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A Visual History Of The '90s Slip Dress
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A Visual History Of The '90s Slip Dress

The iconic staple looks so right in 2017

By Annabelle Fernandez - published

There’s no denying the extreme ‘90s presence that has crept into every aspect of this summer’s fashion, with brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Vetements each playing their respective parts to renew some serious denim and normcore throwbacks. But one of the biggest sartorial successes of the ‘90s, and the summer of 2017, is the slinky, sexy slip dress. Decades ago, it was made popular by designers like Calvin Klein and Narciso Rodriguez, who famously dressed every big name super model, along with Carolyn Bessette on her wedding day—which is should be the first image that comes up if you Google “slip dress.” Here, we provide endless inspiration for you to style your 2017 versions from the fashion icons who did it best.

From: CR Fashion Book

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In 1990, Moss wears the simple style in a pale yellow at the 1995 MET Gala. Photo: Getty
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At an Oscar Party in 1990, the Queen of Rock pairs hers with a tiara. Photo: Getty
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Arguably the most famous slip-dress advocate of the era, Besette-Kennedy strolls through downtown NYC with her husband, 1996. Photo: Getty
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Need we say more? Kate and Naomi at an Elite Model Agency Party in 1993. Photo: Getty
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The '90s starlet dons a velvet slip dress at a movie premiere in 1993. Photo: Getty
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With then-beau Johnny Depp, the supermodel sparkles in a silk slip by Calvin Klein. Embellished with sequins, this flapper dress was once worn by Mrs. Errol Flynn, 1994. Photo: Getty
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LBD style. On the red-carpet in 1995. Photo: Getty
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Coppola in a similar black frock, this time accompanied by a fur trimmed bomber. At a movie premiere in 1994. Photo: Getty
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At a black-tie soirée with fellow model friend Shalom Harlow in 1995. Photo: Getty
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On the Versace catwalk in 1996 wearing head-to-toe green sequins. Photo: Getty
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This silk lilac number was paired down with simple summer sandals in 1995—but we'd wear the whole look today. Photo: Getty
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At the first-ever VH1 Awards in a red slip with a black-fringed shaw, 1996. Photo: Getty
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Paltrow and then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt at the 68th Annual Academy Awards in 1996. Photo: Getty
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It's girls night for the two models, after the Ralph Lauren Fashion Show in '93. We love Kate's layering job and old school Adidas. Photo: Getty
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Evangelista pairs the black staple over a simple tee for an effortless airport look, at LAX in 1994. Photo: Getty
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SJP wears the infamous 'Sex and the City' naked dress at the VH1 Awards in 1997. Take a minute to reflect on everything that was Carrie and Big circa Season 1. Photo: Getty
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The supermodel celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Dior at the MET Museum in 1996. Photo: Getty
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Moments after Donatella's iconic 'Diamonds Are Forever' runway show in 1999, supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Amber Valetta shine in these bedazzled slips ranging from mini to gown styles. Photo: Getty
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Mastering the look of 'model-off-duty' after the Versace 'Diamonds Are Forever' show in 1999. Photo: Getty
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This '90s sweetheart wears the basic at an art show in 1995. Photo: Getty
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The blonde bombshell at the 70th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, 1998. Photo: Getty
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The actress at the New York premiere of the cult classic film Cruel Intentions in1999. Photo: Getty
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Wearing spaghetti straps at the Golden Globes in 1995. Photo: Getty
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