In the mid-noughties, young women embraced the trend of exposing bra straps beneath sheer tops. While Katie Holmes’s ensemble in this photograph may not feature visible bra straps, her muted rouge vest evokes a similar sense of intrigue, layered beneath a casual slip.
The slip dress has long been a symbol of effortless cool, as it was originally designed to be worn as an intimate undergarment. Over the centuries, its essential characteristics have remained unchanged, conveying a sense of decadence and freedom. Unlike the restrictive corset, the slip dress offers a more relaxed and revealing style that exudes a casual ease, as if the wearer has just stepped out of the shower.
From Naomi Campbell’s iconic bias-cut chemise to Kate Moss’s nearly nude Liza Bruce creation that recently sold for thousands of dollars, the slip dress has graced the bodies of countless fashion icons. It remains a timeless piece that embodies both allure and liberation.
