What looks like a nightgown is now also suitable for everyday use: the slip dress is one of the fashion trends for 2023. We have styling tips and present trendy models.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s the pajama trend, which can be seen in blazers or trousers, for example, or the lingerie look, which can be found in the form of lingerie tops in the closet: Outfits and it-pieces inspired by nightwear are currently in trend and count to fashion trends. The slip dress in particular has become a trend item. We reveal how you can combine the dress and which models are worthwhile.
What is a slip dress?
The some may still know from Kate Moss: In the 90s, the supermodel often showed up in the seductive little dress that is reminiscent of a nightgown. The spaghetti straps and the cut are typical: The slip dress is usually long, A-line shaped and mostly made of silk or satin. It can now also have top details. In addition, today it can also be cut short and have other highlights.
How to style the slip dress
Without styling, the slip dress looks too much like nightwear – that’s clear. With a few tricks, the negligee becomes an eye-catcher for everyday life.
Short slip dress
Especially one can quickly look like a nightgown if not styled appropriately for everyday wear. You can easily counteract this with a white or black T-shirt: pull it under the slip dress and it looks more dressed up and still comes into its own. Boots or ankle boots, but also sandals or mules can round off the look and make it suitable for everyday use. Add a few subtle accessories such as a belt, jewelery or a small bag and you have an exciting outfit for the evening or everyday life. Alternatively, and depending on the weather, a blouse or (turtleneck) pullover fits under the dress – or a cardigan or denim jacket over it. Tights provide enough warmth on colder days.
Long slip dress
With a By the way, the look mentioned above is also suitable for the office: monochrome T-shirt or light turtleneck sweater plus negligee, plus mules, sandals, booties or slippers. Also, a blouse fits under the fashion trend and makes it more elegant. With a single-colored slip dress, you can add eye-catching jewelry; if the color, cut, details or print of the slip dress are eye-catching enough, you should be economical with additional highlights. Then the combination of dress, sneakers and bag is also exciting. Incidentally, with a long dress, it is also fashionable to pull a sweater over it and drape it nicely with a safety pin so that it doesn’t just fall limply down. Add boots or sneakers and a cool, exciting look is guaranteed.
More slip dress combinations
The slip dress is also available in velvet or with prints, with lace or lacing – and of course these details make it a stronger eye-catcher. Here it makes sense to simply combine the trend piece: With a single-colored top and discreet shoes: sneakers can, for example, break up a very exciting look and serve as an element of a break in style. If you want to create an exciting evening look, you can also wear just a bralette or strapless bra with the long slip dress and complete the outfit with a bag and discreet shoes.
Source: Stern
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
