
Icône
Pleated Organza Flutter Sleeves Patterned Blouse
This cropped blouse from Icône by Simons is made of sheer organza with a pleated texture and features an abstract orange-and-red print. It has wide flutter sleeves, an elasticized hem, and comes with a matching microfibre band. Designed in Canada, this lightweight top is suitable for warm-weather wear.
- Material
- Sheer organza
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Sheer organza blouse with pleated texture and flutter sleeves, featuring an elastic hem and matching microfibre band.
Sheer organza with pleated texture, curved flutter sleeves, elastic hem, matching microfibre band included.
- Material
- Sheer organza
- Style
- romantic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Sheer organza with pleated texture
- Curved sleeves in butterfly wing effect
- Elastic band at the hem
- Matching microfibre band included
- Icône by Simons exclusive design
- Pleated organza texture
- Flutter sleeves
- Patterned design
Product Insights
The Icône Pleated Organza Flutter Sleeves Patterned Blouse combines an airy, lightweight 100% polyester organza (20–60 g/m²) with stiff drape to create scalloped flutter sleeves that hold a wing-like shape and respond to air movement, while an elastic hem produces a soft blouson silhouette that stretches with the body and tucks without bunching. The sheer see-through organza reveals skin and undergarments, necessitating a camisole for full coverage, but an included microfibre band can be worn as a modesty panel or halter. At CAD $79, it undercuts comparable organza tops by roughly $40–50, offering structural elegance and built-in versatility, though hand-washing or dry-cleaning is required to restore pleats and maintain the fabric's shape.
Verified claims
- Sleeve movement
- Flutter sleeves hold a wing-like shape and respond to the slightest air movement.
- Sheerness
- See-through organza reveals skin and undergarments.
- Coverage
- Included microfibre band serves as modesty panel or scarf; a camisole is recommended for full coverage.
- Blouson effect
- Elastic hem creates a soft blouson silhouette at the waist.
- Comfort and tucking
- Elastic hem stretches with the body and tucks without bunching.
- Modesty band
- Included microfibre band can be worn as a modesty panel or halter.
- Washing
- Hand-wash cold or dry-clean, flat dry without wringing.
- Pleat restoration
- Restore pleats by steaming or low-heat ironing with pressing cloth.
- Price vs alternatives
- At CAD $79, this blouse undercuts comparable organza tops by roughly $40-50
- Included features
- Includes microfibre modesty band and elastic hem for built-in blouson effect
- Material
- Shell is 100% polyester organza, offering stiff drape for structural sleeves
- Care
- Hand wash or dry clean recommended to maintain pleats
- Weight and airiness
- Weight of 20–60 g/m² makes fabric among lightest blouses—airy and ideal for warm days.
- Flutter sleeve effect
- Organza's stiffness gives flutter sleeves a structured wing-like projection that responds to air.
- Hem comfort
- Elastic hem stretches with movement, allowing the organza to move freely without pulling.
- Sculptural silhouette
- Rigid organza holds pleats and sleeves in shape without added weight.
- Elastic hem
- Elastic hem gives a blouson puff like a tucked hair tie.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Organza Flutter Sleeves Patterned Blouse
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the flutter sleeves drape and move
- Typical organza falls in the 52–87 GSM weight range, heavier than chiffon (26–52 GSM) yet still extremely light, so these sleeves achieve architectural volume without adding heft or sacrificing the breezy, warm-weather feel that sheer organza is known for.
- Organza's inherently crisp, stiff hand gives the flutter sleeves a structured, wing-like projection that stands away from the arm instead of collapsing into soft folds — this is why the 'butterfly wing effect' on this blouse appears sculptural and defined, not limp.
- In flutter sleeve fabrication, organza is specifically recommended for delivering a 'strong three-dimensional sense' that turns a simple flutter into a bold focal point — on this blouse, that means the sleeves read as dramatic features just as much as the print and pleating.
Elastic hem and its effect on fit
- Because the elastic hem naturally gathers the lightweight organza, it performs the same function as the stylist-favorite hair-tie tucking trick — securing fullness at the waist without any accessory — so the blouse holds its soft, voluminous shape all day whether worn tucked into high-waisted trousers or untucked over a camisole.
