Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
We rounded up some of the best crisp button-downs around this time last year, but we haven’t ever rounded up the best silk-button fronts. I’m still a fan of the ones with a pointed collar (instead of a rounded or band collar, or a split neck) for a more classic look — the collar looks great beneath a suit blazer, layered underneath sweaters, and more. For my $.02, I’d suggest wearing a cotton camisole (with the arm holes adjusted fairly high) beneath them so you can try to get at least two wears before you have to take them to the drycleaner. There’s a ton of selection out there — readers, which are your favorite silky button-downs? Do you have any laundry tricks (either to extend the wears-per-launder or to make them look nice without drycleaning?) Any must-haves (or do-not-buys?)
 This super-sale silk blouse from Pink Tartan leads the list — it was $325 but is now marked to $67; great proof that deals can be had if you hunt. (There are, of course, limited sizes only.) Pink Tartan Silk Pintuck Sleeve Blouse |
 On the flip side: if you’re not in the mood in hunting for deals, Everlane has a silk blouse (with three collar styles and multiple colors) that is regularly priced at $80 (no sales). I like the “acorn” color, pictured, with the point collar. (Click here if you’re new to Everlane and need an invite!) Everlane Silk Point Collar |
 I’m curious to hear what readers think of J.Crew’s silk pocket blouse — opinions? Thoughts? It’s on a pretty good sale today — it was $138 (available in regular, petite, and tall in five colors), but with code SHOPSPRING it comes down 30% to $96.60. J.Crew Silk pocket blouse |
 I would say that Equipment is the brand I think of most when I think of silky button-front shirts — the colors! the variety! the fun prints! Their “Slim signature” blouse is pictured at the top of this post, but this particular blouse (at left) is $186 on sale (was $248). Other good resources for Equipment shirts on sale include Last Call, Off Fifth, The Outnet, and even Saks. (Any others, ladies?) Equipment Brett Reptile Reverie Printed Silk Blouse |
 DvF has a number of silk blouses new to their sale section, and there are some great basics as well as some fun prints in there. This particular silk blouse is $185 (was $265); sizes 0-14 still left. DvF Marah Two-Toned Silk Blouse |
 Even though Thomas Pink is primarily a man’s store, I always think they nail it with their women’s blouses. This Darcy silk shirt looks gorgeous, and it comes in your classic white, pink, and navy blue. It’s $325. Thomas Pink Darcy Shirt |
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