Slip (clothing)

A full slip hangs from the shoulders, usually by means of narrow straps, and extends from the breast to the fashionable skirt length.

A slip may also be used to prevent a silhouette of the legs showing through clothing when standing in front of a bright light source.

A full slip hangs from the shoulders by straps that extend down to the top of the breast area, with a skirt below the bust.

American Maid manufactured waist slips that had vents and a rear zipper in addition to the elastic waistband.

There is also similar garment designed to be worn under thin or light-colored slacks, called trouserslips or pettipants.

In addition to pants, a pettipant may also be worn under a dress or skirt, and like slips, they are mainly made of nylon or as a layer of luxury, in silk.

Some of the most well known slip brand names of the past are: Lorraine, Dior, Velrose, Shadowline, Wondermaid, Warner's, Kayser, Maidenform and Van Raalte.

With the rise of athleisure and comfort dressing, slips were worn less, because they were unnecessary with the popular clothing.

[1] In men's formal wear, a slip is an under-waistcoat, usually white, worn with morning dress beneath the waistcoat and showing as a v-shape in the neckline.