How to Use ladylike in a Sentence

ladylike

adjective
  • Add on to the ladylike vibe with a pair of socks or tights and peep-toe heels.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • It wasn’t supposed to be ladylike for a girl to joke.
    — Lynn Hirschberg, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
  • These friends in fundraising have done things in a ladylike way.
    — Dallas News, 6 May 2022
  • In other words, take this whole ladylike idea from head-to-toe.
    — Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Complete the look with a crisp button-up and a pair of ladylike heels.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026
  • Designs that were chic and ladylike were the hallmarks of the house.
    — Eric Wilson, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Click ahead to see that plus even more fanny packs, sheer corsets, and ladylike dresses.
    — Nabile Quenum, The Cut, 27 Sep. 2017
  • The key is to mix ladylike silhouettes, like a pointy mule with an A-line dress.
    — Christina Perez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2018
  • The warm tones of the draperies and brass hardware keep this ladylike guest bedroom feeling cozy.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Lucy Hale's super chic bob is equal parts ladylike and timeless.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Jisoo was ladylike in a sheer gown, and Jennie went for hot girl vibes in a cutout black crop top and long skirt.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022
  • For a ladylike bun, use your thumbs to part your hair at an angle, including all your hair from ear to ear.
    — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, 17 June 2015
  • Long, layered pendants and strands of pearls work well with both knits and ladylike jackets, as seen here.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This isn’t the first time the 25-year-old actor has embraced the ladylike style.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
  • When styled with a bit of ladylike tweed, loafers or ballet flats, and a whole lot of pearls, slouchy pants embody a whole new vibe.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Look to a prim and proper ladylike jacket instead.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This spring, pair some yee-haw footwear with lots of ladylike lace for a city-girl take on classic Western style.
    — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The newest take on ladylike dressing takes its inspo from the royals.
    — Marielle Bobo, Essence, 22 Oct. 2019
  • One attendee wore low-slung camo pants with a barely there white tank, accessorized with a ladylike bag and waist beads.
    — Vogue, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The Flight of Passage seating is just, well, not very ladylike.
    — Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 May 2017
  • These can be dressed up with a ladylike heel and work bag or pared down with an office-appropriate sneaker.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022
  • There's just something so classy and ladylike about its foot-hugging silhouette.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The ladylike looks have made the brand a favorite for classic gowns and chic bridesmaid ensembles.
    — Adrienne Gaffney, ELLE, 12 July 2023
  • While saliva is your best friend during a blow job, there’s a more ladylike way to perform without spitting.
    — Ian Kumamoto, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
  • This season’s mini dress trend is coquettish and ladylike, with a hint of babydoll charm.
    — Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The 18-year-old wore her hair in a poker-straight lob, with cherry red lip and nails for a ladylike pop of color.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Style with feminine heels and a ladylike purse to play with the mix of masculine and feminine styles.
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Look for a pair with a pointed- or square-toe, and pair them with equally ladylike touches, like a column skirt or trailing statement coat.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The crop top and cardigan formula is one ladylike London labels have nailed for some time.
    — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
  • But even with their chic, punk-meets-ladylike fierceness, the House of Givenchy is still best known for its impact on the black dress.
    — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 15 Mar. 2018

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