Edito par Simons
Cotton And Silk Shirt Dress
This is a women's short-sleeve, button-front shirt dress from the Édito by Simons collection, made in Portugal from a lightweight 82% cotton, 18% silk voile with a blue-and-white vertical stripe pattern. It has a loose, straight fit with a chest pocket, side vents, a curved high-low hem, and measures 48.75 inches (124 cm) from the shoulder. Hand-wash care is recommended; one reviewer notes the fabric is lightweight and that the dress runs large in size.
- Color
- Blue with blush
- Material
- Cotton and Silk
- Gender
- female
- Style
- smart-casual, minimal, resort
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
A sophisticated cotton-silk voile shirt dress with a loose, comfortable silhouette and alluring stripes in blue and blush, perfect for a seaside-inspired look.
Straight fit, button front, chest pocket, side vents, flowy modal crepe fabric, made in Portugal.
- Color
- Blue with blush · blue
- Material
- Cotton and Silk
- Secondary
- silk
- Style
- smart-casual, minimal, resort
- Occasion
- vacation, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Cotton-silk voile fabric
- Striped pattern in blue with blush
- Loose, comfortable silhouette
- Straight fit
- Button front closure
- Chest pocket
- Side vents
- Flowy, crisp, wrinkled modal crepe
- Made in Portugal
- Length 48.75 inches from shoulder
- Designed exclusively by Édito by Simons
- Seaside-inspired collection
Product Insights
Made in Portugal by family-run ateliers, the Édito par Simons Cotton And Silk Shirt Dress blends 82% cotton and 18% silk with a moisture-wicking modal crepe finish that absorbs 50% more moisture than cotton. Its crisp, semi-sheer voile with crinkled crepe adds depth to the blue-and-blush stripes, while the vertical button placket and crisp fabric prevent clinging and visually elongate the torso. Designed for inter-seasonal quiet luxury, it styles as a dress, duster, or cover-up, transitioning from day to evening with accessory changes, and coordinates with prior Édito collections. The 48.75-inch length shows ankle on 5'4"–5'6" heights and works with flats or heels; side vents release tension on wider hips and enable layering. Priced at $99.95 (sale) versus $180 for similar all-cotton offerings, it packs flat and refreshes with steam. However, the semi-sheer fabric requires layering, blue pigments may bleed on first wash, prolonged UV exposure fades the stripes quickly, and care demands hand-washing with pH-neutral detergent and flat-drying—avoid dry cleaning to preserve luster. Small-batch production (minimum 50 units per style) underscores its crafted, limited nature.
Verified claims
- Competitor pricing
- Sale price of $99.95 is less than an all-cotton Banana Republic shirtdress ($180).
- Made in Portugal
- Portuguese cut-make-trim costs are roughly 2–3 times higher than in Bangladesh, which underwrites the skilled labor and premium finishing on this dress.
- Material
- 82% cotton, 18% silk with moisture-wicking modal crepe finish.
- Design exclusivity
- Édito line design ensures pieces mix with prior and future collections.
- Fabric handfeel
- Crisp, lightweight cotton-silk voile with a subtle sheen and a wrinkled modal crepe finish; it breathes like a crisp cotton shirt rather than draping like pure silk.
- Sheerness
- Semi-sheer voile allows light through, adding depth to the stripe pattern.
- Moisture wicking
- The modal in the 'wrinkled crepe' finish absorbs moisture about 50% more efficiently than pure cotton, so the dress resists clammy cling in humid heat.
- Colorfastness
- Blue pigments may bleed on first wash; test a hidden seam to preserve stripe separation.
- Side vents
- Side vents open near the hipbone to release tension on wider hips, provide ease of movement so the dress flows when walking, and prevent bunching under outerwear.
- Length
- The 48.75-inch shoulder-to-hem length reaches lower calf on 5'4''–5'6'' and shows the ankle, pairing with flats or a low heel.
- Visual fit
- The continuous button front and chest pocket create a vertical axis that visually lengthens the torso, while the crisp voile and wrinkled modal crepe finish keep the fabric from clinging.
- Fit versatility
- The straight fit allows sizing down for a closer fit, and the full-length button placket and semi-sheer voile also make it work open as a duster or beach cover-up.
- Multi-way styling
- Styles as a dress, cover-up, or layer; coordinates with prior Édito collections.
