slipdress

American  

[slip-dres] / ˈslɪpˌdrɛs /

Or slip dress,

noun

1. a style of sleeveless dress with thin shoulder straps, resembling a slip.

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Etymology

Origin of slipdress

First recorded in 1960–65; slip ¹ + dress

Example Sentences

Willow’s slipdress and jumper is a combo to consider.

From The Guardian

Dries Van Noten sequined georgette silk slipdress: The store’s entire selection of the Belgian designer’s wares is currently discounted 10%, but the shimmery simplicity of the silver and gold gradient sequins on this spaghetti-strap, V-neck dress — currently displayed on a mannequin greeting shoppers on the second floor of the Beverly Hills flagship — already felt like bargain at the full price of $3,170, which makes the $2,853-discounted price feel like a downright steal.

From Los Angeles Times

A long-sleeved T-shirt under a slipdress lets you wear your summer wardrobe well into the winter months – and you can channel your inner Courtney Love.

From The Guardian

The collection is a little bit all over the place—there’s $40 high-waisted underwear, a $125 floor-length slipdress, and a $205 acid-washed denim jumper—but given the charisma and fame of the designer, I’m guessing we’re going to start seeing the looks all over Instagram any day now.

From Slate

Rihanna saw the opportunity to wear three outfits – a brown PVC wrap dress, pink slipdress and black and gold metallic co-ords.

From The Guardian