In the upper echelons of the wardrobe world sit a few super-luxe fabrics. For their inimitable qualities that no synthetic imitator could ever sincerely match, natural fibres including silk and cashmere retain the top spots as the most luxurious, comfortable and exciting materials to wear. But whilst winter naturally lends itself to cashmere styling, I’m keen to take silk pieces for a spin this season. With a luxurious finish that balances robust lustre with a smooth touch, a silk blouse is the opulent wardrobe addition I’ll be wearing all season.
Whilst it might not strike you as a winter fabric, the versatile styling credentials of a silk blouse make it as winter-weather-friendly as it gets. Style with pair of rich velvet trousers for a cocktail event, or wear underneath a classic wool blazer and thick coat and finish with jeans as you head into the office. As a luxury fabric, silk will often come in at a higher price point than its synthetic satin counterpart. Luckily for us though, high-street heroes such as Mango, H&M and Zara have all tried their hand at designing items in this premium material, creating beautiful garments that fall within a friendlier cost bracket.
Screaming “quiet luxury” like not many other fabrics can, a simple silk blouse is the outfit-elevating solution to your partywear conundrums. Read on to discover our edit of the best styles from Reformation to Saint Laurent below.
This also comes in a printed design.
Embrace party season and add a rosette.
This chic silk blouse comes in at under £100.
This dramatic blouse is perfect for evening dressing.
Red is a major colour trend this season.
Style with leather trousers and mary janes.
This silk and wool-blend blouse will look amazing with black wide-leg trousers.
Layer underneath a wool jumper, or style on its own on a warmer day.
Style with your favourite jeans and sleek kitten heels.
