Sustainable Silk Dresses from clémence

Yesterday marked a major achievement for me, you guys. In the morning I changed from my pajamas into a dress and then didn’t get back into PJ’s until it was time for bed. Usually I can hack street clothes for barely an hour at a time, so my sartorial endurance felt noteworthy indeed. Granted, the only way I was able to manage such an impressive sartorial feat was that the caftan I was wearing was basically a glorified nightgown, but the experience has me wanting to invest in more flowy, second skin pieces—like these beauties from the just-launched Australian fashion label clémence. The company’s collection of silk dresses, tops, pants, and skirts is pajama dressing at its best.

silk a-line shift dress via @citysage

Of course there’s more to pulling off the creation of these pieces than just sewing a sack and calling it a day! What makes clémence special is the attention to fit, drape, and detail. Check out the piecework and asymmetric pleating on that red midi dress, or the drop-waist styling of the polkadot number. The effort that goes into each piece from the outset means that we on the receiving end can make a flattering, unique, and comfortable style statement that belies much more thought and effort than we’ve actually had to outlay. Plus we can give our PJ’s a much-needed daytime break, perhaps even long enough to launder them!

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Shopping Guide: 1. Red Silk Midi Dress 2. Silk Shift Dress 3. Polkadot Drop-Waist Dress