: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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Offered in a range of stripes and saturated solids, the relaxed cut delivers borrowed-from-the-boys ease with an A-line silhouette that’s only slightly oversized.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The Duchess of Sussex wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and A-line silhouette, designed by Harbison Studio founder Charles Harbison.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The bride wore a gown from Paige’s Twice Upon a Time collection; the Becoming Jane gown is notable for its lace and tulle and comes with a detachable A-line skirt (the gown underneath is fitted, with a slit).
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
This sophisticated sweater dress has an A-line skirt and white piping that gives it a modern, upscale look.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The Duchess of Sussex wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and A-line silhouette, designed by Harbison Studio founder Charles Harbison.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The bride wore a gown from Paige’s Twice Upon a Time collection; the Becoming Jane gown is notable for its lace and tulle and comes with a detachable A-line skirt (the gown underneath is fitted, with a slit).
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
This sophisticated sweater dress has an A-line skirt and white piping that gives it a modern, upscale look.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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