Finding the right bridesmaids dresses is up there among the most time-consuming tasks in planning a wedding. So we're here to make it easier in any way we can! Which is where our guide to where to find slip dresses for bridesmaids comes in. Slip dresses have become increasingly popular with both brides and bridesmaids in recent years. They're effortlessly cool, have a minimal 90s feel, they're versatile enough to work with lots of wedding styles - and they're more wearable than you think. While you could just start your slip search in the lingerie department in Marks & Spencer, we're going one better with a list of our favourite brands with slip bridesmaids dresses, as well as some handy tips for styling the look.
13 Gorgeous Slip Bridesmaid Dresses
1. Anyone else getting Jessica Rabbit vibes from the Athena dress in red by The Reformation?
2. Rewritten have come up trumps again with the Sydney dress, a floor-length bias cut satin camisole dress with a criss-cross back and detachable sash tie. This one is available in five colours.
3. Cool bridesmaid dress brand, Bec + Bridge have lots of chic minimal styles, but this bias cut midi dress with a cowl neckline is one of our favourites.
4. Ghost is a go-to for luxurious slip dresses for bridesmaids, the Ivy dress has a decidedly vintage feel. Just add a faux fur stole!
5. A slightly different take on the classic slip silhouette, we love the Harry dress from cool New Zealand bridesmaid brand, Leave Her Wilder.
6. If you're nervous about a rocking a shapeless slip, separates are the way to go, like this chic cami and skirt two-piece from BHLDN.
7. This slinky silver number is worthy of a red carpet, matte satin with a criss-cross back, meet The Andromeda from Fame & Partners.
8. Grace Loves Lace know how to bring the cool factor and the Belle long silk cami and long split skirt will make a stylish addition to any bridesmaid's wardrobe. Lined with satin and made with 100% soft sand-washed silk these are as luxurious as they are gorgeous.
9. Show Me Your Mumu is always on our list for cool and unique bridesmaid looks, and this champagne satin slip dress with a cowl necklace is simply stunning.
10. We've spotted lots of gorgeous slip dresses for bridesmaids on ASOS, but this lace embellished jacquard dress is among our favourites.
11. For a whole selection of bridesmaid slip dresses in a variety of styles and colours, head straight to Dannijo.
12. Aussie fashion brand Hansen & Gretel offer a gorgeous selection of silk slip dresses, but this blue hue was too pretty to pass up.
13. Ethical and sustainable fashion brand, Everlane have some beautiful slips among their collection in a broad selection of sizes - this one is pretty gorgeous for anyone following the trend for white bridesmaid dresses.
14. Nili Lotan is a designer who has perfected a universally flattering slip. You can shop a selection of her gorgeous slip gowns on Revolve.
Tips for Buying Slip Dresses for Bridesmaids
- While our picks below have some gorgeous brands that carry a selection of wedding-worthy slip dresses, as with any trend, you can look to the high street and current designer collections too. Topshop, ASOS, Revolve, Pretty Little Thing, Zara, Marks and Spencer and Net-a-Porter are all good places to start.
- Slip dresses can vary vastly in price and quality, ranging from 100% silk to satin weaves or high quality rayon to viscose blends. For a high-quality, classic slip look, avoid anything with too much stretch (or you'll be verging into body-con territory!), a slip dress should skim, not cling.
- While a slip is a classic shape, play around with different necklines, lengths and styles, a midi-length, a thigh-high split, a cowl neckline or criss-cross straps can all shake up the look.
- Think slip dresses are only for bridesmaids with waif-like figure? Think again. A well-cut slip dress can look stunning on any shape and can be ultra sexy on fuller figures. We're looking to slip-fan, Ashley Graham (here rocking a Nili Lotan slip) for inspiration.
- While we love the idea of showing a little skin and flaunting what you've got, there's no denying slip dresses can be revealing and take a certain level confidence to wear - if you have your heart set on a slip, chat to your bridesmaids and make sure they'll be comfortable on the day.
- A classic slip dress is an iconic shape, but there are ways you can pay homage to the style with a more wearable bridesmaid dress, a cami top and skirt as separates is a chic way to work the trend, as is a belted gown or wrap dress with spaghetti straps.
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