ducklite Posted July 29, 2014 #51 Share Posted July 29, 2014 This discussion reminds me of how old-fashioned slips may be these days. Recently I asked a young clerk at Macy's if they had any petticoats and she did not know what a petticoat is! An older clerk came over and showed me where the petticoats were. I think they had about five. I guess they don't get much demand for them anymore. Macy's did have a very large selction oF Jockey Skimmies and of Spanx however. I can't imagine what one would wear a petticoat with these days. The last time I recall them being fashionable was in the late 70's with the cotton/eyelet "GunneSax" period and maybe the mid-80's for the Madonna Boy Toy more crinoline style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeagoingMom Posted July 30, 2014 #52 Share Posted July 30, 2014 This discussion reminds me of how old-fashioned slips may be these days. Recently I asked a young clerk at Macy's if they had any petticoats and she did not know what a petticoat is! An older clerk came over and showed me where the petticoats were. I think they had about five. I guess they don't get much demand for them anymore. Macy's did have a very large selction oF Jockey Skimmies and of Spanx however. By "petticoat" did you mean a slip? If you meant the Laura Ingalls Wilder tiered white eyelet elastic waist number I think of when I hear the word "petticoat" I am not surprised she did not know what it was! If you meant a half slip (or full slip) she might have known what those were by those names... Macy's (or maybe Kohl's?) is the last place I bought a slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMuch Posted August 7, 2014 #53 Share Posted August 7, 2014 My grand-daughter is 14 and very conservative in her dress style. I happened to be there when she was dressing for her first fancy school dance and her dress was a little above knee length. She asked me if she should wear shorts under it. I said not unless she was planning on doing cart-wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted August 7, 2014 #54 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I do not own a slip. Not for at least 30 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whateverfloats Posted August 10, 2014 #55 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Haven't worn a slip in at least 30 years. Go commando. Relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 10, 2014 #56 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It's interesting that many people think that slips are for old ladies. I don't get that. Are you opposed to dresses with built in linings? For me, that's all a slip is. I wear it with a dress or skirt that could do better with an extra layer. It's not a modesty thing. It's that it makes me feel physically more comfortable (since slips are usually a comfy fabric). And, above all, I wear a slip if it makes the dress look better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted August 10, 2014 #57 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It seems to me that today most dresses that really need a slip--very thin or see-through fabric--have one built in. I call it a lining though--same concept. I'm not opposed to wearing a slip if it's really needed, but the extra layer and potential bunching isn't something I like. My young teen granddaughters, when I asked them, re this post, did not know what a slip was, let alone a petticoat! When I was their age it was a girdle or a garter belt, slip (full length) and nylons with seams. And remember can-cans--talk about torture. I would not want to go back to those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted August 10, 2014 #58 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I'm another who wears slips. Cotton in the summer. Ever tried to find cotton slips rather than nylon? vermontcountrystore.com. Not a stylish site, but loaded with old-fashioned things that are a hoot. Including cotton slips. Under my little black dress, I love my full lacy silk slip from Wintersilks.com. I feel Sooooo slinky. And should you ever be going somewhere cold, Wintersilks has delicious silk long johns that just glide under tight pants and tops and add a lovely layer of warmth. Thank you for mentioning the vermont country store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelyhealthnut Posted August 11, 2014 #59 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) I wore my mom's slips sometimes growing up, but haven't ever had one of my own as an adult. Edited August 11, 2014 by keelyhealthnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BermudaStarz Posted August 11, 2014 #60 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Gave up on them a long time ago - I'm sure I have some friends who think it is obscene if I'm standing in the light - but they have issues :). A slip is just another piece of clothing that I would have to 'un-stick' when I stand up.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raschueler Posted August 12, 2014 #61 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm 21 years old, and I wear slips! They aren't the terrible, ugly, uncomfortable slips my mother used to try to make me wear as a kid, but they are sleek Victoria's Secret slips. I try to buy dresses that aren't see- through, but sometimes can't resist knowing that a slip will solve the problem. I also like wearing slips to cut back on clinging. But, most of all, I feel sexy in my slips and my husband LOVES them! Check out some of these :) https://www.victoriassecret.com/sleepwear/babydolls-and-slips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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