still white wedding dress A-Line New Pearl Beading Length Ballgown Wedding Dress Save 56%

Fast forward to the January 2004 issue: In an article titled Your Slip Is Showing, Meredith Melling Burke writes: Think of it as the new romanticism and power dressing all wrapped up into one: After all, what can be more lethally chic than arming yourself with yards of soign silk and ladylike lace? On that note, here are the best lace-trimmed slip dresses to try now for summer.

Choose a floaty chiffon gown for a whimsical touch, or go the sultry and sophisticated route with a silky dress that hugs your curves

If you prefer minimal jewelry, let the neckline do the talking

Windsor - Inside Polaris Mall

For cooler evenings, layer with a cropped jacket without compromising the dress's refined silhouette

Semi-sheer, lightweight