2 YEAR LILYSILK REVIEW - What I LOVE & what to AVOID
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- Опубліковано 30 сер 2022
- Detailed LilySilk size guide video • New LilySilk Buys & Si...
Finally posting this review! I purchased all of these pieces across a few orders, but I've had most of them for 2 years. I first show everything I currently own, and what I would I would still recommend.
There was a lot of information to cover in this video! I'm sorry if I'm not clear, if I misspeak, or if I talk way too long about one topic. Seriously, I didn't know I had so much to say about a pillowcase until editing... 🙈😅
LilySilk is coming out with A LOT of new product, and I would skip most of it. I have an hourglass frame, and many of their dresses and skirts don't seem to be made for my body type. They do simple, boxy styles very well. This works for a simple cami or shirt, but not so well for their more complex designs. I hope the information I share helps you find great, reliable pieces to wear for years to come!
- TLDW -
V Neck Front and Back Silk Camisole - Love
V-Neck Sleeveless Silk Tank Top - Love but not perfect
Basic Concealed Placket Silk Shirt - Love
For All Occasions in Silk Cami Dress - Pass. Thin material that wrinkles easily. Feels cheap.
22 Momme Long & Close Fitting Silk Nightgown - LOVE & want another.
Elegant Silk V-Neck wrap Dress - The yellow dress. I wore this working from home a lot during the pandemic, but there is not enough overlap in the wrap to be comfortable going outside. Slips underneath cling to the fabric and bunch up.
Figure Flattering Silk Wrap Dress - The red dress I gave away. I don't recommend.
19 Momme Terse Envelope Silk Pillowcase - Excellent price for a good product. Recommend using the dryer at least once, and it will be much softer. They are not as soft or as thick as more expensive pillowcases. I use product in my hair, and I don't like the idea of that sitting on my pillowcase for too long. That's why I change out my pillowcase so frequently, and this is a more economical choice while still being a good product.
I love this nonsponsored review!!! ❤️Everything I see about certain brands are just sponsored ads. It can be so hard to find actual honest reviews.
Whenever I make a large purchase (expensive non luxury stuff), I call/text customer service and ask if there’s any discounts available. This almost ALWAYS gets me 10-20% off. I was thinking of buying a bag from one of these heavily YT sponsored brands. They gift SO MANY bags to influencers, like heaps and heaps, but when I asked if they had any codes they were like, No we don’t do codes because we already give you the best price. 🙄 it’s super annoying, because we all know how these brands work. Ok rant over. 😆😆
Thanks Lula!! Oooh I wonder if I can guess the bag brand 😅A few come to mind! I've also noticed if you add items to cart, but leave it for a day, many brands will email you at least 10% off the order. LilySilk sent me 12% off once for this, but they always have 12%-15% off codes floating around.
@@traingirl.meghan ooh yes that’s another good trick!
It’s been well established that shoppers don’t want “everyday low pricing” and shipping fees are another surefire sales killer. The psychology of shopping has been studied so much and the manipulative tricks retailers can do to increase sales are pretty well known, so it’s interesting to me when brands take different approaches.
Thank you for the honest and practical review on your own dollars, very informative and helpful! Please know it’s not unnoticed!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)
Love how thorough your review is!! Never thought much about Lily Silk, but now you’ve gotten me consider some pieces (and running away from others!)
Thanks buddy! I'm curious to see what happens with LilySilk now that they have celebrity marketing, but I hope they keep the simple pieces. Their basics are sooo good!
Love your review style!! So glad I found your review before dropping my first order. Still going to order but much better informed now! I have the same issue with not wanting to show bra straps and wearing shear garments. Really appreciate it!
Thanks for your comment! I'm so glad to hear this guide was helpful 😊
Great video. This is what I was looking for before considering Lilysilk. I feel comfortable purchasing from them now.
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Unfortunately, I've had to make an updated LilySilk video because I've seen a decline in quality. Many of my opinions have changed since this older video.
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Love your honest review style. What’s your advice on silk wash and care? Would you do a video?
Thank you! I steam most silk clothing pieces to clean them. If I wear them on a hot day, I'll wash them on delicate and line dry them. I'm happy to do a more detailed video!
This is such a useful, thorough resource. You answered all my questions! Will be investing in a silk nightdress, a camisole (with darts) and pillow cases. Was considering the crepe silk flowy pants but will avoid due to your tip about sheerness. Thanks!
