Contemporaine
Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt
This is a long-sleeve button-front shirt made from 100% cotton poplin with a loose fit. It features a shirt collar, vertical stripes, button cuffs, a rounded hem, and a back yoke with a center box pleat. Designed as a lightweight, casual top suitable for everyday wear.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Product Insights
This 100% cotton poplin shirt from Contemporaine, launched in the 1960s for careerist women, offers a tailored yet breathable option with a back pleat and buttoned cuffs that preserve its structured fit. It recovers 94% of wrinkles after eight hours, resists wear and fading over 50 washes, and manages moisture well, though it has a rigid drape and may shrink 2–5% on first wash. Priced at $29.95, it provides a crisp, non-sheer alternative to stretch-poplin brands at a fraction of the cost.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Launched 1960s for careerist women 30-40, designed in Canada exclusively for Simons.
- Tailored details
- Back pleat and buttoned cuffs reflect careerist heritage.
- Fabric performance
- 100% cotton poplin recovers 94% of wrinkles after 8 hours
- Breathability
- Airy enough for warm weather; absorbs sweat before it feels damp.
- Wrinkle recovery
- Recovers 94% of wrinkles after 8 hours of wear.
- Durability
- Resists wear and fading over 50+ washes, with minor initial shrinkage.
- Fabric characteristics
- Crisp, structured drape with a ribbed texture; no stretch, and not see-through.
- Value
- Sale price $29.95 CAD is about a quarter of J.Crew's $118 and below Quince's $39.90.
- Fit and drape
- Rigid cotton poplin holds a sharp crease; back pleat and pleated cuffs keep the loose fit structured.
- Structure
- Poplin's low drape and back pleat keep the loose fit structured, not slouchy.
- Hem
- Rounded hem eliminates harsh lines and holds a half-tuck.
- Positioning
- More structured and tailored than stretch-poplin shirts like Old Navy.
- Shrinkage
- Cold wash and low dry limit first-wash shrinkage to 2–5%.
- Moisture management
- High breathability (85 CFM) and the cotton's ability to absorb up to 8% of its weight in moisture before feeling damp help the shirt wick sweat and promote evaporation; the recommended tumble dry low setting supports fast drying after washing.
- Opacity
- Green variant is not sheer.
- Sizing
- Multiple reviewers report the shirt runs very large; several who typically wear a small took an XS and still found it too big.
- Care
- The recommended care is machine wash cold, tumble dry low, and iron on medium heat; wash with like colors and avoid bleach.
- Button placket
- The full-length button placket has a shiny finish that gives the shirt a low-key luster, making it able to hold its own with tailored trousers and a blazer.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Everyday warm-weather casual wear
For everyday summer outfits, reviewers report the lightweight 100% cotton poplin feels soft, light, and breathable, with easy care. Note that reviewers say the shirt runs one to two sizes larger than standard US women's sizing and most recommend sizing down, and petite shoppers may find even the XS oversized.[1,2]
Shopping for a shirt in a specific color
If you're building a color-coordinated wardrobe or looking to match a particular hue, this striped poplin shirt is worth a look. Multiple reviewers described its colors as beautiful and true to the product images, so what you see online is reportedly what arrives.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a light, comfortable 100% cotton poplin shirt in a loose fit for everyday warm-weather wear; reviewers praised the fabric's softness and breathability, its easy care, and its true-to-image colors in green. It is a long-sleeved button-front shirt with vertical green-and-white stripes, a point collar, buttoned cuffs, a back pleat, and a slightly cropped curved hem. Note that reviewers say the sizing runs one to two sizes larger than standard US women's sizing and most recommend sizing down, with petite shoppers possibly finding even the XS oversized.[2,3,4] | Boxy-Fit Lightweight Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a cropped, boxy shirt in silky, lightweight 100% cotton poplin, with a chest patch pocket, long button-cuff sleeves, and a rounded hem that falls just above the hips. It suits relaxed, loose-fitting styling, with a slightly dropped shoulder seam and a crisp matte finish. It comes in White, Navy/Midnight Blue, and Red, each in X-Small through X-Large.[5,6,7] | Boxy Striped Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy short-sleeve shirt in light 100% cotton poplin, with vertical white stripes on a dark blue ground, a full-length pearly button front, and a chest patch pocket aligned with the stripe pattern. It has a straight hem ending near the natural waist, a slightly cropped back hem, and a back yoke with a centre pleat that, per the image analysis, adds extra room through the back. It comes in sizes X-Small to X-Large in Grey and Pink, but note the fabric holds its shape rather than draping closely, and hem placement may vary by body and size.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve, button-front striped shirt with a point collar, button cuffs, and a slightly cropped, curved hem. Vertical stripe pattern runs across the body and sleeves.
