: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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Among the looks were cigarette pants, A-line skirts and classic blue jeans.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The dress featured a corset top, full A-line skirt, long sleeves and pearl embellishments throughout, with an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline and a sheer, high-neck overlay.
—Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
One of the pieces in the exhibition is an A-line shag mini dress in cheetah print that Saar made for herself in 1969, and has been passed through the hands of her daughters and granddaughters.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Spring is in bloom, and this adorable A-line midi dress with a bright floral print is a natural addition to your packing list, no matter where you’re headed next.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The dress featured a corset top, full A-line skirt, long sleeves and pearl embellishments throughout, with an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline and a sheer, high-neck overlay.
—Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
One of the pieces in the exhibition is an A-line shag mini dress in cheetah print that Saar made for herself in 1969, and has been passed through the hands of her daughters and granddaughters.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Spring is in bloom, and this adorable A-line midi dress with a bright floral print is a natural addition to your packing list, no matter where you’re headed next.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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