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful. Those have continuously been my favorite and most used pieces!😊
This was such a great video! I appreciate how in-depth you got, and the mod shots are super helpful. I have been interested in lilysilk (I did buy a pillowcase several years ago) off and on. I probably still won't buy because all their clothing is too low cut for me 😅 but this is such a good video about their pieces (and quality)! And really nice to know about the dryer thing.
(also, I don't wash my jeans every day either; you're actually not supposed to! everything I've ever seen from people super into denim go into detail about how you're not supposed to wash jeans unless they get DIRTY. So go us 😆)
Thank you!! I know it was a long one! 😁
I'm actually fascinated to see what direction LilySilk takes with marketing. I've noticed they've been doing celebrity content and working with the Big influencers recently. Even with fewer discounts being available, there are pieces I plan to buy eventually.
This is a fantastic review Meghann! Just what we all need, an honest review of an influencer brand. I loved every minute of this. Also, can you re-post the burning video lol
Thank you Meredith! I don't have the original footage, but perhaps I'll film burning scraps from the alteration lol. A side by side comparison with polyester would be interesting 😅
Incredible review and examples! Thank you so much
Glad I could help! 😊
Wear the yellow dress with a black scarf, it will look fab
I ended up cutting off the bottom and turning it into a top 😊
Thank you! I live in Melbourne Australia and was so close to buying the silk cami dress. I will go with the nightgown as per your recommendation and see how it goes! It does look a bit long in the photos however. I am 5”5
I hope it works out well! I'm 5'5 and the nightgown hits just below my knees, so you still see the full length of my calf.
Thanks for being honest 👍🏼
Happy to! 😊
I thank you so on all the details, size tips, etc sooooo usefull now I want to purchase one and wondering which way to go..
Glad I could help!
Wow amazing video!!!
Thank you!
I am petite plus and have to get their items altered so I recommend getting the V cami altered with darts and the yellow wrap would be beautiful in navy or purple and dying silk is so easy
That's a great tip! I cut the yellow wrap dress into a top 😊
Very detailed thank you 🙏🏽
Happy to help! Thanks for watching 😊
Wish you had a promo code. Thanks for the help, makes christmas shopping easier. I've bought from LilySilk before but not the pillowcases, great to hear good words from someone else.
I'm glad I could help!
Great review! I have lost money at least twice hitting the redeem points button on LS. My favorite items are the silk lined beanies. Those are my go-to hats, and I don't have to worry about friction.
Thank you! Ooh I haven't seen those. I'll check them out next time! Typically beanies make my hair frizzy, so I bet these will be better 😊
@@traingirl.meghan Worth a try if you can get them discounted
Dear Meghan, thank you so much for this review. It saved me from buying the items from LS that won't fit me.
I watched this review so many times, as it is so detailed❤
I have a questiin re: white silk camisole, is it sheer at all?
I'm glad I could help! So sorry for the late reply; the silk camisoles are opaque. I like the ones I have. Even gave one to my mum 💜
Thanks so much for this video! One question about the "22 Momme Long & Close Fitting Silk Nightgown" -- I noticed that this one does not have any bust darts, but the "For All Occasions in Silk Cami Dress" does. Do you still find that the Nightgown fit well in the chest area? That's the main reason why I keep getting drawn to the For All Occasions dress! For the slip dresses, did you go with a small or a medium?
Personally I love the nightgown best. It doesn't have darts, but it's cut to give more room in the chest. I wear it significantly more than the For All Occasions Cami Dress. This might just be my shape, but I find the Cami Dress to be more fitted in the chest despite the darts. I prefer the neckline on the nightgown.
The nightgown flows in a very flattering way to show my figure without being too clingy. I wear a medium. Hope this helps!
❤ thank you ❤
Happy to help!
The jumpsuit looks good on you
Thank you! 💕
I love hearing your review! I found your comparison between slip and lilysilk pillow cases so helpful. 🤎😘
Thanks Jamie! Aw I'm so glad 😊 I realized when editing how much I talked about pillowcases 🙈😅
Thank you for this honest and NONSPONSORED review! :) I am new to silk and I've bought a Lilysilk Pillowcase and I want to ask: Is it normal that it's soft only in like one direction (non a 4-way smothness kind of when you move your face on the pillow up-down VS. right to left? I don't know how else to describe it >
I know what you mean! 😊That's consistent with my experience with LilySilk pillowcases. They softened up in all directions after washing, but it's because of the fabric weave. It's normal for it to have a shiny side, again because of the weave. Not all LilySilk products have that same shine, but the pillowcases do. Hope this helps!
