https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:22:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1605227 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:43:11 +0000 catgirl 1605227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the picture!&nbsp; I don't think this is the right look for work.&nbsp; For going out or casual outfits, maybe consider investing in a slip meant for this purpose if you truly love the look. </p> <p>The site I posted shows slips with a substantial hem - either crocheted, or longer, or heavier visually.&nbsp; This helps it look like it's not just your basic nylon slip that has crept down.&nbsp; Also, I think it's absolutely vital that the hem show evenly, again, so it looks deliberate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1605169 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:48:05 +0000 Liz 1605169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also would skip the slip showing with a work outfit. (The exception I would make is if you work in a super-creative field and the outfit clearly signals that you're being funky and off beat.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1605020 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 03:26:29 +0000 unfrumped 1605020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on photos! YLF!<br />Fun outfits; a skirt and boots are great look for work, &nbsp;but I would skip the slip-peeking at work. The #1 dress and sandals are very pretty--an outfit with lighter colors is something you could do for social occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1605015 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 03:11:17 +0000 rachylou 1605015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pale lemon yellow would maybe be even better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1604841 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:05:20 +0000 anna 1604841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah I felt #1 was confused in styles. I don't have a white sweater - how about a very pale lemon? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1604804 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:11:47 +0000 rachylou 1604804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2. It's got a funky vibe. I'm not sure it makes sense in #1 because of the top and blazer. It's like the top half is formal and the bottom is sweet and summery. I'd maybe do a white sweater in #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1604801 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:58:15 +0000 anna 1604801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone who replied. All opinions were welcomed and valued. I did get a bit confused but am working it out what is best. A couple of people suggested I should post a photo on the forum, so I got a colleague to take one of me on my lunchbreak earlier this week. So here they are</p> <p>Please feel free to comment</p> <p>and again thank you everyone - I am so glad I joined this forum </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1603395 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 16:48:15 +0000 unfrumped 1603395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never show any bit of underwear at work, ever.<br />No bra strap, no lacy camisole,&nbsp; no slip hem.<br />Unless you are in some really off-beat or creative field where anything goes and you see it modeled by your co-workers and supervisors.</p> <p>Of course my work environment is more conservative for sure, but I would not advise it for a young woman in any of the usual workplaces. It's not a typical part of business casual or even casual workwear, and to me has more of a downside of not being taken seriously by both women and men with whom you might work.<br />To me it just has so many more ways to <u>go wrong&nbsp; or to be misperceived </u>than lots of other things one can do with one's outfit to be creative or individual.</p> <p>Clearly I'm&nbsp; a fan of rather be safe than sorry, but I think that can be good as a young employee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1603385 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 16:12:05 +0000 anna 1603385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks Colette and others - I am loving this friendly community</p> <p>appreciate all the constructive advice</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing/page/2#post-1603251 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 04:38:59 +0000 Colette 1603251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As soon as you are an active member you will automatically see where to click add photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603218 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:59:16 +0000 Anonymous 1603218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if your boss is okay with it, I wouldn't worry about it too much.&nbsp; You'll just have to keep in mind that it's not everyone's look, and people do tend to express their opinions, whether asked or not (unfortunately). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603217 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:59:03 +0000 Vicki 1603217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like this look and it seems in line with your company policy, then enjoy it with great freedom and pleasure. I like Alaskagirl's link which is documented proof that others enjoy this, too. As for the naysayers, ignore their judgments and harsh opinions. Debbie Downers, perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603191 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:21:24 +0000 anna 1603191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my line manager likes it and she was one who complimented the look</p> <p>co-workers are same age approximately</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603189 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:18:53 +0000 Anonymous 1603189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What does your supervisor think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603161 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 01:19:23 +0000 Windchime 1603161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are the coworkers who made negative comments older than you? My mom would have been quite embarrassed to find her slip was showing. </p> <p>In any case, it sounds like you might want to revisit the slip showing issue to preserve harmony in the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603146 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:45:36 +0000 Echo 1603146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much agree with Gaylene. I love the look of visible underthings in a certain context, but that context is NOT work. IMO, it just isn't appropriate for a professional, and because some of your coworkers have made it clear that it is pushing boundaries too far, I would nix it at work. Again, I love the look for a weekend or a date night or almost anything except work, but I just think it lands outside the bounds of professional behavior in the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603104 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:05:09 +0000 Anonymous 1603104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're so welcome.