This is the little wardrobe secret we all need to know ? — or at least be reminded of: The Slip. I’m here to show you how to style a slip this summer. And I promise, it’s a secret you want to know!
If you wear a slip this summer, you’re wearing a simple piece of clothing that offers easy comfort and elegance. The slip is a style element rarely highlighted and maybe even a little forgotten. It’s the little wardrobe secret that deserves to be known by all my fellow ladies. #womenhelpingwomen
Summer’s Here: Enter Sundresses
The warmest, sunniest days are upon us! What are you all wearing this summer? A fellow contributor shared 5 summer outfit ideas here! Personally, I could live in sandals and a sundress #alldayeveryday which is why this month I’m revealing how to style a slip this summer. Slips are my dresses best friend but you wouldn’t even know it (shhh).
Why You Need to Wear a Slip this Summer
The kids and I went for ice cream ? the other day at Stillwells. As we sat outside, the cutest girl walked by in a lovely sundress. However, as she walked past, what was cute and lovely seconds ago, quickly morphed to… A see-through dress, a wrinkled mess and sweat marks in the shape of a “?” I felt so bad for her ? My first thought was, “That girl needs a slip.” Second thought, “Does she even know what one is!”
Warm Weather Dresses
Many warm-weather dresses (slip-dresses, maxis, sundresses etc.) are designed with the intention of being light as air, swingy and flowing. In fact, slip-skirts are back in fashion. See how I styled two Cotillion Bureau vintage slip-skirts. Unfortunately, the fabrics that offer those qualities are often thin and unintentionally clingy, revealing the lines and bumps we’d rather keep covered. I’ve seen poor reviews given to wonderful dresses stating those exact problems. Understandable, as some lycra/spandex blends are just bad math by accident: Thin and stretchy + gravity = hugging too close to our body. Add perspiration to that mix and not a good look. Shapewear solves part of the problem. But who wants to wear THAT in hot summer? Wearing a slip this summer is definitely a comfortable, cooler choice.
Slip Choices
Synthetic and lycra blend slips work very well. They are smooth and quite affordable with numerous styles and lengths. Cotton and silk (and blends) are my favorite. The silk/silk blends are obviously higher in price, but is one of those investment items that I discussed in my blog about buying higher quality, longer lasting pieces. I love the Faye Slip from CP Shades. They are offered online and in-store at Bliss Boutique in Portsmouth, NH and Portland, ME. These are not your grandmother’s slips!
Final Credits
A slip gives polish to your entire look. It allows your clothing to hang smoothly and move freely. It gives the right amount of opacity, eliminating the see-through factor. And it’s a defense against wrinkles and perspiration. Click here to see my slip suggestions ?
There’s no secret about the slip in our house. While my daughters aren’t of the generation that reaches for them immediately, it’s something I’m happy to remind them to wear. Any person of any age and shape will benefit from knowing how to style a slip this summer. Wearing a slip this summer feels like a secret: no one knows it’s there, yet it’s the reason behind the noticeably smooth look and movement of your dress. A simple, traditional and intimate piece, the slip works wonders. Such an easy way to add comfort and elegance to your style!
