Welcome to the Customer Love Archive, our scrapbook of your words and pictures, starring real customers in their favourite SilkFred purchases.
What makes a great outfit? It’s not just how it fits, but how it makes us feel. It’s the moments we spend wearing it. The failsafe pieces we revert to again and again have a kind of magic that comes not just from their cut or colour, but also from the memories that we make in them.
Some of the most frequent requests we get at SilkFred are for outfits for special occasions – a friend’s wedding, a day at the races, birthday drinks, a baby shower. The events vary, but the wish lists are similar, calling for styles that are unique, comfy, and affordable.
We want to bring you exactly that: original outfits from the coolest independent brands around, that you can wear with confidence. Along the way, we’ll gather your snaps and comments in this archive, because for us, there’s no bigger buzz than making you feel like your best self.
30th Birthday Glam
Looking for something special for a milestone birthday? That was the case for SF shopper Amy, who celebrated her 30th in this stunning sequin dress. “I just wanted to say thank you for making me feel like a birthday queen this weekend,” she commented on her outfit. Queen is the word, Amy.
Style note: This sparkly midi is stretchy enough for dancing and comes with glam details like a plunge neckline, deep split and waist-hugging fit. Plus, those long sleeves will give you some extra warmth for your journey home.
A Special Engagement
“Loved wearing SilkFred for my engagement!” wrote SF customer Rubina when she shared this series of beautiful snaps. There’s something about this combination of a floral print with a silky-feel fabric that’s perfect for a special spring event.
Style note: A striking look for that upcoming wedding, baby shower or engagement celebration, this printed dress has an adjustable tie waist and ruffle hem detail. Its subtly flared ¾ length sleeves make it a great option for in-between weather, too.
Baby Bump Styling
How gorgeous does our girl Amy look in this green wrap dress? Talking about her outfit, she said: “I just love the versatility of your dress range, meaning I can still wear amazing dresses through my pregnancy!”
Style note: For bump-friendly occasion dresses, wrap-style fits are a winner. They’re comfy, versatile, and easy to adjust – simply loosen or tighten according to your needs throughout the day.
The Greatest Cape
A standout jumpsuit is one of the easiest alternatives to a fancy dress – and this navy look comes with a swishy cape for maximum impact with minimum getting ready time. The lovely Camilla wore it for a birthday abroad and captioned her snaps: “I wore this for my 30th in Spain and felt like a million dollars (which it did not cost)! Thank you!”
Style note: One for making an entrance, this wide-leg jumpsuit comes in a stretchy navy fabric and has a dramatic cape as well as a plunge neckline. Wear it to a birthday party or any time you want a showstopper moment.
Maxi-mum Impact
We love this pic of new mum Ella Celeste in the summery Kayla maxi dress. How gorgeous is this subtle floral print? She wrote: “This dress is soo good for a new mum. I’m 11 weeks postpartum!”
Style note: Great for keeping cool and comfy in warm weather, the button-through Kayla has a flowy fit and loose sleeves. Perfect for a summer holiday, it looks great with wedge sandals, but you could also wear it with trainers for pub garden drinks.
Jilly Meets Jagger
The Jagger dress is forever selling out thanks to its flattering wrap fit and standout print, with a mix of leopard spots and floral. Customer Jilly said: “I get so many compliments every time I wear this dress. My favourite but have it in two other patterns too!”
Style note: With its long sleeves and leg split, this one of those versatile dresses that you can wear with trainers to the pub, or dress up with a pair of heeled boots for a dinner date. We love how Jilly’s matched her bag to the animal print, *chef’s kiss*.
