How to wear the slip dress – this slinky black number will work for any scenario and any season
You only need to buy one and it will work all year round - this is the best way to wear the most versatile staple in your wardrobe
SEXY, sleek, street - the slip dress ticks all the boxes.
It's such an easy way to look chic. The clue is in the name - it simply 'slips' on.
Celebs are obsessed with this staple which can look so different depending on what you wear with it.
Kylie Jenner likes hers layered over a fresh white tee for a casual look. Rihanna also mixes the high and low, pairing her maxi style with a combo of stilettos and a sporty baseball cap. Kim Kardashian, meanwhile, stays true to her sultry ways with a thigh-skimming hemline and lace trims.
The best thing about it this trend is that you only have to buy one dress. It will work for dates, dinners, dancing and even work - yes, you can wear a 'nightie' to the office.
The secret is in the styling:
On date night
Kim K's favourite, the lace-trimmed slip, nails the underwear-as-outwear trend every time. Balance this satin number with a classic tuxedo blazer in a masculine, boxy cut - it will keep things more classy and less 'come hither'. Finish with a pop of colour in the form of a bright clutch.
To work
The slip is so handy to have on rotation for work. The thigh slit in this version keeps things looking youthful but be sure to balance it with flats - you're in the office, after all. This dress works all year round: layer it over a roll neck in the colder months and a classic white shirt as the weather warms up.
On the Weekend
This easy number 'slips' on which makes it the perfect choice for casual weekend wear - and it's super comfortable. Look for laid-back details such as buttons or ties to stop it looking so sleek and ground the look with trainers for a truly off-duty feel.
On Holiday
A slip works well for hot weather when in lightweight fabrics like linen or cotton. This River Island number really nods to Jacquemus' SS18 collection with its knotted detailing - further that feel with a floppy straw hat, barely-there sandals and architectural accessories. La Bomba!
- Straw hat, £8 from Peacocks - buy here
- Twisted slip dress, £28 from River Island -
- Straw bag, £3.29 from Amazon -
- Abstract heel sandals £89.99 from mango -
- Geometric earrings, £15.99 from Mango -
On a night out
The secret to looking sexy on a night out is nonchalance and the slip dress achieves that every time - just because of how easy it is to throw on. This modern asymmetric cut looks great with thigh-high boots and flashes just a hint of skin without feeling too contrived.
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