https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:10:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1621261 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:23:41 +0000 Minnie 1621261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your input, I appreciate it.<br />I decided against a slip dress (for now )&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620529 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:50:39 +0000 Gigi 1620529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with rabbit in that I would probably wear Spanx underneath. I think that even movie stars who are next to perfect with regard to their physique wear Spanx under stuff like this.</p> <p>I don't know that I see "nightgown." I think that if you accessorize right, it will take it out of nightgown territory. I think you just have to trust your instincts on that, since every gown will be different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620528 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 04:49:41 +0000 Deborah 1620528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minnie, for me yes it would be too much like a nightie and I am shapely so I think I would feel too exposed in something like this. &nbsp;However it was used as the base for layering other pieces then it could work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620343 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:01:52 +0000 rabbit 1620343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too make a dress like this work, I'd either need something like spanx underneath (which would negate the wearing it in a hot climate part), or it would need to have more going on in terms of pattern or texture/folds or an interior form fitting lining that wouldn't get too warm. </p> <p>If you can wear it and it works on your body with lighter underthings (and is cut in the back so you could wear a strapless bra) I think a tropical/beach vacation would be an ideal place to wear it in the evening. &nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620342 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:01:33 +0000 Liz 1620342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the combination of the shiny fabric with the bias cut that causes it to show everything. The nature of the beast. I marvel at those 1930 evening dresses made this way and the women who managed to wear them.</p> <p>I think if you're going to wear a dress like this, you have to be OK with the fact that many people will see "nightgown" in it. Because, you know, It's basically the same garment with a different name and somewhat different fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620339 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:55:13 +0000 Echo 1620339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fabric usually shows (and highlights) every lump or bump. Even wearing petals under a dress like this would likely show the outline of the petals. Plus, I can't help but see them as nighties. YMMV. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620260 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:13:03 +0000 rachylou 1620260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them, can't wear most because the straps fall. They also totally show every lump and bump and *do* look like nighties to most everyone. Still...high cool factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620243 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:29:36 +0000 RoseandJoan 1620243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like slip dresses, perhaps a pattern would help with the lumps and bumps and feel less like a nightie.</p> <p>I love how the dresses are now styled, over a thin gauge turtleneck or even a chiffon blouse to increase the versatility. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620239 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:16:20 +0000 catgirl 1620239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am pretty lumpy, and I find these (cut on the bias) to accentuate lumps and bumps.&nbsp; They have to fit just right and often only look good when you're standing.&nbsp; But the right one could be gorgeous!&nbsp; I'd look for one with a lining to give it something to cling to besides you.&nbsp; I feel pretty exposed in these, plus I need a bra and that's too much of a struggle for me...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620238 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:14:53 +0000 columbine(erin) 1620238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Knee jerk reaction is that this dress, shortened, would indeed remind me if s negligee. Maybe it'll all be in the styling and where you wear it, though. Would a shift dress in cotton or linen not work for your occasion? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slip-dresses#post-1620228 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:06:12 +0000 Minnie 1620228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello,<br />Slip dresses seem to be back, I liked them in the 90's, but never got one then.<br />So, I would like to get one for an upcoming beach vacation, but I have a couple of reservations:<br />Do they look like nightgowns? I have seen several that remind me strongly of a silk nightgown I once had.<br />Most have spaghetti straps and very open backs, so I guess wearing a bra is not possible. I have nipple-cover-petal-thingies, so I could use those, but I'm not sure I feel really comfortable being so exposed.<br />Does the slippery fabric accentuate every lump and bump?</p> <p>For example, I like this one, which I would get shortened to just past knee length:<br />Nightgown? </p>