In 2016, the slip dress has firmly entered the list of must-haves for fashionistas around the world. And it all started back in the 90s, when the first bold outfits were demonstrated, positioning the element of underwear as an independent top in the image. America is considered the birthplace of the combination dress, from where it began its triumphal procession around the world. Year of birth - 1931 (Jean Harlow in the film "Public Enemy"). Then the next wave of popularity in the 50s, 60s, 90s.
Original source: combination like underwear
In the 1930s, instead of corsets, designers offered women free and light underwear items made of flowing fabrics. The task of the combination was to mark the seams on the panties and bra. So the top dress lay perfectly flat on the figure.
The popularity of the combination quickly gained momentum. There were models with cups that could be worn without a bra. Light fabrics - silk and smooth satin looked feminine, sexy,and in addition to practical functions, they also gave self-confidence.
In the 90s, the women's slip (under the dress) became an element of the top, turning into a design trend played by leading fashion houses.
Models and varieties
There are several main varieties of the popular dress.
- Full fabric slip dress. Depending on the choice of fabric, it is suitable for both daily and festive looks. This dress can be worn to the office, beaten with a jacket or cardigan, with classic shoes.
- With lace trim. This style is suitable for a party, holiday, romantic date, or dinner with friends. Lace additionally emphasizes the linen orientation of the style and requires complementary balancing details. It can be a cape, jacket, leather jacket, dress shoes.
- With narrow or wide straps. The choice of width depends only on personal preferences in each case. Narrow straps look more open and sexy. Wide - will allow you to adapt the dress to the daytime look. Available in strapless or h alter style tops.
- Mini, midi, maxi options. The type of figure, self-confidence, the environment, the event for which you are styling the dress - all this to one degree or another affects the choice of length. The decision is made by the owner of the new wardrobe.
- Silk, satin, lace, wool trim, velor, etc. The choice of dress fabric is dictated by personal tastes, cost, season, andother small and important factors that vary with each female.
- Little black slip dress. This is a classic win-win outfit for all occasions. If you don’t already have a little black dress in your wardrobe, let it be a model in a trendy lingerie style. Medium length is the best solution.
Ideas and styling rules
The combination dress looks easy and spectacular, but you need to clearly know the rules of how and with what to wear it so that there is no resemblance to underwear, because with the wrong styling it can look defiant and out of place. Let's take a look at them.
1. No lace
The safest option is to choose a slip dress without lace trim and other decorative elements that add similarity to underwear. This option is suitable for all fashionistas who want to try on the trend, but are not sure of the final result.
2. Choice of hair and makeup
You might think that a light and loose dress should be matched with the same natural minimal makeup. However, stylists recommend avoiding careless hairstyles and make-up "a la naturel". High retro styling on smooth shiny hair will look good. Any hairstyle with clean, finished lines will balance the impression of the dress. Bright lipstick or cat-eye makeup will also help to beat the look.
3. Expressive jewelry
Slip dress will look best with expressive and voluminousdecorations that remove its resemblance to linen. A large necklace, a bunch of bracelets, long earrings, dressy shoes and a geometric clutch are all you need to complete the look.
4. Wrinkle-resistant fabrics
A silk slip dress has another property worth paying attention to - it does not retain its shape and smooth surface for too long. This is very important if you want to keep the perfect silhouette. When choosing a dress, consider this feature. There are a range of fabric options available that will keep their flawless finish throughout the day.
Experiment with the neckline
Deep and wide neckline is traditional if it is a combination under a dress, but for outerwear, a variety of neckline shapes gives freedom of choice. Consider which option suits your body type and breast shape. You can choose a combination dress with a h alter collar, or in the style of a sports T-shirt. The main thing is to look stylish and original.
Safe length dress
For a party or some kind of celebration, a long slip dress will be the safest. A short or midi cut will make it easier to move and have fun, but it's worth considering the dress code limits of the event you plan to attend.
There are a number of pitfalls in styling a slip dress. And one of them can be called high cuts. Be careful that they don't open their underwear, otherwise the whole outfit will look like a night set.
Dress slip
Given the popularity of the lingerie trend in clothing, many female representatives still do not dare to try on such outfits for going out. An alternative is always a women's combination under a dress, which gives self-confidence, comfort, practicality in wearing outerwear, and riddles in the eyes of the owner. Choose by color, size, type of fabric, style, and enjoy the new sensations of presenting your own image.
Celebrities wearing slip dresses
At different times, representatives of all generations of world celebrities with the same success appeared in them in public. The most popular option is the slip dress with lace. This is a win-win model, adapted for every day, and for red carpets, and for attending important events. Kate Moss is considered to be the queen of style, thanks to the peculiarities of her boyish figure, on which the slip dress sits flawlessly.
Reviews
The new trend did not leave indifferent any fashionista. After analyzing the reviews, we can draw the following conclusions:
- Slip dress suits slim and slender girls or women, no restrictions. Plus, curvier women need complementary wardrobe details to balance the silhouette.
- In the new season, stylists recommend combining a slip dress with deliberately rough and simple things to soften the erotic image.
- Consider wrinkle-resistant fabrics ifchoose an outfit for long wear, as well as antistatic for a synthetic dress.
For everyone who still doubts whether to buy a combination dress in the new season or not, there is an optimal solution. Bold - be sure to buy and catch admiring glances. Shy girls - take the risk of being bright and original, just beat the seductive dress with discreet and balancing wardrobe details and accessories.