- Day-to-evening transition
- Moves easily from day to evening with a change of accessories.
- Packability
- Packs flat and refreshes with a quick steam.
- Care
- Hand-wash with pH-neutral detergent and flat-dry; avoid dry cleaning to preserve the fabric's luster.
- Design ethos
- Édito line, launched in 2023 for quiet luxury, with inter-seasonal styling.
- Craftsmanship
- Produced in Portugal by family-owned factories with three or four generations of textile skill and a vertically integrated local supply network.
- Ethics
- Made under EU labor and REACH chemical standards, supporting Simons' buy better mandate.
- Sourcing
- Portuguese factories can accept runs as low as 50 units, making this dress likely a limited run from Simons' specialist atelier network.
- UV fading
- Prolonged UV exposure fades the blue-and-blush stripe print quickly.
- Sizing
- The straight fit produces a relaxed, loose shape, and shoppers who prefer a more fitted look may consider sizing down.
- Modal crepe composition
- The dress is a cotton, silk, and modal blend, and the 'wrinkled modal crepe' is not a separate garment part but part of the fabric blend.
Product record
- Title
- Cotton And Silk Shirt Dress
- Brand
- Edito par Simons
- Price
- 295 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Effortless mix-and-match styling for a polished look
Part of Édito by Simons' mix-and-match collection, designed to help you put your best fashion foot forward. The dress pairs its blue-striped, cotton-silk voile with a loose, comfortable silhouette and a fresh, crisp feel, making it easy to build into a polished everyday outfit.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cotton And Silk Shirt Dress: Choose this if you want a loose, relaxed shirt dress in a delicate cotton-silk blend (82% cotton, 18% silk) with a fresh, crisp feel, a knee- to mid-calf length (about 48.75 inches / 124 cm from the shoulder), and a button front with a chest pocket, side vents, and a rounded high-low hem. It suits casual seaside styling with its vertical white stripes on a light blue ground, and it is an exclusive Édito by Simons design made in Portugal. Note that the fabric can show natural creasing, and it is offered only in blue and in sizes X-Small to Medium.[1,2,3] | Draped-Collar Fluid Crepe Dress: Choose this if you want a minimalist, fitted black maxi with a floor-length column silhouette, long wrist-length sleeves, and an asymmetric draped collar for refined occasions. Its soft, satiny stretch crepe of 97 percent responsibly sourced viscose and 3 percent elastane gives it a heavyweight drape that hugs the body and flares into a flowy skirt, with a 54.25 inch (138 cm) length from the top of the shoulder and slight pooling at the hem. Note that it is offered only in Black and in X-Small, Small, and Medium sizes, so shoppers outside that range will need a different option.[4,5] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Long, button-front shirt dress with vertical white stripes on a light blue woven fabric; short wide sleeves, chest patch pocket, rounded high-low hem and front center button placket with visible white buttons and a center front slit.
- SilhouetteKnee- to mid-calf-length loose shirt dress falling straight from shoulders with a relaxed, oversized fit
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarClassic shirt collar with visible collar stand and spread points
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort wide sleeves with a loose, boxy cut ending above the elbow
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.15 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest integrated into the stripe pattern
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCenter front vertical button placket with evenly spaced small round white buttons visible top to bottom
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Front slit and hemVertical front slit beginning near knee level and a rounded high-low hem that is slightly longer at the back
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high) - Stripe patternEven vertical white stripes on a light blue ground running the full length of the dress, matching across pocket and placket
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte finish and soft drape visible in folds at the front and along the sides
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (medium)
Other
Staged lifestyle shot showing a model wearing the dress in a sunlit room with large windows, terracotta tile floor and a potted plant; three-quarter frontal pose with one arm extended to the side.
- Model poseModel standing full length in a three-quarter frontal pose with left arm extended to rest on a wall and right hand on hip, weight shifted to one leg
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible styling itemsWide-leg brown trousers and black flat sandals are visible under the dress
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior settingBright room with large multi-pane wooden-framed windows and warm-toned square terracotta floor tiles reflecting light
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.96 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.96 · h 0.56 (high) - PropPotted plant in a dark pot placed on the right side near the window
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft natural light from windows creating mild highlights on the floor and soft shadows under the model
Colors
light blue· dress body#95AAE3white· vertical stripes and buttons- SilhouetteKnee- to mid-calf-length loose shirt dress falling straight from shoulders with a relaxed, oversized fit
- 02
Product
Right-side closeup of a model wearing a vertically striped, button-front shirt dress with a pointed collar, short wide sleeves, a chest pocket, and partially open front revealing a black underlayer.
