We’ve all seen it: the mini slip dress Hailey Bieber wore to celebrate her #Rhodechella pop-up. A stunning vintage Christian Dior slinky design in the most perfect shade of sunflower yellow with a pop of fuchsia trim, which – if you’re anything like us – we haven't stopped thinking about.
Slip dresses are (quite literally) having their moment in the sun. Alongside the resurgence of our love for all things boudoir, we’re specifically delving back into shiny satin and romantic lace finishes. From Addison Rae’s Agent Provocateur tourdrobe to JW Anderson’s Dior renewing interest in sheer camisole-esque gowns, we’re all in.
Worn alone, a slip is a textbook hero piece: romantic and stylish with minimal effort. If you’re off to a candlelit date night, pair it with a minimal Carrie Bradshaw-inspired mule and dainty jewellery. That's all you need!
On top of being a heavy hitter on its own, it’s a great investment for those in-between temps. Tap into the t-shirt dress trend and layer a long sleeve skater tee over the top, you could also add jeans underneath for a Scandi take. Then, come autumn, simply pop on a light duster coat and boots – not that we're wishing away summer before it's even arrived, but it's good to think about how something could work in your wardrobe year-round.
It’s chic, flexible and an iconic silhouette for its varied range.
Looking to test-drive the slip dress yourself? The high street has a selection worth buying into. Whether you’re after a fun, two-tone colorblock version like HB or a minimal midi, we promise there’s a little something for everyone.
Perhaps, the ultimate starting point would be Zara’s butter yellow floral iteration. At just under £30, it rivals designer-level detail with its sultry devoré finish and its garden party-worthy leafy print. Wondering what could be the cherry on top of your look? Stack on mixed metal bangles to both wrists and a neutral wedge slip-on mule for the perfect vacation dinner fit.
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Angel Cordova-Todd is the Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK, Red and Prima. Having previously spent time at Elle UK, The Sunday Times Style, Net-a-Porter and The Outnet she’s a budding shopping specialist. You’ll typically find her overpopulating her online wishlists, prepping threads for our next cover star, swimming in Bermuda, or internally debating whether she should root for Piastri or Hamilton during a Grand Prix (most likely both..).
