I am a silk lover. Dupioni. Shantung. Even silk satin, although I prefer something textured. However, I do not love how much silk costs. It makes me very sad, and somewhat cranky.
However, I have found three great designers that make alternatives to silk that look very much like the real deal. If you know fabric, you will of course know the difference, but what these alternatives offer is an overall look that is similar. A couple of differences: The synthetics tend to be a little stiffer (which can be good if you like a fabric with more body), and don't have the same sheen as the silk. Color options are going to vary of course, in general (like with any more unique fabric) they will be a little more limited than say, a straight up satin.
Here are my faves:
Wtoo Shantung: It's a poly shantung, and there are some very cute short styles ( as well as long) that i like.
Alfred Sung Dupioni: One nice feature of this line, is that pretty much every dress that is available in Peau de Soie is also made in Dupioni (and vice versa) for the same price. They have some great options if you wanted to mix styles.
Jim Hjelm Dupioni: I love Jim Hjelm's color palette, and the dresses tend to be a little more high style.
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