Today I’m reviewing three pieces from Quince’s washable silk line. I’ve had these pieces since last July. I’ve been on a Quince kick because their products are ethically-made and reasonably priced. (If you’re new to Quince, you can save $20 with my referral code.)

I ended up ordering most of these items in two sizes as my experience with some of Quince’s other items (such as the linen tank and the cotton modal muscle tank) was that they ran big. But I found the silk pieces to run true to size.

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Washable Stretch Silk Tank

Given the amount of navy in my wardrobe, I thought the Washable Stretch Silk Tank in navy would make a versatile addition to my wardrobe. Here’s a 5′ 9″ model wearing a small.

And here’s 5’4″ me also wearing a small. Quince describes this top as cropped, and indeed it looks that way on the model. But on petite me, the 22″ length of a small looks longer. I’m wearing high-waisted pants here.

Fit: I am a small in most brands, so this fits true to size — with a relaxed fit. The arm opening area is slightly big, but it’s not a dealbreaker. (I also tried the XS, but it felt tight in the armpits.)

Fabric: The composition is 90% silk and 10% spandex. Quince describes the fabric as 19mm fabric weight “for a premium drape and hand-feel.” I don’t know if I’d call it premium, but it has a nice medium-ish feel for silk. It feels similar to a silk tank I own from Uniqlo. The finish has a slight sheen, but isn’t shiny.

The fabric is also certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which means there’s no hazardous substances. While that’s all fine and good, I wish this were 100% silk instead of a blend, because it’s more environmentally friendly to have fabrics made out of one material. Blends can’t really be recycled.

This is a simple silk tank as advertised, and I’m quite pleased with it, especially for $40. It’s a great layering piece. I wish there was a scoop neck version of this. (In fact, it looks like there used to be from this review by Jamie-Lee at Mademoiselle. But there’s a pajama version with a scoop neck that is 100% silk. Maybe it’s nice enough to wear out?

UPDATE 7/15/23 – Noticed that Quince now offers a new shell with a keyhole back. But the crewneck is a bit high IMO.

UPDATE 10/10/23 – Just went to order this in another color and the price has gone up by $10 for this tank, but not the other silk items reviewed in this post.

Washable Stretch Silk V-Neck Cami

I don’t usually wear camis but I got this because I was inspired to pair it with a skirt to make a faux dress. (Photo of me wearing the cami is in the next section with said skirt.) Sure, you could buy Quince’s silk slip dress or the mini version or the new cowl neck version. But for my purposes, I thought separates would serve me better. There’s also a scoop-neck version of the cami.

Fit: True to size. The straps are adjustable, which is a nice detail.

Fabric: The fabric is the same as the silk tank. Lightweight and airy, but not too thin.

100% Washable Silk Skirt

I paired the cami with Quince’s 100% Washable Silk Skirt. Here is a 5′ 8″ model wearing the cami and skirt.

And here’s the same outfit on 5′ 4″ me in all black.

Fit: This elastic waist skirt runs a tad small. With size small, I barely got it over my 37″ hips. The waist measurement is 13″ across flat, or 26″ total. I’m used to size small being more like a 27″ or 28″ waist. The skirt does land quite high waisted on me, like right under my bra. Plus the elastic waist has some give. So, I can wear the small. But to be safe, I sized up to a medium, which measures 14″ across the waist, and allows me to wear it a bit lower. It’s 32″ long.

Fabric: The skirt is made from 100% mulberry silk (also 19mm fabric weight and OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified). It has a satin finish, so it’s shinier than the camisole and thus, not a perfect match for a set. But I think it looks fine together.

This skirt has turned out to be the surprise winner of the batch. The bias cut is lovely, and I love the length. Though it does wrinkle a bit and sometimes it clings, I wear it more than I thought I would. You can dress it up for an elegant look or wear it casually. Because it’s so lightweight and takes up hardly any room, it makes a good travel piece. See how I styled it casually while traveling in this post.

UPDATE 7/15/23 – There’s now a maxi version of this skirt, too.

A Few More Details

Where are these pieces made? China. Quince says they only partner with factories that pay fair wages and have sustainable practices.

Are these silk pieces really washable?  Yes! I’ve hand washed all these pieces at home in cold water with no issues. (I use Soak for my hand wash items.) And then I hang dry. They dry fairly quickly.

Savings: Looks like there’s a deal where if you buy three silk items, you get $20 in store credit. (This must be new-ish? Don’t remember this deal when I bought these almost a year ago.)

Yay or Nay?

I give Quince’s silk items a yay. Overall, I’m pleased with the feel and fit of these pieces and the price points. Although I haven’t worn them a ton, after almost a year they’ve held up and don’t show wear. Unlike this Quince sweater that I sent back, I kept all three silk items.

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