: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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Highlights include a longline jacquard coat with cozy sherpa lining, a wide-leg jeans with a flattering A-line silhouette, patchwork corduroy coordinates and a denim catsuit with flare legs.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
This polished sleeveless maxi dress immediately caught our eye thanks to its flattering A-line silhouette and decorative front buttons.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
With blouson sleeves, an A-line cut, and floral embroidery, this dress feels nostalgic without looking dated.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
In photos taken from the set of the Devil Wears Prada sequel, which is filming in New York City, Hathaway wears a bright red vest—the kind that has been trending for several summers in a row—over a full-length blue dress with an A-line skirt.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 July 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
This polished sleeveless maxi dress immediately caught our eye thanks to its flattering A-line silhouette and decorative front buttons.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
With blouson sleeves, an A-line cut, and floral embroidery, this dress feels nostalgic without looking dated.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
In photos taken from the set of the Devil Wears Prada sequel, which is filming in New York City, Hathaway wears a bright red vest—the kind that has been trending for several summers in a row—over a full-length blue dress with an A-line skirt.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 July 2025
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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