How to Use flouncy in a Sentence

flouncy

adjective
  • If flouncy curls are your thing, T3 and Chi have a slew of curling irons on sale for up to 50% off.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The flouncy ruffled top on this gorgeous swimsuit is the best way to avoid tan lines.
    Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • While the dress is a bit compressive itself, the skirt remains flouncy rather than skintight.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Swift’s flouncy frock reaches mid-thigh and has long, oversized sleeves and pleated ruffles on the skirt.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Or, go the couture street style route and wear them with a flouncy dress (by Simone Rocha or Cecilie Bahnsen, perhaps) and frilly socks.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2023
  • Under the flowy, flouncy layer, there’s a more supportive shelf bra.
    Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Hit the beach in fun swimsuits like this ruched one-piece and casual cover-ups like this flouncy shirtdress, which are both 20 percent off.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • Style Fashion Score cowboy boots, swingy maxi dresses, flouncy tops, and more, starting at $8.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The flouncy skirt is designed with beautiful pleats and an elastic waistband for a secure fit.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
  • With her red lips and flouncy blonde ponytail, Robbie's recreation of the retro toy is unmistakable.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The skirt and bright pink colors are ultra feminine and the flouncy design hides your midsection.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • The 15 pieces in the joint collection range from airy onesies and vibrant athleisure sets to full-on workout gear, like bras, leggings and flouncy skorts.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • The strapless bustier gown was covered in sparkling sequins, with the curve-hugging bodice ending in a flouncy, mermaid-style skirt made of layers of inky black tulle.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 July 2023
  • Inspired by the 2004 cabbage weigh-off, Lawton sketched out handmade costumes and recruited five friends to join her in the flouncy tulle creations.
    Amy Bushatz, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The tankini comes with a flouncy floral top and boyshort bottoms for a secure and full-coverage design.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2023
  • Start with the founders' favorite dresses, one a ruffled one-shoulder poplin mini with a flouncy skirt and a removable belt, the other a short-sleeve midi with a poppy-red floral pattern.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Swift looked wedding-appropriate in a light blue lace dress by Erdem, with a boned bodice and asymmetrical flouncy hemline.
    Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Thanks to high-waisted bottoms and a cute flouncy top, this tankini provides the ease of a two-piece (hello, frequent bathroom visits) with a bit more coverage than a skimpy bikini.
    Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • For some more casual options, try this flouncy sleeveless tank dress or this knee-length empire waist dress that would be great to wear for so many occasions — from errands to backyard barbecues.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • Sheer dresses now hold as much power as a flouncy Cecilie Bahnsen midi, and suit sets are just as alluring as a plunging neckline—depending on who’s looking, and who’s wearing it.
    Cortne Bonilla, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
  • Eyelet crop-top and shorts separates in a poppy red and midi dresses with a flouncy drop waist have a distinctly European vacation vibe.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 May 2023
  • Her all-business aesthetic also alienates her from the other women on staff, secretaries who dress in soft pastels with prim details, like scalloped collars and flouncy ribbons.
    Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Inside, flouncy sconces and antique chandeliers shed flattering light on omelet eaters Insta-posting between bites.
    Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023
  • If flouncy curls are your thing, T3 and Chi have a slew of curling irons on sale for up to 50% off.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The flouncy ruffled top on this gorgeous swimsuit is the best way to avoid tan lines.
    Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • While the dress is a bit compressive itself, the skirt remains flouncy rather than skintight.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Swift’s flouncy frock reaches mid-thigh and has long, oversized sleeves and pleated ruffles on the skirt.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Or, go the couture street style route and wear them with a flouncy dress (by Simone Rocha or Cecilie Bahnsen, perhaps) and frilly socks.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2023
  • Under the flowy, flouncy layer, there’s a more supportive shelf bra.
    Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Hit the beach in fun swimsuits like this ruched one-piece and casual cover-ups like this flouncy shirtdress, which are both 20 percent off.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023

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