What do Kate Moss, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Sarah Jessica Parker and Taylor Swift have in common? All four know the power of a perfect slip dress.
Swift was spotted at Paul McCartney’s star-studded LA concert last week wearing the Ondine Dress from Gwyn, Gwyneth Paltrow’s recently relaunched fashion line. Crafted from black silk and trimmed with French lace, the simple, square-neck design also features a side slit, whisper-thin straps and delicate pintucks to highlight the wearer’s waist.
The “Life of a Showgirl” singer paired the piece with little besides a pair of strappy black heels and her gorgeous old mine-cut engagement ring from fiancé Travis Kelce, showing how a sophisticated slip doesn’t need much additional styling to shine.
That said, when it comes to this versatile closet classic, the styling opportunities are pretty endless. A slip dress layers beautifully over tights and a turtleneck for cold weather — just add a leather jacket, oversized blazer or faux fur coat for extra warmth — or atop a white T-shirt for a laid-back ’90s vibe.
In terms of footwear, this style’s a cinch to dress down with sneakers, ballet flats, boots or loafers, but elevates instantly for evening when worn with the heel of your choice.
And while Swift’s Gwyn version is undoubtedly gorgeous, you don’t have to drop over $500 to get the look. Below, shop a selection of other black lace slip dresses we’re loving right now.
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This article was written by Elana Fishman, Page Six’s Style & Shopping Director. A passionate Swiftie and pop culture fanatic, Elana applies her celebrity fashion and beauty expertise to shoppable content for fellow fans as the host of video series including Currently Trending, Style Trial, Heart to Cart and Beauty Scoop — and by tracking down every Taylor Swift-worn style so you can shop it, too. Elana consults celebrity stylists on the latest street style and red carpet trends and predictions, researches which celebrity-backed brands and products are worth it and chats with the stars themselves for beauty and fashion recommendations. Prior to Page Six Style’s inception in 2018, Elana covered celebrity fashion at Vox Media, Lucky, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue.
