Wonder Plays Dress-Up: The Slip and Matching Sets

Who doesn’t own a slip or a matching set these days? Don’t have one? Choose one or a set in a cut and color that suits your personality because we promise, the styling possibilities are endless.

On Gelai Orange slip dress ZARA. On Pat Black ribbed turtleneck top and skort with buttons STRADIVARIUS

Taking unintentional inspiration from the recent MET Gala and in the spirit of Treat Yo Self, dress up your pieces with something delicate, something kitsch or simply out-there.

On Gelai Orange slip dress (worn as top), ZARA, patchwork Bell Bottoms, HA.MU and white heeled mule, CHARLES & KEITH. On Pat Black ribbed turtleneck top and skort with buttons, STRADIVARIUS, pink denim jacket, BERSHKA, heart embellished and fur-trimmed denim overcoat, SALAD DAY, orange socks, BENCH, pink slingback heeled sandals, CHARLES & KEITH

Here’s another way to wear a mid-length slip: wear it with a shorter, dressier frock. Put on a blazer in a contrasting color to make it office appropriate.

Meanwhile if your matching set is more on the sporty side (sports bra and shorts) and you want to maximize cost per wear, throw on a playful top or an oversized blazer. Or both if you’re feeling confident.

On Gelai Orange blazer, BERSHKA, fuchsia and lavender tiered dress, EM-J USON, black slip dress, ZARA. On Pat Pink blazer dress, STRADIVARIUS, pink textured sleeveless top with octopus limbs, SALAD DAY, lime green socks, BENCH, Black “NASA” SK8-Hi 46 MTE DX, VANS

Black, boring? Never. It’s an opportunity to play with different details, fabrics and textures—in this case sheer, frills and glitter—without looking over the top. It can pare down an intimidating piece or soften up a gritty look. But just in case you still want a punch of color, try on highlighter shades like lime green or bright orange and pink by way of accessories.

On Gelai, Black cropped utilitarian vest, BERSHKA, sheer top with ruffle details, HA.MU, black slip dress, ZARA, lime green socks, BENCH. On Pat Black ribbed cardigan and midi skirt matching set, glittered sheer turtleneck top and lime green waist bag COTTON ON, sneakers and glittered socks with pearl details, BENCH

When classics meet: a white shirt under a slip or under a slinky matching set makes an entirely different look. Add a little more character to a slip dress and wrap an oversized white shirt around the waist. Don’t feel like showing a flash of upper body skin? Wear your white shirt under a teeny-weeny tube and leg-baring skirt combo.

On Gelai Orange slip dress, white asymmetrical shirt and white Pantone shirt, ZARA, Puka shell earrings, STRADIVARIUS, multi-colored chunky sneakers, COTTON ON. On Pat Pink tube and skirt matching set, STRADIVARIUS, “Don’t be salty” white shirt and red socks, BENCH, black ankle strap sandals with acrylic heels, CHARLES & KEITH