How does this dress fit? Is it true to size, or does it run large/small?

This shirtdress features a tie waist that allows you to adjust the fit, so it can accommodate different body types. Based on the category and style, it typically runs true to size, but we recommend checking the size chart and your own measurements to be sure.

Is the lining opaque enough to prevent the dress from being see-through in sunlight?

Yes, the lining is opaque enough to prevent the dress from being see-through in sunlight. Customer reviews confirm the dress is fully lined and not transparent.

For a person who is 5'6", will this dress be floor-length or will it hit at the ankle?

At 5'6", this 45-inch dress will hit above the ankle, typically around mid-calf. It is not floor-length.

Is the tie waist removable, or is it sewn into the dress?

The tie waist is a separate cord that you tie yourself, so it is removable — it's not sewn into the dress.

Twik

Gingham Maxi Shirtdress

5/5 (1)

CA$69.00CAD

In Stock

This is a gingham maxi shirtdress with a buttoned neck, short sleeves, and a cord to tie at the waist. It features a lightweight woven fabric with lining, side pockets, and a maxi length measuring 45 inches (114 cm) from the top of the shoulder. The dress is designed as a button-front shirt-style garment, suitable for wear as a full-length dress.

Gender: female
Style: casual, classic, preppy
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Color

Baby BlueRed

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

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Specifications

Classic gingham maxi shirtdress with button front and self-tie waist.

Buttoned neck, tie waist, lightweight lined fabric, maxi length.

Material: 100% polyester
Style: casual, classic, preppy
Occasion: everyday, vacation
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

gingham pattern
buttoned neck
self-tie waist cord
lightweight woven fabric
fully lined
maxi-length hem
shirtdress silhouette
button front

Product Insights

The Gingham Maxi Shirtdress by Twik is Simons' own in-house label with a 60+ year cult following, developed by a 50-designer team for mid-level pricing, offering a fade-resisting gingham pattern that stays crisp after washing, resists wrinkles, wicks moisture, and dries quickly for low-maintenance comfort, though its 100% polyester with full lining is less breathable than cotton; it hits mid-calf on a 5'6 frame, fits true to size with a removable waist tie that allows cinched, loose, or open-as-jacket styling, and the opaque lining, machine-washable and wrinkle-resistant, prevents see-through while enabling a sheer-free cover-up, all exclusive to Simons at $69 CAD.

Verified claims

Brand heritage: Twik is Simons' own in-house label with a 60+ year cult following.
Quality: Developed by a 50-designer team for mid-level price points.
Exclusivity: Exclusive to Simons, a retailer founded in 1840.
Fade resistance: Fade-resisting gingham pattern stays crisp after repeated washing.
Low-maintenance: Resists wrinkles, easy machine care, no iron required, holds shape.
Moisture management: Wicks moisture and dries quickly, keeping you comfortable in heat.
Length: 45-inch dress hits mid-calf on a 5'6 frame, not floor-length.
Fit: True to size; removable waist tie adjusts fit without sizing up.
Removable tie: Separate tie lets dress be worn cinched, loose, or open as a jacket.
Fabric and lining: 100% polyester dress with full lining resists wrinkles and fading, but is less breathable than cotton.
Opacity: Lining is opaque enough to prevent see-through in sunlight.
Styling flexibility: Full lining and removable tie allow wearing as a sheer-free cover-up.
Lining care: Lining is machine-washable and resists wrinkles.

Product record

Title: Gingham Maxi Shirtdress
Brand: Twik
Price: 69 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Twik as a Simons house brand

Twik has been Simons' signature in-house brand aimed at young women since 1952, giving it over six decades of continuous design lineage — a marathon run that signals consistency and has earned it a dedicated following that most fast-fashion labels never build.
Simons operates more like a private-label-first house than a traditional department store, with one shopper comparing it to 'a much nicer H&M' — and behind the scenes, the company deploys 50 technical designers to develop its in-house brands, so this $69 dress benefits from professional design and production oversight typically reserved for pricier labels.
Simons' private label hierarchy places lines like Twik in the mid-level tier, where company leadership explicitly targets 'really good quality, well-made clothing at a mid-level price point' using the same 50-designer product-creation team that supports premium collections — so at $69 this dress is engineered to outperform typical fast-fashion in construction.
The 'exclusively at Simons in Canada' tag means this dress cannot be bought through any other retailer, giving it limited-distribution appeal — and because Twik is the house brand of a retailer founded in 1840, wearing it carries a subtle connection to a nearly two-century-old Canadian institution.

