Copenhagen Bamboo slip under the dress
Short answer: A slip is worn when the dress is thin, clings or feels uncomfortable directly against the skin. Bamboo viscose glides against the outer layer and stops static cling.
What a slip solves
Thin dresses turn see through in backlight and stick to tights. A smooth layer in between solves both, and the dress falls more neatly over the hips. See the styles in bamboo slip and choose length and colour to suit your dresses.
See through in backlight
Many only notice a dress is see through when they stand in a doorway with the sun behind them. A slip adds a layer that makes the fabric less transparent without making the dress thicker. It is especially useful under light summer dresses.
Static cling
In winter, dresses often stick to tights and ride up as you walk. Bamboo viscose is smooth and gives the dress a layer to glide over. The dress stays where it should, and you do not have to keep pulling at it all day.
Choosing a colour
Under light dresses, skin tone shows less than white, because a white edge stands out through the fabric. Under dark dresses, black is the obvious choice. The same principle applies to underwear, as described in nude knickers.
Length
The slip should be shorter than the dress, or the hem shows when you sit. Measure the dress from the shoulder and take off a few centimetres. Read more about choosing a base layer in bamboo slip and bodystocking.
Straps and neckline
The straps should sit under the dress straps or be hidden by the sleeves. If the dress has a deep neckline, the slip's neckline should sit lower so it does not peek out. Try the slip with the dress you wear most.
Slip or bodystocking
The slip covers from shoulder to thigh, while a bodystocking also fastens at the crotch and cannot ride up. Choose by how fitted the dress is: for loose dresses a slip is enough, for fitted ones a bodystocking gives a smoother line. See bamboo bodystocking.
Washing
Thin garments can be machine washed at 40 degrees in a laundry bag. Avoid the tumble dryer, which stiffens the fabric and wears the elastic. Hang the slip to dry. More advice in the washing guide for bamboo clothing.
Under which dresses
A slip helps most under thin, light and unlined dresses, and under dresses in fabrics that feel rough against the skin. Under a thick knitted dress it is rarely needed, but it can still be pleasant if the dress itches.
How many you need
Most people manage with two: a skin toned one for light dresses and a black one for dark. If you wear dresses often, a third is practical, so a clean one is always ready while another is in the wash.
Frequently asked questions
Does a slip stop static?
In practice the smooth layer helps a lot. The dress glides over the slip instead of sticking to the tights, so it stays where it should.
What colour should the slip be?
Skin tone is least visible under light dresses, while black suits dark ones. A white slip often shows more clearly through light fabric than a skin toned one.
How long should the slip be?
It should be a few centimetres shorter than the dress. Measure the dress from the shoulder and take a little off, so the hem does not show when you sit or walk.
See our range of bamboo slip.
