A slip is a very helpful garment to have in your wardrobe. For example, if an unlined wool dress makes you itch, a slip between you and the dress can make wearing it bearable. Or, if you have a sheer skirt and don't want your silhouette to show through, a slip is just the trick. A slip can also smooth the lines of a clingy knit. Slips can be very sexy and aren't just for your grandmother.

Full Slip
The traditional slip as we know it is called a full slip. In fact, several years ago, full slips were being bought and worn as dresses in the summer. These slips almost always have adjustable straps and can be as decorative or plain as you like. Sizing for these slips comes two ways: dress size (e.g. size 8 dress, size 8 slip) or bra band measurement (e.g. 34C bra size, 34 slip size).

Half Slip
The half slip is very popular. It begins at the waist with an elastic waistband and comes in varying lengths depending on the skirt length you wear. Sizing for a half slip is based on your hip measurement:

Hip Measurement	Half Slip Size
32-35"	Petite (P)
36-38"	Small (S)
39-41"	Medium (M)
42-44"	Large (L)

Half slips come in a variety of lengths. Depending on the skirt lengths you wear, it is a good idea to have more than one half slip in your wardrobe. Half slips are based on an average 5'4" woman. If you are taller, you may need to buy the next longest half slip.

Slip Name	Length	Skirt Length  Size
Demi	16"	Mid Thigh
Short (S)	20"	Top of Kneecap
Average (A)	22"	Mid Knee
Fashion	24"	Bottom of Kneecap
TT	28"	Mid Calf
LL	30"	Lower Calf
Formal	37"	Ankle
Formal T	40"	Tall Ankle Length

Strapless and Bra Slip
This style is a full slip with a built-in bra, which can be strapless or underwire. It can also include a padded or push-up bra with straps.

Tailored Slip
A full slip with very tailored lines. This slip gives a smooth line under knits or clingy fabric. Many times this style has a "non-cling" treatment given to the fabric.

Lacy Full Slip
As the name indicates, this is a slip with lavish lace trimmings. This slip can even be worn as a dress, but is most popular with sheer blouses with some detail showing through.

Chemise
A flirty little mini full slip that comes in a length that hits between the top of the thigh to the middle of the thigh. This style is perfect for short skirts, asymmetrical hemlines, or skirts with slits.

Stretch
A full or half slip with Lycra that provides a smooth line and some shapewear support. The stretch may be in the bra, bodice or all over. Great for wearing under body-conscious knits.

Pant Liners
This is basically a slip for pants. It looks like pantaloons with an elasticized waist. This is a great solution to pants with no lining or sheer pants that need something to prevent visible panty lines.

Slips are essential for that layer between a clingy dress and hosiery. The slips we carry wick away perspiration, provide anti-cling and are cut on the bias for a beautiful 'drape'. The decision of whether to buy camisole and half slip or just a full slip is entirely a personal choice and sometimes will depend on what the outer garment will be. A form fitting dress will probably call for a full slip as you will not want the line that will appear with the waist of the half slip and where the camisole ends. Having said that there may be full slips that do not fit perfectly and there may be ripples around the bodice. A-line slips won't look good under a straight skirt. Some people will wear camisoles just in case a deeper neckline reveals anything at all, it will reveal a gorgeous lace trim.