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Stars look seductive in satin

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(PEOPLE) -- What could be sexier than sliding on a silky satin slip dress?

When worn by stars like Alicia Silverstone says Anne Klein designer Charles Nolan, the look just "exudes femininity."

The sensual style "is a throwback to the Lana Turner 1930s vibe," says Decades vintage boutique owner Cameron Silver.

Today's lustrous variation, says designer Narciso Rodriguez, reflects "the way women want to look -- more polished, less cluttered and still very refined and elegant. It just hugs the body in a really beautiful way."

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But while bedroom eyes accessorize the slip dress perfectly, Silver has a caveat.

"It had better be a luxurious version," he says, "or you will look like you're wearing a nightgown."

Karen Brailsford contributed to this report.