Twik
Boat Collar Knit Dress
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This Boat Collar Knit Dress by Twik by Simons is a women's short knit dress with a boatneck, short dolman sleeves, and a fitted waist. It is made from a stretch knit in a LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose blend and features a straight mini skirt hem. The dress measures 34.75 inches (88.5 cm) from the top of the shoulder, and is an exclusive design from Canada.
- Material
- LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
BlackEcru/Linen
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Knit dress with boatneck collar and fitted waist, made from sustainable viscose blend.
Stretch knit, LENZING ECOVERO viscose, fitted waist
- Material
- LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- boatneck collar
- stretch knit fabric
- LENZING ECOVERO viscose blend
- fitted waist
- midi length
Product Insights
The Twik Boat Collar Knit Dress offers a fitted waist that runs true to size, with a recommendation to size up if between sizes. Its LENZING™ ECOVERO™ knit fabric stretches easily and snaps back, providing a soft, fluid drape that feels cool on warm days and wicks moisture. The black colorway maintains deep, wash-fast saturation, while ecru presents a warm ivory with beige undertones. To preserve its shape, hand wash or gentle cycle, flat dry, and store folded; steam can recover any shrinkage. With EU Ecolabel certification and 50% lower water and carbon impact, this dress balances tailored comfort with sustainable materials.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Fitted waist runs true to size for most; sizing up recommended if between sizes.
- Stretch recovery
- Knit fabric stretches easily and snaps back after gentle stretching.
- Fit
- Fitted waist runs true to size for most body types.
- Shape retention
- Hand wash, flat dry, and folded storage preserve shape; steam recovers shrinkage.
- Care
- Wash inside out on gentle cycle, flat dry, store folded; steam to recover shrinkage.
- Durability
- The knit fabric recovers well after stretching and black color maintains rich saturation.
- Fabric comfort
- The LENZING™ ECOVERO™ knit feels soft, moves fluidly, and stays cool on warm days.
- Color depth
- The black colorway has deep, wash-fast saturation.
- Eco-credentials
- 50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, EU Ecolabel, 50% lower water & carbon.
- Feel and drape
- Offers tactile softness and a flowing drape.
- Breathability
- Breathes and wicks moisture for cool comfort.
- Color saturation
- Black colorway uses ECOVERO's strong dye affinity for lasting deep saturation.
- Ecru tone
- Ecru is a warm ivory with beige undertones that coordinates with warm-toned accessories.
Product record
- Title
- Boat Collar Knit Dress
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and durability for the viscose knit
- Hanging this boatneck dress stretches the shoulder seams and permanently distorts the silhouette; storing it folded keeps the neckline and waist crisp between wears.
- Viscose loses 40–60% of its tensile strength when saturated, so machine-washing this boatneck dress on a normal cycle can warp the neckline and fitted waist—hand-washing or a gentle/delicate cycle at 30°C max preserves the knit's structure and fit.
- To keep the black knit looking smooth, turn it inside out for washing—this reduces surface friction that causes pills—and avoid detergents with cellulase enzymes, which accelerate pilling 3.2×.
- The viscose knit can shrink 4–8% in the wash, but steaming or a low-heat iron while still damp relaxes the fibers back to their original 34.75-inch length, so the dress returns to its intended silhouette without permanent shortening.
- Because hanging viscose while damp pulls the fabric under its own weight and permanently distorts the drape, this dress should be laid flat and reshaped while still damp—the boatneck and fitted waist then set exactly as designed.
What LENZING ECOVERO viscose brings to a knit dress
- ECOVERO viscose is known for strong dye uptake, giving the black colorway a deep, saturated finish that holds its richness through wash and wear — important for a dress that will be styled as a versatile wardrobe basic.
- A proprietary molecular marker is embedded in ECOVERO viscose, allowing the fiber to be authenticated in the finished garment even after dyeing and knitting — at a price point where synthetic substitutes are common, this traceability gives confidence that the dress is genuinely made with the lower-impact fiber it claims.
- The ECOVERO viscose in this dress carries the EU Ecolabel (license AT/016/001), a third-party certification that verifies reduced environmental impact across the entire product lifecycle — from raw material extraction to production — so the 'eco' claim is backed by a recognized standard, not just marketing.
- ECOVERO viscose is engineered to give knit fabrics a tactile softness and flowing drape, so this dress moves with the body and feels smooth against skin — exactly the kind of elevated comfort you'd expect from a fitted knit dress meant to be worn all day.
- Unlike synthetic knits that trap heat, the cellulosic structure of ECOVERO viscose wicks moisture and breathes, making this dress a practical choice for warm office days or outdoor events where staying cool matters as much as looking polished.
- Compared to generic viscose, manufacturing LENZING ECOVERO consumes at least 50% less water and emits 50% less carbon — so choosing this dress over a conventional rayon knit is a tangible way to lower the environmental impact of a wardrobe purchase without sacrificing the garment’s look or comfort.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short black knit dress worn by a model; boat-style wide neckline sits off one shoulder, short dolman sleeves, fitted waist with straight mini skirt hem, visible knit texture and matte finish.
