Personally, I'm a steadfast believer in the idea that in order to make any piece of clothing better, you've gotta make it silk. What can I say? Silk is the king in the hierarchy of fabrics—it's effortlessly elegant, super soft to the touch, and it just makes everything look a little bit better.
When it comes to your rotation of shirts, having some go-to silk options in the mix is a must. Cotton isn't going to cut it for formal events, most of the time, but silk certainly will. And even if you're dressing for the every day, silk shirts have a way of making you look more intentional, more put-together, more chic and stylish. You'll love wearing your silk shirts, too; getting one might be a bit of an investment, but for the feel of that soft, luxe fabric, it's more than worth it.
best affordable silk shirt
Quince 100% Silk Twill Short Sleeve Camp Shirt
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best minimalist silk shirt
Tommy Bahama Tropic Isles Short Sleeve Button-Up
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best luxury silk shirt
Saint Laurent Logo-Jacquard Silk Shirt
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best checked silk shirt
Burberry Short-Sleeve Check Silk Shirt
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best maximalist silk shirt
Celine Homme Convertible-Collar Logo-Print Silk Shirt
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best long-sleeved silk shirt
Banana Republic Lyam Relaxed Silk Shirt
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best sleek silk shirt
The Kooples Snakeskin Jacquard Shirt
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best summery silk shirt
A Kind Of Guise Elio Checked Cotton and Silk-Blend Twill Shirt
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best versatile silk shirt
Silk Laundry Short Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt
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best designer silk shirt
Casablanca Wave Print Silk Camp Shirt
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You can opt for a 100 percent silk shirt if you want the full-force feel, but for something a little easier on your wallet, a silk-blend is a great option for serving up soft, breezy vibes, too. Whether you need some shirts to pair with jeans or you need some shirts for dressier vibes, a silk shirt is the way to go.
best affordable silk shirt
Quince 100% Silk Twill Short Sleeve Camp Shirt
best affordable silk shirt
Quince 100% Silk Twill Short Sleeve Camp Shirt
A basic, minimalist silk shirt at its finest. This is a versatile option that you can wear year-round, buttoned or unbuttoned, with jeans or dress pants or shorts.
best minimalist silk shirt
Tommy Bahama Tropic Isles Short Sleeve Button-Up
best minimalist silk shirt
Tommy Bahama Tropic Isles Short Sleeve Button-Up
Is it really summer if you don't wear Tommy Bahama? The brand known for its easy, breezy shirts does a damn good silk variation.
best luxury silk shirt
Saint Laurent Logo-Jacquard Silk Shirt
best luxury silk shirt
Saint Laurent Logo-Jacquard Silk Shirt
Perfectly relaxed, this jacquard silk shirt is the very vision of understated luxury. It'll last you years and years, and you'll find it hard not to reach for this simple, elegant piece every day.
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best checked silk shirt
Burberry Short-Sleeve Check Silk Shirt
best checked silk shirt
Burberry Short-Sleeve Check Silk Shirt
Silk, as it turns out, pairs very well with Burberry's iconic check print.
best maximalist silk shirt
Celine Homme Convertible-Collar Logo-Print Silk Shirt
best maximalist silk shirt
Celine Homme Convertible-Collar Logo-Print Silk Shirt
Celine Homme's signature edgy-yet-effortless style makes this shirt an infallible option. Just be prepared for some sarcastic "What brand is that?" questions.
best long-sleeved silk shirt
Banana Republic Lyam Relaxed Silk Shirt
best long-sleeved silk shirt
Banana Republic Lyam Relaxed Silk Shirt
For an easy, classy option with long sleeves, turn to BR. This pure silk shirt is as timelessly elegant as it is fresh and clean, so you can dress it up or down with ease.
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best sleek silk shirt
The Kooples Snakeskin Jacquard Shirt
Take a walk on the wild side with this burnout snakeskin style from The Kooples. Pair with black pants and Chelsea boots for that '70s glam-rock look.
best summery silk shirt
A Kind Of Guise Elio Checked Cotton and Silk-Blend Twill Shirt
best summery silk shirt
A Kind Of Guise Elio Checked Cotton and Silk-Blend Twill Shirt
What's more summery than a cotton and silk button-down shirt? With a subtle checked pattern and relaxed silhouette, this plus you plus a beer plus a sunny afternoon is the perfect combo.
best versatile silk shirt
Silk Laundry Short Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt
best versatile silk shirt
Silk Laundry Short Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt
Silk Laundry's unisex style is one to keep on-hand. Wear it unbuttoned with a tank top and jeans, or buttoned up with dress pants and loafers—either way, you're golden.
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best designer silk shirt
Casablanca Wave Print Silk Camp Shirt
best designer silk shirt
Casablanca Wave Print Silk Camp Shirt
Casablanca does silk shirts like no other—just look at their vibrant prints and super soft fabric if you don't believe me.
Why You Can Trust Esquire
We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.
When it comes to silk shirts, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear. We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these silk shirts are the ones that are simply the best.
Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.
