Contemporaine
Pure Linen Belted Shirtdress
Pure Linen Belted Shirtdress from Contemporaine by Simons is a sleeveless, maxi-length shirtdress with a loose straight fit and a matching self-fabric belt to accentuate the waist. It is made from thick, durable washed linen weave crafted from Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certified European linen, featuring a shirt collar, hidden button placket beneath a front placket, a flap patch chest pocket, long side vents, and inverted back pleats. Total length from the top shoulder seam is 48.50 inches (123.0 cm); the dress is shown in a vivid magenta hue with a matte, lightly textured linen surface.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Pure Linen Belted Shirtdress, priced at $150 CAD and in stock, is a midaxi dress made from 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE-certified European linen, with flax traceable to France/Belgium/Netherlands annually audited by Bureau Veritas, farmed using field-retted and rain-fed methods with limited inputs. The washed finish provides softness from first wear, and the linen wicks moisture while side vents create airflow for coolness—though lighter colors may have sheerness under bright light. Durable long-staple flax maintains breathability and resists shrinkage when washed cold and hung dry. Designed with a hidden button placket, flap chest pocket, inverted back pleats, and long side vents, the dress has a loose straight fit that can be cinched with a belt or sized down. At 48.5 inches, the straight hem sits above ankle on average heights, requiring height check to avoid pooling, and the fabric naturally wrinkles for a casual look. Compared to a $69.95 mini shirtdress, this design offers 13 inches more length, and as an exclusive in-house label designed in Canada, it emphasizes traceability and quality.
Verified claims
- Farming practices
- Flax is field-retted and rain-fed, with limited fertilizers and pesticides.
- Traceability & audit
- Flax origin is traceable to France/Belgium/Netherlands and audited annually by Bureau Veritas.
- Softness
- Washed finish gives the thick linen a soft, pliable hand from the first wear.
- Breathability
- Linen wicks moisture and side vents create airflow to keep the dress cool.
- Durability
- Certified long-staple flax yields a durable, pill-resistant fabric that holds its breathable structure through repeated machine-washing, and the pre-treated washed linen makes significant shrinkage unlikely if high heat is avoided.
- Price value
- At $69.95, this 48.5-inch maxi dress offers 13 inches more length than a similarly priced mini shirtdress.
- Design details
- Hidden button placket, flap chest pocket, inverted back pleats, and long side vents for a polished, well-structured look.
- Linen certification
- 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE-certified European linen, guaranteed rain-fed and field-retted with third-party traceability.
- Fabric feel
- Pre-washed for immediate softness; natural linen fibers wick moisture and stay dry.
- Brand provenance
- Contemporaine by Simons is an exclusive in-house label, designed in Canada — not a generic import.
- Fit
- Loose, straight fit with belt to cinch; sizing down works for a closer look.
- Length
- 48.5 length is a midaxi, not floor-length, and sits above the ankle on average heights.
- Movement
- Side vents and back pleats allow movement without stress.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and hang dry to minimize shrinkage; avoid high heat.
- Wrinkling
- Wrinkles are part of the dress's casual, lived-in look.
- Fabric finish
- Washed finish eliminates break-in and reduces wrinkling.
- Front design
- Hidden button placket and flap pocket give a polished, structured front.
- Hem precision
- Straight cut hem (48.5 inches) hits exactly without pooling; requires height check.
- Sheerness
- Thick washed linen weave reduces sheerness, but lighter colors may show under bright light.
- Length classification
- At 48.5 inches from shoulder to hem, the dress sits above the ankle on average-to-tall frames and reads as a midaxi rather than a floor-grazing maxi; it will only behave as a maxi on frames around 5′0″–5′3″ or shorter.
- Versatility
- Polished tailoring details—concealed front placket, chest flap pocket, inverted back pleats, and long side vents—are paired with a relaxed loose fit and a belt to cinch the waist, giving the dress enough structure to dress up and enough ease to dress down.
- Armhole fit
- One buyer reports that the arm openings are excessively deep and were a deal breaker, so the armhole cut is worth checking for shoppers who dislike a deep opening.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Linen Belted Shirtdress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless collared linen shirtdress in a vibrant magenta with a self-fabric tie belt, front center slit, and a single chest pocket with flap. Full front view on a model, fabric shows a matte, lightly textured linen weave.
