https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 07:08:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-771245 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:12:52 +0000 harmonica 771245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>echoing what Thistle said </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-771231 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:01:31 +0000 Gaylene 771231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've worn silk underwear for years, especially if I needed a bit more warmth on the legs walking to work in our Canadian winter. The nice thing about silk is that it you can wear it indoors without feeling too warm. I always throw in a couple of silk T's if I'm traveling in the fall, winter, or spring just in case the temperature drops; they don't take up much room and make a real difference under a shirt or sweater. And, for what it's worth, I NEVER dry clean my silk layers; I just hand wash them in cool water and hang to dry.</p> <p>In really cold weather (-15F and below) you'd probably want wool or polypropylene (better wicking if you are very active) for more warmth. Patagonia and Icebreaker make wonderful merino wool underlayers that are soft, warm, and non-scratchy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-771175 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:09:45 +0000 Raisin 771175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love silk! I wear my silk blouses through the Canadian winter, either with a cardi over, or a cami under. Works well for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-771173 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:07:43 +0000 missvee 771173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, silk is a wonderful layering element for a cold climate. A silk blouse under a cashmere sweater is the ultimate in lightweight warmth and luxury. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-770914 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:21:56 +0000 Thistle 770914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silk in the ultimate fabric. Cool in summer, retains heat well in winter. This is why silk long underwear are so coveted in cold climates.</p> <p>That said, silk on it's own will probably not be warm enough. Fantastic as a layer, though. Also, silk knits mixed with cotton can be warm, particularly if you layer under them.</p> <p>I live in a very cold climate, and layers are the norm, so adding silk in as a layer is ideal. I just wish I could find some not dry clean only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-770908 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:56:38 +0000 krishnidoux 770908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cold is your "cold"? Here in Canada (except BC), silk on its own is impossible unless you're having hot flashes ;)</p> <p>Silk under a warm cardigan is feasible, but personally I find this look not comfortable, because the silk tend to cling to the heavier material and slide around my body, restricting my movements. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-770882 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:22:39 +0000 Suz 770882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Anne here. Silk has wonderful properties for retaining heat in winter as a layer. However, it's not enough on its own in the winter months if your climate is cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-770856 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:09:50 +0000 Anne Boleyn 770856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For cold weather, silk (good silk) traps heat beautifully - I wear my one silk top under thin sweaters and it's warm sans bulk. Silk is especially awesome for layering under tight sweaters because it's so slick and thin - I dunno that I'd invest in expensive silk specially for winter, but I gladly wear my green silk top now that I have it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silk-tops-for-wintercold-weather#post-770827 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:17:10 +0000 Andie 770827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wondering .... are silk tops warm enough for the cold winter weather? Should I invest in them or forget them for the colder months? Or are they better for warm weather? </p>