The best slip dresses for elevating your day-to-night style
Slip into a versatile slinky dress for a timeless and minimal look this season
Let the party season begin. Nothing says it’s cocktail, dancing, wining and dining time more than the perfect party dress. Enter the slip dress. You may know it best for its most iconic iteration – Kate Moss’ sheer silver slip dress back in the 1990s – but it’s still having its moment among us fashionistas in 2024.
Typically the slip dress is cut on the bias angle of fabric and features spaghetti straps and a midi length for a flattering, elegant style. Often crafted in fluid fabrics like silk that drape easily around the body, the slip is one of the most versatile dresses to have in your wardrobe – wear it to work, rest and play. Accessorise it with chunky Chelsea boots and an oversized winter coat if you’re dressing to impress, layer over a shirt or turtleneck for a more casual vibe, pair with a boxy blazer for work, or simply fling on with a pair of heels and sparkly jewellery for an evening do.
Shop our curation of the season's best slip dresses for a wardrobe staple you’re sure to wear forever.
Stella McCartney lace-trimmed satin dress
As far as slip dresses go, it doesn’t get more classic than this. Stella McCartney’s slip dress is grounded in the lingerie origins of the silhouette and exudes sexiness in its seductive scarlet tone. Crafted from responsibly-sourced satin with delicate lace trims along the hem and neckline, this romantic slip dress is perfect for date night. Pair yours with strappy sandals and statement earrings.
Olivia Von Halle Silk Pearl Strap Slip Dress
Olivia Von Halle’s sophisticated signature feminine glamour is evident in this ivory slip dress. Supple silk is manipulated into a swoop neckline and long fluid hemline, with twin pearl straps for a finessed finish. Whether you wear the dress on its own or layer with a lush shearling coat for a winter party, the elegant appeal of the dress is sure to make you belle of the ball.
Diesel satin slip dress
Cut a fun silhouette in Diesel’s black slip dress. Crafted from lightweight satin, the dress drapes from metallic spaghetti straps and features a subtle cowl neck, fitted waist and asymmetric hemline. Pair with high-heeled boots and a leather jacket for a strong look this winter.
Fleur Du Mal bow-embellished slip dress
Fleur Du Mal’s iteration of the slip dress toes the line between romantic and risqué. This white silk dress features an oversized bow atop a cheekily cutout bodice and fluidly hugs the body. Wear with festive red rubies to your next Christmas party for a show-stopping look.
Ganni watercolour print slip dress
While solid colours are synonymous with slip dresses, Ganni’s playful version is a great option to shake things up. Crafted from stretch organic silk, it’s detailed with a colourful watercolour print and buttons along the back. Perfect for a garden party or a walk around the city, keep the palette grounded in greens to let the dress shine.
Saint Laurent Silk-Satin Mini Slip Dress
There’s no other way to describe Saint Laurent’s mini slip dress other than sexy. The liquid black silk-satin is offset with a cowl neck and a flirty open back with cross-over straps. Wear with a sleek bun and statement gold jewellery.
The Row Guinevere dress
The Row’s minimal design aesthetic shines bright in the Guinevere slip dress. Crafted in Italy from navy silk-satin, the floor length dress offers a lightly body-hugging fit. Embodying the label’s penchant for exquisite quality and timeless elegance, it makes for the perfect wedding-guest look.
Skims soft lounge ribbed dress
Skims’ soft lounge dress has been an internet sensation for a while – and for good reason. Putting a loungewear spin on the slip dress silhouette, it is cut from ribbed stretch-modal jersey. The soft body-hugging fabric is meant to celebrate your curves and the flattering square neckline suits every body type. Did we mention it comes in nine sizes and an assortment of colours? Wear with sneakers to run errands or switch it up with some slingback heels and a leather jacket for a night out.
Victoria Beckham Satin Slip Dress
Victoria Beckham does chic, minimalist style just right. Taking inspiration from the ’90s classic, this black satin slip dress is a sexy, timeless piece, showing off a cinched waist and plunging V-shaped back. Waltz into your next date night in this alluring dress paired with heels and a fresh blowdry for maximum effect.
Simone Rocha Lace-Trimmed Slip Dress
This slip dress from Irish fashion designer Simone Rocha epitomises the brand’s romantic, offbeat style. A feminine fit in a fluid black silk-blend fabric is finished with a bow-motif gothic lace trim on the neckline and hem. Pair with chunky loafers and long drop earrings for a day-to-night ensemble.
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