Here’s a trend that has gone a bit under the radar this season – the maxi slip dress.
Free People Pointed Maxi Slip Dress, $98
Remember these pictures of Kristen Stewart and Vanessa Hudgens?
Kristen rocked a black taffeta asymmetrical Chanel Spring 2008 Couture dress.
Kristen Stewart at The Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the ‘American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity’ exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 3, 2010
Well, you could say it (the maxi slip dress) is the more wearable version. Obviously, just by looking at the two starlets, you can already tell that the trend is not meant for red carpet evening wear; it works best on casual looks. It also looks like this is another case of lingerie becoming outerwear.
Do you like her black Max Mara sheer skirt floor-length dress? Vanessa styled her dress with matching Yves Saint Laurent Tribute patent pumps.
Vanessa Hudgens at the 2010 Crystal + Lucy Awards: A New Era held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles on June 1, 2010
So what do you think? Would you wear maxi slip dresses this summer?
Before you answer, allow me to highlight the good points – it is a great way to dress up a plain and boring tank dress (mini or maxi), and it can also be used as a cover-up while you’re on the beach. Hey, you can even wear it over short shorts and a tank top.
So, again, would you wear the maxi slip dress? Well, I say why not?
You can start with these affordable maxi slips from Amazon:
Free People Fields of Lace Dress, $98; Free People Long Layering Slip, $58
Or go for these designer pieces from Shopbop:
Haute Hippie Pointelle Long Dress, $395; Nightcap Clothing Birkin Gown, $348
Who do you think looked best in a maxi slip dress? Vanessa Hudgens or Kristen Stewart? Please let us know by leaving a comment below!
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