Tara Sartoria Women’s Silk Nightgown
Tara Sartoria Women’s Silk Nightgown
Silk Nightgown — US Sizing
| Size | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 28 | 38 | 36 |
| S | 36 | 29 | 39 | 37.25 |
| M | 38 | 31 | 41 | 38.5 |
| L | 41 | 34 | 44 | 39.75 |
| XL | 45 | 38 | 48 | 41 |
| XXL | 48 | 42 | 52 | 42.25 |
| 3XL | 51 | 46 | 56 | 43.5 |
| 4XL | 54 | 50 | 60 | 43.5 |
Silk Nightgown — International (cm)
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 86 | 71 | 97 | 92 |
| S | 91 | 74 | 99 | 95 |
| M | 97 | 79 | 104 | 98 |
| L | 104 | 86 | 112 | 101 |
| XL | 114 | 97 | 122 | 104 |
| XXL | 122 | 107 | 132 | 107 |
| 3XL | 130 | 117 | 142 | 110 |
| 4XL | 137 | 127 | 152 | 110 |
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A nightgown made from 27 momme mulberry silk behaves differently from anything thinner. It does not bunch, does not cling when you move, and does not need to be replaced after a season of washing. These are the practical arguments for investing in the right weight.
Made from 27 momme mulberry silk of Grade 6A equivalent quality, woven on heritage looms in Vietnam's historic silk villages and made one piece at a time by artisans with French seams throughout. At 27 momme, the silk is 20 to 40% denser than the 19 to 22 momme standard. Machine washable on a delicate cycle. Available in sizes XS to 4XL.
10% of every purchase funds women's education.
Sizing
Sizing
Silk does not stretch, so we cut
everything loose on purpose. A true-to-size fit drapes the way real silk is
meant to: skimming the body, never clinging to it. Order the size you normally
wear. If you are between two sizes, size down for a more tailored line, or stay
true for something more relaxed.
We make XS to 4XL. Same silk at
every size. Same French seams. Same quality. Because luxury should be for
everyone.
The size guide above has
chest, waist, and length in inches and centimeters.
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
- Free shipping on US orders over $130 and arrives in five to eight business days, after a one to two day handling window.
If you need it sooner, expedited shipping is two to four business days at
checkout. - Exchanges are the easy path, and
they are free. Email care@tarasartoria.com within 30 days of delivery with your
order number, and we send you a prepaid return label and your replacement at no
cost. Items need to come back unworn, unwashed, and with their tags. - Returns are also welcome within
30 days, with no restocking fee. For straight returns, customers cover the
original and return shipping unless the piece arrived defective or we sent the
wrong thing. Refunds land five to seven business days after we receive and
inspect the return. - International orders ship for a
flat $35 and take roughly two weeks. Because each piece is individually crafted
in limited quantities, we cannot accept international returns or exchanges, so
please email care@tarasartoria.com before you order. Tara herself will help you
find the right size. - Orders can be cancelled or
changed within 12 hours of purchase, before they ship.
Material and Care
Material and Care
Most silk on the market is
light. Ours is significantly heavier, which is the part you feel the moment you
pick a piece up: more silk per square inch, denser drape, smoother hand, far
less prone to pilling. It is the difference between silk that flatters a hanger
and silk that flatters a person.
It is woven on traditional looms
in Vietnam’s historic silk villages, then individually crafted into each
garment with French seams throughout. French seams enclose the raw edge of the
fabric inside a second, hidden seam. They take twice as long to sew and use
more fabric, which is why most brands skip them. They are also why our silk
survives the washing machine.
To care for it, slip the garment
into the silk pouch your order arrived in (or any mesh laundry bag), wash cold
on a delicate cycle with a gentle detergent, and lay it flat to dry. No bleach.
No dry cleaner. A care card is included in every order, in case you misplace
these instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this silk really machine
washable?
Yes. Slip the garment into the
silk pouch it arrived in, run a cold delicate cycle with a gentle detergent, and lay it flat to dry. No dry cleaner, ever. The reason it survives the washing machine is the construction: French seams throughout, woven and sewn the way silk has been cared for at home for centuries.
Why does silk this nice not
need dry cleaning?
Because it is built for daily life, not a glass case. Silk has been washed at home for thousands of years.
Dry cleaning is a fix for cheap construction and synthetic finishes, not a feature of real silk. Ours is woven on traditional looms and individually crafted with French seams that hold up to a washing machine.
What does “premium-density”
mean, and why does it matter?
Silk is measured by weight per square inch. Most silk on the market is light. Ours is significantly heavier.
The heavier the silk, the better it drapes, the longer it holds its color, the less it pills, and the longer it lasts. You feel the difference the moment you pick a piece up.
I am between sizes. Should I
size up?
No. Our cut is already loose, because silk does not stretch. Order the size you normally wear. If you want a more tailored line, size down. If you want more room, stay true.
Do you make silk for men?
