Few pieces work as hard as a silk slip dress. It is the rare garment that moves effortlessly from morning to midnight, asking only that you let it.

By day

Layer a fine knit over the top and slip on flat sandals for an ease that feels unstudied. Add a tailored coat and the look is ready for anywhere.

The best pieces don’t dictate how to wear them; they simply make room for you.

As the light fades, let the dress stand alone. A bare shoulder, a gold earring, the right shoe — restraint is the whole point.

Into evening

Cinch the waist with a fine belt, or leave it fluid. However you wear it, the slip rewards a light hand: the less you add, the more it gives.