Slips
A woman's undergarment worn
beneath a dress or skirt to help
it hang smoothly and to prevent
chafing of the skin from coarse
fabrics such as wool. Slips are
also worn for warmth, and to
protect fine fabrics from
perspiration.
Full Slip
Hangs from the shoulders,
usually by means of narrow
straps, and extends from the
breast to the fashionable skirt
length.
Half Slip
Hangs from the waist. May also
be called a waist slip or
rarely a petticoat.
Slips are usually made of a
smooth and slippery fabric such
as silk, satin, polyester, or
nylon and may be decorated with
lace at the edges and hem. They
are typically worn over more
intimate undergarments. Slips
are mostly worn for modesty
under translucent outer apparel.
A half slip may be worn with a
matching camisole as an
alternative to a full slip.
Slips are usually made of tricot
which is a nylon knit fabric
although cotton slips are also
used particularly in hot
countries.
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