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The design was not only flattering but also wonderfully comfortable on the day, especially with the thoughtful addition of the hidden bustle, a lovely, discreet touch that made all the difference. Every part of the design is so considered, agrees the writer Katherine Ormerod, who settled on the Cocotte after trying on more than 100 other dresses

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Silhouette: Fit and Flare

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