8 reasons why you should wear silk for your upcoming weekend brunch
There’s no fashion piece as sophisticated as silk. A fabric that says classy, while giving off chill vibes.
Just like jeans, which are harmonious with silk incidentally, silk shirts transform any outfit into a chic look with zero effort. Even cashmere couldn’t pull off a silk punch-up for any outfit.
There is something to be said about the way silk sprawls on the body that is effortless and luxurious in a way no other fabric can accomplish. So for your next brunch, try out these outfits and refer to these pictures of Jason Momoa in silk to see if you share his compliments.
For your brunch, you want to stand out but remain comfortable and poised. Unlike satin which glares under the sun like a crystal lake at noon, silk has its own shine: an indulgent polish that is more reminiscent of a moonlit stream. It also heavier, which gives it a billowy effect under a breeze.
Thereby making it appear to ebb and flow, rather than crack like a whip in the wind.
If you want to step out in a skirt, silk is your touch-down for a pencil skirt or mini skirt and floral skirt. Simply tuck it in. It lends an edge to these three outfits and also makes florals or patterns pop. A patterned silk shirt enhances whatever pattern is put on it. They rarely clash.
For all its elegance, silk is playful, makes you look light, laidback and young. For this reason it has stood the test of time. It is also timeless in a literal sense, suiting silk pyjamas, lingerie, silk office shirts, silk vacation shirts, silk suits, all outfits for the morning, night, evening, and seasons.
If you want to borrow the effortless attractive look, silk is your go-to. It simply boosts your choice of accessory, makeup, jewellery so you don’t have to do much.
Silk is deeply sensuous, it is light and soft giving you a feeling of being comfortable in your skin.
It has hypoallergenic (unlikely to cause an allergic reaction) factors more than other fabrics, so for sensitive skin and skin disorders it is the best choice.
The saying ‘flattery will get you anywhere’ must have been coined from silk, it refracts light in all the right angles and rather than reflect, it creates a luminosity. An aura, a halo that makes you glow.
It literally makes people see you in a different light.
It has natural regulating properties for temperature which makes it cool in heat and cozy in cool weather. It is kind of like your very own weather-forecast outfit.
It is 100% natural and chemical free so your company will be free from any allergic reactions because it is natural fibre.
Being natural fibre also means it maintains its colour, style and form better than synthetic fabrics. It might be expensive but it is a good investment.
Did you know that silk’s temperature regulation properties bring relief for symptoms of menopause? It also has moisturising properties, it has a protein adheres to the protein in skin to retain water.
Silk looks delicate but looks can be deceiving, because it is one of the most durable fabrics. With proper care, it can last a long time.