How can I style a slip dress?

How can I style a slip dress?

A slip dress is ever-versatile and can be styled in many ways. The slip dress is sexy looking and a comfortable option especially in warm weather. However slip dresses are better on women confident in venturing out in the lingerie look and don’t mind showing their skin.

When deciding on a slip dresses look for different neckline styles, such as halter necks or racer back, instead of the traditional low-cut nightgown neckline. Hemlines that fall around the knees or longer are more wearable. Stay away from extreme slits and thigh high slip dress styles that look like they belong in the bedroom and can look cheap instead of chic. For a more covered up look layer your slip dress with a t- shirt, turtleneck or crew-neck sweater. Also fabrics that wrinkle too easily should be avoided. Look for wrinkle resistant fabrics with polyester.

Choose your accessories carefully to avoid the lingerie look. A hat, statement necklace or earrings and a bracelet or two, and structured handbags or clutches are best and will give you a stylish look. Or wrap up your outfit with a belt for another idea.

Your choice of footwear will depend on if you are going casual or dressy. A chunky style, like stacked heel sandals, wedges, high-top sneakers, platforms or ankle boots will work with a casual look. Pair a slip dress with strappy sandals or something more feminine for dressy and evening events.

Add a blazer, denim or leather jacket, for the office. A cardigan sweater or hoodie will pull your outfit together for walking the dog. For a night on the town a faux fur, cape or silk coverup will rock your look.

Hair in the boudoir is messy. Wear your hair in a simple, sleek style or up do to avoid a bedroom look. Bold lipstick or bold eye makeup are more appropriate than a no makeup look which is associated more with the bedroom.

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