrap dress, an A-line dress, or a slip dress.
—Brittany Romano, Glamour, 12 June 2023
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The romper's hem falls several inches above the knee, and the shorts flare out a bit to mimic an A-line skirt.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 3 July 2023
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The steepest discount on our list is on this sleek A-line dress, which is up to half-off in four colors and five sizes.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
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The casual fit has a bit of an A-line shape when belted and a back center vent for ease of movement.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2023
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Pair it with jeans for a casual look or tuck it into a midi A-line skirt for a dressier look.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
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Case in point: the Alena dress, an A-line mini with a plunging neckline and feathers all over.
—Cortne Bonilla, harpersbazaar.com, 30 May 2023
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The skirt portion also had an A-line style, which hit at her knee and gave a whimsical feel to the overall moment.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2023
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This mini A-line number has long sleeves and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
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Spring is the season of playful A-line dresses, and this casual style from Lamilus suits a variety of events.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
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And, the handmade crochet cardigan jacket matches well with an A-line skirt that’s woven by hand.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Steal her style with this flattering A-line dress that has vertical ribbing, bell sleeves, and a short collar.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
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Her floral-print Marni gown came complete with a dramatic A-line train, taking up space in the most fabulous way.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
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Another great feature of this mid-rise A-line skort is the soft compression fabric that looks like cotton but is a blend of polyester and spandex.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
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This prairie dress from Amazon has a puff sleeve (another trend), a gingham print, and a flattering A-line silhouette.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
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Lopez switched up her outfit for the experience by wearing a floral A-line dress paired with white sunglasses.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
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The actress channeled her inner princess and arrived to the ball (sorry, gala) in a black and blue corseted Tommy Hilfiger ballgown with white pouffy sleeves and a full A-line skirt.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
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Today, it can be seen neatly tucked into khaki trousers or styled as an A-line dress on millennials and baby boomers alike.
—Raksha Vasudevan, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023
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The Big Little Lies stars both wore white crewneck sweaters decorated with name tag stickers and dazzling A-line sequin skirts in a festive silver.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
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To update your classic dark brown cut, add a slight A-line angle and incorporate fuchsia balayage highlights toward the front.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
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Wearing a look that would have fared just as well in October, the singer’s all-black outfit was bewitching: an A-line minidress with exaggerated long sleeves, sheer black tights, and platform ankle boots.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2024
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Her dark A-line tartan skirts, plaid button-downs, and conservative knitwear connect her to the scientists, less capable men who bark coffee orders at her.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 9 Nov. 2023
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Proenza Schouler’s polished iteration is punctuated by sharp angles—both in the shoulder pads and a razor-sharp A-line profile.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
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Made with an ultra-soft rayon and viscose material, the dress sits at mid-thigh and features a flattering A-line fit that adds intrigue to an otherwise simple wardrobe staple.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
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What’s more, the person who edited it had clothed her in a demure white A-line dress and surrounded her with three adorable children, all of the same approximate stature and wearing similarly beatific white garments.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2024
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Gomez’s dress had a high neck, providing ample chest coverage, and an A-line silhouette that allows for additional airflow.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
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With the heartfelt tribute, the television personality included a photo of her daughter wearing a gorgeous white A-line mini dress paired with lime green ankle strap heels.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
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The dress' skirt was a voluminous A-line floor-length that included intricate embellishments of the different astrological signs.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
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