Simons
Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt
CA$69.00CAD
In Stock
This Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt is a long-sleeve button-front shirt made from 100% organic cotton weave in a blue-and-white vertical stripe pattern. It features a patch chest pocket, rounded edging, and a classic collar, suitable for casual warm-weather wear or layering over swimwear. The matching shorts are sold separately under style 17303-228695.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Patterned Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Organic cotton chambray shirt featuring a parasol stripe pattern, button front, and chest patch pocket with rounded hem.
Button-down front, patch pocket on chest, rounded hem
- Material
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Parasol stripe pattern
- Chambray fabric
- Buttons down the front
- Patch pocket on chest
- Rounded hem
- Matching shorts sold separately
Product Insights
Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt is a relaxed-fit, fluid cover-up in 100% organic cotton chambray that breathes, dries quickly, resists wrinkles, and softens with each wash, though it may shrink in hot water and offers no UPF rating. Its chest pocket holds small items, and when paired with matching shorts and sarong ($118 CAD), it undercuts single competitor tops while allowing mixed sizes. Simons, a B Corp since 2020, sources 80% organic cotton for exclusive production, balancing sustainability with the tradeoffs of open-weave opacity and natural fiber care.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Relaxed-fit cover-up with fluid, non-clinging chambray drape.
- Care
- 100% organic cotton may shrink in hot water and softens with each wash.
- Opacity
- Chambray is generally opaque over swimsuits when wet.
- Pocket utility
- Chest pocket holds small items hands-free at the beach.
- Breathability
- Plain weave chambray breathes and dries quickly in humid heat.
- Comfort
- Soft, lightweight chambray with a fluid drape that softens after washing.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Chambray offers linen-like breathability with better wrinkle resistance.
- UV protection
- Open weave provides no specified UPF rating; use sunscreen for protection.
- Fabric feel
- Smooth, lightweight, and breathable fabric that softens with repeated washing.
- Sustainability
- B Corp and 80% organic cotton in exclusive production back sustainability.
- Fabric benefits
- Chambray fabric combines breathability, quick-dry, wrinkle resistance, and a chest pocket.
- Set value
- Full set at $118 CAD undercuts single competitor tops and allows mixed sizes.
- Set coordination
- Exclusive coordinated set with matching shorts and sarong
- Pockets
- Chest pocket on shirt, slant pockets on shorts for carrying items
- B Corp certification
- Simons has held B Corp certification since 2020.
- Cotton sourcing
- 80% of cotton in Simons exclusive production is organic.
- Chambray properties
- 100% organic cotton chambray softens with washing, resists wrinkles, and dries quickly.
Product record
- Title
- Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling the Parasol Stripe set together
- The short includes slant pockets, a detail the shirt lacks, so pairing the set gives you a place to stash small items without the need for a bag — useful for beach walks or boardwalk stops.
- The shirt and short both carry the Parasol Stripe chambray pattern as part of a Simons exclusive collection, so wearing them together creates an intentional, coordinated beach look that cannot be replicated with off-the-rack separates.
- Because the shirt and short are sold as separates rather than a pre-bundled set, you can choose different sizes on top and bottom — valuable for body types where standard-set sizing often compromises fit.
- The Parasol Stripe collection also includes a lightweight organic cotton gauze sarong with a tie belt, offering a more feminine, skirt-like bottom option that can be mixed with the shirt for a different silhouette within the same print.
- The matching short’s elastic waistband allows quick pull-on over a wet swimsuit, and the contrast-striped underside of the waistband adds a subtle design detail when the shirt is worn untucked — both practical for beach-to-café transitions.
Value compared to other beach cover-up shirts
- The shirt’s ‘Simons exclusive’ status means it is an in-house design sold only at Simons, so its $69 CAD price is a direct house-brand valuation — comparable to what a department store’s own label charges — and it sits comfortably below the $68–$79 USD range that independent beachwear brands command for analogous organic cotton tops.
- The Maui Beach Top by By The Sea Company, also 100% organic cotton, sells for $68 USD (approximately $92 CAD) for a pullover one-size style, so at $69 CAD the Simons shirt undercuts that price by about 25% while delivering a more structured button-down cut and the ability to build a matching set.
- The coordinating chambray short is priced at $49 CAD, placing the full set at $118 CAD — less than the converted price of the Seafolly shirt alone and a notably low total for a head-to-toe organic cotton beach co-ord from a department store.
- The Seafolly Boyfriend Chambray Cotton Beach Shirt — a near-identical chambray button-front cover-up — is listed at $79 USD on Selfridges, which is already higher than the Simons shirt’s $69 CAD; once converted, it’s roughly $106 CAD, so the Simons piece costs about 35% less for the same beach-to-lunch aesthetic.
The feel of organic cotton chambray
- Unlike stiff denim, organic cotton chambray drapes and flows rather than holding a structured shape, so the shirt falls open naturally at the beach without tenting or feeling restrictive over a swimsuit.
