The Slip Bob Is the Slinky ’90s Cut Back on Our Radar Thanks to Margot Robbie

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What is the slip bob?

It’s essentially an elongated airy bob, cut to encourage movement. As Dale explains, “The slip bob just kisses the shoulders, with some invisible layers. There’s no heavy line so it feels very soft but paired with some precision. It gives it that slightly sexy feel but still looks luxurious and elegant, thanks to the flick through the ends. It’s understated, which is exactly what makes it feel so modern.”

Why choose the slip bob?

The cut is heavy on ’90s nostalgia and the decade’s simple styling. Dale says it taps into the understated glamour of the late ’90s and “takes its cue from the effortless elegance of a satin slip dress—sleek, fluid, and timeless.”

He adds, “Think of the iconic minimalist bobs seen on the supermodels of this era, reimagined for today by Margot Robbie in Paris last week.”

It majors on simplicity and is executed beautifully. “Just like a slip dress, the cut is deceptively simple,” he says. “It’s all about clean lines, glossy shine, and fluid movement. Rather than relying on layers or beachy texture, the slip bob lets the shape do the talking, with a gentle outward bend through the ends that gives it effortless swing.”