HOW TO WEAR A SILK SLIP DRESS

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Maybe I’m a little nuts to be going outside in a slip dress at this time of year… But it’s all in the name of fashion right? These photos were actually taken a few weeks earlier (although I was still cold, I admit). Anyway, wearing a slip dress without looking like you’re ready for bed can be a bit difficult. Here are my tips for what to wear with a silk slip dress:

1. Pair it with something casual
I like to juxtapose the slinkiness of a slip dress with a casual piece, like these loafer slides. It makes it seem more effortless and less like a nightgown.

2. Add a knit
An oversize knit adds texture and also keeps you warm (very key ๐Ÿ™‚ ).

3. Wear Spanx!
I am a huge fan of Spanx, no matter what size you are. Silk can be hard to wear and Spanx just smoothes everything out so the silk lies beautifully on your body. I highly recommend investing in a pair! (PS this is not sponsored).

Park + Fifth silk slip dress | Aritzia cardigan | Gucci slides

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13 Comments

    • August Diaries
      Author
      11.16.2016 / 6:56 pm

      That’s a great idea! So 90’s from Clueless ๐Ÿ™‚

      xx Jill

  1. Lynette
    11.16.2016 / 10:50 pm

    So chic and effortless. Looks comfortable and inviting. I love the color of the slip dress mixed with grey xo

  2. 11.18.2016 / 6:06 am

    Yes, I’m in the market for the perfect slip dress. I love Cuyana’s version. So, I have to ask, what spanx are your go-to style? I have looked at them so many times and I just can’t figure out what to get. or what size to get. I’m a 4 or 6 in dresses. Now that I’m pushing 40, I really think I NEED to get something to wear under my fitted dresses.
    Love how you styled this slip dress, and I’m dying for those slides.
    XO, Gina
    http://www.classyeverafterblog.com

  3. 11.18.2016 / 6:07 am

    Yes, Iโ€™m in the market for the perfect slip dress. I love Cuyanaโ€™s version. So, I have to ask, what spanx are your go-to style? I have looked at them so many times and I just canโ€™t figure out what to get. or what size to get. Iโ€™m a 4 or 6 in dresses. Now that Iโ€™m pushing 40, I really think I NEED to get something to wear under my fitted dresses.
    Love how you styled this slip dress, and Iโ€™m dying for those slides.
    XO, Gina

    • August Diaries
      Author
      11.22.2016 / 12:07 am

      I cannot stop wearing it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      xx Jill

  4. 12.06.2016 / 6:31 am

    Wow nice dress!!! The Womens sexy dresses style are awesome!! I saw this dress getup are like a gorgeous style ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. anna
    01.09.2017 / 3:08 pm

    do these gucci slides run small? it looks like your falling out of them! theyre so cute though… ๐Ÿ™‚

    • August Diaries
      Author
      01.09.2017 / 5:22 pm

      They fit to size, these were just when I first bought them and hadn’t stretched them out yet! Because they’re leather, they will stretch out to fit your foot better ๐Ÿ™‚

      xx Jill

  6. Patricia
    01.27.2022 / 7:02 pm

    What shape of spanx would you recommend for a slip dress, I was trying to figure out what you are wearing but couldn’t. Thank you!

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