When someone asks you to name the most versatile piece in your wardrobe, a slip dress [1] probably doesn't come to mind. While you'd obviously wear one in the bedroom to pull off a feminine, boudoir look [2], or through the Summer months, it's not a typical cold-weather piece [3]. That is, until you employ the styling tricks below. Don't pack away your sheer, lacy midis just yet. Ahead, find out how to wear one over jeans [4], under a hoodie, and with your favorite transitional jacket [5], then shop some of our favorite designs to play the layering game [6].
Wear Yours Under a Cropped Denim Jacket With a Crossbody Bag and Sneakers
Coordinate Colors With a Tweed, Boxy Blazer on Top and Your Jeans on the Bottom
Funky floral boots not mandatory, but highly encouraged.
Add a Printed Tunic to a Lacy One and Finish With a Cropped Bomber
Throw a Heavy Turtleneck and Long Blazer Over a Sheer Slip
Ground the look with leather boots.
Wear One Over a Long-Sleeved Mesh Tee
Contrast Fabrics When You Throw a Wool Sweater Over Your Silk Slip and Wear Satin Booties
Try One Over a Button-Down With Exaggerated Sleeves and Sleek Boots
Toughen Up a Slitted Floral Slip With a Hoodie and Chunky Shoes
Wear a Summer Slip Under a Fall Jacket With Combat Boots
Pull the Styling Trick at Work When You Finish With a Structured Blazer and Mules
Give Off the Illusion of Longer Legs With an Asymmetrical Slip and Long Coat
Add Weight to a Sheer Slip With a Thick Shearling Coat
Cinch a Corset Around Your Slip and Wear With a Turtleneck Underneath
Give your look a sporty twist with sneakers.
Add Edge to a Delicate Piece With Your Leather Jacket
Zara Strappy Camisole Dress
Zara Strappy Camisole Dress [8] ($90)
Kendall + Kylie Lace Slip Dress
KENDALL + KYLIE Lace Slip Dress [9] ($295)
DKNY Pieced V-Neck Slip Dress
DKNY Pieced V-Neck Slip Dress With Raw Edges [10] ($598)
Asos Premium Slip Dress With Floral Embroidery
Asos PREMIUM Slip Dress With Floral Embroidery [11] ($81, originally $135)
LoveShackFancy Kate Slip Dress
LOVESHACKFANCY Kate Slip Dress [12] ($385)
Alice + Olivia Luna Side Slit Slip Dress
Alice + Olivia Luna Side Slit Slip Dress [13] ($495)
Diane von Furstenberg Slip Dress
Diane von Furstenberg Slip Dress [14] ($348)
Club Monaco Paz Dress
Club Monaco Paz Dress [15] ($229)
Zara Lace Dress
Zara Lace Dress [16] ($70)