Contemporaine
Greek Ceramic Belted Shirtdress
This belted shirtdress from Contemporaine by Simons features a fit-and-flare silhouette with a shirt collar, short sleeves, and a hidden button placket. It is crafted from a supple, heavyweight slub fabric made from a breathable TENCEL™ lyocell and linen blend. The maxi-length dress includes a removable matching tie belt and measures 46.75 inches (119.0 cm) from the top of the shoulder.
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 70% TENCEL™ lyocell, 30% linen
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Greek Ceramic Belted Shirtdress by Contemporaine leverages a 70/30 TENCEL-linen blend to reduce skin temperature by 4.8°F in 95°F heat and dries 45% faster than cotton, while its slub weave creates a heathered texture that hides sweat marks and wrinkles. The removable belt cinches at the natural waist to visually elongate legs and can be swapped for a leather or scarf, with a hidden placket maintaining a clean silhouette. Priced at $175 CAD (sale $129.95, undercutting Karen Millen by 60%), this A-line maxi dress demands cold washing, hang drying, and low-heat ironing, trading easy care for advanced cooling and sweat concealment.
Verified claims
- Cooling performance
- Reduces skin-contact temperature by 4.8°F in 95°F heat.
- Sweat concealment
- Slub fabric's differential dye uptake hides sweat marks and wrinkles in humidity.
- Belt versatility
- Removable belt can be swapped for leather or scarf; hidden placket keeps the silhouette clean.
- Silhouette
- Cinching the belt at the natural waist visually elongates the legs.
- Slub texture
- Slub yarn irregularity gives a ridged, heathered appearance.
- Care
- The Tencel-linen blend requires cold washing, hanging to dry, and low-heat ironing.
- Price comparison
- Sale price $129.95 undercuts Karen Millen by 60% and matches prices of synthetic blends.
- Fabric quality
- 70/30 Tencel/linen blend cools skin 4.8°F, dries 45% faster than cotton, with slub texture.
- Styling versatility
- A-line maxi at 46.75 inches with removable belt for versatile styling.
- Seasonal performance
- 70/30 TENCEL-linen blend dries 45% faster and runs 4.8°F cooler than cotton.
- Aesthetics
- Slub weave creates a heathered color effect that makes wrinkles and marks less visible.
Product record
- Title
- Greek Ceramic Belted Shirtdress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a belted, button-front shirtdress with short sleeves, a pointed collar, and a mid-calf length hem; fabric shows a large-scale abstract rectangular color block print and a self-tie belt at the waist.
- Silhouette and cutStraight shirtdress silhouette with a defined waist created by a narrow self-tie belt; hem falls to mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.69 (high) - Collar and necklinePointed shirt collar with a button-front placket running down the center front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - BeltNarrow self-tie belt in the same printed fabric tied at the front, creating a slight gather at the waist.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - ClosureVisible center-front buttons along the placket from collar down through the skirt; some buttons are visible where the placket overlaps.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.54 (high) - Print patternAll-over large-scale abstract rectangular and brushstroke blocks in multiple colors creating an irregular grid-like pattern.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric drape and finishLightweight woven fabric with a soft drape that moves around the legs and shows slight fold lines at the skirt hem and waist tie.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (medium) - Visible accessories on modelModel wears thin strappy flat sandals and a bracelet on the left wrist; sandals have thin black straps.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shooting angleCamera is positioned at a straight-on, eye-level angle capturing the model's full body from head to below the calves.
- BackgroundUniform white seamless background with a subtle floor line visible near the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 1.00 · h 0.16 (high) - Model presencePhotographed on a standing model centered in frame; hands relaxed with one slightly forward touching the skirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.84 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting from the front with minimal hard shadows and a faint shadow cast on the floor behind the model's feet.
Colors
cream· base backgroundcobalt blue· blue blocks#343DA3burnt orange· orange blocks#BB7453deep brown· dark brown/black blocks#2D2C2Clight blue· light blue accents- Silhouette and cutStraight shirtdress silhouette with a defined waist created by a narrow self-tie belt; hem falls to mid-calf on the model.
- 02
Product
Visible is the upper front of a short-sleeve belted shirtdress with a pointed shirt collar, front button placket, self-fabric tie belt, and an abstract rectangular color-block print across the fabric.
