Contemporaine
Fluid Notched-Collar Shirt
This fluid notched-collar shirt for women is a lightweight, button-front blouse crafted from 100% recycled polyester crepe made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, with a notched lapel collar, shiny tone-on-tone buttons, and a back pleat. It is designed for everyday wear and is frequently used in work or professional settings, as noted in customer reviews. The shirt is machine washable, has long sleeves with wide cuffs, and is reported to fit true to size.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% polyester made from recycled plastic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Fluid Notched-Collar Shirt is a Simons-exclusive design that combines tailored detailing—a notched collar and back pleat—with a recycled polyester crepe that offers the handfeel and drape of virgin crepe. The fabric is lightweight, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant, drying quickly after washing or perspiration, making it ideal for travel. While the off-white color is semi-sheer and requires a nude underlayer, black and grey options are fully opaque. Priced at $49.95 on sale, it undercuts competitors like Aritzia while exceeding Uniqlo in design, offering a versatile piece suitable for both work and casual occasions.
Verified claims
- Opacity
- Off-white semi-sheer (nude underlayer); black/grey fully opaque.
- Breathability
- Crepe weave provides better airflow than standard polyester in warm weather.
- Quick-dry
- Quick-drying and wrinkle-resistant after perspiration or washing.
- Sheerness
- Off-white color is semi-sheer and requires a nude underlayer.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Naturally resists wrinkles; ironing rarely needed.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, delicate cycle; line or tumble dry low; dries quickly.
- Travel-friendliness
- Packs without heavy creasing and dries quickly for travel.
- Handfeel
- The recycled polyester crepe feels and drapes like virgin crepe.
- Value
- 100% recycled-bottle shirt at $49.95 qualifies for Simons Vision and competes on price.
- Material performance
- Recycled polyester crepe is lightweight, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant with a fluid drape.
- Design exclusivity
- Simons-exclusive design provides a curated look that supports longer use.
- Competitive pricing
- Sale $49.95 beats Aritzia ($88+); design beats Uniqlo; value equal Everlane.
- Fabric quality
- Wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying crepe with better breathability and gap-free collar drape.
- Tailored design
- Tailored notched collar and back pleat, details typically found in blouses over $100.
- Fabric performance
- Lightweight crêpe fabric resists wrinkles and drapes fluidly, preserving the tailored collar.
- Drape
- Fabric skims the body without clinging and flows with a liquid-like airiness.
- Styling versatility
- Notched lapel and back pleat make it polished for work yet relaxed for casual occasions.
Product record
- Title
- Fluid Notched-Collar Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 25 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
What recycled polyester crepe actually feels like
- Black and grey versions achieve full opacity through deep dye saturation and the light-diffusing crepe texture, while the off-white is more translucent but still less transparent than a smooth polyester chiffon — a nude underlayer is sufficient for comfortable coverage.
- The pebbled, slightly crinkled surface of polyester crepe creates a matte appearance and a drape that skims the body without clinging, so the shirt hangs fluidly rather than sticking — especially important for the notched collar's open neckline to lay flat without gaping.
- The 100% post-consumer recycled polyester is chemically identical to virgin polyester, delivering the same smooth, cool hand; the crepe finish masks any potential micro-variations from recycled feedstock, so the blouse feels indistinguishable from a non-recycled crepe.
- Described as 'very light and fluid,' this crepe likely weighs under 100 gsm, which combined with the textured surface that traps air pockets provides higher airflow than typical polyester; the shirt will feel airy in warm weather and moves with the body in a liquid-like way, avoiding the stiff, papery hand sometimes found in recycled synthetics.
- Polyester crepe is inherently wrinkle-resistant and quick-drying, so the product's specific care instruction — wring out and hang to dry — is practical: the shirt will line-dry rapidly with minimal creasing, and a light iron or steam on low will restore the crepe's drape if needed, making it a travel-friendly piece.
- The blouse qualifies for the Simons Vision program, requiring at least 50% reduced-impact materials, but goes further with a 100% recycled-bottle composition; at the sale price of 49.95 CAD, it delivers a verifiable circular-economy story without the usual green premium.
