
Othersea
Toulouse Pinstripe Tie Top
This women's Toulouse pinstripe tie top from the Othersea Quebec collection at Simons is crafted from 100% organic cotton double gauze. It features an open tie-front shape with an adjustable drawstring waist, 3/4 sleeves, and a loose fit, available in a brown ground with narrow light pinstripes. The top has a deep V-neck and wide elbow-length sleeves, and matching bottoms are sold separately.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton double gauze
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Specifications
A loose-fit organic cotton double gauze top with pinstripe pattern and adjustable drawstring waist.
Open tie-front shape, adjustable drawstring waist, 3/4 sleeves
- Material
- 100% organic cotton double gauze
- Style
- casual, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton double gauze
- 3/4 sleeves
- open tie-front shape
- adjustable drawstring waist
- loose fit
Product Insights
Othersea's Toulouse Pinstripe Tie Top, part of Simons' Quebec collection, is a versatile 100% organic cotton cover-up that dries quickly and sheds sand for seamless beach-to-table wear, with a tie-front and interior drawstring allowing multiple silhouettes from open duster to cinched wrap. However, its double-gauze structure becomes see-through when thoroughly wet or backlit, and submersion in water damages the fabric, making it unsuitable for swimming. Machine wash cold and hang dry to deepen its crinkle texture; at $152 CAD, it offers 3/4-sleeve coverage and local design cachet.
Verified claims
- Beach performance
- Sand shakes off easily and moisture dries quickly for comfortable beach-to-table wear.
- Opacity
- The two-layer double gauze can be worn without a camisole but can turn somewhat see-through when wet or backlit.
- Water submersion
- Cotton beachwear is not meant for swimming; submersion leads to heavy, damaged fabric.
- Versatility
- Tie-front allows coverage customization and a square knot lies flat for a polished look.
- Styling
- The front tie offers multiple styling options: bow, square knot, or open.
- Coverage and silhouette
- The front tie adjusts from open duster to cinched wrap, defining the waist and elongating legs.
- Drawstring waist
- Interior drawstring cinches the waist for a blouson peplum shape.
- Organic cotton
- 100% organic cotton from a movement that sequesters carbon
- Water Exposure
- Cotton becomes heavy and see-through when wet; best used as a cover-up.
- Care
- Machine wash cold and hang dry; the crinkle texture deepens with each wash.
- Value
- At $152 CAD, it offers 3/4-sleeve coverage and Quebec design cachet.
- Limitations
- Cotton double gauze can become see-through when wet; not designed for swimming.
- Quebec origin
- Part of Simons' Quebec collection, offering a boutique alternative to mass-market brands.
- Beach use
- Dries quickly and sheds sand, but becomes somewhat transparent when wet and is unsuitable for chlorinated pools or saltwater.
- Sizing
- Buyers can size down for a closer fit or use the drawstring to cinch the waist.
- Breathability
- The double gauze's two-layer air-pocket construction lets air circulate against the skin, so the top feels breathable on warm beach days.
- Softness
- The 100% organic cotton double gauze has a naturally crinkled, soft hand.
- Sleeve coverage
- The 3/4-length sleeves offer more sun protection and a more tailored look than sleeveless cover-ups.
- Color/Pattern
- The top is patterned in brown, which may offer a bit more opacity when damp than lighter colors.
- Sustainability
- Choosing this 100% organic cotton top connects the wearer to a supply chain built around reduced pesticide dependence and ecological stewardship.
Product record
- Title
- Toulouse Pinstripe Tie Top
- Brand
- Othersea
- Price
- 152 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Toulouse Pinstripe Tie Top: Choose this if you want a relaxed, breathable beach cover-up in 100% organic cotton double gauze, with an open tie-front shape, adjustable drawstring waist, deep V-neckline, high back neckline, and wide three-quarter sleeves in a Patterned Brown pinstripe. It comes in SMALL, MEDIUM, and LARGE, and the photos show it styled with matching pinstripe bottoms, but those are sold separately, so plan to pair it with your own bottoms or the coordinating piece.[1,2,3] | Sorrento Cerulean Blue Halter Triangle Top Reversible: Choose this if you want a reversible halter triangle top in a glossy cerulean blue, with soft unpadded cups intended for natural shaping and quick drying, a thin adjustable underbust band, and neck and back tie closures. It is made of 80% polyamide and 20% spandex, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified free of harmful substances, and handmade in Quebec, in sizes small, medium, and large. Note that the matching swim bottoms are sold separately, and the cheeky, minimal triangle cut suits those comfortable with lighter coverage.[4,5,6] | San Sebastian Topstitched High-Cut Bralette Reversible: Choose this if you want a reversible brown bralette top in shiny fabric with contrasting powder blue topstitching, soft unpadded cups designed for natural support, wide straps, and a U-shaped scoop back. It is handmade in Quebec from 82% recycled polyamide and 18% spandex, certified OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, and comes in sizes small through large. Note that the matching swim bottom is sold separately, and the solid matte reverse side offers a simpler look than the shimmery face.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a two-piece outfit on a model: a brown pinstriped V-neck tie top with wide short sleeves and matching relaxed shorts; the top is tied at the front with long hanging ties and shows gathered fabric at the tie line creating a slightly bloused peplum effect.
