It’s dangerous to show that part of your body,” said Suzanne Corcoran. In April, she’d ordered a pleated, turquoise A.L.C. dress online (below right, in yellow) with what she thought was a small cutout above the right hip. The Alexandria, Va., developer loved the piece’s shade and silhouette—she’d worn a similar dress to prom—and figured a tailor could close the peephole. Why would I buy a dress with that?’”

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