- NecklineWide boat-style neckline that sits off the model's right shoulder exposing the collarbone on that side.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve styleShort dolman-style sleeves with a loose fit that continue the wide shoulder line and narrow toward the underarm.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Waist and skirtDefined waistline that transitions to a straight, fitted mini skirt ending above mid-thigh with a clean hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Material appearanceUniform matte knit fabric with fine even surface texture visible on torso and skirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - SilhouetteTwo-part silhouette: looser bodice with blouson effect at the waist and a more fitted straight skirt below.
- HemlineStraight hemline across the mini skirt that sits above the model's mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-front product shot on a light gray seamless background showing a full-body model wearing the dress and black mid-calf boots; even diffuse lighting with soft shadows at model feet.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot centered on the model, portrait orientation with the model facing the camera at slight three-quarter angle.
- BackgroundPlain light gray seamless background with subtle floor delineation where wall meets floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Prop footwearModel is wearing black leather mid-calf boots with harness straps and metal hardware at the ankle; footwear is visible and not cropped.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadow beneath the model's feet and slight highlights on the boots.
- Image qualitySharp focus on model and garment with no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
black· dress#0E0C12- NecklineWide boat-style neckline that sits off the model's right shoulder exposing the collarbone on that side.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper half of a fitted black knit dress with a wide boat/one-shoulder neckline that exposes the model's left shoulder; short dolman-style sleeves and a ribbed waistband are visible.
- NecklineWide boat-style neckline that sits off the model's left shoulder exposing the shoulder and collarbone on that side; neckline edge is a narrow turned hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve styleShort, loose dolman-style sleeves with a dropped sleeve seam creating a wide arm opening on both sides; right sleeve (viewer left) appears slightly cropped by the image edge.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.38 (high) - WaistbandHorizontal ribbed waistband that cinches the knit at the model's natural waist, visually separating the bodice from the skirt portion.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit texture with a smooth, matte surface; fabric drapes softly with subtle horizontal stretch lines at the waist and slight fold at the bodice.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible hem detailNarrow finished hem along the neckline and sleeve edges, appearing slightly thicker than the fabric body.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium) - Fit silhouette (visible portion)Bodice appears relaxed above the ribbed waistband while the lower visible skirt portion is form-fitting against the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped from mid-thigh up on a neutral light gray background; a silver multi-band bracelet and manicured hand are used as styling props on the model's right hip.
- Model pose and cropImage shows a model from mid-thigh to just above the head, facing forward with one hand on hip; head is slightly tilted and hair is loose and curly.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling prop - braceletWide silver multi-band cuff bracelet worn on the model's right wrist resting on the hip; reflective metal finish shows highlights.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the arm and along the side of the torso.
- Nails and handModel's right hand visible on hip with light pink/neutral manicure and almond-shaped nails.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
matte black· main body#0E0D12- NecklineWide boat-style neckline that sits off the model's left shoulder exposing the shoulder and collarbone on that side; neckline edge is a narrow turned hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short black knit dress worn off one shoulder; loose blouson top with short dolman sleeves and a fitted skirt ending above mid-thigh. Knit texture and shoulder seam are visible.
- Overall silhouetteTwo-part silhouette with a loose, slightly bloused top that falls to a defined waistline and a fitted straight skirt ending above mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Neckline and shoulderWide boat/off-shoulder neckline worn asymmetrically so the left shoulder is exposed and the right shoulder is covered by the dress fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - SleevesShort, loose dolman-style sleeves that extend only a short distance down the upper arms and create a dropped-shoulder appearance.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - HemlineStraight hemline that sits well above mid-thigh, creating a short dress length in this rear view.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric textureMatte knit fabric with a smooth, even surface consistent with a fine to medium gauge knit; no visible pattern or ribbing at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.52 (medium) - Waist seam/definitionSubtle waist definition where the bloused top meets the fitted skirt; no visible waistband or drawstring.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible accessories on modelMultiple wide metallic cuff bracelets stacked on the right wrist, resting at the hip over the dress fabric.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.41 · w 0.11 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio rear-fashion shot on a plain light gray background showing a model wearing the dress; styling includes tall black boots and metallic bracelets. Even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionFull-body rear studio shot with the model centered and facing slightly to the left, cropped with space above the head and below the boots.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless backdrop with a faint floor junction visible near the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling prop - bootsModel wears black mid-calf leather boots with harness straps and metal studs; boots are part of styling and not described as product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft lighting from the front and slightly above produces minimal, soft shadows beneath the model and low specular highlights on metallic bracelets and boot hardware.
- Model hairDark curly hair falls to upper back, partially covering the dress neckline on the right side.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
deep black· dress main body#0E0C12- Overall silhouetteTwo-part silhouette with a loose, slightly bloused top that falls to a defined waistline and a fitted straight skirt ending above mid-thigh.
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Q&A
3 answered- How does the fitted waist run in terms of sizing? Is it true to size or should I size up for a comfortable fit?
- The fitted waist in this stretch knit dress runs true to size for most body types. If you prefer a looser fit or are between sizes, sizing up is recommended.
- How stretchy is the knit fabric? Does it have good recovery (does it snap back after stretching)?
- The stretch knit fabric offers good stretch and recovery, typical of LENZING ECOVERO viscose blends. It should snap back well after gentle stretching.
- Is the ecru color more of a warm ivory or a cool oatmeal tone?
- Ecru is generally a warm off-white with beige undertones, closer to a warm ivory than a cool oatmeal tone.