The 9 best slip dresses, and how fashion influencers are styling them

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The 9 best slip dresses, and how fashion influencers are styling them

By Polly Knight

5 years ago

The silky slip dress has had an update for summer 2020, and we’re ready to embrace it

It’s not unusual for a 90s trend to make a reappearance, in fact bucket hats, flip flops and tank tops are still gaining momentum this summer. The cami slip dress is another one of these comeback styles to add to the list and it manages to not only work across all seasons, but all occasions. 

Whether you dress it down with trainers for a summer stroll or you dress it up with strappy mules, and layered golden jewellery — it’ll be one of the hardest working items in your wardrobe. 

While the silky fabric, and midi length is still the same as previous decades the spaghetti straps have been updated to bra-friendly thicker styles (yay). Making them even easier to wear than previous 90s numbers, these new slips aren’t far removed from a chic night dress with the slinky fabric and delicate floral prints.

If wearing a nightie outside looks this good, then we’re all for it. Our fashion team has already spotted many of our favourite fashion influencers wearing them and subsequently carefully created a sleek edit of the best ones to shop now.

We love the way actress Mouna Traoré styles her bright pink slip with white trainers and a clashing colour pop handbag.

Influencer Lucy Williams teams her backless slip with cowboy boots which toughens up the trend. 

Tennille Murphy belts her slip dress creating a more fitted silhouette and layers on gold jewellery

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Réalisation Par

Make this style work for evening by trying out heeled flip flops (yes, really) instead of the classic flats. 

Shop dress, £235, Réalisation Par

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Ghost

This thicker strap style from occasion dress go-to Ghost is the perfect dress up style for a summer party or wedding

Shop dress, £89, Ghost

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Mango

This sandy colour will look great with matching tonal accessories, try a light tan sandal and a basket bag for day.

Shop dress, £59.99, Mango 

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Reformation

Reformation is the go-to brand for a cool floral summer dress, this slip style would look great toughened up with a chunky black sandal and 90’s shades. 

Shop dress, £140, Reformation

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& Other Stories

Simple and effective everyone must have a little black dress in your wardrobe armoury, it’s a summer staple. 

Shop dress, £49, & Other Stories

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Asceno

Asceno is the brand to know for investment lounge and resort wear. This style sunshine yellow style has a deep V-back, so be aware of your bra situation. 

Shop dress, £360, Asceno

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Zara

Polka dots are big news for summer - try this mocha coloured slip with black barely there mules, for a chic evening look. 

Shop dress, £29.99, Zara

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Weekday

Clash your summer brights a la Mouna’s style and team this bright orange with electric blue sandals, if that’s a step too far, try a blue pedi!

Shop dress, £45, Weekday

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Ganni

Throw an oversized denim jacket over your shoulders and add your dad sandals for an easy (chic) weekend look. 

Shop dress, £205, Ganni

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