- Is this shirt true to size?
- It is a relaxed fit, so it runs roomier than a standard button-down. The size 6 back length is 77.3cm, which sits around the hip. Those between sizes may prefer the smaller one for a less oversized look.
- Can I machine wash it?
- No. COS lists it as dry clean only, and washed silk is sensitive to water and heat. Hand washing risks water marks and loss of the fluid finish.
- What is Habutai silk?
- Habutai is a plain-weave silk, usually heavier than chiffon or habotai-light fabrics, with a smooth face and soft body. Here it is washed, which gives it a matte, slightly relaxed hand rather than a glossy sheen.
- Does it work as a set with the matching pieces?
- Yes. COS designed it to be worn with the matching bralette and shorts in the same fabric. Worn together it reads as a coordinated silk outfit; worn alone it works as a dressy shirt.
- How does it compare with a cotton or poplin shirt?
- Silk drapes and reflects light differently, so it looks dressier and feels lighter on the skin. The trade-off is care: cotton is machine washable, while this shirt needs dry cleaning and more careful handling.
- Is the fabric see-through?
- Washed Habutai silk is denser than sheer silk chiffon, so the navy body is largely opaque. Under strong light or when stretched across the chest, some show-through is possible, which is why COS suggests layering.
- Where is the Cos washed-silk shirt cheapest?
- At vestiairecollective.com, for $152.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Cos washed-silk shirt?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including vestiairecollective.com, cos.com.