Product of the week: the slip dress

What is it:

The slip dress was originally designed as underwear or nightwear but has found a new use in recent years as the trend towards underwear as outerwear continues to take off. The slip dress is a dress that, as the name suggests, can simply be pulled over. As a rule, it is reminiscent of an undergarment, typically with thin straps. The garment can be worn under a sheer or lace fabric to show off, or as a standalone piece that is firmly established in today’s fashion.

Why you should order it:

Even though the slip dress may seem very simple, it is a versatile piece of clothing that can be worn at any time of the year. That’s largely due to the continued popularity of the Y2K trend of underwear as outerwear, which has helped the slip dress regain its popularity. Buyers of all ages can also wear the dress in everyday life because it is made of a wide variety of materials and available in different lengths. With a few simple styling tricks, the dress can be worn all year round, for example by pairing it with turtlenecks or cardigan, which make the garment warm and weatherproof.

Where we saw it:

Slip dresses were spotted everywhere during Fall Winter 2023 fashion weeks, paired either with fluffy boots or with statement accessories. Rodarte opted for the latter, styling his selection of silky slip dresses with contrasting lace and chunky gothic necklaces to match his Wednesday Addams-inspired line. Pat Bo, on the other hand, opted for a ‘party girl’ look and presented a sparkling purple mini dress with jeweled straps. Both Dion Lee and Kim Shui clearly emphasized the roots of slip dresses in the form of lingerie. Both labels showed lace-trimmed slip dresses that were brought into everyday life with practical footwear.

How to style it:

The slip dress can be worn alone, but it can also be enhanced with simple details. For example, you can wear a t-shirt (for warmer weather) or a turtleneck sweater (for the colder months) underneath the dress, while a loose-fitting shirt can also work over the dress. As for the footwear, the slip dress can be paired with everything from sneakers to boots to strappy heeled sandals. This makes it an uncomplicated companion for everyday wear and an it piece of clothing for the evening.

The slip dress has emerged as a designer favorite for FW23, proving that with the right styling the garment can be worn all seasons. Its versatility makes it one of the fall trend pieces to stock.

This article was previously published on FashionUnited.uk.