Fit in a slip

Short answer: A slip should lie smooth against the body without pulling, and it should be shorter than what it is worn under. That way the edge does not show and your outer clothes hang as they should.

Length matters most

A slip that is longer than your outer clothes shows at the hem or peeks out when you sit. Choose a length a few centimetres above the hem of the dress or skirt you wear it under most often. Measuring your shortest one is a good start. See the lengths among bamboo slips before you choose.

Smooth without pulling

The purpose of a slip is to give an even surface under thin clothes and to stop static. It should lie against the body without straining. If it pulls across the hips or stomach, it creates a line that shows through. Choose the size where the fabric follows the body without tugging.

Check it at the hips

The hips are often where a slip either sits right or rides up. Put it on and sit down. If it creeps up your thighs or feels tight when seated, it is too small. If it stays put and follows the body, it fits. Check the sizes among the most popular styles for women.

The straps should stay put

Thin straps should hide under your outer clothes without slipping off the shoulder. Adjust them so the slip hangs at the right height and the straps lie flat. If they are adjustable, you can also use them to fine tune the length a little. Make sure they do not show at the neckline of the dress on top.

Black and nude cover most needs

The colour should disappear under your clothes, not match them. Black is the safe choice under dark clothes, while nude disappears best under light, thin fabrics where a dark colour would show through. With those two, most situations are covered. See the women's range.

Against static

Static happens when outer clothes rub against tights or skin and cling. A slip in between lets the fabric glide freely, so the skirt hangs well and does not stick to your legs. It works best when the slip lies evenly against the body. One that is too loose bunches into folds.

Washing and care

Wash the slip at a low temperature, ideally in a laundry bag so the thin straps do not tangle with other items. Hang it to air dry. It dries quickly because the fabric is thin. Avoid a hot tumble dryer so the fabric keeps its shape and the length you chose.

How to try it on

Put the slip on together with the dress or skirt you plan to wear over it. Sit down, walk a few steps and turn in front of the mirror. If the edge shows, it is too long. If it draws a line over the hips, it is too tight. If everything glides and nothing shows, it fits.

Frequently asked questions

Which colour should I choose

Black under dark clothes and nude under light ones. Those two colours cover most needs, because the slip should disappear under your clothes rather than match them.

Can a slip be worn on its own

Some wear it as a thin dress indoors, but it is meant as a layer under other clothes. That is where it does the most good in everyday use.

Should it fit close to the body

It should lie against the body without straining. Then it gives an even surface and works against static without drawing a line through your outer clothes.