How to Use A-line in a Sentence
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The knee-length style has an A-line shape that allows the skirt to move with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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The easy-breezy design is soft and stretchy with a rounded V-neck and a swishy A-line skirt.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
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Try a beginner project like a boxy top, an A-line skirt, or a tote bag.
—Ann Friedman, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2023
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This could be on a chiffon floral print wrap dress, an A-line dress, or a slip dress.
—Brittany Romano, Glamour, 12 June 2023
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The romper's hem falls several inches above the knee, and the shorts flare out a bit to mimic an A-line skirt.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 3 July 2023
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The skirt has an A-line silhouette, stretchy waist, buttons down the front, and deep side pockets.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The steepest discount on our list is on this sleek A-line dress, which is up to half-off in four colors and five sizes.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
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Toss it over an A-line dress or a sleek trouser for an effortless look.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 23 May 2025
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The concept is simple: the top half is cut like a button-down shirt, and the bottom half extends out in an A-line skirt.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025
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The casual fit has a bit of an A-line shape when belted and a back center vent for ease of movement.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2023
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Pair it with jeans for a casual look or tuck it into a midi A-line skirt for a dressier look.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
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The swimsuit has an open top with adjustable spaghetti straps, but cinches in at the waist and flows into an A-line skirt.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
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The flattering design includes an A-line skirt that flares at the bottom.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
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Case in point: the Alena dress, an A-line mini with a plunging neckline and feathers all over.
—Cortne Bonilla, harpersbazaar.com, 30 May 2023
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The long-sleeve coat featured an A-line silhouette with four gold buttons on the front placket and pockets at the hips.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
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The skirt portion also had an A-line style, which hit at her knee and gave a whimsical feel to the overall moment.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2023
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The dress featured a motorcycle jacket design with an A-line skirt, cinched at the waist by belts.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
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The simple A-line silhouettes and straight sheaths fashionable at the time lent themselves to flat planes of paper.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
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This mini A-line number has long sleeves and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
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Spring is the season of playful A-line dresses, and this casual style from Lamilus suits a variety of events.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
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And, the handmade crochet cardigan jacket matches well with an A-line skirt that’s woven by hand.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Steal her style with this flattering A-line dress that has vertical ribbing, bell sleeves, and a short collar.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
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This chiffon, pleated A-line maxi skirt at Amazon is the perfect pick for the upcoming season.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
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Her floral-print Marni gown came complete with a dramatic A-line train, taking up space in the most fabulous way.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
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The collection includes a wide-leg crop, ’90s straight crop and low-slung straight jeans, an A-line sleeveless mini dress, a button-front tank, shorts and midi skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2024
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This lightweight dress has a cute puff sleeve and rib detailing, along with a flattering A-line silhouette that works with all body types.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024
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Watts, 55, arrived in a satiny emerald green strapless Balenciaga gown with an A-line skirt, mini train and a sweet bow on the back.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
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With an A-line silhouette, this pair by AllegraK features a high waist and small front pleats to give you the signature look of the paperbag design.
—Euna Park, Southern Living, 19 May 2024
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The sleeveless sundress also features an A-line design, a square neckline, an elastic back, and a trendy button-down front.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Every closet needs a black dress, and this A-line maxi dress is perfect for transitional weather.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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