How to Use flattering in a Sentence

flattering

adjective
  • Try them out to see which is most flattering on you.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • These days, flattering jeans are a dime a dozen.
    Claudia Willen, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
  • This thing that is maybe not so flattering is maybe a part of me.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • So flattering and chic with some pumps.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Wear the flattering top tucked in with skirts or un-tucked with jeans.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
  • The flattering high rise and wide leg make this pair stand out from the pack.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • So that was flattering and fun.
    EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The belt is flattering on any height and shape, and is made of faux leather.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • First of all, that’s very flattering.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In fact, even Oprah is a fan of the flattering brand.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, the four-way stretch holds its shape and skims the body for a flattering look.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to see more flattering Quince jeans and pants.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • To find the most flattering red, take a look at your closet.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Looked at this way, the Raider basks in a much more flattering light.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
  • Flowy and smooth, these pants offer a flattering and flowy fit.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The slightly cropped fit of these two styles is so flattering and easy to style.
    Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The self-tie belt is flattering and matches the full-swing skirt.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The dress has a flattering bodice, a flowy skirt, and a flirty tie-back.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The shapes and colors are flattering, and the prices aren’t crazy.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 July 2024
  • This tousled look is very flattering for thick hair.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • These are not very flattering images of men.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Although lined with fleece, these pants are still flattering and don’t look bulky while worn.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The thick foldover waistband that couldn’t be more flattering.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 19 June 2026
  • The smocked waist creates a flattering shape, too.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • While none of it is flattering, even less of it is surprising.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The jewel tone suits her, and the coral lip is super flattering.
    Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Plus, the black wash is flattering and can easily be dressed up or down.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • As a rule, textured layers are a flattering touch for thick hair.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • The flattering cut works for a wide range of body types and rarely needs any adjusting.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Thick hair can rock medium and long hairstyles all day long with a few flattering tips.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

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