Slip-on dresses, similar to traditional undergarments, were popularized in the 1930s and have had surges in popularity throughout the decades. Modern versions are often sheer and require proper lining or alternative undergarments for larger busted women. Variants include slits, lace or seam detailing, and a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics.
Briefs are familiar to most women as the full-length thigh-high undergarment to be worn under sheer dresses. In the 1930s, especially when the flapper movement had relaxed the rigid rules on wearing restraining corsets, several designers began offering the slip-on dress. At that time, the slip dress was generally a tight-fitting bust and tight-fitting dress with a long skirt, which was very similar to traditional undergarments.
To some, the slip-on dress was surprisingly bare, especially the top, and designers like Mainbocher sought to offset the skimpy top by pairing it with little jackets worn over the dress. Thicker fabrics were also used, so the dress did not require a slip. You might see slip-on dresses in heavier satin, so they suggested the lingerie look, but they were more rugged. Thin spaghetti straps meant that wearing a bra, especially in the 1930s, was next to impossible. This meant that the slip dress was primarily designed for those with smaller busts and relatively slim waists.
As fashion progressed, the slip dress continued to be popular, with surges in popularity in the 1950s, the late 1960s (especially in Pucci designs), the 1990s, and again in the late 1990s. of 2000. One main difference occurred between the initial and later incarnations of slip dresses. Fabrics, beginning in the 1990s, became much more sheer, and women’s standard underwear slips became much less popular.
This meant that women often wore the slip-on dress which was flattering, showing all the undergarments they were wearing or not. Slip dresses also became shorter, although long styles were and still are available. Knee-length slip dresses became popular, and were suggested as a layering item over leggings, or even over jeans.
The easiest way to combat the sheerness of these dresses is to find a dress that is properly lined, as wearing a second slip under your dress is impractical. Larger ripped women, really anyone above a C cup, may also find that modern strapless or convertible bras make it easier to wear the dress without laces. Some are also made with built-in bras and fit snugly over the bust without the need for a bra. Another alternative is to purchase slightly modified styles of slip-on dresses that have wider straps. This allows a woman to wear a more supportive bra without drawing attention to her straps.
The style of the dress has remained largely the same, although some variants have emerged. Some slip-on dresses have a clearly delineated separation between the bust and skirt, and may feature a lace or seam just below the bust. Others feature generous slits, and anything goes in terms of colors, patterns, and fabrics in modern versions.
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