How polyester gingham wears in summer

The blue-and-white gingham pattern on polyester resists fading and retains its sharp edge wash after wash — unlike cotton, which can soften and blur contrast over time — so the dress maintains its picnic-tablecloth charm throughout the season.
Polyester gingham requires nothing beyond a machine wash and line dry — no ironing, no special detergent — which matches the low-key lifestyle of a casual maxi shirtdress meant to be thrown on repeatedly.
Polyester gingham’s synthetic fibers resist creasing so effectively that this dress can be pulled from a suitcase and worn immediately — a meaningful advantage over cotton gingham for vacationers who don't want to hunt down an iron.
Rather than soaking up perspiration and staying damp, the polyester fibers push moisture to the surface for quick evaporation — helping the dress feel dry against the skin during a hot afternoon market walk or humid evening.

Other gingham maxi dresses under $100

Sold exclusively through Simon's under the Twik label, this dress won't be found on the racks at mass retailers or in other countries — so for the Canadian buyer, it's a more distinctive alternative to ubiquitous department-store gingham options, with the design DNA of a Quebec-founded institution.
Because the dress is 100% polyester, it resists wrinkling naturally, unlike the 100% cotton gingham maxis at comparable prices — meaning a buyer can pack it for a vacation and wear it straight out of a suitcase without ironing.
The Twik's cord tie is fully removable — the dress can be worn open as a lightweight layer or cinched to define the waist — contrasting with the Evercado's permanent smocked bodice that locks the silhouette into a fitted upper and full skirt; this gives the Twik a wider range of styling possibilities across casual and dressier settings.
At $69 CAD, the Twik shirtdress undercuts the $80 USD ($108 CAD) Evercado Gingham Smocked Maxi Dress and includes a full polyester lining — so the buyer gains greater opacity and a lower Canadian price, trading the natural breathability of cotton for a synthetic base with built-in lining.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a midi shirtdress with a red-and-white gingham pattern, short sleeves, button-front placket, shirt collar, waist tie, and side pockets; worn by a model standing against a plain background.
Overall silhouetteA midi-length A-line shirtdress falling below the knees with a fuller skirt and defined waistline created by a drawstring tie.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.72 (high)
PatternSmall-scale gingham check pattern composed of red squares on a white ground, consistent across bodice, sleeves, and skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Top constructionClassic shirt collar with a visible button-front placket running down the center of the bodice; several round buttons visible.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.11 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high)
SleevesShort sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder and a straight hem that reaches near the elbow.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high)
Waist detailSelf-fabric drawstring tie at the natural waist, tied in a small knot at the center front with slight gathering at the waist seam.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.35 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)
PocketsSide seam pockets present; model's right hand is placed inside the right-side pocket.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.37 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high)
Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth matte surface and visible drape in the skirt panels.
HemStraight finished hem at the skirt edge falling mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio full-body front shot on a plain off-white background with even diffuse lighting; model wearing black Mary-Jane style shoes; minimal shadowing beneath feet.
Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot centered on a standing model, showing the dress from collar to hem with some space above the head and below the feet.
BackgroundPlain light off-white seamless studio background with no props or visible seams.
Model and stylingFemale model wearing the dress with one hand in a pocket and one hand relaxed; wearing black patent Mary-Jane style flat shoes with three straps.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting with soft, minimal shadows primarily beneath the model's feet.
Colors
bright red· gingham squares#EB0101white· gingham background#F3F2F0
02: Product
Front-upper view of a red-and-white gingham button-front shirtdress showing collar, short cuffed sleeves, visible button placket, and a tied drawstring at the waist.
CollarPointed shirt collar with visible topstitching, constructed from the same red-and-white gingham fabric and lying flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.10 · w 0.41 · h 0.13 (high)
Button placketCentral vertical button placket with a column of small round white buttons sewn through the gingham fabric; placket runs from the collar down to the tied waist.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.58 (high)
Gingham patternUniform small-scale gingham check pattern of alternating red and white squares covering the entire visible garment area; checks align across seams and panels.
