: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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Its unique design features a plunging neckline, back cut-out, and flattering A-line silhouette.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Choose from fluid midi skirts, like Tory Burch’s deconstructed option or Ulla Johnson’s perfectly polished A-line style, which can go from the office to a dinner out, in seconds flat.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Plus, the dress features an A-line bodice, wrap design, and a ruffle hem bottom tier for an effortless yet sophisticated style.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Spanx Stretch Twill Mini Skirt This pull-on mini skirt features an A-line silhouette crafted from premium four-way stretch twill fabric.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Choose from fluid midi skirts, like Tory Burch’s deconstructed option or Ulla Johnson’s perfectly polished A-line style, which can go from the office to a dinner out, in seconds flat.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Plus, the dress features an A-line bodice, wrap design, and a ruffle hem bottom tier for an effortless yet sophisticated style.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Spanx Stretch Twill Mini Skirt This pull-on mini skirt features an A-line silhouette crafted from premium four-way stretch twill fabric.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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