An Introduction to Living Silk - Dresses and Outfits for the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom

An introduction to Living Silk

Established in 2002, Living Silk is celebrating 23 years of specializing in pure silk dresses and two piece outfits for the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom.  

Exuding elegance and sophistication, our garments are perfect for the second most important woman on a wedding day, who deserves to feel just as beautiful as the bride.

If you’re a Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom attending a beach, country, rustic, garden, restaurant, vineyard, cocktail or formal wedding, in Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, we have something perfect for you.  

Of course, there are many other special occasions in life when Living Silk is the perfect choice.  Bursting with an array of colors and styles, our collection is also ideal for day or night event dressing. Theatres, concerts, galas, cocktail parties, birthday parties, and celebratory lunches and dinners are just some of the places you can also Celebrate in Silk!

Living Silk is based in Brisbane Australia and the owners are Karen Harley and Olivia Russell.  

We proudly ship all over the world, so women from across the globe can experience the elegance of Living Silk. This blog will tell you all there is to know about enquiring and ordering with us, so you can grace an event in something you truly love from Living Silk.  

Our Pure Silk 

Just as our name suggests, the majority of our dresses and two-piece outfits are 100% pure, hand woven and hand dyed silk. This intricate process ensures each piece is of the highest quality and color vibrancy. From pinks, blues and neural tones to black and white, we stock colors to suit all skin tones and personal preferences.

Pure silk is perfect for event dressing as it has a subtle shine, luxurious feel, and flattering fit. It’s also extremely versatile, as it keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter; our garments, therefore, can be worn all year round and will serve you well whatever the weather.

Each product has its own size chart on the product page, with more detailed specific measurements.  

We also offer a Made to Measure service for plus size ladies, where we make garments according to your personal measurements. To use this service, simply make an appointment to speak with our dedicated Plus Size Specialist.  

Once ordered, we will begin making your outfit.  Your garment/s will be quality checked three times by our professional dressmakers, then sent to you within four weeks of placing your order.

Shipping

We ship every day all over the world. 

If your garment is in stock when you place your order, we’ll dispatch your parcel within two business days of receipt of your order. Once dispatched, we’ll send you an email with tracking details so you can follow the progress of your delivery. Shipping time from Australia to anywhere in the world via DHL Express is no more than 5 business days door to door.  If your garment needs to be made, we’ll contact you within one business day to advise you when your garment/s will be ready for shipping.

How to contact us

There’s various ways you can contact Living Silk, to discuss anything from styling and enquiries to placing an order. Whichever you choose, you’ll be greeted by friendly staff who are ready to help you look and feel your best at your next special event.

Here’s how you can contact us:

Direct business number + 61 7 3367 3777

EMAIL: shop@livingsilk.com

LIVE ONLINE CHAT: located right here on our website, a dedicated Living Silk specialist is ready to answer all your questions.

ONLINE FORM: you can fill out your details on this page, and we’ll answer your query within 1 business day.  

1:1 PHONE CONSULTATION WITH THE OWNER: you can have a one-on-one discussion with Karen or Olivia over the phone.  Simply click the ‘Book Appointment’ button on the home page or individual product page to select a day and time that suits you.  We will call you and answer any and all queries.  

VISIT OUR BOUTIQUE: 82 Latrobe Terrace Paddington, Brisbane Qld 4064 

We hope this blog has helped you get to know Living Silk a little better.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us; we’re here to help.

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