&nbsp; And welcome to the YLF forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603051 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 21:03:08 +0000 anna 1603051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks xtabay - I will post one as soon as active </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603036 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 20:28:06 +0000 Anonymous 1603036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have to have the status "active member" to post photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603026 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 20:04:38 +0000 anna 1603026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colette </p> <p>I will post a photo if u tell me how&nbsp; lol x</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603025 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 20:03:19 +0000 anna 1603025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you Gaylene - very constructive</p> <p>and thank you Aziraphale - you have given me a boost</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603023 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:57:35 +0000 anna 1603023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks - its good to hear ppl's opinions</p> <p>rachylou - the slips are just above knee or knee length. I will put a pic on here if I can find how to do it.</p> <p>Glad everyone thinks that co-workers were rude but I love the slip thing soooo much I cant give it up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1603015 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:46:51 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1603015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suppose it depends on the workplace, but in general I agree with Peri and Xtabay that visible lingerie doesn't belong in the office. Definitely agree that your coworkers were rude about sharing their opinions with you, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602998 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:25:36 +0000 rachylou 1602998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I think a half slip is mini skirt length... so I'm wondering how long your skirt is... ? Anyways, I feel a good wide band of lace needs to be there for it to look really great.</p> <p>But post-it commentary? Ohmigosh. You work with some middleschoolers. Haha! Sorry. Ok. That was so rude of me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602997 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:25:03 +0000 anna 1602997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>how do u add a photo on this thread?</p> <p>I appreciate peoples feedback and some asked to see a photo</p> <p>I guess this divides people x</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602996 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:22:43 +0000 Anonymous 1602996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Showing your underthings at work is usually not wise.&nbsp; Outside of work, do your thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602989 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:01:22 +0000 Gaylene 1602989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, the question of when, where, and how to reveal one's underpinnings. A flash of a lacey bra, the hint of pretty camisole under a jacket, the deliberate reveal of a delicate slip--even as a senior woman , I adore it. BUT, there are always unwritten rules to be followed. What is pretty in the evening can look sloppy in the morning. What is feminine on a date can look tacky in the workplace. What works for one person can be a flop for another. </p> <p>Your colleagues have given you mixed messages about your current styling--even if some of them were rather rude--so I I think you need to mull things over before continuing. If you are confident you can reset the unwritten fashion rules of your workplace without damaging your image or chances of promotion, then Ignore the naysayers. If you think your professional image might suffer by offering colleagues glimpses of your lingerie, then you might want to reserve the look for non-business wear where the glances will be admiring, not glowering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602985 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:55:07 +0000 Aziraphale 1602985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Visible slip is very much like visible bra: it can look great as long as it looks intentional. Just like you might intentionally wear a pretty, lacy bra with a sheer or wide-necked top, or a top with giant armholes so the side bra shows, you might also purposely show the pretty, lacy hem of a slip. What you don't generally see is a nude, utilitarian bra showing -- so as long as your slip looks somewhat decorative, and enough of it is showing that it looks deliberate, I think you're all good. :-)</p> <p>As Alaskagirl says, it has not not look like accidental slippage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602972 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:16:55 +0000 Peri 1602972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't care for the look of visible lingerie, and I think at work the wise thing is to always err on the side of caution. That still doesn't excuse your rude co-workers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slips-showing#post-1602959 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:27:40 +0000 Colette 1602959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm shocked someone would say something so rude. It's completely inappropriate and unprofessional. &nbsp;I do think a picture would help. And I'm wondering how they know it's a slip and not part of your skirt or dress? I had a skirt that had a pretty lace border around the bottom hem.&nbsp; </p>