Have you ever wondered how to wear a slip dress? Let me show you how to style a black slip dress for multiple occasions by changing the accessories.

And who wears slip-dresses in real life?

Or have you thought you could never wear one because it wouldn’t look good on your middle-aged body?

And what kind of undergarments would work?

I have wondered about all these things, so I decided to buy one and figure out how to wear a slip dress (another pretty one, here) seven different ways! I was nervous when I bought it during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. One of my favorite bloggers highly endorsed it, so I reluctantly followed her recommendation.

It arrived the day before I was headed out of town on a girlfriend trip to Kiawah, South Carolina. But, remarkably, I was pretty much packed, so I had a few minutes to check out my new purchase.

And I went crazy!

I had So. Much. Fun!!!

Really.

I came up with seven different outfits!

My neighbor was walking her dog when I started taking the photos. When she completed a long walk, she couldn’t believe I was still trying on all the outfits I had created using stuff I already had in my closet!!!

Let me show you:

In this post...

First Outfit: How to Wear a Slip Dress to a Wedding

A popular search question is how to wear a slip dress for a wedding. I am wearing the long black slip dress as a wedding guest outfit. I paired it with nude D’orsay pumps (old, similar, here), a sheer black pashmina (similar, here), a long silver and lucite bead necklace from my friend Molly, and “diamond” stud earrings. I added a silver diamond bangle and my stainless Ebel watch.

Some people are reluctant to wear black to a wedding, but it’s elegant and chic. I love wearing a pashmina (similar here) to most events where air conditioning may be an issue. Even a light one such as this one makes a difference. Also, it looks so pretty when sitting at the table, framing your shoulders and face. A long strand of pearls is an excellent substitution for the long necklace.

Second Outfit: A Black Slip Dress with a Blazer

Wearing a slip dress with a blazer changes the look from a dressy one to a more business-like outfit. If the jacket is buttoned up, it looks like a jacket with a silk skirt. I rolled the sleeves of the red knit jacket and added my favorite bandana of all time to fill in the neckline a bit.

My earrings are silver pave hoops, and I again wore the nude @AGL D’orsay pumps (old and similar, here) with my Ebel watch.

Third Outfit: Black Slip Dress Outfit Casual

This was fun! I wanted to figure out how to style a casual black slip-dress outfit. Look what I came up with here and later in this post.

Here is the long black slip dress worn casually with a black and white striped tee tied around my neck. This would work if you went on a casual outing where it was a bit cooler in the morning. You would wear the tee as a shirt with the black skirt peeking at the lower half. Then, as the day warmed up, you would tie the tee as above.

I added a black crossbody bag (similar here) that I bought in 2011 in Spain with my son Jake when I visited him in Granada and Madrid, Spain!

The silver beaded bangles are a terrific @Amazon find, and the “diamond” stud earrings are a classic detail. My sneakers are fun shoes that would make a long day of sightseeing very comfortable.

Fourth Outfit: How to Wear a Slip Dress with a Leopard Shirt

This was a great outfit to put together. I wore a button-down leopard print shirt (old, similar here), and tied it over the black slip dress. I added black patent leather sandals (old, similar, here) and a black pebbled leather clutch (similar, here). The purse had a tortoiseshell clasp, which blended well with the brown in the leopard print. Don’t you love the look of black and brown together, especially in the fall?

I wore my favorite pave diamond heart necklace (old, similar, here) and “diamond” stud earrings. I also wore a silver bangle and my Ebel stainless steel watch.

Fifth Outfit: How to Style a Slip Dress for a Wedding with a Pashmina

This is similar to the first outfit, but I created a more playful look by pairing this bright pink pashmina with the black slip dress. It’s just a bit less dressy than the black sheer one. Also, the addition of pink tassel earrings (“wine red”) coordinated well with the shawl.

Again I wore the nude D’orsay pumps (old, similar, here) to elongate my legs and Ebel watch. This look would work for a nice dinner out or as a wedding guest.

I love how soft and pretty a cozy shawl looks wrapped around the silky slip dress.

Sixth Outfit: How to Wear a Slip Dress with a Jean Jacket

Here I am wearing a black slip dress with a jean jacket as well as Sam Edelman silver loafers for a casual look. I am also wearing a black leather crossbody bag.

Here’s a fun casual look for a slip-dress. I paired a medium-wash jean jacket with the slip dress and added silver bejeweled loafers (similar, here, or here). Of course, I rolled the jacket’s sleeves and added the black crossbody bag referenced above.

I love this layered @KendraScott necklace (similar, here) it fills in the neckline nicely and goes with so many other outfits.

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Seventh Outfit: How to Wear a Slip Dress with a Hoodie

I am wearing a black blazer (with a gray knit hoodie inserted) over the slip dress in this photo. My shoes are the Sam Edelman loafers.

This look was playful and easy to wear. I wore the silver loafers (similar, here) with the black slip dress and I added a black blazer with a hoodie insert from last year. Fortunately, I found a similar jacket this year so you could readily duplicate this. I just posted the many ways to wear that item here.

How to Wear a Slip Dress? What to Wear Over a Slip Dress?

I think the answer to these questions, is there are MANY cute ways to wear a slip dress. I have shown you seven. I wore a black pashmina, a red blazer, a striped tee, a leopard shirt, a pink shawl, a jean jacket, and a black blazer over my black slip dress.

Which ones are your favorites? How else should I style this dress? Please comment below or DM me @drjuliemarshall.

Also, as to what undergarments I wear under this black dress. I have a new strapless bra that I LOVE! Here is the link for it. It is so comfortable. And to have a smooth look, I am wearing this shapewear (I hate thongs!!!).

Please follow me (it’s free!) on my LTK site (https://www.liketoknow.it/drjuliemarshall), where I show lots of tips and the actual items in all my looks here and in my Instagram posts.

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did in putting it together for you!

Happy Fall!

XO,

Dr. Julie

PS Here are a few more posts for you to enjoy:

Ten Ways to Style a Black Satin Slip Dress Both for a Party AND For After the Party!

Five Plaid Blazer Outfits for Fall

Fun Teacher Outfits

My Fall Home Decor

The BEST Cider!!!

How to Plan for Thanksgiving (Part One)

Delicious Squash Soup

4 Comments

Colleen on September 28, 2022 at 12:26 am

Been waiting for this! Great styles Julie! Maybe with the ankle suede boots, a leather jacket and a cool scarf? Can’t wait to get mine out of the close and onto the street!
- drjulie on October 9, 2022 at 8:25 pm
  
  Sounds great Col. Send photos!
Joanie on September 28, 2022 at 8:47 pm

I’m a sucker for pink so loved that outfit and the others were striking as well.
- drjulie on October 9, 2022 at 8:24 pm
  
  Me too on pink, Joanie! Thanks!