If you wore t-shirts under slip dresses in the ‘90s, raise your hand. I wore body suits under sleeveless dresses too. The ‘90s are trending strongly in fashion, so you might like to revisit this layering trend. Wearing a tee, mesh top, or tank under a sleeveless or strappy dress adds insulation, coverage, and layering interest. With the right layers, you can take a very summery dress into transitional weather too.

Onto some outfit ideas.

1. Tee and A-Line Dress

Pop a streamlined white tee under a sleeveless black A-line dress. The sleeves of this tee are short, but they can be longer. Instead of white, the tee can be a narrow black and white stripe, or a patterned mesh top too. Add summery black shoes like these mules, and a bag to match the palette of the outfit.

2. Mesh Top and Slip Dress

Here, a solid grey long sleeved mesh top is layered under a silky patterned slip dress. Footless grey mesh socks that match the top accessorize the lower legs adding layering interest to the look. Silver pumps add shine to the outfit. Add a bag that picks up a colour of the pattern. Alternatively, layer a patterned mesh top under a solid slip dress.

3. Tank and Pinafore Dress

Add a tank or tee to a pinafore dress like the example shown here. It’s white, but you can choose any colour. This dress has very low armholes, but there are versions with high armholes. Western boots in a shade of whiskey are the shoes of choice. The whiskey complements the earthy green. Feel free to wear open shoes instead of boots. Add a bag to match.

4. Sweater and Strappy Empire Dress

Last, a cinnamon and navy form fitting mock turtleneck sweater is layered under a navy and cobalt strappy empire cut dress. Cinnamon socks match the sweater and are worn with chunky white platform sneakers. A brown and blue striped bag is added for a pattern mixed effect. Its colours are not an exact match, but work with the palette of the outfit. Add jewellery, eyewear, and watch as desired.