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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

It zips in the back, adding some extra class to the hottest trend of the season (off shoulder everything)

Hobble skirts were a short-lived fashion trend that peaked between 1908 and 1914

In that way, the red carpet is the night's opening ceremony, everyone brings their own version of a fashion A-game

The silhouette is flattering, the slit adds just enough drama, and it moves beautifully from ceremony to dance floor

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