- Organic cotton chambray feels soft and smooth against the skin from the first wear, with a plain-weave surface that lacks the diagonal ridges of denim — so it won't chafe or itch on sensitive summer skin, even when worn over a damp swimsuit.
- The plain weave creates natural gaps between yarns, giving organic cotton chambray significantly higher air permeability than denim's tight twill — so body heat escapes quickly and the shirt stays cool even on the hottest beach days.
- Out of the package, the fabric has a slight crispness, but each wash causes the cotton fibers to bloom and relax — after a few cycles, the hand develops a noticeably softer, lived-in feel that better suits a casual beach cover-up.
- Chambray shirts typically weigh 3.5–5.5 oz per square yard, making them light enough that you won't feel weighed down when throwing it on over a swimsuit — it layers more like a linen shirt than a jean jacket.
Simons' commitment to organic cotton
- Simons launched a regenerative cotton denim capsule, with cotton sourced from a farm in Brazil and milled in Turkey, that claims to use 78% less water per cubic meter — a next-step initiative that shows the brand is experimenting with cotton farming practices that go beyond organic to actively restore soil health and sequester carbon.
- Simons has held B Corp certification since 2020, a rigorous third-party seal that assesses social and environmental performance across the entire business — meaning the organic cotton in this shirt is part of a brand-wide commitment to accountability, not an isolated material claim.
- Approximately 15% of Simons' collection uses GOTS-certified organic cotton, which guarantees not only organic farming but also responsible processing and labor conditions — while this shirt's organic cotton isn't labeled GOTS, the brand's integration of certified cotton across the line elevates the credibility of its organic claims overall.
- By 2022, 80% of the cotton used in Simons' exclusive production came from organic sources, reflecting a systematic shift away from conventional cotton — for a 'Simons exclusive' shirt like this, that statistic makes organic cotton the default rather than an exception.
Why a button-front works as a cover-up
- The chest patch pocket provides a hands-free spot for small essentials — a room key, cash, or lip balm — making the cover-up self-sufficient for short trips away from the beach chair without having to bring a separate bag.
Chambray breathability for beach cover-ups
- Chambray's 1×1 plain weave is structurally more open than denim's twill, allowing both light and air to pass through easily — for a beach cover-up that means the shirt won't become a stifling layer even under direct sun, and it will dry quickly over a wet swimsuit.
- Chambray's open structure allows perspiration to evaporate quickly rather than saturating the fabric, so the shirt stays comfortable even when you're still damp from the water — a concern for anyone who tends to perspire in hot weather.
- Chambray's plain weave keeps air moving even in sticky seaside humidity, which is why the fabric is specifically noted for preventing heat-stroke on hot, humid days — exactly the kind of condition a beach cover-up faces.
- The same open weave that makes chambray breathable also gives it a relaxed, away-from-the-body drape that prevents the fabric from sticking to damp skin, further enhancing cooling airflow over a swimsuit.
- Chambray matches linen's open-air breathability but with more structure and less wrinkling — for a beach cover-up that gets tossed in a bag, that means it won't look crushed when you pull it out, yet still feels as cool as a linen shirt.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a loose-fitting vertically striped two-piece outfit consisting of a long-sleeve button-up shirt and matching elastic-waist shorts worn by a model. Shirt has notch collar, chest pocket, visible white buttons, and pink inner cuff contrast; shorts have an elastic waistband and side pockets.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, relaxed-fit long-sleeve button-up shirt worn open over matching mid-thigh shorts; shirt hem falls over the shorts at the front left side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (medium) - Stripe patternEven vertical stripes alternating medium blue and white across both shirt and shorts; stripes are narrow and consistent in width.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar and front openingShirt has a standard turned collar and a full-length button placket with visible round white buttons; worn unbuttoned through most of the torso.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest aligned with the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Cuff contrastSleeve cuffs rolled to reveal a contrasting solid pink fabric lining; the pink shows on both cuffs and appears slightly textured.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.67 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Shorts waistband and pocketsMatching striped shorts with an elasticized waistband and visible side pocket opening at the right side where the model's hand is placed.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven texture visible in close areas of the stripes, suggesting a breathable chambray- or linen-like weave.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (medium) - Visible styling layerTriangle bikini top in bright pink and red with thin blue straps is visible beneath the open shirt across the chest.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.27 · h 0.22 (high) - ButtonsRound white buttons run along the shirt placket and are visible at several points.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a model against a plain light background; additional props and styling visible include a woven bag, hoop earrings, and soft directional lighting producing mild shadows.
- Model poseModel faces forward with head tilted slightly to the left, left hand holding a woven bag at hip level and right hand placed in the shorts pocket.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high) - Prop - woven bagTan woven rope-style bag handled in the model's left hand, hanging at the left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - JewelryThin metallic hoop earrings worn by the model, visible on both ears.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, even directional lighting from the left creating a faint shadow on the wall behind the model's head.
