The term 'dress with a flare' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: TENT and ALINE. TENT is a four-letter word meaning a collapsible shelter made of fabric or canvas supported by poles and ropes. ALINE is a five-letter word meaning a dress style that is fitted at the top and gradually widens from the waist down. A dress with a flare would typically have a silhouette similar to an ALINE dress, with the fabric flaring out from the waist.