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Most of us think our prized slip dresses are on borrowed time once we hit September. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We’re all for stretching our dollars by embracing seasonless dressing and leave it to the street style set to make a convincing case for rocking slip dresses straight through fall. We’ve already seen how they extend the life of their denim cutoffs and bike shorts by working in a few fall-appropriate touches. A slinky slip dress can also be easily styled to withstand fall’s unpredictable weather. So you don’t need to fret about freezing your butt (or arms, or legs) off for the sake of fashion when wearing the versatile silhouette. Here are 10 ways to wear a slip dress long after Labor Day courtesy of our favorite street style stars.Yes, You Can Still Wear Your Slip Dress in the Fall Without Freezing
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Button-Down Boudoir
This ensemble is so chic that it could almost be worn to work — provided HR is alright with negligee-inspired pieces. A neutral button-down elevates the sexy style while keeping your arms warm. You can still sport sandals in early fall, but as the season progresses, trade them in for square-toe boots.
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Light Layers
Make the most of warm fall days by simply layering a T-shirt underneath your best slip dress. Cinch your waist with a belt and add some weight with dark socks and chunky sneakers. Black kicks suit the season better than flimsy sandals.
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Double Play
Yes, you can rock a sheer dress and a slip dress simultaneously. Layer them to keep warm and punctuate the twofer with chunky wedge boots to celebrate the new season.
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All About Gingham
Gingham isn't strictly for summer. Get more wear out of the popular pattern with a long cardigan and statement sneakers. When temps drop, cinch the cardigan with a belt.
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Lots of Leg
Don't pack away your mini slip dresses quite yet. Use them to add a flirty finish to sturdy fall fabrics. Let the lace hem peek out the bottom of a pleated skirt. Over-the-knee boots will keep you from feeling overexposed.
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Trusty Topper
A trench coat works for almost any occasion and lets you wear a colorful lace slip dress in fall. White boots are the perfect transitional shoe since they pop against almost every outfit.
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Sweater Weather
It's fine to keep sunglasses, heeled sandals and midi slip dresses in rotation for now. Just make sure to balance them with a long-sleeve sweater. Swap the sandals for ankle boots and you can rock this look till Halloween.
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Keep Showing Your Spots
The leopard print obsession doesn't seem to be waning. A spotted slip dress can easily become a fall staple with a weightier jacket and cowboy boots.
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Turn Your Slip Into a Skirt
Wear your slip dress like a skirt by topping it off with a nude sweater and a light blue blazer. Cap off the look with neutral boots so no one thinks you're still stuck in summer mode.
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Fringe Factor
Don't freeze for the sake of fashion. Look cool and season-appropriate by topping a bright slip dress with a fringed blanket coat. A patterned bag and chunky combat boots make the look even more interesting.