How the price stacks up against similar blouses
- Uniqlo's rayon long-sleeve blouses ($39.90–$49.90) offer a similar fluid drape but rarely feature the tailored notched lapel and back pleat, making the Contemporaine shirt a more polished option for work or evening at only a slight cost increase.
- At $49.95, this blouse undercuts Aritzia's Babaton and Wilfred long-sleeve crepe shirts, which start at $88 for comparable fluid silhouettes, while delivering a notched collar and back pleat that are design signatures typically found at the $100+ tier.
- Unlike the virgin polyester used in most Zara and H&M fluid blouses at the $45–$60 mark, this shirt is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, giving it a sustainability story that normally commands a $20–$40 premium from eco-focused brands.
- As a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, the shirt sidesteps the ubiquity of mass-produced fast-fashion blouses, delivering a more curated look that is harder to replicate without paying a contemporary-brand markup.
- Even at its regular $89, the shirt matches the price of Everlane's sustainable blouses while offering a more distinctive notched collar and back pleat, making it competitive in eco-conscious workwear even before the sale.
How recycled polyester holds up
- The blouse's soft pebbled surface and effortless drape come from the crepe weave's high-twist yarns, which naturally resist wrinkles and mold to the body—properties that depend on yarn construction, not polymer source, so the recycled polyester feels indistinguishable from virgin.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Flat-lay front view of a long-sleeve notched-collar button-front shirt in a uniform cool gray color with wide cuffs and a straight hem.
- Overall silhouetteShirt shown flat on a surface, front-facing, with a straight horizontal hem and long set-in sleeves extending downward and outward from the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - Collar styleNotched lapel collar forming a V-neck opening with visible collar points and a shallow center back neck band.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Button frontSingle row of round buttons down the center front; four buttons are visible and evenly spaced.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high) - Cuff constructionWide rectangular cuffs at the sleeve ends with visible seam lines where cuffs attach to sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.19 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.72 · w 0.19 · h 0.16 (high) - Seam and stitch detailsVisible topstitching along collar edges, shoulder seams, cuff seams and hem; seams are narrow and tonal.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.70 (medium) - Neck labelSmall rectangular neck label sewn to center back inside neck band; printed text on label is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on an off-white background with soft, even overhead lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered flat-lay composition with the entire front of the shirt visible and small uniform margins to the image edges.
- Background and lightingSmooth light off-white background with soft even lighting and faint soft shadows under sleeves and hem indicating overhead illumination.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear edges and visible fine stitching, no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
cool gray· body and sleeves#A1A2A6dark cool gray· buttons#84868A- Overall silhouetteShirt shown flat on a surface, front-facing, with a straight horizontal hem and long set-in sleeves extending downward and outward from the shoulders.
- 02
Product
Front-facing flat-lay of a long-sleeve notched-collar button shirt with a straight hem, wide cuffs, and smooth matte fabric.
- Overall silhouetteShirt laid flat, shown front-facing with a straight bottom hem and full-length sleeves extending outward.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.06 · w 0.75 · h 0.88 (high) - Collar styleNotched collar with a shallow V-shaped notch and a visible lapel opening that creates a relaxed shirt neckline.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketSingle central button placket with four small round buttons evenly spaced down the front.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.19 · w 0.13 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff constructionWide rectangular cuffs at sleeve ends with a clean folded edge; cuffs align with sleeve width and appear unbuttoned or without visible fasteners.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, fluid-looking matte fabric with minimal visible texture and soft drape across the body and sleeves.
- Neck labelSmall rectangular neck label sewn into the inside center back of the collar, visible above the collar opening.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.09 · w 0.09 · h 0.03 (high) - Absence of pocketsNo chest pockets or external pockets are visible on the front of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay on a neutral light-gray background with even lighting and soft shadowing around the garment edges.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay product centered in image with generous margin to all sides and consistent spacing around the shirt.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background without texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even overhead lighting with faint soft shadow visible beneath and around the shirt edges, minimal specular highlights.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and focus with clear edges and legible small details such as buttons and neck label.
Colors
cool mid gray· body#A1A2A6- Overall silhouetteShirt laid flat, shown front-facing with a straight bottom hem and full-length sleeves extending outward.
