The Freda silk shirt

I have spent the last three months writing about silk shirts for God knows how many publications. So it makes sense that I finally bought one. Thanks to stockpiling generous gift vouchers from two Matches press days, I was able to self-gift this Freda at Matches ‘Agnes’ black silk shirt by Jo Sykes (now creative director of Aquascutum)…

And what a lovely gift it is. It’s an exact fit and beautifully made and although it’s totally of the moment, I hope reckon it will transcend fashion to become one of those reliable staples that lasts (moths permitting).  I’ll be wearing it for day under a boyish red V neck cardigan, tucked into slim crop jeans with Bass Weejuns and a charm necklace or two, or for evening part-unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, tucked into black tapered chinos plus Rupert Sanderson heels and my silver Margiela bracelet. Perfection!