- CollarPoint collar with a visible top button and collar stand, lying flat against the neckline.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCenter front button placket with evenly spaced round white buttons running down the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves terminating in single wide cuffs with horizontal continuation of the striped pattern and a visible cuff seam.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (medium) - Hem shapeSlightly cropped hem with a subtle curved/rounded side seam visible where the shirt meets the jeans.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.14 (high) - Stripe patternVertical alternating stripes: wider green fields separated by narrow white stripes and thinner darker stripes, pattern continuous across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, flat woven fabric appearance with minimal surface texture visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the shirt in a three-quarter front pose against a plain light background. Right hand is placed in a jeans pocket. Even soft studio lighting with minimal shadow.
- Model poseModel faces slightly to the left of camera in a relaxed three-quarter front pose with right hand partially in pocket and left arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadows under the model.
- Visible non-product clothingBlue denim jeans visible from waist down occupying lower central area of image.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
mint green· shirt body#7CA196white· stripe linesdeep teal green· narrow dark stripe#63837C- CollarPoint collar with a visible top button and collar stand, lying flat against the neckline.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve striped poplin shirt on a model. Shirt has a horizontal yoke, a center back box pleat, vertical stripe body below the yoke, a classic collar, buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem.
- Back yokeHorizontal yoke across the upper back with stripes running horizontally; seam visible where yoke meets lower back panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.13 (high) - Center back pleatSingle inverted or box pleat at the center back below the yoke creating a vertical fold in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.31 · w 0.08 · h 0.34 (high) - Stripe orientationStripes on the lower back and sleeves run vertically; stripes on the yoke run horizontally, creating a contrasting stripe direction at the seam.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.31 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - CollarClassic turned collar visible from the rear top, with stripe pattern continuous across it.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.13 · w 0.26 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with visible seam at the shoulder; left sleeve (viewer right) hangs naturally with slight fold lines toward cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (medium) - CuffsButtoned shirt cuffs visible at sleeve ends with the cuff on the left side partially tucked behind the model's hip; cuff has the same stripe pattern as the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Curved hemHem is curved, rising slightly at the sides and dipping at the center back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven lightweight poplin appearance with smooth, slightly crisp drape and visible pressed seam lines.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from a rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows; model wearing jeans that are partially visible; image cropped to mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a model centered in frame, cropped at mid-thigh to show back of shirt and part of jeans.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- Model hair and poseModel with curly hair turned slightly to the left, head turned over left shoulder exposing profile; left arm rests near hip.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadowing under the hem and at sleeve folds, minimal specular highlights.
Colors
muted seafoam green· main shirt field#94B9AEwhite· wide stripesdark teal· thin accent stripes#35524B- Back yokeHorizontal yoke across the upper back with stripes running horizontally; seam visible where yoke meets lower back panel.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4589319 | Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt - Green - X-Small | CA$29.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4589320 | Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt - Green - Small | CA$29.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4589321 | Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt - Green - Medium | CA$29.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4589322 | Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt - Green - Large | CA$29.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4589323 | Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt - Green - X-Large | CA$29.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
Pas pour moi
Tout dépend des goûts
Poplin Shirt
Lovely material. Way too big. I’m usually a small, ordered xs and still too big.
Le rose est identique à la photo
Belle chemise de qualité et ample comme mentionné. J’ai retourné pour une XS.
Tissu et couleur
Emballée par la qualité du tissu ainsi que la couleur.
Très bien
Exactement ce que je voulais.
Belle,chemise
Le tissus est très confortable et s’entretien bien. La couleur est belle. Faite très grande. Je prends habituellement large et j’ai dû l’échanger pour une médium.