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Real Silk vs Satin: A Plus Size Buyer's Guide

Real Silk vs Satin: A Plus Size Buyer's Guide

Most "silk" sold in plus sizes is polyester satin. Here are the four tests, price, weight, sound, burn, to tell real silk from fake before you buy.  

Real Silk vs Satin: A Plus Size Buyer's Guide

Most "silk" sold in plus sizes is polyester satin. Here are the four tests, price, weight, sound, burn, to tell real silk from fake before you buy.  

Best Silk Pajamas for Hot Sleepers, Menopause and Night Sweats

Best Silk Pajamas for Hot Sleepers, Menopause a...

Silk manages heat and moisture actively, which is why it works for hot sleepers and menopause. Here's what density and cut to look for, sized XS to 4XL.

Best Silk Pajamas for Hot Sleepers, Menopause a...

Silk manages heat and moisture actively, which is why it works for hot sleepers and menopause. Here's what density and cut to look for, sized XS to 4XL.

Plus Size Silk: What Momme Weight, Cut and Construction Actually Matter

Plus Size Silk: What Momme Weight, Cut and Cons...

Denser silk drapes better on curvy bodies; thin silk clings. Here's why 27 momme mulberry silk, deep-rise cuts, and French seams matter for plus size fit.  

Plus Size Silk: What Momme Weight, Cut and Cons...

Denser silk drapes better on curvy bodies; thin silk clings. Here's why 27 momme mulberry silk, deep-rise cuts, and French seams matter for plus size fit.  

How Should Plus Size Silk Pajamas Fit?

How Should Plus Size Silk Pajamas Fit?

Real silk pajamas should fit with 2-4 inches of hip ease, a deep rise, and a soft waistband. Here's how to fit plus size silk pajamas correctly.  

How Should Plus Size Silk Pajamas Fit?

Real silk pajamas should fit with 2-4 inches of hip ease, a deep rise, and a soft waistband. Here's how to fit plus size silk pajamas correctly.  

Where to Buy Real Silk Clothing in Plus Sizes

Where to Buy Real Silk Clothing in Plus Sizes

Most "plus size silk" is polyester satin. Here's how to spot real silk, and where to find 27 momme mulberry silk in sizes XS to 4XL, machine washable and French...

Where to Buy Real Silk Clothing in Plus Sizes

Most "plus size silk" is polyester satin. Here's how to spot real silk, and where to find 27 momme mulberry silk in sizes XS to 4XL, machine washable and French...

Silk Boxers for Hot Weather

Silk Boxers for Hot Weather

Cotton absorbs moisture and holds it. Silk moves it away from the body all day. Here's why that difference matters most in summer heat.

Silk Boxers for Hot Weather

Cotton absorbs moisture and holds it. Silk moves it away from the body all day. Here's why that difference matters most in summer heat.