2 min readSomething interesting is happening to slip dresses this spring. Hemlines are taking a sudden tilt, with asymmetric cuts that reveal a hint of leg—and, more importantly, make room for layering over pants (a subtle nod to early-2000s styling). To guide you through the trend, we’ve rounded up five spring outfit ideas featuring slip dresses from AllSaints, Mango, and other popular labels.
Since the silhouette is just beginning to gain momentum, options are still relatively limited at retailers like Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. So, consider this your cue to shop early: The styles in our edit won’t stay in stock for long, especially given their versatility for everything from dinner dates to weddings and springtime occasions.
Over Jeans
The buzz around Hilary Duff’s return to music and the Hannah Montana reunion special has caused the fashion world to revisit the dress-over-jeans layering popularized on Disney Channel red carpets in the 2000s. Modern takes use low-slung denim, strappy sandals, and sleek designer bags to create looks that feel noticeably more grown-up, yet equally fun.
Mango Polka Dots Lace Top
Rag & Bone Saige Relaxed Straight Jeans
Reformation Serenity Bare Sandals
Le Specs Pilferer Sunglasses
Under an Oversized Shirt
You can further expand the styling possibilities of an asymmetric slip dress by utilizing it as a skirt. Layered under an oversized button-up shirt or graphic tee, a date-night LBD becomes something suitable for a laid-back brunch.
Intimissimi Asymmetric Slip
Anine Bing Jaylin Collegiate Tee
Tory Burch Leelee Sandals
Melinda Maria Julian Loves Diamonds Necklace
Over Trousers
If you’re worried about your dress-over-pants combo reading overly Y2K, prioritize simple silhouettes and a neutral color palette. Wide-leg trousers accentuate the floaty hemline of an asymmetric satin midi, creating an ethereal, boho effect when paired with tan suede sandals and stacked gold bangles.
Zara Asymmetric Slip Dress
Veronica Beard Talon Slingback Sandals
Staud Harlow Shoulder Bag
Jenny Bird Dane Bangle Set
For a Special Occasion
A more formal asymmetric slip dress, like the one-shouldered number below, makes an excellent outfit option for an upcoming special occasion. Barely-there strappy sandals and a tonal handbag give you more leeway to play with bolder jewelry and decorative hairstyles.
Jeffrey Campbell Fluxx Sandals
Mansur Gavriel Mini Fortuna Bucket Bag
Cult Gaia Mercier Earrings
For a Night Out
For a fresh take on the LBD, try a black slip dress with a draped hemline and decorative lace trim. Sticking to the theme of updated classics, finish off your look with a collarless leather jacket, mixed-metal hoops, and minimalist wedge sandals.
AllSaints
Ilka Asymmetric Dress
Aligne Moto Collarless Leather Jacket
Stuart Weitzman Vinnie Wedge 85 Sandal
Saint Laurent Mini Voltaire Bag
Mejuri Jojo Double Hoop Earrings
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