The Slip Life: How to style the slip dress for the streets
Turn your sensual lace slip into a gorgeous fashion statement to highlight your sexiest features in the classiest ways.
The slip dress is notorious for being a piece of lingerie only for your partner's eyes, a gorgeous form of satin nightwear to evoke just the right sense of mystery and longing to seduce another. But the society we live in today no longer remains as conservative as it once was, and the lacy slip has taken to the streets to display its beauty for all to see.
Although it has been widely accepted as a street fashion item, the slip dress can appear unsuitable and inappropriate when worn plain. There are ways you can turn it into one of the most sophisticated and versatile wardrobe pieces you own. Here's how.
Rock it with a leather jacket
A leather or denim jacket will give off a grunge feel that makes a slip so much more stylish and street-appropriate, due to the strong vibes emitted by your outerwear. Style your outfit with a pair of heels to balance out the femininity of your overall look, complete with a leather handbag that will place you right on top in the style books.
Tie a flannel across
You know how the flannel, tied across the waist, has become such an essential accessory for that casual, street-style look? Try pairing it with a slip dress and your favourite pair of boots. You'll be surprised at how well everything blends together.
Throw a blazer on
Need to look a little more formal and dressed up? A long blazer will certainly do the trick. The magic of a blazer lies in its ability to make any outfit look just a bit more refined - try it for yourself and see. Don't forget to bring along with you a work bag and some work-appropriate shoes to complete the look.
Style your outfit with a hat
If you feel that something's still missing, perhaps a hat is all you need for that effortlessly chic look. A hat, be it your typical fedora or a wide-brimmed one, will help to add a little extra oomph to your whole ensemble. It's also one way you can style your just-got-out-of-bed hair.
Wear it as an overall
This is not a new style, but it is an incredibly effective one. We're pretty sure you have a basic tee stored somewhere in your cupboard that you haven't been wearing out too often. Now's the time to dig it out and wear it schoolgirl way, with a pair of matching sneakers to boot.
Pull on a jumper
If you're feeling cold, or you just want to hide some skin, feel free to pull a jumper on and turn your slip into a trendy skirt instead. When complemented by a pair of knee-high boots, all the attention will be turned to the skin that's showing above your knees and the lace detail of the dress which creates a subtle feminine look that's extremely arresting to the eye.
Now that you've got the style formula, head on up to our gallery to check out some of the latest fashion pieces for the ultimate slip getup.
Dione Chen
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