A slip is a woman's undergarment worn beneath a dress or skirt.
A full slip hangs from the shoulders, usually by means of narrow straps, and extends from the breast to the fashionable skirt length.
A half slip (or waist slip) hangs from the waist to various lengths including all the way to the ankles. The word "petticoat" may also be used for half slips. Waist slips that extend down to just above the ankle are often called formal slips, or maxi slips. Mini slips are yet another size option for waist slips. They were first introduced in the 1960s to wear under a mini skirt.
Why wear a slip under your dress or skirt?
Numerous reasons exist, but here are a few.
- A slip may also be used to prevent a silhouette of the legs showing through clothing when standing in front of a bright light source.
- They help a dress or skirt hang properly, especially when static cling might otherwise cause the dress to wrap around the wearer's legs.
- A slip may be worn for warmth, especially if the dress or skirt is lightweight and thin, whereas in very warm or humid climates
- They protect the skin from chafing against coarse fabrics such as wool; conversely, if the outer garment is made of fine fabric, a slip protects it from perspiration.
Slips come in a wide variety of fabrics & styling options. Historically, many slips have floral lace at the hem, vents or side-slits. The majority of the slips made since the late 20th century are plain and lacking in detail. Intricate decorations and lace designs are almost completely absent from modern-day slips. Modern slips are commonly made entirely of nylon, polyester, rayon, acetate, silk or in some cases cotton or other fibers. They can also be made with blended fabrics (fabrics with multiple fiber types).
- Nylon slips are often shiny in appearance, and are very smooth to the touch, while polyester slips can even be more shiny with a real slippery feel, especially charmeuse or "satin" slips. Silk slips are shiny as well.
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