In an era of excess, the return of the slip dress feels almost subversive. But with Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette spotlighting the enduring appeal of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s refined, minimal style, its resurgence suddenly makes perfect sense.
Because really, has there ever been a harder-working item in your wardrobe? Cut on the bias with barely-there straps, the slip dress sits somewhere between effortless and intentional—the kind of piece that doesn’t try too hard, but always lands.
The Best Slip Dresses, According To marie claire:
- Best Mini: FLEUR DU MAL Juliet Button Slip, $328
- Best Midi: M.N.G Silver Dress, $97.96
- Best Maxi: MESHKI Lilly, $199
- Best Silk: SILK LAUNDRY 1996 Dress, $371
Back in the ’90s, it was the uniform of icons like Kate Moss and Christy Turlington, but no one did it quite like Bessette-Kennedy. Hers was all clean lines, neutral tones and an almost studied nonchalance—no excess, no fuss, just perfect tailoring and confidence. And now, just like every other era-defining staple from that decade, the slip dress is having another moment—only this time, it feels even more wearable.
In truth, though, it never really disappeared. In recent years, the slip dress has quietly maintained its place in the fashion lexicon—reappearing on red carpets with a newfound polish and woven into collections at Saint Laurent SS26, where its sleek, understated sensuality feels entirely at home.
A great slip dress should do it all: feel quietly sexy without being overt, move seamlessly from day to night and work across seasons with a few smart styling tweaks. And when it comes to choosing the right one, a little consideration goes a long way.
Ultimately, the slip dress isn’t just back—it never really left. It’s simply being worn the way it was always meant to be: pared-back, considered, and impossibly chic.
Mini Slip Dresses
FLEUR DU MAL
Juliet Button Slip
SKIMS
Lace Mini Slip Dress
COURRÈGES
Silk-Satin Mini Dress
SAINT LAURENT
Silk Satin Slip Dress
Midi Slip Dresses
M.N.G
Silver Dress
ANOTHER TOMORROW
Satin Midi Dress
SILK LAUNDRY
90S Slip Dress
FOREVER NEW
Posie Asymmetrical Lace Slip Dress
Maxi Slip Dresses
MESHKI
Lilly
ST. AGNI
Sheer Silk Slip Dress
RAT & BOA
Sade Slip Dress
ANINE BING
Mae Silk Satin Maxi Dress
Silk Slip Dresses
SILK LAUNDRY
1996 Dress
TOTEME
Silk-Satin Slip Dress
FLEUR DU MAL
Cowl Neck Slip Dress
REALISATION PAR
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