Discover the latest classic dress that’s an absolute wardrobe essential this summer- versatile, sexy- the slip dress. Here’s how to wear and accessorize it.
Hey hottie! Summer is all about crop tops and mini-dresses! But one dress is really making waves on the runways and on celebs alike this season. It’s a classic dress that’s an absolute wardrobe essential this summer – versatile and sexy – the slip dress.
Slip dress isn’t a new concept. The idea of wearing innerwear as outerwear has been around for decades, in fact, even centuries! This classic dress even got a royal status when Princess Diana wore a Dior slip dress in midnight blue with lace trimmings:
In their Spring Summer 2016 collections, loads of fashion houses have their own versions of slip dress – like Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Chloé, Altuzarra, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Maison Margiela and more. From lace-trimmed to mini slip dresses, from belted to long slip dresses with long trains, they’re all there!
Slip Dresses for Summer 2016: Top Designer Picks
Here are some of my top picks in slip dresses for Summer 2016:
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For Parties:
If you’re wearing a slip dress to a party, the trick lies in accessorizing. Like Princess Diana (above) paired it with a matching mini Dior bag and a multi-string pearl necklace. Dolce & Gabbana’s Summer 2016 collection, ‘Sparkling Night’ is all about lingerie-inspired party clothes and accessories inspired by the Great Gatsby era. So for parties, wear a slip dress that’s cinched in the waist, and pair it with an embellished clutch, pumps and hair accessories or pearl stud earrings. You can even add a sparkly belt. Keep the makeup rosy and simple!
For Street Style:
I love the idea of pairing a slip dress with a denim jacket or a cardigan, but in the scorching heat, that may not be possible. If you like, pair it with a summer cardigan or a chic wrap. Add a pair of casual white sneakers or short black ankle-length leather booties/shoes. Keep the makeup casual and hair messy!
So are you loving this latest classic dress? Do you own a slip dress, and if so, how are you planning to wear it this summer? Lemme know below!
To check out how I wear my slip dress, see my spring look!
Shilpa Ahuja the editor-in-chief of ShilpaAhuja.com, which she founded with the goal of inspiring confidence in the modern working woman through fashion. Other than defining the direction of the magazine, she also writes about fashion & beauty trend forecasts, industry analysis, and opinions.
Shilpa’s work has been published in the University of Fashion blog and Jet Airways magazine. She is also an artist, illustrator and cartoonist. She is also the creator of Audrey O., a comic series that represents the lifestyle of millennial women. She enjoys creative writing and world travel. Her art has been exhibited at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Aroma Hotel, Chandigarh and been published in Chandigarh Times.
Originally from Chandigarh, Shilpa also has a degree in architecture and has worked in interior project management. She is also the author of the book “Designing a Chinese Cultural Center in India”. Shilpa has a Masters in Design Studies degree from Harvard University.
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