Yes. Roughly two thirds of our customers are men. Pajamas, robes, boxers, and shirts in XS to 4XL. The same silk, the same French seams, the same care.
Will I have to iron it?
Almost never. Body heat softens silk wrinkles within minutes of wearing it, and a quick steam handles the rest.
If it is sleepwear, you can usually skip both. We share your dislike of ironing, which is part of why we love silk.
What are French seams, and
why do you use them?
A French seam encloses the raw edge of the fabric inside a second, hidden seam. The garment is finished inside and out, with no exposed threads anywhere. It takes twice as long to sew and uses more fabric, which is why most brands skip it. Turn any of our pieces inside out and look. That is not a marketing phrase, it is a construction
standard you can verify.
Is this silk suitable for
sensitive skin?
Yes. Mulberry silk is naturally hypoallergenic and temperature regulating, and ours is free from the harsh chemicals used in dry cleaning and synthetic finishes. Many of our customers with eczema and skin sensitivities tell us it is the first fabric they have been able to sleep in comfortably.
Can I wear this every day?
Yes. Our customers tell us they wear the same robe and pajama sets multiple times a week for years. The density
is the durability.
How does this compare to
satin?
Satin is a weave, usually made from polyester. Silk is a natural fiber. Polyester satin traps heat, pills quickly, and feels different against the skin within an hour of wearing it. Mulberry silk breathes, regulates temperature, and gets softer with wear.
Are these giftable?
Yes, and the gift wrapping is part of the gift. Every piece arrives in an artisan-crafted silk pouch you can reuse as a wash bag, a travel pouch, or a storage pouch.
What is the silk pouch that
comes with my order?
Instead of a disposable cardboard box, every Tara Sartoria piece arrives wrapped in a handcrafted silk pouch. It is the gift wrapping, the wash bag we recommend for machine-washing your silk, and a travel or storage pouch. One object, three jobs, no waste.
Do you offer free returns?
Free exchanges within 30 days on U.S. orders, including a prepaid label both ways. Standard returns are also welcome within 30 days with no restocking fee, but customers cover shipping unless the item arrived defective. Email care@tarasartoria.com to start either one.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. International shipping is a flat $35 and takes roughly two weeks. Because each piece is individually crafted in limited quantities, we cannot accept international returns or exchanges, so please email Tara at care@tarasartoria.com before you order and she will help you find the right size.
Who is behind Tara Sartoria?
Tara Nguyen, founder. She grew up near a 1,000-year-old silk village in Vietnam, completed a PhD in Information Systems in Australia, and was awarded the Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowship by the British Academy and the Royal Society. Her research on technology and economic opportunity took her into the field across 23
countries, consulting for the United Nations, USAID, and the Asian Development
Bank. Tara Sartoria is the business she built when she wanted something more
tangible than another report.
10% of every profit funds women’s education.
10% of every profit funds women’s education.
We are a women-owned, US-based
silk brand, and we donate 10% of our profits to fund university scholarships
and microfinance loans for women in disadvantaged communities. When these women
succeed, they lift the hopes and dreams of the whole community. This is not a
charity add-on. It is built into the business.
Our silk is woven on traditional
looms in Vietnam’s historic silk villages and individually crafted by skilled
hands, not on a factory assembly line. Fair wages, flexible work, low-impact
production, no fabric waste. Every piece arrives wrapped in a handcrafted silk
pouch you can reuse as a travel bag, a wash bag, or a storage pouch.
If you care about what you own
and who made it, you are exactly who Tara Sartoria is for.
Absolutely beautiful silk nighty. It came in its own little silk bag to keep it safe in. I love mulberry silk and as a fiber artist I have spun it before. This definitely has that smooth silky feel like processed silk should (raw silk feels a bit coarser). Straps are adjustable. I really like this nightgown/slip and look forward to lounging and sleeping in it come spring and summer.
This night gown is just first class. The silk is so soft and natural. The color is deep and beautiful. It comes in a silk bag that is just a plus. This is just gorgeous for yourself or to give as a gift. 5/5 AAA+++
The silk nightie is perfect for sleeping on these terribly warm nights in DC! Fabric is soft. Very well made, with lovely French seams. Fits perfectly --- I'm a size 12 on US scale, and the Large fits well even after washing --- no shrinkage. Tara is wonderful about communicating, responding to questions, assisting with any delivery issues. This is a lovely business!
I bought a couple of these as gifts, so I unfortunately do not have photos. The recipients have told me, though, how much they adore them! They appreciate the impeccable tailoring and excellent quality of the silk! They also appreciated how thoughtfully their gifts were packaged, with detailed care instructions, a beautifully tailored silk pouch to store the nightgown in, and also a lovely little hair scrunchie! Finally, they mentioned to me many times over how comfortable the Nightgowns have been to sleep in! I’m so happy that the gifts were so well loved! In fact, it has me contemplating investing in one for myself in the future.
Beautiful product and I received it in only 3 days and my daughter said it fits her perfectly.