- The elastic band gives the crisp organza blouse a level of comfort normally associated with knit waists — the hem stretches with the body through a full range of motion without pulling, and it tucks easily without bunching, making it practical for long wear.
What to expect from organza fabric
- At an industry-standard 20–60 grams per square metre, the organza is among the lightest blouse fabrics, so the garment feels barely there on the skin and the flutter sleeves catch even the slightest air movement, amplifying the butterfly-wing effect.
How the price compares to similar blouses
- The CAD $79 price aligns with the Icône label’s consistent pricing for elevated fabric tops — the same $79 figure appears on the Small Flowers Textured Chiffon Smocked Blouse — confirming that Simons prices its exclusive Canadian-designed pieces to deliver on-trend fabrications and complex construction at the sweet spot between fast-fashion and contemporary, avoiding the external brand markup that would push a similar organza piece north of $120 at a competitor.
- At $57 USD (roughly $78 CAD), Zara’s Organza Blend Pleated Waist Top lands within a dollar of the Icône — yet the Zara is an imported organza-blend fast-fashion piece while the Icône is a Canadian-designed, 100% organza exclusive, so the price parity means the shopper gets a more crafted, locally considered design for essentially the same outlay.
- Soch’s organza flutter-sleeve blouse undercuts the Icône by $9 at $69.98 CAD, but its design stops at a simple princess-line silhouette with tie-backs, lacking the pleated texture, elastic hem, and included microfibre band that transform the Icône into a more sculptural, layered look — making the $9 premium a compelling step-up for a statement top.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Cropped pleated organza blouse with wide fan-like flutter sleeves, elastic shirred hem, and an allover two-tone orange and dark red abstract pattern; semi-sheer lightweight fabric with visible vertical pleats radiating from the neckline and hem.
- SilhouetteCropped blouse ending at the upper waist with a gathered elastic hem that creates a blouson shape above high-waist jeans.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.40 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve geometryVery wide, fan-shaped flutter sleeves formed by densely spaced vertical pleats; sleeves flare outward in a semicircular arc from the shoulder and extend past the mid-torso horizontally.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Pleating detailRegular narrow knife pleats run vertically from the neckline down to the gathered hem, producing a radiating ribbed appearance across the front bodice.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric sheerness and textureLightweight, semi-sheer organza with a crisp, slightly translucent finish allowing faint layering of pattern where pleats overlap.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hem constructionElastic shirred casing at the lower edge of the blouse creating gathered ruffling and horizontal compression where fabric meets the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Print patternAllover abstract animal-like print with irregular stripes and spots in darker red on an orange background, aligned with pleats so pattern appears fractured into narrow vertical bands.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible seams and openingsNo visible front closures, neckline appears simple and round with pleats starting at the collar; sides and back not visible in this view.Partial
Other
Studio fashion shot of a model wearing the blouse cropped at the waist against a plain light background; soft directional lighting from left creates a shadow on the right and hair partially obscures the face.
- Model poseModel shown from upper thighs to top of head with hands placed at hips and torso angled slightly; face partially covered by hair that falls over the right eye.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with a pronounced shadow cast to the right of the model indicating strong directional studio lighting from left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible styling propBlue denim high-waist jeans visible below the blouse with a metal button and belt-loop details; wrist jewelry seen on the left wrist.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium) - Image cropImage is cropped at upper thighs and top of head so full sleeves and full head are not entirely within frame; crop centers the blouse bodice.
Colors
vivid orange· main fabric background#DDA37Cdeep red· printed motif#830302- SilhouetteCropped blouse ending at the upper waist with a gathered elastic hem that creates a blouson shape above high-waist jeans.
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Product
Cropped pleated organza top with wide circular flutter sleeves, elasticized lower hem, and an orange-red patterned print visible across the body and sleeves.
- SilhouetteCropped, short torso top with a wide circular silhouette created by oversized flutter sleeves that extend from the shoulder to just above the waist on both sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Sleeve constructionLarge, semi-circular pleated organza sleeves with dense vertical knife-pleats radiating from the neckline across the sleeve surface.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric and surface textureSheer, lightweight organza with visible fine pleats creating a slightly translucent textured surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem and fit detailElasticized lower hem that gathers the fabric at the waist, producing a blouson cropped fit and exposing the midriff.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium) - Print patternAll-over irregular organic stripe or mottled pattern in darker red tones over an orange base, visible across the sleeves and bodice.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white seamless background with a standing model; distinct shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Model poseFemale model standing facing forward with weight shifted to one leg, left arm relaxed at side and right hand resting near hip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain bright white background with even frontal lighting and a pronounced soft shadow falling to the model's right on the background.
