How to Wear a Slip Dress Over 50 

Have you jumped on the slip-dress trend? I may have hesitated initially because I come from a generation where slips were worn underneath your clothing rather than as clothing. Most women my age group wore slips as part of their daily dressing routine. After a while, slips became fashion history until the late 90s when Sarah Jessica Parker reintroduced them as evening wear on Sex and the City. A few decades later, they are the hottest dress in retail stores. They have become even more versatile because of layering. Today I am sharing How to Wear a Slip Dress Over 50 

Lily Silk Slip Dress

This fall, I recently added this Armeria slip dress by Lily Silk to my closet. I love the feeling of the delicate silk fabric, and it has beautiful lace detail. It would make the perfect holiday outfit.

A while back, I wrote a blog on how to dress with a youthful vibe. While not trying to look anything other than my age, your dress reflects your true spirit. While keeping your integrity is essential, you can still have fun with new fashion trends after the age of fifty. I’m not particularly eager to expose too much skin. It makes me self-conscious. When you are uncomfortable on the inside, it shows on the outside. I recently found that you can be classy and chic in a slip dress with clever layering. 

How to Style Your Slip Dress

Look for a dress that flatters your silhouette and has movement. When clothing looks tight, it can look cheap. With that said, find a dress that flows with a slight taper. Once you select the perfect color and fit, your slip dress styling options allow you to wear this dress all year. There are only a few dresses that give you that flexibility. 

• For Evening Wear, add a blazer.
•  For the daytime, try an oversized sweater. 
•  For a girls’ night out, add a leather jacket. 
•  For resort casual or in warm weather, try an oversized button-down shirt like this one 

These fun and straightforward layering options make wearing a comfortable and stylish slip dress for a woman over fifty. Stop telling yourself that you can’t wear something until you try it. Know that your wardrobe is not just something that keeps you clothed. It is something that presents your uniqueness.