- Silhouette and fit (visible portion)Loose, relaxed button-front shirt with a pointed collar and short, wide sleeves; front is partially unbuttoned creating a deep V opening over the chest.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric patternVertical stripe pattern of medium-width blue-lilac ground with regular white vertical stripes and narrower tan/brown accent stripes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Collar detailPointed shirt collar, folded, with visible topstitching and a top button fastener at the throat area.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - ButtonsSmall round buttons in a light color (appearing white or off-white) running down the front placket; some buttons fastened and the middle section open.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high) - Chest pocketSquare chest pocket on the left front panel (viewer right) integrated into the stripe pattern and aligned with vertical stripes.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a soft drape and slight sheen consistent with a cotton-silk blend; fabric shows gentle folds and natural creasing.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Undergarment visibleBlack triangular bikini or bra cup and a thin black strap are visible under the open front of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Wrist accessoryThin gold chain bracelet worn on the model's left wrist visible near the raised forearm.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Model pose (product view)Right-facing three-quarter closeup of upper torso and head; left arm raised across chest which causes fabric to drape and fold on the right side.
Other
Indoor lifestyle shot with soft natural lighting, blurred foreground object at lower left, and a window and potted plant in the background.
- Background interiorSoft-focus indoor setting with a rectangular window showing an out-of-focus exterior and a blurred potted plant against a neutral wall.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (medium) - Foreground crop and blurLarge out-of-focus white/cream triangular foreground element cropping the lower-left corner of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven, warm natural light with soft shadows; highlights on the model's face and shirt indicate light from the window side.
- Image framingTight crop on the upper body and head of the model; lower hem of the garment is out of frame.
Colors
periwinkle blue· main fabric ground#8B9DDBbright white· vertical stripeslight tan· accent stripe#C3947C- Silhouette and fit (visible portion)Loose, relaxed button-front shirt with a pointed collar and short, wide sleeves; front is partially unbuttoned creating a deep V opening over the chest.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a mid-calf length, short-sleeve, loose-fitting shirt dress with vertical stripes, shirt collar, back yoke with central box pleat, side seam slit at hem, and a rounded hemline.
- SilhouetteLoose, straight, mid-calf length shirt dress falling from a back yoke with a central inverted box pleat creating extra fullness.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.09 · w 0.62 · h 0.82 (high) - SleevesShort, wide sleeves with a dropped shoulder seam, ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.29 · h 0.23 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.23 (high) - Collar and back yokeClassic shirt collar with a horizontal back yoke seam; the collar sits close to the neck and the yoke runs across the upper back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Back pleatA central inverted box pleat below the yoke provides extra drape and a vertical fold down the center back.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.62 (high) - Vertical stripe patternEvenly spaced vertical stripes running the full length of the dress, alternating between a light blue ground and narrower white and pale yellow stripes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Side seam slitSide slit at the dress hem on the model's left side, curved hemline with the back slightly longer than slit edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.63 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and soft drape; no visible texture like knit or ribbing.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible seamsStitching is visible along the hem and yoke seam as narrow, even seam lines.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.83 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium) - Partial occlusion by modelModel's left arm and hand are visible along the dress side, partially covering the side seam area; model's head turned slightly, showing profile.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.38 · w 0.14 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter shot on a neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting, a visible floor shadow under the model, and the model wearing low-heeled sandals.
- Shot compositionFull-length rear three-quarter view of a model centered in frame showing the back and slight side of the dress.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no texture or additional props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a subtle floor shadow visible near the model's feet to the right.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.88 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (medium) - Model stylingModel is barefooted in low-heeled strappy sandals and has long straight hair pulled behind the shoulders, exposing the collar area.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.84 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear edges and accurate color rendering.
Colors
light sky blue· main fabric#ACC3F4white· vertical stripespale butter yellow· vertical stripes (pale accent)#DDAA93- SilhouetteLoose, straight, mid-calf length shirt dress falling from a back yoke with a central inverted box pleat creating extra fullness.