- Other clothing visibleModel is also wearing mid-thigh blue denim shorts and metallic low-heeled sandals, visible below the blouse.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Image framing and cropFull-body vertical studio crop showing the model from just above the head to the feet with even margins on left and right.
Colors
vibrant orange with red pattern· main body and sleevesdeep red· printed motif- SilhouetteCropped, short torso top with a wide circular silhouette created by oversized flutter sleeves that extend from the shoulder to just above the waist on both sides.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a cropped, sheer pleated organza blouse with wide voluminous flutter sleeves, elasticized hem, and an abstract red-on-orange print.
- Back bodiceCropped back panel of a sheer organza blouse showing a single-piece back with horizontal pleating lines radiating from the neckline area and gathered into an elasticized hem at waist height.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.14 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Elastic hemNarrow elasticized band at the lower edge of the blouse creating a gathered, cinched finish and exposing a small section of the lower back above the jeans waistband.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Left flutter sleeveLarge voluminous flutter sleeve extending from the shoulder to below the elbow, made from semi-sheer pleated organza with visible accordion-style pleats running diagonally and a rounded outer edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.16 · w 0.46 · h 0.62 (high) - Right flutter sleeveMatching large voluminous flutter sleeve on the right with the same semi-sheer pleated construction and rounded silhouette, folding slightly inward near the side seam.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.16 · w 0.46 · h 0.62 (high) - Printed patternAll-over irregular organic motif resembling abstract animal spots and wavy stripes in a layered two-tone palette across bodice and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Sheerness and layeringFabric is semi-sheer organza: overlapping pleats and folds show slight transparency and layering effects where the sleeve curves and where it meets the bodice.
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear, cropped at mid-thigh; plain light background with soft directional lighting producing a shadow to the right of the model.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with torso slightly turned to the left, left arm relaxed at side and right arm partially visible behind body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible non-product garmentHigh-waisted blue denim jeans with visible back pockets and topstitching sit below the blouse; jeans are not part of the blouse product.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.46 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft shadow cast to the right of the model indicating directional lighting from the left.
- Image crop and framingImage is vertically framed and cropped at the model's mid-thigh; head is partially visible in profile and the lower legs are outside the frame.
Colors
warm orange· main background#FCAB5Cdeep red· print motif- Back bodiceCropped back panel of a sheer organza blouse showing a single-piece back with horizontal pleating lines radiating from the neckline area and gathered into an elasticized hem at waist height.
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Q&A
5 answered- What is the recommended care for this organza blouse (washing/drying/ironing)?
- Since this blouse is made of sheer organza, we recommend hand washing in cold water with a mild detergent, laying flat to dry, and using a low-heat iron with a pressing cloth if needed. Dry cleaning is also a safe option to preserve the pleats and delicate fabric.
- How sheer is the fabric in real life? Would it require a camisole or tank top underneath?
- Organza is naturally sheer, and based on the product description as 'sheer organza', this blouse will be see-through in real life. We strongly recommend wearing a camisole, tank top, or the included microfibre band underneath for full coverage.
- What is the purpose of the included microfibre band? Is it a modesty panel, a scarf, or something else?
- The matching microfibre band is designed to be worn as a modesty panel or halter-style under the blouse to reduce transparency. It can also be styled as a scarf or accessory depending on your preference.
- Does the elastic hem create a gathered or blouson effect, or is it meant to sit straight?
- The elastic hem creates a subtle gathered or blouson effect, giving the blouse a soft, slightly puffed silhouette at the waist. It is not intended to sit straight; the elastic naturally pulls in the fabric for a relaxed, feminine shape.
- How do the pleats hold up after washing? Do they need to be re-pleated or ironed in a specific way?
- Pleats on organza can relax after washing. To maintain them, we recommend hand washing gently and avoiding wringing. You may need to lightly steam or press the pleats back into shape using a low-heat iron and a pressing cloth. Dry cleaning is the best way to preserve the pleated texture long-term.