A Slip for a Sheer Dress – How to Choose

Short answer: For a sheer dress, the slip should match the length of the dress, sit smoothly without squeezing and have a colour that works with the look: nude keeps the dress discreet, while black or white makes the slip a visible part of the outfit.

The colour decides the look

A nude slip makes a sheer dress look decent without changing its character, because it disappears against your skin. If you choose black or another distinct colour instead, the slip deliberately becomes part of the look. Both can be right; what matters is that you make the choice on purpose. See the options in the range of bamboo slips.

Length and fit

The slip should be a touch shorter than the dress so it does not peek out, but long enough to cover your thighs and upper body where the fabric is thinnest. It should sit smoothly without squeezing, otherwise it will show through the thin fabric. Take your measurements with help from the guide to finding the right size in bamboo clothing.

The underwear beneath the slip

Under a sheer dress the same rule applies to your underwear: smooth and close to your skin tone. Combine the slip with discreet bamboo briefs and perhaps a wire-free bamboo bra with no visible edges.

Frequently asked questions

Which colour slip should I choose for a sheer dress?

Nude, if the dress should look discreet. Black or white, if the slip is allowed to be seen as part of the look.

How long should the slip be?

A touch shorter than the dress, so it does not peek out, but long enough to cover where the dress is most sheer.

Why choose a slip in bamboo?

Bamboo viscose is smooth, thin and breathable, so it lies invisibly under the dress without getting warm and clammy.