Now, the wardrobe staple comes in many iterations: there’s a whole world of slip dresses to see, in every shape, size, colour and pattern, ready for a wide array of events. Today, it can serve as a wedding guest dress, a happy hour ensemble and a house dress. It’s an acceptable purchase year-round because you can wear it on its own in the summertime, then layer it with a tee or turtleneck as it gets cooler, eventually pairing it with faux fur jackets and coats for those brisk winter days. For 20 elevated slip dresses that bring a new touch to daytime or evening dressing, rather than a mood-lit bedroom, scroll on.