https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1326907 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 11:30:30 +0000 crutcher 1326907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I confess that I have traveled the slippery slope of silk...I adore the feel...and I dryelle to clean..This is just one of those little luxuries that life offers and I greedily take...smile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1326898 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 10:50:09 +0000 fuzzylogic 1326898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanks, blouses, dresses...... I love silk, too! Light and flowy, heavy and drapey..... What a great fabric! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1326815 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:31:49 +0000 Suz 1326815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore silk. I do like a variety of fabrics -- but not polyester. So for me, it's cotton, silk. rayon or bamboo or viscose or linen -- or blends thereof.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wash all my silks in the washer in the delicate cycle. I would no more think of dry cleaning them than i would dry clean my cottons! &nbsp;I air dry and then&nbsp;touch up with an iron. </p> <p>I don't consider silk to be too delicate.&nbsp;I admit I wear an apron if I'm going to cook and I wouldn't choose them if going for a hike in grubby conditions&nbsp;on a sweltering day. But otherwise, I treat my silk tops like any other tops. I wear them casually (on work at home days) as well as in more dressy outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Currently I own 4 long sleeved silk shirts/ blouses. 3 sleeveless silk tops, and 2 silk/ viscose knit mixed media tops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1326809 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:27:16 +0000 Anonymous 1326809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another silk lover here. I hand wash mine as long as it is not a complicated design. Silk seems to keep me comfortable even through hot flashes and chilly times. I really like unlined silk jackets for summer toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1326796 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:16:04 +0000 columbine(erin) 1326796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a floral silk blend tank top in my Thredup order and now I wish all my tanks were silk, heh. I love the feel and that it magically goes with everything, layers beautifully, and doesn't wrinkle like cotton. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1326778 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 03:05:48 +0000 fathenry 1326778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm afraid to hand wash it so I take it to the cleaners.I feel really polished when I wear my silk blouses but they do take some extra maintenance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324387 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 02:01:06 +0000 Caro in Oz 1324387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hand wash mine too. Silk has been around for a lot longer than dry cleaners. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324376 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:52:37 +0000 Kari 1324376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like silk, but not the maintenance involved. I wear silk tops far less often now when I'm apt to be walking a lot and have less control over temperature; I walk 10-15 min. each way between bus and office, sometimes in hot or chilly weather and up steep hills, and get sweaty. In contrast, I used to have to drive to work over a year ago, and in my car I didn't have to worry about outdoor temperatures as much. I'm more practical now about fabric and comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324305 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:54:02 +0000 Jonesy 1324305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love silk! I have lots of tops and even some pants that are silk. I wear it all the time, but don't dry clean or hand wash--I use Dryel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324300 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:51:41 +0000 rachylou 1324300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've learned to love silky on YLF but I've actually expanded to embrace synthetics more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324296 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:47:57 +0000 Aida 1324296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Personally I have to be somewhat limiting in my acquisition because there are some situations that I'd rather be wearing something inexpensive in case something happens to it. So I have a mix of silk, poly, viscose/rayon, and tencel. That way I can wear some of the less expensive items for truly casual events, still feel polished, but not so worried about my top that I can't join in on some messy fun. My wallet thanks me for that, too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324295 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:46:56 +0000 Jaime 1324295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how they feel and how they are so comfortable in the heat. Still I do appreciate a good synthetic&nbsp;washable top in summer too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324287 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:38:59 +0000 SandyG 1324287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the vivid coloration of&nbsp;silk -- the best thing about the 80's is that silk became available and affordable! Almost all of my silk tops get washed&nbsp;using my machine's delicate cycle, into the dryer for 5 minutes or roll in a towel, smooth out the garment&nbsp;and hang to dry so they seldom need much ironing. </p> <p>Now, white silk is quite a bit more&nbsp;work so you'd have to love it more. Everything shows on white silk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324219 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:35:16 +0000 deb 1324219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I throw my silk in the washer and dryer with my delicates. They come out fine. I figure that the worm and cocoon got rained on they the cloth can handle water. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324179 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:58:02 +0000 em 1324179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love silk anything. I wear it whenever possible. It washes easily enough in a mesh bag in the washing machine on a delicate cycle using baby shampoo. Never had any problem. I have also been trying to NOT save it for business/special occasions. As I can stick it in the regular laundry, what's the point? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324154 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:34:58 +0000 Nicole D 1324154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really loving the more heavy silk crepe that holds up well to a hand wash but I am getting less excited about the softer dry clean only type. &nbsp;I have wrecked a few with handwashing and I hate dry cleaning! &nbsp;Let's hear it for washable silk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324112 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:47:05 +0000 abc 1324112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually Amiable kept me honest. The shirt I got from her is my second. See I am adding more and not even realizing it lol </p> <p>Two silk shirts. Both EF. So lucky </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324111 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:46:34 +0000 Peri 1324111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I've been feeling the opposite...that I'm not going to buy it anymore.</p> <p>The dry-cleaning is definitely a strike against it, but it is mainly that&nbsp;the use I get out of it seems limited. I find silk much too hot in the summer and not warm enough for winter. I could layer it under something for the winter, but it doesn't seem worth it to me. The window of use is therefore a month or so in the Fall and another in the Spring. I enjoy the few silk&nbsp;things I have for this small window but it doesn't seem smart to add any more unless it is a can't live without, perfect 10.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324105 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:40:53 +0000 deb 1324105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been a silk addict singe elementary school. My grandmother always wore silk dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324094 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:28:38 +0000 Lyn D. 1324094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it too!<br />Handwashing works fine for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324084 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:23:46 +0000 amiable 1324084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm - I'm so far not in to silk (I sent my first silk top that I loved to you!). &nbsp;I think I'm afraid I'll ruin it. &nbsp;But I like the idea. &nbsp;I just need to find the right way to get into it, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324029 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:43:27 +0000 Anonymous 1324029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. &nbsp;Nothing feels quite like real silk. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324014 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:20:49 +0000 Meredith 1324014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love silk, but I do prefer to have a variety of fabrics in my cliset. Mo, I hand wash and hang my silk shirts to dry. I might not do it with brand new and expensive top, but have no problem doing it with older or inexpensive pieces. I think I remember reading Suz has good luck machine washing in a bag, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324008 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:18:40 +0000 E 1324008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silk blouse addict checking in! :)</p> <p>I've got 19 100% silk blouses, another 4 that are silk/cotton blends, and 2 silk dresses. Oh and a silk skirt, 2 100% silk cardigans, 2 silk/cotton blend cardigans, a silk/cotton blend jumper/pullover, and 2 silk layering camis. My pjs include 4 silk camis and 2 silk pj pants.&nbsp;It's definitely a slippery slope. Hehe </p> <p></p> <p>(I wash all of mine at home because I'm not big on dry cleaning costs or chemicals. But they've all been bought secondhand, so I wouldn't be out a massive amount of money is something went wrong.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324006 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:17:24 +0000 Mo 1324006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense to save it for less dirty times. &nbsp;I just don't really dry clean, so that explains&nbsp;why it's not become a regular fabric for me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1324001 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:14:39 +0000 abc 1324001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Mo, I&nbsp;must admit that I do tend to wear them when I won't be around the kids. &nbsp;I have kept them mostly for my business casual work trips. &nbsp;It is the only real silk one I have (so far) but am eyeing two additional ones. &nbsp;It's dry clean only unfortunately, but I have found I get several wears out of it before it needs cleaning and I hang to air dry in between. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1323999 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:12:18 +0000 Emily 1323999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. &nbsp;I bought my first silk blouse last fall and have 4 in my wardrobe now + another on the way. &nbsp;It is so&nbsp;comfortable to wear&nbsp;and I love the way it drapes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1323997 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:09:31 +0000 Mo 1323997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy! &nbsp;I actually have some weird block where I don't wear my silk tops, even though most of them were under $10. &nbsp;Since it's not a cost issue obviously, it must be that I'm afraid they are too delicate. &nbsp;<br />Do you machine wash or hand wash, or are they dry clean? &nbsp;That might be my hang up. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/once-you-go-silk#post-1323990 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:06:03 +0000 abc 1323990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am finding that thanks to YLF I'm adoring real silk tops. &nbsp;</p> <p>Like, now that I know what all the fuss is about, I don't want anything else.</p> <p>I think I am spoiled now. &nbsp;</p> <p>In particular, it was the EF shirt shown below in finds that got me turned onto real silk tops. &nbsp;A big "A-ha!" moment to this slowly reforming clearance rack shopper.</p> <p>Now I can't seem to get enough. &nbsp;Feeling the urge to add to my (small) collection.</p> <p>Does anyone else feel the same way about real silk tops? &nbsp;Is it a slippery slope to a closet full of gorgeous silk blouses? </p>