How To Wear A Slip Dress
How to Wear A Slip Dress
Simply Perfect
Out of all 36 garments in my Summer 2016 capsule wardrobe, this vibrant purple no name silk slip dress, a $19.99 TJ Maxx impulse purchase from 2011, is easily the most elegant.
Her sumptuous fabric, delicate spaghetti straps and cinched waist aren't particularly toddler-friendly details, but when the right occasion warrants a wear, she doesn't disappoint.
No Name Purple Silk Slip Dress -- Origin, TJ Maxx; Circa 2011
In Praise of the Slip Dress
Second to an understated sex appeal, my favorite thing about a slip dress is its unmatched versatility. With a simple switch of accessories you can go from office to out with ease and the classic simplicity of its silhouette shifts between style archetypes like a sartorial super hero.
Seriously! Say that three times fast.
Beauty Business Outfit
How to Wear a Slip Dress: Day to Date
For a summer cute meets business casual look, I layered a lightweight linen cardigan on top and paired the look with flat gold sandals. A Hermes silk twill scarf folded length wise and worn around the neck adds a conservative touch, my orange Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff reminds you I am not at all conservative and a beaded green pendant picks up teal accents in the purple print scarf. Lastly, my trusty beige Loeffler Randall work tote goes with everything and is sized perfectly for a laptop, with plenty of extra room to house happy hour shoes and make up.
Office Accoutrements
After 5 Vibe
How to Wear a Slip Dress: Day to Date
For a quick transition from work to fun, I lose the cardigan, switch out the gold flats for nude peep toes and re-tie my scarf around my waist. The cuff and pendant remain as is. With a swift handbag switch and a swipe of punchy pink lip balm (TheBalm Meet Matte Hughes in Chivalrous is EVERYTHING) - I'm ready for rose.
Date Night Accessory Roll
Slip Dress Style File
The simple silhouette of a classic slip dress makes it an worthy closet staple for a range of Style Archetypes (What's a Style Archetype, you ask? Girl! Discover your Style Archetype here).
Minimalist
How a Minimalist Wears a Slip Dress
A Minimalist doesn't ALWAYS wear all black. The clean lines of a slip dress make it the perfect canvas to accessorize with architectural accents and a muted metallic pallet.
Jewelry: Gold Bar Necklace, AuRate NYC
Jewelry: Vermeil Icon Cuff, AuRate NYC
Handbag: My own vintage Diane Von Furstenburg, similar
Shoes: Aquazzura Christy Sparkle Lace-up flat or Steve Madden Sunshine Lace-up
Jacket: BB Dakota draped trench
Classically Chic
A Classically Chic gal is drawn to structured garments and timeless accessories. She grounds the fluid drape of a slip dress with a sharp blazer and tempers the purple with a neutral bag and shoes. True to form, her diamond pendant never goes out of style (or off her neck) but she's not afraid to add personality with signature arm candy.
Jewelry: Diamond Pendant Necklace, AuRate NYC
Arm Candy: My own Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff layered over Hermes Twilly
Handbag: My own Loeffler Randall Open Work Tote, similar
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Nude Peep Toe or Jessica Simpson Bibi Peep Toe Pumps
Jacket: My own vintage Pierre Cardin, similar by Theory
Free Spirit
A Free Spirit loves her clothes to sway and swish and is inspired by any bygone, easy going era. With its clear homage to vintage Halston, a slip dress hits both marks. She layers her dress under an open kimono and pairs with a fringe bag. Natural stone earrings project good vibes, a draped gold lariat calls attention to her neck and modern caged sandals keep her looking fresh.
Jewelry: Gold Connected Necklace, AuRate NYC
Jewelry: My own Kendra Scott Chalcedony Danielle earrings
Handbag: Urban Expressions fringe bucket bag
Shoes: My own Schutz Juliana Caged Heel
Kimono: Anna Sui Bird of Paradise kimono or Romeo & Juliet Couture fringe hem kimono
Editorial Eclectic
Miss Editorial Eclectic approaches fashion like a mixed media artist. She confidently blends colors, textures, prints and fabric into every outfit. When pairing the deep purple slip dress with every jewel tone in her closet, her mind draws Jungle Book parallels from the bold palm print jacket to the gold winged ear cuff. Clutching a richly beaded handbag on her way to NYFW, she trots up the Lincoln Center stairs in tropical yellow it-girl heels, followed by a throng of bloggers vying for her street shot.
Jewelry: Vermiel Feather Ear Cuff, AuRate NYC
Arm Candy: My own Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff
Handbag: Beaded clutch
Shoes: Aquazzura Wild Thing sandals
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xoxo
Jenn