How to Wear a Slip Dress

While a traditional slip is for wearing underneath one's clothes and would fall into the category of lingerie or underwear, the slip dress is more wearable and acceptable as outerwear.  Topshop makes a lovely version below.  Click here to purchase.  I also love this one and this one from Free People.  The pink color plays up the girlishness of the trend.

WHAT NOT TO DO:
To keep from looking like you just stepped out of a Victoria's Secret catalog, the trick is to keep the slip dress free of any frills or lace, as you could easily associate that with actual lingerie.  Also, anything too short or low cut is a no-go.  Basically, anything that looks like this...

 ...is best left to the bedroom.


WHAT TO DO:
Your best bet is to stick to something simple, like the silky knee-length version from Topshop pictured above.  Pair it with a longer blazer, heels, and a long necklace (this one is stunning) and you can actually wear the look for work!  The longer, boyish blazer juxtaposes the femininity of the dress and gives you enough coverage so you do not feel like you are stepping out in a nightie.  Add tights if you still feel a little too exposed.  The blush tone of the slip dress from Topshop above would go great with a grey blazer or even wear it with a blush blazer for a head-to-toe monochrome look!


Another way to wear the trend is with chunky boots and a cozy knit to give the look edge and texture.  I imagine curling up by a fire and reading a good book in this toggle sweater from American Eagle. 


If you want even more texture, this look goes great with this season's shearling jacket for ruggedness or a faux fur trimmed ladylike coat to glam it up!


INSPIRATION:
Here, Kate Moss circa 1990s makes the look seem effortlessly sexy without looking tarty with boots for a laid-back grunge-cool look.  LOVE!