How to Use ladylike in a Sentence
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Designs that were chic and ladylike were the hallmarks of the house.
—Eric Wilson, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2018
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The key is to mix ladylike silhouettes, like a pointy mule with an A-line dress.
—Christina Perez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2018
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Now Rita Ora is putting her own ladylike spin on the look.
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2018
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Jisoo was ladylike in a sheer gown, and Jennie went for hot girl vibes in a cutout black crop top and long skirt.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022
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These friends in fundraising have done things in a ladylike way.
—Dallas News, 6 May 2022
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Her mannish mixed-print shirt was a cool foil to her ladylike split skirt.
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2018
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The warm tones of the draperies and brass hardware keep this ladylike guest bedroom feeling cozy.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
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One of the cleverest pairings was a ladylike satin suit.
—Cathy Horyn, The Cut, 30 Sep. 2017
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But even with their chic, punk-meets-ladylike fierceness, the House of Givenchy is still best known for its impact on the black dress.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 15 Mar. 2018
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The Flight of Passage seating is just, well, not very ladylike.
—Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 May 2017
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The 18-year-old wore her hair in a poker-straight lob, with cherry red lip and nails for a ladylike pop of color.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2023
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Click ahead to see that plus even more fanny packs, sheer corsets, and ladylike dresses.
—Nabile Quenum, The Cut, 27 Sep. 2017
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For a ladylike bun, use your thumbs to part your hair at an angle, including all your hair from ear to ear.
—Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 17 June 2015
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The ladylike looks have made the brand a favorite for classic gowns and chic bridesmaid ensembles.
—Adrienne Gaffney, ELLE, 12 July 2023
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There's something irresistibly ladylike about it — the equivalent of the belt and bag matching the shoes.
—Mimi Read, House Beautiful, 8 Oct. 2010
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The newest take on ladylike dressing takes its inspo from the royals.
—Marielle Bobo, Essence, 22 Oct. 2019
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Quacky is a calm and sociable drake (a male mallard), Snacky is a ladylike hen, and Tacky is a drake who’s always taking chances.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2019
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One attendee wore low-slung camo pants with a barely there white tank, accessorized with a ladylike bag and waist beads.
—Vogue, 18 Apr. 2022
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Plus-size striped shirtdress, $29.99; target.com Studs add a little edge to this ladylike handbag.
—Kami Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 29 Aug. 2017
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Style with feminine heels and a ladylike purse to play with the mix of masculine and feminine styles.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
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What could be more ladylike than the way a pair of stilettos or pumps or even wedges can lengthen the leg and swagger the hips and add an element of danger to the ground beneath one’s feet?
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 26 June 2018
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Other details include the round topline that has an elongating effect on the legs and the ladylike pointed toe.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023
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Is Nicole Kidman ushering in a ladylike fashion era to kickstart the new year?
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
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Hathaway kept her beauty look simple, but wore her hair in a slight bouffant—perhaps a nod to the ladylike styling on the Versace runway.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
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Kendall Jenner opted for a ladylike but flirty look for a night out in Milan during the city's fashion week.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023
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Ruffles are always a Derby do, and this off the shoulder option will show off those shoulders in ladylike style.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Jan. 2023
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These can be dressed up with a ladylike heel and work bag or pared down with an office-appropriate sneaker.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022
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Now 25% Off A ladylike mini with colorful blooms has date night written all over it.
—Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 31 Mar. 2023
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Paris's dress is from Giambattista Valli's pre-fall 2023 collection, and features billowy, sheer sleeves, a flowy midi-length skirt, and ladylike bow details at the neckline and the waist.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
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The sheer black tights and pointed-toe pumps are very ladylike, but no mob-wife look would be complete without that little bit of extra bling, so Rihanna added a flashy diamond anklet.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Jan. 2024
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