Slips have evolved from the chemise or turno worn by ladies in the 15th century to modern full briefs and half slips. They come in different fabrics and designs, and are worn to provide protection, support, and coverage under clothing. They are especially important for sheer garments.
The progenitor of the modern slip is the chemise or turno, a full-length garment with sleeves, worn under clothing by ladies in the 15th century and onward. The shift could also be worn as a nightgown, and could be accompanied from the 16th century onward by petticoats, floral trousers, and corsets, which helped define and maintain a woman’s shape under a dress.
The modern brief, now called a full brief, was a fancy take on all this extra undergarment. They are usually sleeveless, full-length, and made of fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk. They provide protection from possibly scratchy clothing, allow clothing to lie flat, and can provide corsets or support for the breasts. Underwear or bras can still be worn with full slips.
One change in lingerie was the idea of offering half sandals instead of full ones. This type starts at the waist and can be any length required. They can often be purchased with a camisole top so that when full body coverage is needed both pieces can be worn. However, with many women wearing pants, a camisole and bra might be the only coverage needed for sheer tops.
Half slips were offered in a variety of styles and lengths. Some even echoed the panties or pants worn by women in earlier times and were great to wear with see-through gauchos. Some from the 1970s onwards were sold with one length, but with various trim marks, which could be used to shorten them to the desired length. Also, with the advent of miniskirts, many women appreciated finding mini slips that were just the right length for such styles.
Full receipts are still sold, but are often less popular. These can be boned or cupless, allowing women to wear them without a bra. Alternatively, some are made from sheer nylon lace. For a dress that requires one, full slips are often the best option, as they won’t show a midline separating a camisole/half-slip combination. On the other hand, having some camisoles is not a bad idea to wear under sheer garments, when one is wearing pants.
The slips can be made in a variety of fabrics. Polyester, nylon, satin, silk, and cotton all have their uses. Cotton is the most breathable and can be quite comfortable to wear. Man-made fabrics, on the other hand, tend to be softer. Some clothing manufacturers are kind enough to provide a full or semi-slip lining in clothing that renders the use of slips somewhat useless.
These undergarments also come in different designs. Some are extremely simple. Others feature lace trim, cut-outs, and a variety of colors. Usually the only colors one needs are nude, black and white. Nude slips are best under pastels and any dark color except black. White should be worn under white, and black works best under black clothing. The goal is not to see the slippage.
However, some of the more elegant slips are almost worth seeing. One with lace slits may show quite a bit as you move. In general, a small glimpse of a slip is considered fine, but it shouldn’t be visible at all times.
Many people don’t wear slips, which can lead to unfortunate circumstances when garments are see-through. Lightweight fabrics are often very sheer and will definitely show things like panties and bras, especially when one is in brightly lit or sunlit areas. Therefore, it is considered appropriate to have a liner or undergarment suitable for garments that may be see-through.
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