Slip dresses are often an overlooked garment. Often one of the first pieces to be thrown in the donation; seen as flimsy, risky and hard to wear items in our closets, the 90’s staple could actually look a lot more modern and chic than you might think. When you look and style with a closer eye you will realise the possibilities of the slip.
A super versatile piece, learning how to style a slip dress will help to open up your wardrobe to new possibilities. While you might think the beauty in this look is its throw-and-go appeal, a slip dress can be worn and layered in multiple ways to make it one of the hardest- working pieces in your wardrobe. Remember, the beauty of a slip dress is that it can be dressed up in a multitude of ways and despite it being a slinky-body-hugging dress- when styled correctly it can be universally flattering and season-less.
Let The Dress Do The Talking
Choosing bold coloured slips, or slips with exotic patterns and textures means the slip does all the talking, so simple layers such as blouses, jackets, cardis and undershirts mean that the slip can be styled according to the season yet still make a fashionable statement with a bold print or colour. Animal print may seem daring, but in actual fact it’s a seasonless print that can be layered or unlayered depending on the weather.
Style With A Blazer
Styling a slip with a blazer is such an easy go-to for those cooler evenings as you bar hop or head to a smart event. The bigger the better when it comes to the size of the jacket as the contrast highlights the feminine take on the outfit. And don’t forget to style the blazer different ways; over the shoulder, belted or hanging loose.
Casualise The Slip
Spring is a perfect season to start rocking the dress during the daytime. Simply add trainers, a T.shirt, denim jacket or biker boots, and you instantly casualise the dress so it’s comfortable, premium-looking yet not overdressed.
Just by playing around with these different types of looks you can rest assured that you will be getting multiple wears, across all seasons just from one simple slip.
