Slip dresses are such an easy piece to style once you get the hang of them. They are lovely on their own whether they have a pattern or not and regardless of the fabric and there are so many possibilities for things to wear with them. On its own, a slip dress is an elegant feminine affair, but it can be made very casual or very formal depending on the rest of the outfit. For instance, a formal blazer makes this look work appropriate while a jean jacket and running shoes tone it way down and turn it into comfy weekend wear (especially if you add a fun t-shirt underneath). They’re great in the summer worn over a tank top or a nice tee and in the winter worn over a long sleeved shirt or a sweater. They can be worn under t-shirts and sweaters too which makes them look like a completely different item.

A black, white or otherwise neutral colored dress is probably the easiest to style and gives you endless pairing options that won’t require much deliberation. I personally like to play with different textures which is why the chiffon dress went over the velvet top. I also like the dark color scheme which in this case allows the focus to be on said textures rather than on the contrasting colors. I echoed the navy with my over-the-knee boots and the look was done.

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If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:

Black slip dress, similar here and here

Velvet top, similar here and here

Navy over-the-knee boots, similar here and here