Our correspondent Meredith Lepore has curated a list of 8 examples to demonstrate why designer fashion in summer 2022 is all about the chic satin slip dress (in mini or maxi length), like these 8 examples of what to buy now.
8 fashionable luxury slip dresses to wear this Summer 2022
It was quite a moment for fashion and for women in the mid-90s when women started wearing their slips as dresses. Slips were something to be hidden. Under dresses or skirts or a substitute for lingerie in the bedroom.
Why designer fashion in summer 2022 is all about the chic satin slip dress (in mini or maxi length), like these 8 luxury dresses to buy now.
But then one woman – possibly Courtney Love but hopefully Kate Moss – decided slips were too beautiful and sexy to not show to the world. And soon they became fashion statements all on their own with everyone from Winona Ryder to Sarah Jessica Parker, Drew Barrymore, Naomi Campbell and major designers like Prada and Versace elevating these looks.
Who can forget the famous scene in “Clueless” where Cher Horowitz’s father questions that she is in fact wearing a dress as it looks like underwear (it didn’t help that it was made by Calvin Klein.)
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Luckily now in the year 2022 slip dresses are having a moment yet again (because everything in the 90s is back.) We have seen Dakota Fanning, Rihanna (a baby bump only makes the trend better), Zoe Kravitz and Anya Taylor Jones rock the trend. Emma Stone even wore one to the Met Ball. Slip dresses will be all the rage this spring and summer and here are some of the best ones.
Why designer fashion in summer 2022 is all about the chic satin slip dress (in mini or maxi length), like these 8 luxury dresses to buy now.
8 fashionable luxury slip dresses to wear this Summer 2022
1. Rag & Bone Mallory Slip Midi Dress
You can’t go wrong with Rag & Bone and these simple but elegant slip dresses are the way to go. Vogue writer Madeline Fass syas to style the trend, “The classic ’90s silhouette has timeless appeal and even greater versatility, whether you plan to use it as a foundational layer or wear it on its own. Plus, given the slip dress’s minimalist attitude, it can be dressed up or down for quite literally any occasion. Slip a sweater over the slinky dress for casual weekend wear or wear it on its own with the right jewelry to achieve a subtly sexy formal look. Simply choose your accessories accordingly; it’s just as easily styled with a full blowout and heels as it is with slide sandals and a raffia tote.”
BUY NOW: $250.
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2. Free People Day To Night Convertible Slip
This is one of the most versatile slip dresses on the market and will give you all the 90s vibes. With its ruched adjustable sides, you can wear it as a maxi dress, a mini dress, or a mid-length dress and it looks great with a t-shirt thrown under it. Did we mention it comes in 11 colors?
BUY NOW: $68.
3. Reformation Marguerite Dress
Reformation is one of the “it” brands out there so of course they would be all about the slip dress. It comes in a multitude of colors and would be perfect for an elegant summer wedding look.
BUY NOW: $248.
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4. Vince Draped Sleeve Slip Dress
Yes, that’s right. Slip dresses can have sleeves. This one is still sexy but does provide a bit more coverage for a breezy summer day or a more conservative event.
BUY NOW: $237.00.
5. Lisa Says Gah Christy Slip Dress
Embrace your inner 90s child and rock some butterflies on your slip dress. Mariah Carey would approve.
BUY NOW: $168
6. Fe Noel Bella Slip Dress
Tie dye was also a big part of the 90s. Tie dye was really a big part of every decade and is now an official staple of fashion so why not rock it on a beautiful dress.
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BUY NOW: $738.40.
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7. Wilfred Only Slip Midi Dress
No one does 90s fashion like Aritzia (even though most of their clientele was born in the latter part of the decade or the early aughts!) and this simple slip dress is perfection.
BUY NOW: $118.
8. xxxiticat Women’s Sleeveless Spaghetti Strap Satin Dress
And let’s not forget about good old Amazon when shopping. They have their own version of a slip dress and it is definitely competitive with these other looks.
BUY NOW: $21.99.
8 fashionable luxury slip dresses to wear this Summer 2022
That’s our take on why designer fashion in summer 2022 is all about the chic satin slip dress (in mini or maxi length), like these 8 luxury dresses to buy now. What do you think, dear reader? Are you in on this?
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Meredith Lepore is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire Magazine, Women’s Health, InStyle, Architectural Digest, The Observer, and Travel & Leisure. She earned her Masters in journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Meredith resides in New York full time, and enjoys reading, jogging, spinning, and playing with her small dog, Otis.
