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This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026 The singer ushered in Memorial Day in a series of white looks, wearing a floaty sundress and a triangle bikini.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
26 May 2026 Lightweight, packable staples like the Closeknit Jersey Boatneck Crop Tank Top pair beautifully with on-trend bottoms like the Low-rise Capri Jeans for afternoons of museum-hopping or park picnics, yet are easily dressed up with floaty skirts like the Cotton Gauze Tiered Easy Maxi Skirt.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026 White graduation dresses Textured clip-dot chiffon, floaty flutter sleeves and a midi hem keep this CeCe dress equal parts sweet and sophisticated.—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for floaty