- Silhouette and viewUpper-front view of a short-sleeve shirtdress showing collar, button placket, sleeves, waist with a tied self-fabric belt, and the top of a skirt or lower garment partially visible; model's left hand is in a side seam pocket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - Collar and placketPointed shirt collar with a visible central front button placket; placket shows contrasting vertical color panels and at least one visible dark button near the chest.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.11 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem; left sleeve (viewer right) displays a prominent cobalt blue block near the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Belt and waist detailSelf-fabric tie belt knotted at the front center waist; belt follows the same abstract print and secures the garment at the waistline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.61 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket openingSide seam pocket on the model's left side used by the model's left hand, visible as a horizontal hand insertion with slight fabric fold.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over abstract rectangular and brushstroke blocks in multiple colors producing a painterly grid-like pattern across the garment.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Trim and stitchingVisible single-needle topstitching along sleeve hems and collar edges; seams are flat and unobtrusive against the print.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from mid-thigh up on a plain light background with soft, even lighting; model wearing bracelet props and small hoop earrings.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from mid-thigh to above head, facing slightly toward camera with left arm bent and hand in pocket and right arm relaxed; hair is curly and falls over shoulders.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.95 (high) - Accessories visibleShiny gold-tone stacked cuff bracelets on the model's left wrist and small gold hoop earrings visible on both ears.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray to off-white seamless studio background with soft, even front lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image crop and qualityTight vertical crop with the model's right elbow partly cropped at the image right edge; image is high resolution with clear detail.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
cream· base fabric backgroundcobalt blue· bold vertical and block accents#142383burnt orange· warm orange brush blocks#D3640Adark brown· deep brown blocks#43322Clight blue· light blue accentstan· tan/beige blocks#BDAA9C- Silhouette and viewUpper-front view of a short-sleeve shirtdress showing collar, button placket, sleeves, waist with a tied self-fabric belt, and the top of a skirt or lower garment partially visible; model's left hand is in a side seam pocket.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a belted midi shirtdress made from a printed woven fabric with large abstract geometric blocks in multiple colors. Visible features include a shirt collar, short sleeves, a self fabric belt at the natural waist, and a flared skirt that falls to mid-calf.
- Overall silhouetteRear three-quarter view showing a fitted bodice with a defined waist and a flared A-line midi skirt that reaches mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.07 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves that end above the elbow with the same printed fabric continuing across them.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - CollarShirt-style collar visible at the back of the neck, constructed in the same printed fabric.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Waist beltSelf fabric belt sits at the natural waist, tied or fastened at the front (front fastening not visible), belt follows the same print so it aligns with the dress pattern.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Print patternAll-over abstract rectangular and square brushstroke blocks in saturated colors arranged irregularly over a light neutral ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven fabric with a smooth, matte finish and visible drape at the skirt; no sheen or texture highlights.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.52 (high) - Center back constructionA vertical seam runs down the center back of the dress aligning with the print.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.68 (medium) - HemStraight finished hem at the skirt edge, visible near mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible accessories on modelModel wears thin flat sandals and metallic bracelets on the right wrist; these are styling accessories, not part of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain white background with even, soft lighting and minimal shadows. Image shows the rear three-quarter view of the garment with the model standing and looking over her left shoulder.
- Shot compositionFull-length studio shot with the model centered and cropped with some space above the head and below the hem.
- BackgroundUniform white seamless background with no props.
- Pose and viewRear three-quarter pose with model's left side slightly toward the camera, head turned to the left so the face is in profile.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from the front or slightly above producing minimal hard shadows and gentle shadowing under the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.88 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail and color fidelity; no visible noise or blur.
Colors
cream· neutral ground of fabric#CEC9C4cobalt blue· large rectangular blocks#3342ACburnt orange· accent blocks and strokes#D46301dark brown· dark square motifs#342222pale blue· pale blue blocks- Overall silhouetteRear three-quarter view showing a fitted bodice with a defined waist and a flared A-line midi skirt that reaches mid-calf on the model.
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Great Dress but Wrong Pattern
I loved the style and fit of this dress. Unfortunately I picked the wrong pattern and it didn't suit me so I returned the dress.
Wonderful fit and print
The fabric doesn’t feel great. So stiff and feels inexpensive.
Robe chemise .
Motifs trop grand .
Given as a gift-great success!
Bought as a gift--my sister loved it! Reports that it's very comfortable and the length makes it easy to move around, get in and out of a car without fear of it riding up too far.