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It is possible that this zipper was recycled from an older garment or the dress itself might be older than I expect

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I had a light bulb moment while scrolling through my saved folder of outfits on Instagram the one I stare at before getting in the shower every morning with the hopes that itll inspire my next outfit because it was filled with slinky, silk midi dresses in nearly every non-color out there: a couple from Anine Bing in tobacco beige, some tagged photos featuring the same navy Fleur Du Mal number, and at least half a dozen of women wearing Silk Laundry's core slip dress, my personal favorite

The Shoes: Guiseppe Zanotti, Dress: Made to Order on Etsy, Bag: Kate Spade