The red silk dress a new modern classic

Silk fabrics always add a vintage and elegant touch to your outfits, learn to combine your red silk dress with other garments and accessories. 

The red silk dress is currently a benchmark of haute couture and the protagonist during the fashion weeks of París and New York for many years, so it has positioned itself as a new modern classic. 

What is a red silk dress?

The silk fabric is considered to be one  of the oldest and most traditional fabrics used in different historical periods. Its origin dates back to imperial China, during the period of Empress Xi-Ling Shi wearing silk cloth dresses, demonstrating social status and power. 

Silk fabric was exclusive only to the imperial family, but its popularity began to win the hearts of the people and that of the merchants, managing to extend its production to other countries. Silk is a naturally occurring fiber that has many proteins and is produced in cocoons by Bombyx Mori worms, during a process of artisanal metamorphosis of approximately 15 days.

Silk fabric is one of the most coveted and sought after by the fashion and design industry, silk is considered to be one of the softest and most beautiful fabrics that exist because of its texture and along with its non-synthetic fibers. They give a shine and natural light to garments that are made from silk.  

The red silk dress can be found in different presentations from the maxi to midi version, with straps, with sequins, draped, strapless, halter cut or V-neck. These dresses are so pretty that it is love at first sight! You can use them for gala events or more casual during the afternoon, for example to enjoy cocktails with friends. 

The best thing about the red silk dress is that due to its texture it can be adapted to any type of body achieving a different and sexy look at the same time! Keep in mind that sometimes silk is a bit difficult to combine, but don't be alarmed with our style recommendations. You will look amazing in your red silk dress. 

Care to preserve a red silk dress

To preserve your red silk dress we recommend washing it by hand and a dry treatment to prevent it from wearing out and losing color. Silk fabric is very sensitive to light and bleaching products, so you should never use this type of products in your dress or any other garment you have in silk since it can dissolve.  

One of the advantages of silk fabrics is that they dry more quickly, once your dress is dry you must ventilate before storing it, so you will avoid losing its elasticity and shape. 

What do you wear with a red silk dress? 

One of the colors that always look sexy and make you feel empowered is red, we have seen in the history of pop culture celebrities like Audrey Hepburn and Julia Roberts parade down red carpets or awards seasons in the best red silk dresses. 

Who doesn't remember Satine the character of Nicole Kidman in the musical film “Moulin Rouge” in that sensual and iconic dress or Emma Stone in the most recent Disney adaptation “Cruella” wearing a mysterious and magical red silk dress by British designer Jenny Beavan inspired by collections by Alexander McQueen. 

Designer Camila Sarmiento brings us in her collection the best dresses in silk evoking an elegant and feminine silhouette with a touch of glamour of the 50s, if you want to start with the look wear the dress 50s with the pumps BRINA by Peyola. Accessories such as gold bangles and trendiest earrings will highlight your red silk dress, you can combine them with crystals, in gold color or archive layers with rings. 

For example, you can use the earrings Short Red Stone by Iconique with the gold bangles Eslabón by Iconique or the Maxi Gold by Iconique too! Leather jackets will always be essential to give your outfits a more relaxed but also avant-garde style, if your red silk dress is mini you can wear the leather jacket MARCELA by Balanka with the earrings Dalia by las Meninas and if you add the ankle boots The Mariane by Élan you will be ready to attend a concert with a very chic style!

Fall in love with the red silk dresses and accessories we have at On Post for you! 

By Melissa Zanini