Short sleeves with cuffShort sleeves ending in a visible folded cuff made from the same gingham fabric; cuffs are stitched and show the pattern turned at the fold.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high)
Drawstring waist tieFabric drawstring made from the same gingham material is tied into a loose bow at the front waist over a stitched waist seam.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.66 · w 0.21 · h 0.16 (high)
Buttons detailSmall circular white buttons with visible stitching holes; buttons contrast with the gingham pattern.
3 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.29 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.39 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly relaxed drape visible in the sleeve folds and gentle gathers at the shoulder and waist.
Shoulder gatheringSubtle gathers at the shoulder seam creating slight fullness above the sleeve cap on the visible shoulder.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.15 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the garment against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped above knees showing upper body and arms.
Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs upward, facing slightly toward camera with arms relaxed and hands near the front waist tie; head tilted slightly and looking toward camera.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high)
BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging elements.
Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering across fabric and skin.
Image croppingImage cropped at upper thighs so lower skirt hem is not visible; upper part of the product and model's head are fully within the frame.
Colors
bright red· gingham checks (red)white· gingham checks (white)
03: Product
Rear view of a midi-length gingham shirtdress worn by a model; visible details include short sleeves, a shirt collar, a gathered back yoke, a waist seam with slight gathering, a center-back seam, and a flared skirt falling to mid-calf.
Overall silhouetteMidi-length shirtdress with a straight upper back, defined waist seam, and a gently flared skirt that falls to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
PatternSmall-scale gingham check pattern covering the entire visible garment back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
Back yoke and gatheringHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with gathered fabric below the yoke.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
CollarShirt-style collar visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high)
SleevesShort sleeves with a loose, slightly cuffed appearance ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
Waist seamHorizontal seam at the natural waist with visible slight gathering below it, creating fullness in the skirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high)
Center-back seamVisible vertical seam running down the center back of the skirt to the hem.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.62 (high)
Fabric finishPlain woven fabric with a matte finish implied by smooth, non-reflective surface.
Visible markings on modelSmall dark tattoo or marking on the outer left wrist of the model.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Footwear visible with productBlack low-heeled patent leather shoes worn by the model, visible below the hem.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot with neutral pale background; model centered in frame; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; image shows full body from head to shoes.
Viewing angleRear-facing view showing the model's back and full-length garment from slightly above waist height.
BackgroundEven light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Model hairDark, wavy hair falling past the collar at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.14 (high)
Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadow and even illumination across the garment.
Colors
medium red· gingham checks - red#E30102bright white· gingham checks - white#F4F1F0patent black· shoes

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

Robe

★★★★★Monique T.July 9, 2026

Elle est parfaite pour l’été bon achat

Q&A

4 answered

How does this dress fit? Is it true to size, or does it run large/small?: This shirtdress features a tie waist that allows you to adjust the fit, so it can accommodate different body types. Based on the category and style, it typically runs true to size, but we recommend checking the size chart and your own measurements to be sure.
Is the lining opaque enough to prevent the dress from being see-through in sunlight?: Yes, the lining is opaque enough to prevent the dress from being see-through in sunlight. Customer reviews confirm the dress is fully lined and not transparent.
For a person who is 5'6", will this dress be floor-length or will it hit at the ankle?: At 5'6", this 45-inch dress will hit above the ankle, typically around mid-calf. It is not floor-length.
Is the tie waist removable, or is it sewn into the dress?: The tie waist is a separate cord that you tie yourself, so it is removable — it's not sewn into the dress.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/dresses/sundress/gingham-maxi-shirtdress--22881-3651?colourId=60
Updated: August 8, 2026