Even if sometimes we want to stand out from the crowd and wear something extravagant, the good old classics is the best possible option that we should choose. The slip dress is just such a case: it is elegant, versatile and provocative enough to move into the fashion classics section. This style will make a nice base for any capsule wardrobe, bring a touch of playfulness to the look and make you very, very feminine. Therefore, I propose to enlighten: which dress with straps looks better, what to wear with a slip dress and how to fit it into the look of any style.
WHAT IS A SLIP DRESS?
In fact, this is a dress in lingerie style, reminiscent of a peignoir with straps: it is called a slip dress because it came into everyday use from the boudoir fashion of the early 20th century. The style has retained some piquancy to this day: thin materials of silk texture, a triangular neckline that emphasizes the neckline, and a silhouette that outlines the curves of the figure together create a very seductive picture. However, the degree of provocativeness of the slip dress largely depends on the length, print and texture of the fabric: dresses with thin spaghetti straps made of linen, staple or cotton look more casual, even in mini length. But lace, velvet or silk dresses are an option closer to an evening cocktail dress.
BASIC DRESSES WITH STRAPS
The most common is a midi or midaxi slip dress (let me remind you, this is the length between the middle of the calf and the top of the ankle) made of silk or satin textured fabric, which flows a little freely over the figure, repeating, nevertheless, its curves. The neckline can vary from a V-neck to a round one, or have a slouching that creates beautiful waves from the fabric in the neckline. Such a dress can easily serve as an evening dress in both neutral and bright colors: scarlet, fuchsia, cornflower blue, emerald, burgundy, lilac or light blue. It goes well with an oversize white elongated jacket, a massive chain, stilettos and a micro handbag.
BRIGHT COMBINATIONS AND FRESH IDEAS
The usual version of the slip dress can also be used for a casual look: for example, complement the colorful dress with a coarse linen jacket or a printed denim jacket, put high sneakers on your feet, and in cold weather, combine a spaghetti strap dress with a cozy chunky knitted sweater and cowboy boots. By the way, you can wear a dress over a sweater if you are not afraid of experiments! Well, if such a look seems too innovative, you can choose a black short dress with spaghetti straps made of eco leather, put on a light T-shirt or button-down shirt under it, and add a woolen cardigan with a colored knitted pattern or a cape with a fringe on top. For a more brutal look, you can replace the cardigan with an eco leather raincoat and rough boots!
