Pizzo or satin? Both. The chicest dress of the season is a remix of elegance: the materials, together, give life to the new slip dress. A must-have dress that seems to come from an old trunk that has been closed for too long but which, in reality, is designed to conquer the city.
Spotted on the Spring Summer 2026 catwalks and already a protagonist of street stylethe lingerie dress reinterprets the classic slip in a contemporary key. The lines remain essential and fluid, while macramé inserts, hems and transparent details add character and sensuality. A passe-partout dress with casual femininity, to be worn in the evening and in everyday life thanks to the right combinations.
Lace and satin slip: the 2026 trend to be shown
Once upon a time there was the simple slip, to be worn under the covers or hidden with other clothes to harmonize the silhouette. Now the classic model with a retro allure returns to the spotlight and comes out into the open: it is precisely this sort of heirloom, revisited in a contemporary key, that parades on the catwalks of the great Maisons.
From Valentino to Chloé to Ferragamothe novelty is all in the cuts. In long-sleeved silk with asymmetrical lace hem for Alessandro Michele, micro baby doll effect for Chemena Kamali, very light with predominantly lace on the bust for Maximilian Davis: the 2026 re-editions of the classic satin slip dress are more elegant and sensual than ever.
From the Chloé Spring Summer 2026 fashion show. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
From grandma’s trunk to the everyday look
If today the models parading on the catwalk seem to have come out of a sophisticated flea market of yesteryear, it is not an impression. The 2026 trendy slip has its roots in the lingerie of the past, recovered and reinterpreted in the Nineties by style icons such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss. Thirty years later, the fashion cycle is completed: the slip dress returns as the protagonist, but with an even more nostalgic accent. The lace edges, the finishes and references to the wardrobe of times gone by accentuate the retro charm of a dress that seems to hold a history, whilst appearing perfectly modern.
Vittoria Ceretti in black satin and white lace dress (Marc Jacobs). The It Girl pairs it with a pair of high-necked Repetto ballet flats. (GC Images)
Spring Summer 2026 on the other hand marks the triumph of aesthetics boudoirwhich recovers the codes of underwear to transform them into clothes to be shown rather than hidden. This is where the meeting between satin and lace is born, a combination that perfectly summarizes the desire to appear elegant without giving up a touch of audacity. It is the most refined evolution of the trend underwear-as-outerwear: the hems and details that recall the sexiest underwear are not hidden, but become sensual details on the elegant shiny fabric. The trend also affects the low cost sectorthanks to the more affordable versions of slips, designed by Zara and Intimissimi. And it really reawakens the vintage craze.
Asymmetric dress in satin and lace, Zara.
How to match the lace and satin slip dress in summer 2026
What makes the original dress irresistible is its mix of contrasts. And this is precisely where its styling comes into play. The classic model with thin straps transforms into a perfect summer dress thanks to a pair of mules or kitten heel strappy sandals. Too naked? Street style teaches: just wear it over your t-shirt. For a ceremony, it is better to prefer models with micro sleeves which are now very popular, in trendy pastel colours.
The burgundy lace and satin slip dress dress matches the street style mules with thin straps. (Getty Images)
Is the mission to hit the mark on a special date? The black slip dress with tone-on-tone lace hems it’s the choice that makes an impression (for sure). With a contrasting black and white edge it is perfect for going out with friends, also worn over jeans. For a ceremony, it is better to focus on the long slip with lace reduced to the hem. Out of the room, the revenge of the slip.
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