Slip Dresses & Slip Skirts for Winter 2025: Honest & Unsponsored Best Buys

Yes, slip dresses and slip skirts are absolutely on trend for winter 2025, dominating runways from Fendi to Chloé with their slinky, lingerie-inspired aesthetic – and I'm thrilled because they're one of the most versatile pieces you can own. After years of watching these silky staples come in and out of fashion since the '90s, we're now seeing a sophisticated evolution with lace-trimmed hems, richer jewel tones, and luxurious satin finishes that feel fresh rather than dated. The best part? You don't need a designer budget to nail this trend, though I'll show you where to splurge if you fancy it.

Why Slip Pieces Are Having Their Moment Again

The slip trend isn't just a throwback – it's fashion's answer to our collective desire for pieces that feel effortless yet polished. What makes winter 2025's iteration different is the focus on substantial fabrics and styling that makes these pieces genuinely wearable in cold weather. We're seeing bias-cut midis in hammered silk, lace-trimmed versions reminiscent of vintage slips, and colour palettes that scream winter: think emerald green, burgundy, chocolate brown, and sapphire blue. The runway shows confirmed this isn't going anywhere, with satin dominating collections at Givenchy, Miu Miu, and Saint Laurent.

How to Style Slip Pieces for Winter (Without Freezing)

Here's my honest styling advice: the key to making slip dresses and skirts work in winter is all about clever layering and contrast. Pair your silky slip skirt with a chunky oversized jumper tucked in loosely – the juxtaposition of textures is what makes it look current rather than costume-y. For slip dresses, layer a fitted turtleneck underneath or throw a structured blazer or leather biker jacket over the top. I'm obsessed with wearing mine with knee-high boots and sheer black tights for that "office siren" vibe everyone's talking about.

Combat boots or chunky loafers create brilliant contrast against the delicate fabric, making the whole outfit feel more grounded and less "nightie chic." And please, if you're going for the lace-trimmed versions, keep everything else relatively simple – let the skirt or dress be the statement piece.

High Street Heroes: Best Affordable Slip Pieces

Zara – Consistently brilliant for satin slip skirts with excellent drape and a designer-looking finish at around £35-50. Their midi lengths are particularly flattering, and the quality punches well above its price point.

Mango – I'm genuinely impressed by Mango's slip dresses this season. They're using lovely bias-cut techniques and the fit is spot-on. Expect to pay £50-70 for pieces that look far more expensive.

H&M – Don't overlook H&M for basic slip skirts in classic black or navy. They're perfect starter pieces if you're testing the trend, priced around £25-35.

COS – For minimalists, COS does clean-lined slip dresses in beautiful muted tones. Their attention to detail – think hidden elastic waists and subtle seaming – makes them wardrobe workhorses at £75-95.

Reiss – Their floral satin slip dresses are genuinely gorgeous, with prints that feel contemporary rather than vintage. Around £150-180, which I'd class as the higher end of high street but worth it for special occasions.

Whistles – Excellent for slip skirts with interesting details like asymmetric hems. Their deep V-neck slip dresses are particularly elegant for evening events, priced around £120-150.

Massimo Dutti – Often overlooked but their silk-feel slip skirts have a luxurious weight to them. Brilliant quality for £60-80, and they come in those rich winter tones I mentioned.

River Island – Great for trend-led pieces like lace-trimmed slip skirts in bold colours. Perfect if you want to try the trend without major investment at £40-55.

Anthropologie – Their slip dresses tend towards the bohemian with beautiful prints and lace details. Slightly pricier at £130-160 but the uniqueness justifies it.

Premium Picks Worth The Investment

Sézane – This Parisian brand does slip dresses with that perfect French-girl insouciance. Their lace-trimmed versions in vintage-inspired prints are my current obsession, around £150-200. The quality of their silk is genuinely impressive.

Rixo – If you want a slip dress that makes a statement, Rixo's vintage-inspired prints are unmatched. Their bias-cut midis are cut beautifully and photograph brilliantly, priced £200-280. I particularly love their winter florals.

Designer Splurges (If You're Feeling Fancy)

Dôen – Fashion editors genuinely live in their Elowette and Elowena slip skirts. The silk-satin is divine, the lace trim is substantial without being fussy, and the prints are unique season after season. Around £280-350, but these are heirloom pieces.

Anine Bing – The Bar slip skirt is made from pure silk charmeuse and is double-faced for extra luxury. It's the kind of piece you'll wear for a decade. Expect to invest around £300-350.

The Row – If budget isn't a concern, The Row's slip skirts set the gold standard. Their baby-blue version caused a social media frenzy, and for good reason – the cut and silk quality are perfection. You're looking at £800+ but it's truly investment dressing.

The Sizing Challenge & Where Tellar Comes In

Here's the frustrating truth about slip pieces: sizing is wildly inconsistent across brands. A Zara medium fits completely differently to a COS medium, and don't even get me started on the variation between European and UK sizing. I've had clients nearly give up on the trend entirely because they couldn't figure out their size when shopping online.

This is precisely why I recommend Tellar.co.uk to everyone I style. It's genuinely transformed how I shop for clients – and myself. Here's how it works:

Never Get Sizing Wrong Again

Measure once using your bust, waist, and hip measurements (or input a size from a brand that fits you well). Tellar's clever system then matches your body precisely to over 1,500 brands instantly. Seriously – you'll never need to squint at another size guide.

Use the Store Size Lookup tool to get your exact size in any brand. Planning to order that Dôen skirt and a Reiss dress in one online shopping spree? Tellar tells you exactly what size you need in each brand. No guesswork, no returns faff.

It's always free – no apps to download, no subscriptions. It works straight in your browser, which means you can use it whilst you're browsing on your phone or laptop.

Plus, Tellar has a brilliant Fashion Hub – a library stacked with free posts from top stylists covering every fashion query imaginable. It's honest, unbiased, independent, and always free. Whether you need style advice, top picks, or brand recommendations, it's all there.

Some of my favourite Tellar guides that complement this slip trend:

• The Ultimate Clothing Sizing Guide – Essential reading for understanding how different brands size their clothing

• Ultimate Guide to Dresses & Best Buys – Perfect for finding more dress styles that suit your body shape

• Ultimate Guide to Jackets & Best Buys – For finding the perfect jacket to layer over your slip dress

• Jeans Trends 2026 – Because sometimes you want to layer a slip dress over jeans (yes, it's back!)

My Final Honest Take

Slip dresses and skirts aren't going anywhere soon, and winter 2025 is genuinely the best time to invest in this trend. The quality available across all price points right now is exceptional, and the styling possibilities mean you'll get serious wear from these pieces. Start with a classic black or burgundy slip skirt from Zara or Mango, style it with what you already own, and see how you feel. If you fall in love with the look, that's when you might consider splurging on a Dôen or Anine Bing piece.

Just promise me you'll sort your sizing out first with Tellar – there's nothing worse than finally finding your perfect slip dress only to have it not fit properly. Trust me on this one.