- NecklineDeep V-neck opening at center front exposing upper chest and collarbones
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Front tie closureTwo fabric tie straps knotted at center front with long tails hanging down over the shorts
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Gathered front seamHorizontal gathering or seam under the tie creating a slightly flared lower section of the top
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve shapeWide, elbow-length sleeves with a loose, boxy cut and visible pinstripe pattern continuing across them
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.21 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Shorts silhouetteMatching relaxed-fit shorts with a loose leg opening and a gathered waistband that visually aligns with the top's hem
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric patternNarrow vertical light pinstripes on a darker brown ground visible across top and shorts
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - Visible seams and hemsTurned hems visible at sleeve edges and short legs; center front knot compresses fabric creating radial folds
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.24 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a light gray background with a hard shadow to the right; even top lighting from left produces defined shadow. Model wearing jewelry and standing cropped mid-thigh; image is vertically framed, centered on torso.
- Shot compositionVertical studio portrait framing centered on model's torso and upper legs, model shown from head to mid-thigh
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and shadowLight gray seamless background with a distinct model-shaped shadow falling to the right side of the image
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and styling propsFemale model wearing hoop earrings, a bracelet and rings; jewelry appears as styling accessories not part of garment
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting qualityDirectional lighting from upper-left causing soft highlights on left side of model and sharper shadow edges on background
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image crop and clarityFull garment visible with slight crop at hands and lower thighs; fabric texture and stripe detail are sharp and legible
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high)
Colors
dark chocolate brown· top and shorts ground color#4A2D24light beige pinstripe· pinstripe color#E3B49C- NecklineDeep V-neck opening at center front exposing upper chest and collarbones
- 02

Product
Rear view of a two-piece matching garment in a brown fabric with vertical thin light pinstripes; the top has a high back neckline, wide elbow-length kimono sleeves, a gathered/elastic waist seam, and a loose hem that overlaps matching shorts.
- Fabric patternBrown woven-looking fabric with closely spaced vertical light pinstripes running continuously across the top and shorts.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.70 (high) - Top neckline and backHigh, gently curved back neckline sitting at the nape of the neck with smooth shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve styleWide, loose elbow-length sleeves with a slight outward flare and visible sleeve hems.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Waist detailHorizontal gathered or elasticized seam at the natural waist creating gentle horizontal puckering across the back.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.42 · w 0.54 · h 0.14 (high) - Top hem overlapLower edge of the top falls over the waistband of the shorts, creating a layered look where the top slightly overlaps the shorts.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - ShortsMatching shorts in the same pinstripe fabric with a relaxed fit, visible elastic or gathered waistband, and a short inseam ending above mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible seams and stitchingTopstitching visible along shoulder seams, sleeve hems, and the horizontal waist seam; seams follow the garment panels and are slightly darker due to fabric fold.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Model occlusionGarment is worn by a model shown from the rear; model's hair covers part of the upper back near the neckline.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot of a model against a plain light background with soft directional lighting creating a cast shadow to the lower right; accessories include hoop earrings and bracelets.
- Shot compositionFramed from head to mid-thigh showing the rear of the model centered in the image with even space on both sides.
- Background and lightingFlat, light grey background with a soft shadow cast to the lower right indicating a directional studio light from upper left.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Accessories visibleModel is wearing thick hoop earrings and a bracelet on the left wrist and rings on fingers; these are styling props not part of the garment.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with even exposure and minimal noise; no legible printed text in the image.
Colors
medium brown· main fabric#593C35off-white pinstripe· pinstripes- Fabric patternBrown woven-looking fabric with closely spaced vertical light pinstripes running continuously across the top and shorts.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Othersea
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