Definition: A dress or skirt silhouette that is narrower at the top, flaring gently wider toward the bottom thereby resembling the letter A. Works well on most figure types; good for disguising bottom-heavy figures.
A-line dress
By Cynthia Nellis, About.com Guide
A-line dress from designer James Purcell.
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