Merlin Asymmetric Ruched Maxi Dress - Black

Merlin Asymmetric Ruched Maxi Dress - Black

Name: Merlin Asymmetric Ruched Maxi Dress - Black
Brand: THEALIF
SKU: S260101199-Black-S
Price: 165.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$165.00 USD

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An asymmetric ruched maxi in black, where the gathering reads as shadow and only the asymmetry shows. Ruching pulls to one side rather than gathering symmetrically at the waist, so the shaping is off-centre by design and the dress reads as constructed rather than default. The imbalance is what gives it a line. No embellishment anywhere. Floor length. For receptions, dinners and evenings where restraint suits better than decoration.

Dresses, Tops, Sets & Outerwear

Size	Bust (cm / in)	Waist (cm / in)	Hips (cm / in)
XS	78–82 (30.5–32.5")	60–64 (23.5–25")	86–90 (34–35.5")
S	82–86 (32.5–34")	64–68 (25–27")	90–94 (35.5–37")
M	86–90 (34–35.5")	68–72 (27–28.5")	94–98 (37–38.5")
L	90–95 (35.5–37.5")	72–77 (28.5–30.5")	98–103 (38.5–40.5")
XL	95–101 (37.5–40")	77–83 (30.5–32.5")	103–109 (40.5–43")
XXL	101–107 (40–42")	83–89 (32.5–35")	109–115 (43–45.5")
XXXL	107–113 (42–44.5")	89–95 (35–37.5")	115–121 (45.5–47.5")

Bottoms — Trousers, Jeans, Skirts, Shorts

Size	Waist (cm / in)	Hips (cm / in)	Inseam (cm / in)
S	64–68 (25–27")	90–94 (35.5–37")	77 (30.5")
M	68–72 (27–28.5")	94–98 (37–38.5")	78 (30.5")
L	72–77 (28.5–30.5")	98–103 (38.5–40.5")	79 (31")
XL	77–83 (30.5–32.5")	103–109 (40.5–43")	80 (31.5")

Swimwear

Size	Bust (cm / in)	Waist (cm / in)	Hips (cm / in)
XS	78–82 (30.5–32.5")	60–64 (23.5–25")	86–90 (34–35.5")
S	82–86 (32.5–34")	64–68 (25–27")	90–94 (35.5–37")
M	86–90 (34–35.5")	68–72 (27–28.5")	94–98 (37–38.5")
L	90–95 (35.5–37.5")	72–77 (28.5–30.5")	98–103 (38.5–40.5")
XL	95–101 (37.5–40")	77–83 (30.5–32.5")	103–109 (40.5–43")
XXL	101–107 (40–42")	83–89 (32.5–35")	109–115 (43–45.5")

Some styles are offered in additional sizes — the size selector on each product page shows exactly what's available.

Our cut runs relaxed — if you're between sizes, take the smaller one

Most of our pieces are cut easy-fit rather than close-fitting, so the usual advice to size up doesn't apply here. If your measurements fall between two sizes, take the smaller one.

Swimwear is the exception — it's cut closer to the body, so for swimwear only, take the larger size.

These are general body measurement ranges used across the fashion industry, not measurements taken from our garments. Use them as a starting point.

Shoes

Shoe sizing varies by style. Most of our shoes show a US and EU pair — for example US 8 / EU 40. Some styles show a single number instead. If you're between sizes or unsure which system a style uses, email contact@thealif.com before ordering and we'll confirm.

How to measure

Bust — around the fullest part, tape level, arms relaxed.
Waist — the narrowest part, usually just above the navel.
Hips — the fullest part, roughly 20cm (8") below the waist.

Keep the tape snug but not tight, and measure over underwear rather than clothing.

If you're unsure

Fit varies between styles, fabrics and cuts. If you're uncertain about a piece, email contact@thealif.com with your measurements and the item you're considering, and we'll advise before you order.

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Merlin Asymmetric Ruched Maxi Dress - Black