We tested Quince's washable silk clothing and even though most items are under $100, they all over-d

• Maxi Dress
• Halter Top
• Pajama Tee and Pants
• Slip Dress
• How do you wash washable silk?
• Cons to consider
• The bottom line

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At Insider, we've long been fans of Quince's clothing staples sold at affordable pricepoints. When we reviewed Quince earlier this year, we were blown away by the high quality of everything from workwear to shearling slippers. 

The brand sells dresses, skirts, blouses, tees, robes, and pajamas made from 100% mulberry silk — and the price tags are much more reasonable than you might find elsewhere. Take, for instance, their $79 silk slip dress, which is comparable to $250 options from other retailers. See our full review of Quince's silk slip dress to find out exactly why we loved it so much. 

Quince claims their silk attire is hand or machine washable (on a cold, gentle cycle), eliminating the need for dry cleaning and making it easier and more affordable to own a luxe silk item. We put Quince's claims to the test by trying various products from their washable silk like, including washing them according to the brand's instructions, and came away impressed with the overall quality, especially for the pricepoint.

Washable Stretch Silk Tiered Maxi Dress

This dress has become my most-reached-for item of clothing this summer. While elegant enough to dress up with some heels and a clutch for dinner, I mostly pair it with sneakers for an elevated and comfortable daytime look. (The sneaker look works for me because, at 5-foot-7, the dress hits me right above the ankles, but if you're shorter, it may fall closer to the floor.)

I particularly love the tiered A-line silhouette, which is very flattering, and the forgiving elastic high waist. The v-neckline is fairly deep (which I like, because it adds a feminine touch to balance out the baggier silhouette), but I was still able to wear it with a bra. It's not see-through at all. 

On particularly hot days, I did sweat in this dress (usually I pick sleeveless items when I think I may sweat), and the sweat was fairly visible through the silk fabric. That's the only downside I found to this dress. I washed it cold on the delicates cycle and hung it to dry. I steamed it to remove wrinkles (ironing silk is not recommended). Each time I wore the dress after washing, I found it as soft and shiny as before.

100% Washable Silk Halter Top

I absolutely love this halter top as a comfortable and breezy option for an evening out. My favorite way to wear it is tucked into ripped jeans and paired with heels. It looks elegant and dressy. I think it would look equally good tucked into a pencil skirt and topped with a cardigan for days in the office. 

Just like the tiered maxi dress, the halter top washed well (in the delicates cycle and hung dry) and remained soft and shiny. The black version isn't see-through at all, although I'm not sure if the lighter champagne color would be (there's also a navy option).

100% Washable Silk Pajama Tee and Pants

With a super roomy silhouette, this pajama set is comfy and elegant for both sleeping and lounging around. You could totally get away with wearing the T-shirt out with a pair of jeans as well. 

One huge benefit of this combo (both pieces available in sizes XS through XL) is the mix and matchability since the top and bottom are sold separately. You can pick different sizes, but you can also interchange the styles (there are also a button up shirts, a tank, or shorts available). The pants, shorts, tee, and tank are available in seven colors (sizes XS through XL), while the button up top only comes in five colors. 

I picked a medium in my top, which fit perfectly. For the bottoms, I picked a large since I often wear large bottoms from other brands and have previously tried other Quince medium sweats, which were snug. The large was very big on me, and I wished I had sized down to a medium. I would recommend sizing down in the bottoms, if you're between sizes. 

I washed these in the gentle cyle and hung them to dry. The smoothness and softness of the fabric did not change due to laundering.

100% Washable Silk Slip Dress

This midi length, bias cut slip dress is crafted from mulberry silk with a satin finish. It has adjustable spaghetti straps, and the brand claims the fabric is naturally thermoregulating to help maintain body temperature. It comes in nine colors in sizes XS through XL.

"When I originally purchased the slip dress over a year ago, I wore it out to dinner and under fancy coats with heels. But now, I wear it at home. And I wear it every day. Trust me, nothing feels better than coming home from a long day of wearing restrictive clothing and putting on this buttery-soft slip. In the summer, this is the ultimate at-home outfit. And it's so incredibly chic to lounge around in a silk slip," says Samantha Crozier, style and beauty editor at Insider Reviews.

How do you wash washable silk?

As per the instructions on Quince's website, we washed the garments in cold water in the delicates cycle and hung them to dry. We found the garments were not impacted in any negative way by washing and drying. We steamed the garments when they were wrinkled, which also caused no damage.

Cons to consider

We found the sizing to be a little inconsistent with this line. While sizing up was a good choice in the halter top and tiered dress, it led us astray for the pajama pants, where sizing down would have fit better. Thankfully, though, Quince has a generous return policy with a full refund on unworn items with the tags on available for 365 days from the purchase date. So, you can feel comfortable to take your best guess at a size and return it if the fit isn't perfect. 

On that note, we do wish the brand offered a wider range of sizes, since many of the garments only go up to size XL. 

The bottom line

Quince's washable silk line looks great and withstands washing well. Considering how much more affordable Quince's silk products compared to traditional retail prices, not to mention the extra savings from avoiding dry cleaning, we found the pieces we tested to be a solid investment.

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