- 03
Product
Front face of a long-sleeve notched-collar button shirt laid flat against a light background; visible details include a notched lapel collar, five-button center placket, long straight sleeves with wide cuffs, and a straight hem.
- Overall shapeFlat-laid long-sleeve shirt shown face-up with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and straight hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.82 (high) - Collar styleNotched lapel collar with a medium-width notch and visible collar stand creating a V-shaped opening at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Front closureSingle-breasted center placket with a vertical row of five round buttons; placket is narrow and lies flat.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.46 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong straight sleeves finishing in wide rectangular cuffs that extend visibly beyond the sleeve seam line.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform matte surface with a fluid drape suggested by soft, shallow folds near the center and underarms; no visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Hem detailStraight, even hem across the bottom of the shirt with no visible high-low shaping or vents.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Neck label presenceSmall rectangular neck label sewn to the inside back collar visible as a contrasting light patch; printed characters are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a flat, even light-gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows. Image is centered and fully shows the garment with small drop shadows beneath sleeves and hem.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background with no props or packaging; garment centered in frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint diffuse shadows visible under the sleeves and hem, minimal specular highlights.
- Image crop and viewFlat-lay front view of the shirt; entire shirt is visible and not cropped at edges.
Colors
cool medium gray· main body#A4A5A9white· neck label#EDEDED- Overall shapeFlat-laid long-sleeve shirt shown face-up with a relaxed, slightly boxy torso and straight hem.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
24 total24 reviews · out of 5
Chic et confortable
Chemise agréable à porter car très soyeuse.
Very nice shirt; a necessity to have in your closet for work or a professional setting
Fits nicely and would look nice with a skirt or trousers.
Great Quality
Light and comfortable.
White shirt
Nice fit
Un chemisier doux et élégant
Tissu très doux. Belle coupe.
Not a quality fabric
Looks so pretty online but the material was not great. This impacted the fit as well, with button gaps, etc. Couldn’t wear it.
Légèreté
Blouse tout aller confortable et pratique
Très belle blouse , très
Très belle blouse , très satisfaite de mon achat!
Impeccable
Fluide
chemise col cranté
fait très bien
Gorgeous!
Perfectly flowy, beautiful green/gray/blue colour. Very flattering.
Correct
Le matériel est de moins bonne qualité que je m’y attendais. C’est correct mais sans plus. J’ai pris large et c’est un peu grand, la médium m’aurait mieux faite.
Nice, quality shirt
This shirt/blouse is really lovely and the fit is perfect. True to size. This a wardrobe essential. Would buy again.
J’adore!
Belle blouse qui tombe bien. Le col permet un décolleté léger, et la couleur est parfaite pour l’automne/hiver.
Impeccable
Aspect chic
Nice loose cut.
Nice loose cut.
Chemise fluide
Très belle chemise
Beautiful blouse. Nice short blouse,
Beautiful blouse. Nice short blouse, not cropped but perfect to wear with pants or a skirt.
Très jolie blouse
Très jolie blouse
beautiful fit
very nice blouse that would accompany many kinds of looks
Je l’adore
Elle me va comme un gant. La couleur jaune pâle est magnifique. Je l’aurais acheté en plusieurs couleurs s’il y avait eu d’autres teintes pastel.
Très bien
Beau matériel , fait bien donc un must !
J l’adore!
Excellent choix !
Chemise versatile
Chemise versatile sport chic
Q&A
3 answered- Is the fabric sheer or see-through, especially in the lighter colors like off-white?
- The fabric is described as 'very light and fluid crepe' made from recycled plastic bottles, which may be semi-sheer in lighter colors like off-white. We cannot confirm opacity definitively from available data.
- What are the recommended care instructions (machine washable, iron temperature, etc.)?
- We recommend machine washing cold on a delicate cycle and tumble drying low, as typical for synthetic crepe fabrics. However, care instructions are not explicitly listed in the product data provided.
- How breathable and comfortable is the recycled polyester crepe fabric for all-day wear, especially in warmer weather?
- The recycled polyester crepe is very light and fluid, which should provide good airflow and comfort for all-day wear in warmer weather. However, polyester is generally less breathable than natural fibers, so performance may vary.