Jewel buttons straight-fit crepe dress product image (primary)
Women's short straight-fit dress in matte black crepe with a pointed collar, short gathered sleeves, a short front button placket with four round gold buttons, and a hem that falls above the knee.

Contemporaine

Jewel Buttons Straight-Fit Crepe Dress

5/5 (0)
CA$125.00CAD
In Stock

Contemporaine by Simons jewel-button straight-fit crepe dress is a women's short dress with an above-the-knee length and straight fit. It features a polo collar with four pearly buttons and short puff sleeves. The fabric is a flowy yet heavyweight crepe containing 60% recycled polyester and 40% polyester, with a total length of 37 inches from the top of the shoulder.

Material
Flowy crepe partially made with recycled polyester
Gender
female
Style
classic, modern, minimalist
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Color

BlackPink

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE

Specifications

Straight-fit crepe dress with polo collar and puff sleeves

Flowy heavyweight crepe, partially recycled polyester, unlined construction, straight fit, above-the-knee length, polo collar with jewel buttons, short puff sleeves

Material
Flowy crepe partially made with recycled polyester
Style
classic, modern, minimalist
Occasion
work, business-casual, everyday
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

  • Flowy heavyweight crepe fabric
  • Partially made with recycled polyester
  • Unlined
  • Straight fit silhouette
  • Above-the-knee length
  • Polo collar with four pearly buttons
  • Short puff sleeves
  • Exclusive designed in Canada
  • 37-inch length from shoulder
  • Jewel buttons
  • Drapes beautifully

Product Insights

The Jewel Buttons Straight-Fit Crepe Dress by Contemporaine offers accessible contemporary style at $125 CAD, with quality aligned to brands like Wilfred and Babaton but at a lower price, available exclusively at Simons; rated 5 stars from one review, it is in stock, but potential buyers must note the color tradeoff: black is opaque while pink is partially sheer and requires a slip for coverage.

Verified claims

Opacity
Black is opaque; pink is partially sheer and requires a slip.
Price tier
At $125 CAD, the dress is in the accessible contemporary tier, comparable to Wilfred or Babaton.
Competitive position
Aligned with Wilfred and Babaton in quality, but at a lower price.
Exclusivity
Available only at Simons, in a curated collection.
Color coverage
Black is not see-through; pink requires a slip for coverage.

Product record

Title
Jewel Buttons Straight-Fit Crepe Dress
Brand
Contemporaine
Price
125 CAD
Availability
In stock
Rating
5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5

Deep Research

The Contemporaine brand and what it stands for

  • At $125 CAD, the dress sits in the accessible contemporary bracket — above mass-market retailers but below premium bridge lines — which aligns Contemporaine with brands like Wilfred or Babaton in quality ambition while remaining a private-label value play inside Simons' curated ecosystem.

Image Analysis

3 images
Jewel buttons straight-fit crepe dress product image (primary)
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Product

Women's short straight-fit dress in matte black crepe with a pointed collar, short gathered sleeves, a short front button placket with four round gold buttons, and a hem that falls above the knee.

  • SilhouetteStraight, shift-style short dress with a relaxed, slightly A-line fall ending above the knee.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.63 (high)
  • Collar and placketPointed shirt-style collar with a short vertical placket at center front featuring a vertical row of round metallic gold buttons.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Buttons (textile detail)Four visible round gold 'jewel' buttons vertically spaced on the chest placket.
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with slight puff at the shoulder created by pleating/gathers and a loose cuff that sits above the elbow.
    2 regionsx 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth crepe-like fabric with no visible pattern or texture at this resolution.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (medium)
  • Hem detailSimple straight hem with a slight curve at the front center, falling above the knee.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Accessories on model (on-dress elements)Round gold buttons and visible gold rings on the hand resting on hip; rings contact the dress area visually.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (medium)

Other

Studio fashion shot showing a standing model against a neutral panelled backdrop and smooth floor; model wears black ankle-strap high-heeled sandals and gold hoop earrings; soft directional lighting from front-left creates subtle shadows.

  • Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered vertically, model slightly turned to camera with one hand on hip and one arm relaxed.
  • BackgroundNeutral vertical panelled wall in light warm gray and matching floor, seamless studio setting.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Props and stylingModel styled with gold hoop earrings, gold rings, and black strappy high-heeled sandals; these items are staging props not described as product packaging.
    2 regionsx 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsEven soft lighting with mild shadowing under the model and subtle shadow along left side of dress indicating a directional light source from front-left.

Colors

black· main fabric#0E0C13metallic gold· buttons#CEC2BC
Jewel buttons straight-fit crepe dress product image 2
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Product

Upper half of a black crepe dress shown on a model in profile: pointed collar, short cuffed sleeves, a vertical button placket with four decorative round gold buttons with light centers, and soft shoulder pleats.

  • CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black fabric, lying flat with a small visible gap at the placket top.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Button placketNarrow vertical placket down the center front with four evenly spaced round decorative buttons; buttons are metallic gold rims with lighter (pearl-like) centers.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.31 (high)
  • Sleeve styleShort sleeves with turned-up cuffs; left sleeve (viewer right) shows a neat cuff band sitting above the elbow.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.51 · w 0.43 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.55 · w 0.31 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Shoulder detailSoft tailored pleat or gather at the shoulder seam creating slight fullness at the sleeve head.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceMatte black woven crepe-like fabric with a smooth, slightly textured finish visible on torso and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Visible buttons closeupFour round buttons visible; each has a raised metallic gold rim and a lighter central disk that reflects light (appears off-white or pearl).
    4 regionsx 0.50 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.41 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.57 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing model in right-profile from head to mid-torso against a neutral textured backdrop; even soft lighting with subtle shadowing, model's crossed arms and jewelry visible.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter vertical crop showing the model from head to just below the waist in right-profile with arms crossed across the torso.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium)
  • BackgroundNeutral light-beige textured backdrop filling the frame behind the model.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model jewelry (not product)Model wears twisted gold-tone hoop earring and gold rings on left hand; these are separate accessories worn by the model.
    2 regionsx 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows on the right side of the model's face and torso.

Colors

black· main fabric#0E0D13metallic gold· button rim#B47554pearl white· button center
Jewel buttons straight-fit crepe dress product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a short, straight-fit black dress in a matte crepe fabric with a small collar and short cuffed sleeves; hem falls above the knee and a vertical side seam is visible on the right side of the image.

  • SilhouetteStraight, slightly A-line short dress shown from the rear with a relaxed fit through the body and a hem that ends above the knees.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.74 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth crepe-like fabric with no visible texture or sheen in studio lighting.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • CollarSmall, flat shirt-style collar visible at the back neckline.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
  • SleevesShort sleeves with a turned or stitched cuff creating a slight volume at the shoulder and a folded edge at the hem of each sleeve.
    2 regionsx 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Back surface detailPlain back with no visible center seam, buttons, or embellishment; a vertical side seam is visible on the model's right side.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high)
  • HemStraight, unadorned hem finishing above the knee with a clean stitched edge.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Visible fasteners or closuresNo visible zippers, buttons, or closures on the rear of the dress in this view.

Other

Studio rear-angle product shot with a neutral vertical-panel background, model wearing black strappy high-heeled sandals and gold jewelry; even soft lighting produces minimal shadows on the floor.

  • Shot compositionFull-body rear view of a standing model centered in frame, cropped with space above the head and showing from head to floor.
  • BackgroundNeutral light-gray vertical-panel backdrop with subtle texture and visible panel seams.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
  • Model accessoriesModel is wearing black ankle-strap high-heeled sandals and visible gold hoop earring and rings; these accessories are part of the styling but not described as product details.
    2 regionsx 0.40 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with gentle shadowing under the model and a subtle highlight on the dress's left rear edge.

Colors

matte black· main body#121017

Q&A

1 answered
Since the dress is unlined, does the fabric require a slip to avoid being see-through?
The dress is unlined, but the black color is unlikely to be see-through. For the pink variant, we suggest wearing a slip for extra coverage.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/dresses/short/jewel-buttons-straight-fit-crepe-dress--17455-229845?colourId=0
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