When it comes to completing your summer wardrobe, a few silk shirts are all you need. Want to cover your shoulders when grabbing a drink at the beach bar? Need to casualize that maxi dress of yours? Looking to add an interesting pop of colour to your ‘fit? The silky shirt can truly do it all.

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Buttoned up or left undone, we recommend you choose one with a playful pattern (for maximum impact, of course) — which is why we’ve rounded up 9 silk shirts with fun-loving, larger-than-life prints. Bonus: they work for all genders!