Do you wear Slips and/or Petticoats

No not since I was at school

why would you wear an underskirt to bed?

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No hang better doesn't necessarily mean hiding bumpy bits - it allows the skirt to flow in the way it's designed, without getting stuck on knickers/tights (or whatever else is underneath ) or outlining the size of your knickers on your bum. I wear one in Summer if dresses/skirts are thin to stop them being see-through. In Winter under thicker dresses like knits that aren't lined it stops the skirt getting stuck between my legs when I'm walking.

What does "hang better" actually mean? I fancy hang better means concealing one's bumpy bits. Or does it mean the outer garment moves less?

No, I haven’t worn one for must be 20 years or more, I don’t think they are old fashioned and I’ve certainly seen full petticoats and half slips. If I had a dress that I felt needed a slip I would certainly wear one.

…now bra slips are a different matter. Bra-cami tops even better but not noticed any good ones lately on my shopping trips.

Yes if the dress or skirt isn’t lined or under a thin top. They make your clothes hang better and eliminate cling.

I honestly can't remember when I last wore one. Admittedly I'm normally in jeans or trousers and the skirts and maxi dresses I wear in summer don't seem to need one. I used to have a black bra slip (remember them?) that I used to wear in bed. It always had quite an effect on DH!

Nope, now in my 60’s haven’t worn since my 20’s- mum did always.

I tried wearing waist slips as a teenager for clingy skirts but always thought they just added to the static. Not worn one since then. I do like lined skirts/dresses tho. Makes them hang better.

This is interesting, I’ve taken up making my own clothes again.
Every skirt I’ve made lately has been lined but I’m making some full length slips for dresses that aren’t lined.
I’ve anti static lining and some matching deep lace for the hems and cups.
It’s an exercise in fine sewing and using my new overlocker. I’m hoping everything will “hang better” and it will be an extra layer.
Probably quite old fashioned but my wearing dresses and skirts and not owning any trousers is probably old fashioned anyway.

I did have one waist slip sitting in my drawer for ages, but I tossed it when I realized the elastic waist had disintegrated with age. It had been sitting for a very long time.

I do remember wearing slips in the 70's, but always seeming to wrestle with them because either my pencil skirt had a slit in the back, and the slit in the skirt didn't line up properly, or it was an inch too long, and I had to hike it up and roll it into the waistband of the tights.

The few skirts I have now are either lined, or I wear bare-legged in the summer so don't need a slip.

Kim19

I have one waist slip 'just in case'.

I too, have a 'just in case' slip. It hasn't been the case for nearly 40 yrs.(it still fits tho.)

I remember my mum always wore one. I used to have white cotton waist slip but I’ve no idea where it is. I prefer things to be lined.

welbeck

annsixty

As I seldom wear anything but trousers the answer is no.

must be warm where you live, to be able to go topless.

Haha welbeck?
I think of them as a 1950s thing and haven’t worn one for many years. Might give them another go.
I disagree about the sexiness. A pure silk black lace trimmed slip is rather sexy and what about Liz Taylor in “Cat on a hot tin roof”?

Kalu

Yammy

I didn't know they could still be bought. I usually wear trousers and put a cami under a thin blouse or low neckline top I have invested in a few thermal vests.
Thinking back to childhood the layers were a vest, Liberty bodice,underskirt[petticoat], blouse and twin set with a thick woollen kilt and beige wool knee socks. The only part uncovered were our knees!!!!
My mother always asked for an underskirt as a present when she could no longer find a good selection, women's clothes were always lined for a better fit and warmth. Maybe fashion needs to change.

In my case Yammy, my first kilt was made with a Liberty bodice attached, to complete the look, fairisle jumper, fawn top hoes and Clark’s brown lace up shoes. ?

You, ve just reminded me I had one as well it was a right faff to get it off for P.E. Clarks lace-ups for winter and Clarks sandals for summer they were regulation school uniform and so hard they could have been made out of car tyres I remember the blisters well.

Used to wear them years ago for work when skirts and dresses were expected, but haven't worn one since. Mostly trousers/jeans/leggings nowadays thank goodness. I do have a lovely skirt for smart but it's lined.
On top its a cami if I'm likely to show my bra as I can't stand my undies showing: I'm a bit of a prude re that.
Don't understand why they should be sexy.

I don't usually wear petticoats , but maybe they are a good idea if chilly .

If I'm wearing one of my fifties dresses then yes - I'll wear one of those big puffy petticoats made of net !

No never worn one (maybe when I was at school)

..........."*are they a sexy addition to your lingerie or just to be used as nightwear?*"

Sexy? . I've never worn a petticoat or underslip.

Don't understand the sexy addition bit or using them as nightwear (although I suppose you could wear some as nighties if you want something thin) but yes, I do wear them with thin, unlined dresses. Helps the dress hang properly and stops knickers and bras showing through. M&S still sell them, I bought a skin tone one early in the Summer towear under a white dress.

annsixty

As I seldom wear anything but trousers the answer is no.

must be warm where you live, to be able to go topless.

A few items in my wardrobe are lined, and are so comfortable, and hang beautifully. I also have slips in a cool fabric, both half and full length, that I wear under anything that might be clingy or see through. I feel more comfortable with a slip under a dress - you don't feel seams, and the whole thing hangs better. How can that possibly be 'old fashioned' if the end result is comfort and a better look?

Sardinia2020

A bit old fashioned now

What’s old fashioned about wanting to look decent??
Remember Diana in that see-thru skirt? Bet she cringed every time she saw the photo.