I always feel like I look like I'm ready to take your drinks and appetizer order when I wear a regular button-down shirt, so I gravitate toward button-downs with embellishments. The tie cuffs on this shirt are exactly what I look for — they make it feel special without going over the top.
What's even more special is the construction of the shirt, which feels soft and drapes well. It was a heavier silk fabric than I expected, but still breathable. After washing it, it still felt as soft as the first time I wore it, and it didn't shrink. However, I was a little disappointed to see that it was wrinkly. Even if you follow Everlane's care instructions, I think experiences can really differ based on what types of laundry products you use, so I would just consider that before you buy the shirt. — Connie Chen, reporter
I've been on the hunt for a good silk button-down for a while now. You would think I would have found one by now, it's not that hard right? My problem is silk shirts skew pretty expensive and I always get less wear out of them than I'd like, simply because I'm too lazy to constantly make those trips to the dry cleaner. That said, I was really excited to try Everlane's washable silk.
I really like the style of this shirt. It fits well and the tie cuffs add some femininity to an otherwise simple silhouette. But the shirt didn't have the silky feel I was expecting. I have, and love, Everlane's Clean Silk Shirt ($98), which has that luxuriously light feel that I've come to expect from the fabric. This washable silk shirt is still obviously silk, but doesn't have as much of a lightweight, smooth feel.
After putting it through the wash, it didn't lose any shape, but it didn't feel as soft as the first wear. Ultimately, this is a really cute shirt and I'll definitely wear it again, but I wasn't really impressed by the washable silk aspect. If you're looking for a classic silky shirt, I'd go for one of Everlane's regular silk options — they're high quality and relatively affordable. You'll have to go the extra step of getting them dry-cleaned, but I think it's worth it if a great silk shirt is what you want. — Remi Rosmarin, reporter
When Everlane describes these blouses as heavier than traditional silk and less sheer, they're not kidding. This makes it more versatile than traditional silk — no worrying about wearing the exactly right flesh-colored bra — but it also feels a bit like a hybrid of a suede and silk. You'll still get the beautiful draping, but there isn't the same lustrous sheen if that's what you're after. Better to stick to their other silk options.
After throwing this style in the wash and tumble-drying on low, I noticed a relatively minimal difference in the make and feel of the shirt, though it did take a little extra care to get the wrinkles out. It's still far less hassle than a traditional silk shirt, but not a dead-ringer alternative.
If you like the sound of something that's a little heavier and less sheer that you can throw in the wash — but that still offers beautiful draping — then you're most likely to enjoy Everlane's washable silk. — Mara Leighton, reporter
I was intrigued when Everlane released its washable silk tops because I only had one silk article of clothing that I put through the wash even though the tag explicitly says "dry clean only".
I tried Everlane's Washable Silk Wrap top in rose in a size 0. Normally I wear a size 0 and rarely I'll wear a 00, which is the size I should have chosen since the 0 was a bit too big for me. I love tops that are cropped, which this wrap top definitely is, so if you're taller than 5-foot-3 or just don't like cropped pieces, this might not be the ideal top. There are hidden buttons to help keep everything in place, but I constantly fought with the ties that kept threatening to come undone.
I ran the top through the wash in warm water along with way too much fabric softener and put it in the dryer along with the rest of my laundry on medium heat. When I took it out of the dryer, it looked no smaller than it was before but it also wasn't as soft as it was prior to being washed and dried, especially considering the fact that I used too much fabric softener.
Regardless, I still love the color and how the top is cut. As someone who rarely sends clothes to the dry cleaner, I was satisfied, but not amazed by how this washable silk top stood up to the washing machine. — Ciannah Gin, editorial fellow
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