What to wear under sheer dresses??
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Go for a slip- either a full slip, which is like a dress, or a half slip, which is like a skirt. Go for one in a nude color, it will work under most things. Personally, I have both a half and a full, they are great to have around. I wear them in the summer under sheer dresses or to prevent sweating through dresses, I wear them to prevent panty lines, I wear them in the winter to prevent static cling from tights or to protect my skin from itchy sweater dresses. Can you tell I am a big fan of slips?
For a basic full slip, I have this one from Calvin Klein: http://www.cku.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2981082&cp=3001613.3001635.3061330&parentPage=family
For a basic half slip, this would work well: http://www.cku.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2981083&cp=3001613.3001635.3061330&parentPage=family
You can find them in lots of places- the lingerie section of any department store should have a good selection. Anthropologie has cute ones, although you have to be careful not to get one that's too embellished or the lace might show through a sheer dress. Commando also makes plain ones, including shorter, "mini-skirt" lengths which are good if you're short (or if your dress is!).
For the dress you posted, you could also get a matching cotton tank dress to go under it, like this: http://www.americanapparel.com/6364.html?cid=29 Of course, it's less versatile than a nude slip, but it's another option.
Hope that helps!
For a basic full slip, I have this one from Calvin Klein: http://www.cku.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2981082&cp=3001613.3001635.3061330&parentPage=family
For a basic half slip, this would work well: http://www.cku.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2981083&cp=3001613.3001635.3061330&parentPage=family
You can find them in lots of places- the lingerie section of any department store should have a good selection. Anthropologie has cute ones, although you have to be careful not to get one that's too embellished or the lace might show through a sheer dress. Commando also makes plain ones, including shorter, "mini-skirt" lengths which are good if you're short (or if your dress is!).
For the dress you posted, you could also get a matching cotton tank dress to go under it, like this: http://www.americanapparel.com/6364.html?cid=29 Of course, it's less versatile than a nude slip, but it's another option.
Hope that helps!
I would go for a max cotton or silk based full slip. These are Summer dresses so the natural fibres will keep you cooler than man-made materials.
Some lighter weight slips (esp man-made fibres or shiny fabrics) will ride-up as you walk from the friction and made worse by messenger/cross body/low-slung shoulder bags so be careful.
I also agree a nude colour will work under both but if the dresses are very sheer you might still look like you are wearing a see-through dress and people will do double takes (which is ok if you don't mind). If that is the case and you do mind, go for a white with white and a black or navy with the purple.
For the best shape you will have to try with your dresses.
Some lighter weight slips (esp man-made fibres or shiny fabrics) will ride-up as you walk from the friction and made worse by messenger/cross body/low-slung shoulder bags so be careful.
I also agree a nude colour will work under both but if the dresses are very sheer you might still look like you are wearing a see-through dress and people will do double takes (which is ok if you don't mind). If that is the case and you do mind, go for a white with white and a black or navy with the purple.
For the best shape you will have to try with your dresses.
I like the look and sound of these although I can't personally recomend because I've never bought one.
http://www.herlook.com/commando-mini-cami-slip.html
http://www.herlook.com/commando-mini-cami-slip.html
I just bought a flowy short white dress and a purple baby doll dress. Both are see through! I have attached a pic of the purple one. Any suggestions as to what (and what brand) I should wear under? TIA!
Wowwww thats super cute!!!!
