Silk is a fiber; satin is a weave. A satin weave gives a smooth face with a soft luster, and woven in silk it falls fluidly and catches the light as you move. A LARMES satin dress uses that drape with a clean line: Evyn in cream satin silk, Viella with wing sleeves and a fitted waist that opens into a midi skirt, and Elin, an A-line dress in Italian duchesse satin.
Each silk dress in the edit works with a different texture of the fiber. Crinkled silk chiffon gives Venus, a halter-neck silk maxi dress, and Lyra, a square-neck midi, an airy movement. Silk mikado gives the off-the-shoulder Dakota a firmer, more structured hand, while heavy textured silk shapes Inez. For a satin midi dress, Viella is the clearest choice; Lyra is a silk midi dress with bow-accent straps for spring gatherings and daytime events. For separates, Isalyn is a silk top in matte silk with an asymmetric cape, and Noura is a pair of wide-leg trousers in heavy textured silk.
Each piece is made to order in its standard sizes, with custom sizing to your measurements; the size range is shown on every piece. Silk and satin mark easily: dry clean only, avoid sharp jewelry and store in a dust bag. For more structure and sheen, see taffeta, or browse satin and pleated styles in skirts.
