How to Use A-line in a Sentence

A-line

adjective
Definition of A-linenext
  • The knee-length style has an A-line shape that allows the skirt to move with you.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Try a beginner project like a boxy top, an A-line skirt, or a tote bag.
    — Ann Friedman, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This could be on a chiffon floral print wrap dress, an A-line dress, or a slip dress.
    — Brittany Romano, Glamour, 12 June 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • And, the handmade crochet cardigan jacket matches well with an A-line skirt that’s woven by hand.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • 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
  • This chiffon, pleated A-line maxi skirt at Amazon is the perfect pick for the upcoming season.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
  • Another great feature of this mid-rise A-line skort is the soft compression fabric that looks like cotton but is a blend of polyester and spandex.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
  • This prairie dress from Amazon has a puff sleeve (another trend), a gingham print, and a flattering A-line silhouette.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Lopez switched up her outfit for the experience by wearing a floral A-line dress paired with white sunglasses.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The actress channeled her inner princess and arrived to the ball (sorry, gala) in a black and blue corseted Tommy Hilfiger ballgown with white pouffy sleeves and a full A-line skirt.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Today, it can be seen neatly tucked into khaki trousers or styled as an A-line dress on millennials and baby boomers alike.
    — Raksha Vasudevan, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023
  • Meanwhile, Ramona’s dress—the Emerald—was an A-line wedding gown, also in a Mikado fabric, with a high corset waist, a sweetheart neckline, and a cathedral-style train.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Big Little Lies stars both wore white crewneck sweaters decorated with name tag stickers and dazzling A-line sequin skirts in a festive silver.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
  • To update your classic dark brown cut, add a slight A-line angle and incorporate fuchsia balayage highlights toward the front.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Jacques sported a navy blazer, white shirt, and khaki trousers, echoing his father’s color palette, while Gabriella wore a white A-line dress that added a youthful yet formal touch to her outfit.
    — Ty Gaskins, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024

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