Lexposed underwear, outfits with tights (and nothing more), bras as tops, transparent skirts, silk slips. Going out in lingerie is no longer a taboo, in fact it is one of the strongest trends of 2023. Cleared by the stylists on the catwalk, the garments that we normally only wore in bedroom today they become protagonists of fashion shows, street style and star looks.
The latest sexy and rather intimate item to try for an evening to remember? Surprisingly, or perhaps not, the elegant dressing gown. How to transform it into a noteworthy evening dress?
Where we saw it
A scenographic piece, usually the preserve of the most fascinating icons on the big screen, from Brigitte Bardot to Sophia Loren. It is precisely their cinematic outfits that inspire designers in the Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 season: on stage, that bourgeois taste from other times which becomes so popular even among the new generations. To follow the trend in a modern way and without fear of style falls, the simplest way is the one that goes from boudoir to the living room, in dressing gown.
The elegant dressing gown by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini FW23/24 (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
The model to focus on: black and satin, a great classic. With contrasting or simple piping, but always with an hourglass silhouette, which enhances the shapes. And with the sash in the same material to encircle the bust, to be tied on the side like a bow. Short or long, just enough to cover nakedness: just like the hyper feminine garment spotted at the fashion show Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini. The style is retro, the cut is minimal. Two features that make the elegant dressing gown perfect to be worn even when going out, as dictated by the 2023 trends.
The look with the elegant dressing gown according to Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini FW23/24 (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
How to turn your dressing gown into an evening dress
Once the piece to focus on is clear, all that remains is to follow the designer’s dictates to transform the dressing gown into an evening dress. More original than a slip dress, and also easier to wear: the wrap closure adapts to all body types and ages. Styling trick to pin, using a belt to overlap or replace the existing one, such as the leather belt with geometric metal buckle used by the stylist. In Autumn-Winter 2023/2024, an alternative to focus on is the men’s leather beltwhich gives the outfit a refined touch.
Heels are a must, but they don’t have to be standout: a pair of pumps or ballet flats vintage style high-necked, kitten heel or with a square heel, they are perfect for standing out in style. Optional detail which however adds a diva touch that is difficult to replace: the use of a pair of sheer tights tone upon tone. And here the dressing gown, from being a relaxing item, is transformed into the most wild and elegant one protagonist of the night.
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