Very comfortable and beautifully made. Will be ordering another color.
I can't believe how soft this silk feels on my skin. It is so comfortable to wear and I feel so luxurious and fancy in it! Fits me as I expected it to fit. I wash it in a delicates bag on the delicate cycle and then air dry. It does have wrinkles but i hit it with my steamer real quick and it looks smooth and luxurious again. I love this nightie a lot!!
This silk slip night dress is absolutely beautiful. It is a nice weight and not thin or see through at all, that it could actually be worn as a slip dress for day wear. The straps are adjustable as well. I like my sleep dress to be on the slightly loose side and the size medium was perfect. For reference I’m 5’4” and 130 lbs. The silk material is very soft and luxurious. I feel like I sleep better when I wear this dress. The dress also comes in a matching silk drawstring pouch that you can use if washing the dress in a washing machine. Everything about this item is top quality.
My daughter wanted a silk grown so that she could have more room to move around in her online classes. She did not like getting dress every day. She loves this gown, and everyone thinks it is a dress and not a gown. She wants me to buy more in other colors.
Fit on this is accurate. I am 5'8" and usually a small, but I ordered a medium to be safe. I think a Small would have been sexier, but the M is super comfy. Like most of the silk items I order online, this arrived very wrinkled. But a nice session with my steamer was all it needed. The straps are adjustable, in the photo I have them on the longest setting. The bias cut is flattering for pretty much every body, as is the length. Remember I am a taller than average. For me it hits just above the knee, but if you are shorter, it will be more of a midi length. At 27 momme, the silk is thick and soft. It feels luxurious against the skin. For the price, the quality of every aspect of this silk slip/nightgown exceeds expectations. They even include a silk travel pouch! I am going to roll it up (to keep from getting wrinkled again,) and can't wait to take it on my next trip!
The media could not be loaded. Very classy and classic silk night gown. I love the navy blue color.I love the softness. I love the look. It’s well made and comes in a beautiful silk satchel. I love that it provides a QR code for the care instructions. It appears that Tara Sartoria is very conscious of quality and presentation. She supports artisans and women and this purchase supports the breaking of the poverty cycle. I’m very happy to do my part and buy pretty lingerie in the process. It’s a win/win. Update: it’s too small in the bust. So disappointed because it’s otherwise gorgeous.
While perhaps odd, I immediately liked how this was packaged before I even unfolded it. The tags are enlarged and prominently placed inside the clear wrap, to be like the outside printing on a box would be, only much more eco-friendly. It comes in its own drawstring bag of the same fabric and color, which can serve as a laundry bag to protect it in the wash, or as a travel bag, if thrown in your purse / tote bag. Its really thoughtful and considerate of the full cycle of wear and wash, or to go and wear. This is real silk and I just felt luxurious, wearing it. The medium size is quite loose at the waist for me, and I kind of wish each side were taken in a couple of inches, maybe three, to give it a nice hourglass fit. I ordered it in blue, which is dark and no light shines through it so it makes a nice slip / chemise under a dress, or a very comfortable garment to wear to bed. On me, there is just about three inches between the top of my knee and the bottom hem of the garment. I did not change the adjustable shoulder straps, as I am not large up front to have any issues, comfort or fit. I would not even consider the issue if you are a "B" or less, and cannot speak to the fit if you are larger. I will say that I would have no qualms about wearing this bra-less under a dress. Of course that's kind of an individual thing. I found no lose threads and very fine stitches I needed reading glasses and a magnifying glass to see, lol. (I suspect it has to be a high number of stitches per inch for this fabric, and to last). The tags are nice large print and easy to read, and detailed in care and options for care, such as hanging in the bathroom while you shower to get rid of any wrinkles from being in the bag or folded in a suitcase. And the tags are on the bag, instead of the garment. (they are only attached by a ribbon so you can remove them for use or wash, or if like me, will store the tags inside the bag with the garment, as a reminder of wash instructions. The tags also describe how the company is fighting poverty and empowering women, so you can feel good in an entirely different way, too! UPDATE: I wore this for sleep a few nights, and somewhere half waking and perhaps stretching or turning in bed, the little plastic ring that attaches the strap broke. I don't know if anyone I know has ever run into this, but its not something that has ever come up in conversations with friends. I probably have two summer nighties with straps around here with the same problem, because I keep thinking I will find a metal ring with spring steel, like a tiny, miniature key ring, that I can substitute. Of course they remain here because I either have not found such a ring, or did not think of this need when coming across one. I have seen such things with wire that is not spring steel, that probably would poke your skin at some point, but have not tried those either. Maybe you want that plastic ring to break before the strap would, but it is up to the manufacturer to decide if a thicker plastic for that ring is better or not. Given this item is more valuable (more luxurious) than both those other nighties combined, I really want to find a fix or perhaps will try sewing the strap on.
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The nightgown is what you wake in. The short robe is what you answer the door in.