- Overall silhouetteSleeveless, midi-length shirtdress with a straight A-line skirt and a defined waist created by a self-fabric belt tied in a knot at center front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.75 (high) - Collar and bodiceClassic pointed shirt collar with a full front placket that is visually covered; sleeveless armholes have simple turned edges.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Chest pocketSingle left-side chest pocket with a horizontal flap that sits on the bodice.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - Self-fabric beltLong narrow belt made from the same fabric, tied in a loose knot at the front center with two free ends hanging down.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.43 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Front skirt slitCenter-front slit in the skirt starting below the belt that reveals an inner linen weave and allows visible movement in the hem.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureMatte, medium-weight linen texture visible across the garment with slight natural creasing.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio full-body front view on a model against a seamless white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Model wears black heeled thong sandals shown as props.
- Shot compositionFull-body vertical studio shot centered on the model with the product occupying the central third of the frame.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadowing under the model's feet.
- Footwear propModel is wearing black open-toe heeled thong sandals visible at the bottom of the frame; footwear appears as a styling prop not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
vivid magenta· main fabric#932B6C- Overall silhouetteSleeveless, midi-length shirtdress with a straight A-line skirt and a defined waist created by a self-fabric belt tied in a knot at center front.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless button-front linen shirtdress in a saturated magenta/purple with a pointed collar, a single flap chest pocket, and a self-fabric waist tie knotted at the front.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted-through-waist dress with a defined waist created by a self-fabric tie and a fuller skirt below the knot.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible as fine irregular slubs and soft matte surface across the garment.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with visible topstitching along the edges, laying flat at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Front closureCentered front placket that appears to be a covered or concealed button placket running down the midline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket with a rectangular flap on the left chest (viewer right side) with visible topstitching around the flap and pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Waist tieSelf-fabric belt tied in a flat knot at the front center with the knot and loose ends showing; belt sits at natural waist and is made from same fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Seam and topstitching detailVisible vertical seams and single-row topstitching along pocket, collar, and placket edges.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of the garment worn by a model against a plain white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; image cropped above hips.
- Model framingThree-quarter frontal view of a model from near mid-thigh up, centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform off-white background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle, low-contrast shadows.
- Image cropImage is cropped above the knees; lower skirt and hem are not visible in this view.
- Accessories and stylingModel wears small ear cuffs or hoops on the visible ear; no additional props present.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.02 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
deep magenta· main fabric#8D2569- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted-through-waist dress with a defined waist created by a self-fabric tie and a fuller skirt below the knot.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a sleeveless, collared midi shirtdress on a model; visible features include a back yoke with a center pleat, a self fabric belt at the waist, a side slit at the skirt, and visible linen texture.
- Silhouette and viewRear three-quarter view of a sleeveless shirtdress worn by a model, showing the full back from shoulders to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.06 · w 0.74 · h 0.88 (high) - Collar and back yokeSmall shirt collar with a horizontal back yoke seam across the upper back and a single centered box pleat extending down from the yoke.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.09 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeveless armholesClean sleeveless armholes with folded edge finish; both arm openings visible with the left arm mostly seen from the rear.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Waist beltSelf fabric belt in the same material wrapped around the natural waist, appearing to be flat and stitched, with the belt seam visible at the back.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Skirt and side slitMidi-length straight skirt with a slit on the model's right side that opens from below the knee; skirt hem is finished with a visible wide hem band.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.48 · w 0.54 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.60 · w 0.09 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric texturePlain woven linen texture visible with subtle slub irregularities and slight sheerness in the skirt where light passes through, especially near the hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Seams and stitchingVisible vertical side seam at the skirt and horizontal seam at the hem; seams are topstitched and visible against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a seamless light neutral background showing the model standing with weight on one leg, soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral seamless backdrop and floor with no visible props.
- Model poseModel standing in a three-quarter rear pose facing right, right hand relaxed by the side and left leg slightly back, showing the dress from the back and side slit.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.88 (high) - Footwear visibleModel wearing open toe black heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.85 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and image qualitySoft, diffuse studio lighting with even exposure and crisp focus across the garment; minimal cast shadows on the floor.
Colors
vivid magenta purple· main fabric and belt#821C5C- Silhouette and viewRear three-quarter view of a sleeveless shirtdress worn by a model, showing the full back from shoulders to mid-calf.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Elegant
Beautiful dress. The linen is thick so I’m hoping it won’t wrinkle as much! Size down I’m usually a large, I had to get the small!
Gorgeous colour, fabric, but deep arm openings
Everything about this dress was perfect, but the excessively deep cutout for arm openings was a deal breaker.
Confortable
Je m'y sens confortable, parfaite pour les journées chaudes
La. Coupe .
Très bien taillé.