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
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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 2025.
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 classically simple but sexy than this. Dolce & Gabanna’s black iteration is grounded in the lingerie origins of the silhouette and inspired by the brand’s italian heritage, bringing an elegant and seductive aesthetic. Crafted from a slippery soft satin with delicate lace trims along the hem and neckline and a bold, flattering side slit, this romantic slip dress is perfect for date night. Pair yours with strappy sandals and statement earrings.
Leset Barb satin slip dress
Leset’s sophisticated signature timeless style is evident in this powder blue slip dress. Supple satin is manipulated into a low-cut, V-shaped neckline with thin straps and long fluid ankle-length hemline 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.
Dries Van Noten Beaded silk slip dress
Make an entrance in Dries Van Noten’s slip dress. Cut from 100 per cent apple green silk and adorned with an intricate beaded pattern, it’s feminine and fun in a luxurious way for some of that roaring Twenties edge. Complete with killer heels for a smashing party look.
Fleur Du Mal silk slip dress
Fleur Du Mal’s iteration of the slip dress toes the line between romantic and risqué. This silk dress is coloured in a bright and seductive lipstick-red shade and fluidly hugs the body. Wear with glitzy jewlellery and shoes to your next party for a show-stopping look.
Khaite Sicily printed slip dress
While solid colours are synonymous with slip dresses, Khaite’s playful patterned version is a great option to shake things up. Crafted from a silky twill fabric, it’s detailed with a fruity rapsberry print and features fresh pleats and side slits. Perfect for a garden party or a evening cocktails, match with red heels to let the dress pop and you shine.
Saint Laurent Lace-trimmed silk satin 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 lacey neckline and shoulders for a minimal style with a flirty edge. Wear with a sleek bun and statement gold jewellery to make a real impression.
Nili Lotan Cami silk charmeuse dress
Nili Lotan’s minimal but timeless design aesthetic shines bright in this elegant slip dress. Crafted from a deep burgandy silk charmeuse, the floor length dress offers a lightly body-hugging fit. Embodying the label’s penchant for exquisite quality and refined sophistication, it makes for the perfect autum/winter 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 Crêpe de chine slip dress
This slip dress from Irish fashion designer Simone Rocha epitomises the brand’s romantic, offbeat style. A feminine fit in a fluid nude crêpe de chine fabric is finished with delicate lace trims on the neckline and hem. Pair with ballet flats and long drop earrings for a day-to-night ensemble.
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