Boody slip and loungewear
Short answer: Boody makes slips and a few lounge pieces in bamboo viscose. The slip is worn under thin dresses, while the lounge pieces are meant for days at home. Choose the slip by the length and colour of the dress, and the lounge pieces by how many hours you wear them.
The slip
A slip lies smoothly between skin and dress and stops both see through fabric and static cling. It lets you wear thin and light dresses that would otherwise be too transparent. It also protects the dress from sweat, so it needs washing less often. See the styles in bamboo slip.
Length and colour
The slip should be shorter than the dress so it does not show when you sit down. Under light clothing, the colour should be close to your skin tone, or it may show through. Under dark dresses, black is the safe choice. Read more in skin toned slip.
Straps and neckline
The straps of the slip should sit under the straps of the dress or be hidden by the sleeves. If the dress has a low back or a wide neckline, check that the slip does not show. Try it with the dress you wear most often.
The lounge pieces
The soft pieces for home are worn both day and night, on the sofa and when travelling. The fabric is light, does not feel clammy and does not squeeze at the waist, so you can wear them for many hours. See them with other brands in bamboo loungewear for women.
How to choose loungewear
If the pieces will be worn all day, a slightly looser fit is comfortable. As sleepwear, thin and short styles are often best in summer and longer styles in winter. Choose colours that combine, so one top works with several bottoms.
When shorts are the better choice
If the problem is chafing between the thighs rather than see through fabric, anti chafing shorts are the right solution. A slip does not cover between the thighs and cannot stop chafing on warm days. Some wear both under the same dress. See bamboo anti chafing shorts.
Washing
Thin pieces last longest in a laundry bag at 40 degrees without fabric softener. Avoid the tumble dryer, which makes the fabric stiff and wears the elastic. Hang the slip on a hanger so it does not crease. The full method is in the washing guide.
Storage
Slips take up little space and can be folded in a drawer. It helps to hang them next to the dresses they go with, so you do not forget them. Lounge pieces can be folded with your sleepwear.
The brand
Boody makes simple pieces in calm colours, in the same thin quality as the rest of the range. That makes it easy to combine slip and lounge pieces with other items from the brand. See the full range in Boody.
Frequently asked questions
Does the slip stop static cling?
Yes, it puts a smooth layer between dress and skin, so the dress falls freely and does not cling to the legs. You notice it most in winter with tights.
Can the lounge pieces be worn as sleepwear?
Yes, they are soft and light and are worn both day and night. Choose short styles for summer and longer ones for the colder months.
Which colour slip should I choose?
Under light dresses, a colour close to your skin tone is least visible. Under dark dresses, black is the safe choice. With both colours you cover most dresses.
