How to Buy a Slip

Tips on buying a slip

1. Slips are specifically used with certain types of dresses. They provide comfort, padding and even support. Do choose the right kind of slip for different dresses. You may want to own a number of slips of different types in order to cover your entire wardrobe styles.
2. The full slip is exactly what it says and covers you from shoulder to knees or further down the leg. The shoulders have adjustable straps and some women also use these slips as nightwear. The size measurements for full slips are either based on dress sizes or the band measurement of a bra. Half-slips are the next type and also the most popular of slips. These typically start at the waist and are available in different lengths. You can find appropriate lengths for short skirts, long skirts, knee-length skirts and so on. Some women also use the half-slip with other types of clothing like short dresses that are made of sheer materials.
3. You can also find strapless bra slips, which include a bra with or without an underwire. You can also find padded and push-up bra slips with and without straps.
4. The chemise is one of the most popular of slips in terms of style. It is usually a shortened version of the full slip in varying lengths, ranging from those that stop near the top of the thighs to anywhere up to the middle thigh and beyond. Chemises are quite sexy and usually have a lot of lace and trim. You can buy see through chemises as well as the opaque variety. Chemises are also available in a variety of materials, silk and satin being the most popular.
5. Slips can also be a beauty aid, and you can find slips that provide support and help maintain a shape. These types of slips are usually made form stretch materials like lycra and are body-hugging in style. Slips enhance the body shape and also provide some relief from those ugly looking panty lines that cannot be avoided in some dresses that are made of slinky materials.

Caution

Be very careful when choosing the material of the slip. Some materials are meant to be body hugging and will cling to your form tightly. Satins, silks and nylon are usually closer fitting than cottons and blends. Slips meant for form fitting dresses cannot normally be worn with loose skirts, for instance.

Where to buy a slip

You can buy slips from a number of places online. Try these links for a good selection and some great deals--

• Victoria's Secret is one of the best places to shop for all the latest styles in women's slips and other innerwear.

• Herroom.com offers a selection of great styles and designs in all types of women's innerwear, including slips.

• Figleaves.com has a good selection of premium brands in women's innerwear.