@@traingirl.meghan thank you so much for your reply! I was so confused 🤔. I really appreciate you! 😊💖💫✨
@@darkredrose7683 glad I could help! ❤
Thank you for sharing beautiful
You're welcome! 😊
Hey love your tank top!! Where is it from?
Thank you! It's a bodysuit I recently picked up at Target 😊
And a black bag
@TrainGirl.Meghan Do you need to iron all silk garments? Shirts, Pyjamas, Pillows, Bedding? Thanks :)
Yes, I typically steam the shirts to get the wrinkles out. It's so much faster than ironing. I don't bother with the pillowcases or PJs, and the pillowcases don't wrinkle that much anyway 😊
@@traingirl.meghan Cool thank you!
I really love your purse, where did you get that hobo bag?
Thank you! The hobo is by Madewell. I bought it last summer from Nordstrom.
@@traingirl.meghan Thank you for telling me. I plan to buy the hair cap from LilySilk.
I bought the dark green "Belted Shirred Silk Shirt Dress" and some water got on my sleeve while washing my hands! and green color started staining my wrists and hands O_O...I send them photos and asked what it is, I own many silk items and they never bleed color like this...It's really weird !
Thanks for sharing this experience! That is really strange. Natural fibers can sometimes bleed dye before the first wash. LilySilk may use a quick, cheap dyeing process or it just may be heavily saturated. It's hard to know for sure. I hope they get back to you with a helpful response!
I checked the pillowcases and what size is the 19 mm one? Standard? Have you tried any of the different price pillowcases?
The 19mm pillowcase comes in a few sizes. I picked the standard size. I haven't tried the more expensive pillowcases, but I'm tempted. The 22mm and 25mm pillowcases will be thicker and better quality. The night dress I have is the same 22mm silk, and it's very nice.
I think I’ll be a size M too, did you find that size accurate to the size chart? ☺️
😊I did find the size chart to be accurate. If your body measurements fall within a range on their size chart, you'll fit that size. If you're at the very edge of one size range, you could go up or down depending on the fit you want.
I like the jumpsuit on you with the belt. But you could sell it online if you really don't like it on.
I ended up giving it to a friend 😊
Try sweat block
Thanks for the recommendation.
But everyone says silk items should not be tumble dried.
Very true, ideally they shouldn't if you want them to last as long as possible! 😊Typically I air dry them completely, but I sometimes tumble dry them in laundry bags with the lowest heat if I'm very busy. Also, natural fibers are the most fragile when soaking wet. Sometimes I air dry so it's nearly dry , and then finish in the dryer on the lowest heat. These pieces aren't as delicate as other silk things on the market I've seen, so they hold up well.
Their silk is cheap. You can get similar quality at any Chinatown store the world over.
It's definitely not the highest quality silk money can buy. Some pieces are better than others. I would say it's reflected in the price, and everything has held up well.
Just wondering. Do you wear a strapless bra under those camis? I don’t know about you, but that’s why I don’t buy camis, I have never met a strapless bra I didn’t hate.
I hate strapless bras too, and I usually avoid them. I've worn the camis with a strapless bra a handful of times. I'll usually wear them with a cardigan to hide the straps or as a layer under sweaters.
I give lily silk a 1 for a review. Spent $269.00 on what I thought was a trench coat. It was like a silky blouse material. When I wanted to return I wasn’t able too. I don’t have a computer. I ordered off my phone. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I have a more recent review pinned in the comments where I explain why I will never buy from them again.
I bought their pillow case but scared it will be unhealthy, I see people saying abt the colors bleeding etc..
I've heard about dyes running, but I haven't experienced it. I'm not sure about health factors, but the color may not last, and it could stain other fabrics.
@@traingirl.meghan gosh, wish I saw your channel earlier haha. Can’t return it either because I thought it would be cute to let them sew my name on it haha
Yeah that jumpsuit is designed terribly. Too short in the rise and inseam. 😔
Absolutely. Such a shame because it could have been cute and comfortable 😞