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We like to work with drop waist silhouettes not only because they are elongating, but they are surprisingly flattering on many body types and are really elegant, says Marina Cortbawi, founder and creative director of Merlette

Model Specs: Syd is wearing a size XL in the photo

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It's made of ivory pure silk charmeuse and it's cut on the bias

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