Women’s Silk T-Shirts: Jersey Knit & Stretch Charmeuse
Twenty-five tops in three fabrics that wear quite differently. Our women's silk T-shirts run from knitted silk jersey that moves like a tee to woven stretch charmeuse that reads closer to a blouse — necklines from crew and scoop to cowl, boat, mock and halter, with sleeves from cap to long.
Knit or Woven — The Choice That Matters Most
| Fabric | What It Is | Wears Like |
|---|---|---|
| Silk jersey | Knitted from 100% mulberry silk. | Natural give, skims the body, the easier of the two on a normal day. |
| Stretch charmeuse | Woven 19 momme with about 5% spandex. | Visible sheen, holds a neckline instead of relaxing into it, reads closer to a blouse. |
| Lightweight woven | 16 momme mulberry silk. | The loosest drape of the three. |
All three are mulberry silk. Construction, not fibre, is what changes how the top hangs.
Sizing
Sizes are listed with their US equivalent — XS (4), S (6), M (8/10), L (12), XL (14) — with some styles going to XXL (16/18) and XXXL (20). Every product page carries its own bust and length measurements in centimetres and inches.
Match your bust measurement to that chart. The knit styles have give and are forgiving between sizes; the woven ones have almost none across the shoulders, so take the chart seriously on those.
Wearing Silk to the Office
The woven 19 momme styles are the ones that cross over. A cowl or boat neck in stretch charmeuse sits comfortably under a blazer and photographs as a blouse rather than a tee. The knitted jersey styles read more casual and work better on their own or under a cardigan.
If you want one top to do both, the cap-sleeve and short-sleeve woven styles are the crossover. Silk blouse or T-shirt for the office compares coverage and formality.
Sweat, Deodorant and Silk
Silk shows underarm marks more than cotton does, because the fibre takes up oils and the aluminium salts in antiperspirant rather than releasing them in a normal wash. Marks build up gradually rather than appearing after one wear, which is why they catch people out.
- Let deodorant dry completely: Before the top goes on, every time.
- Rinse the same day: Cool water on the underarm area beats leaving it until the next wash.
- Never use heat on a fresh mark: Hot water sets it permanently.
Removing a sweat stain from silk covers what to do once one has formed.
Will a Bra Show Through
Under the lightest woven pieces in pale colours, seams and lace can read through in direct light. The knitted jersey styles are more forgiving because the fabric has body. A smooth, seam-free bra close to your skin tone solves it in almost every case; otherwise choose a darker colour or a knit style. More on preventing show-through.
Care
Hand wash below 35°C with a mild silk detergent, pressing and swirling rather than rubbing. Rinse cool, press the water out in a towel and dry flat in the shade — hanging a wet silk top pulls the shoulders out of shape. Avoid bleach, enzyme detergents, the tumble dryer and direct heat. Iron inside out on the silk setting or 110°C maximum, over a pressing cloth, while slightly damp.
Decide knit or woven first — the neckline is the easy part.