Colors
cool medium blue· vertical stripes#83A4D4bright white· vertical stripe backgroundmid pink· cuff lining#FCA4C4- Overall silhouetteLoose, relaxed-fit long-sleeve button-up shirt worn open over matching mid-thigh shorts; shirt hem falls over the shorts at the front left side.
- 02
Product
Lightweight striped button-up shirt with vertical blue and white stripes, visible mandarin-style collar, white buttons on a central placket, and pink trim on inner collar and cuff; worn open over swimwear.
- Stripe patternVertical alternating blue and white stripes across the visible front and sleeve panels; stripes are regular and of roughly equal width.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric textureSheer, lightweight woven chambray or linen-like fabric with visible slub and weave texture letting faint underlying colors show through in places.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (medium) - Collar detailLow stand collar with a narrow band, inner edge trimmed with a thin pink piping visible along the collar inner rim.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentral front placket with visible round white buttons; placket edge finished with a narrow white binding.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuff and trimLong sleeve cuff shown partially rolled or folded back revealing pink inner trim and a pink cuff tab detail.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Fit and stylingShirt worn open and relaxed with visible drape at the front edge and slight gathering where sleeve meets shoulder.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.96 · h 0.64 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt, neutral off-white background, soft frontal lighting, crop showing upper torso and face, subtle shadows to right of model.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper torso to just above head, left arm raised with hand behind neck; shirt worn on model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light off-white background with even, soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows on the model's right side.
- Visible secondary garmentPortion of a striped red and pink bikini top visible under the open shirt at the chest, partly occluded by the shirt.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Image cropTight crop that excludes the lower body and most of the left sleeve; full shirt hem not visible.
Colors
sky blue· blue stripeswhite· white stripeslight pink· pink trim#DCB3A2white· buttons- Stripe patternVertical alternating blue and white stripes across the visible front and sleeve panels; stripes are regular and of roughly equal width.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a loose long-sleeve button shirt with vertical blue-and-white stripes, a horizontal-striped yoke and collar, curved shirttail hem, back pleat under the yoke, and buttoned barrel cuffs.
- Silhouette and fitLoose, relaxed long-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a dropped, slightly extended rear hem that forms a curved shirttail shape.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating vertical light-blue and white stripes on the body and sleeves; the back yoke and collar display the same stripes oriented horizontally.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - Back yoke and pleatHorizontal yoke across the upper back with a centered inverted pleat or gathers dropping from the yoke into the lower back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - CollarClassic shirt collar visible from rear, showing horizontal stripes matching the yoke.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuffs and sleeve detailBarrel cuffs with two visible white buttons and a vertical sleeve placket; cuff stripes run horizontally around the wrist area.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven chambray-like texture with visible subtle slub and weave irregularities consistent with linen or chambray fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (medium) - Partial matching bottomShorts with the same vertical stripe pattern are partially visible under the shirt hem at the lower edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio rear-angle product shot on a neutral light background showing a model wearing the shirt; soft studio lighting with a faint shadow to the left and a visible hoop earring on the model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of the model turned slightly to the right so the right profile of the face is visible; shirt is the primary focus and centered vertically.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral off-white studio background with soft directional lighting creating a mild shadow on the wall to the left of the model.
- Model detailsModel with straight dark hair tucked behind the ears and wearing a single thin hoop earring visible on the right ear.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - ShadowSoft cast shadow of the model and shirt visible on the background to the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.48 (medium)
Colors
light sky blue· light-blue stripes#A3BCE4white· white stripes#C5C3C4- Silhouette and fitLoose, relaxed long-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a dropped, slightly extended rear hem that forms a curved shirttail shape.
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Q&A
4 answered- Is this shirt designed to be worn as a swim cover-up with a relaxed fit, or is it tailored like a regular button-down?
- This shirt is designed as a beachwear top and is intended to be worn as a swim cover-up. It has a relaxed fit with a button-down front and rounded hem, not tailored like a dress shirt.
- Is the chambray fabric sheer or see-through, especially when wet?
- Chambray is a densely woven cotton fabric that is generally not sheer. While we cannot guarantee complete opacity when wet, this 100% organic cotton chambray is typically not see-through.
- Does this shirt offer any UV protection or UPF rating?
- This shirt does not have a specified UPF rating. While cotton offers some natural sun protection, it is not considered UV-protective clothing.
- Does the 100% organic cotton fabric shrink after washing? Should customers size up for shrinkage?
- 100% organic cotton may shrink if washed in hot water or dried on high heat. We recommend washing in cold water and air drying to minimize shrinkage. If you are between sizes or concerned about shrinkage, consider sizing up.