Definitions
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- noun women's clothing that has a fitted top and a flared skirt that is widest at the hemline
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Examples
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Just this week I found an a-line blue skirt and a madras skirt both in cotton.
Modest Feminine Dress From the Pages of 1990 Victoria Magazine 2009
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I try to make my half-slips from a-line cut skirts because I don't want a lot of gathers around my middle, but a slip is really dictated by color and fabric.
Home Living 2009
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As for a full-slip, I make a simple top and a-line skirt from one of my patterns, which an elasticated waist and shorter hem.
Home Living 2009
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Victorian clothing, or what we know as Victorian clothing, consisting of the white blouse with ruffs at the neck and wrists, with the a-line skirt, has existed in any generation.
Modest Feminine Dress From the Pages of 1990 Victoria Magazine 2009
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Even with my beginner sewing skills, I have made two simple, knit, a-line skirts to wear with tops that I already own.
Hawaiian Dresses 2009
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For me, I have found a-line skirts the most flattering style for my figure.
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As much as I love my summer wardrobe of tank tops and a-line skirts, nothing says “easy, breezy, effervescence” like a well-fitting sheath dress.
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As much as I love my summer wardrobe of tank tops and a-line skirts, nothing says “easy, breezy, effervescence” like a well-fitting sheath dress.
Polka Dot Cottage » Built by Wendy Dresses » Print 2010
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I made the skirt itself out of a white linen-cotton blend, using my favorite a-line elastic-waist pattern, and ironed-on the Rabbids around the bottom edge.
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I made the skirt itself out of a white linen-cotton blend, using my favorite a-line elastic-waist pattern, and ironed-on the Rabbids around the bottom edge.
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