: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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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.
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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
There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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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
There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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