Slip Dresses

Originally meant to be layered underneath a dress, the slip dress is a bona fide garment with an interesting history.

Dress

The Swing dress aficionado has many options to choose from, such as the Gardenwed, which has a scoop neckline, a princess seaming bodice, a full skirt, a sash that can be tied, and a back zipper. The full swing dress has many variations in color and style. The most glam of all is the hot pink swing dress, which is perfect for a night on the town. 

Wiggle dress

The Wiggle dress, on the other hand, is a form fitting sheath dress that’s as much about body-hugging as it is about looks. 

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final decade

During the final decade of the 20th century, prosperity reigned. Women were required to wear a dress but could choose to wear a slip to hide their modesty.

slip

The slip dress is a slinky, versatile piece that can be worn in any season. The best time to wear one is during summer. 

Aemilia Madden

Aemilia Madden, a native of Oakland, California, has an interesting obsession with the slip dress. She has a website called Silk Laundry which sells silk slip dresses. She also writes a fashion blog. 

garment

The slip dress may be the easiest garment to wear but it’s not always the most comfortable. It’s important to choose a fabric that is not too tight and not too loose.

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wardrobes

It was first worn in the 1930s and has become a staple of contemporary wardrobes.  The best way to achieve this is to go for a lighter weight fabric that performs better in warmer weather. 

fashion

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dominant

During this time, the dominant silhouette became straighter and less structured. Evening gowns and day dresses also took on a different look. The shape of the skirt became more straight and the dress evolved into a two-piece suit. It was also easier to wash and care for new manmade materials