Contemporaine
Pure Linen Trapeze Maxi Dress
The Pure Linen Trapeze Maxi Dress is a sleeveless, unlined dress with an A-line trapeze silhouette that falls to a maxi length of 49.5 inches from the shoulder. It is crafted from a thick, durable washed linen weave made from certified European Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen, a naturally breathable fiber. Key features include a crew neck, hidden back zip closure, and slit pockets; it is an exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design made in Canada.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ linen
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Product Insights
The Pure Linen Trapeze Maxi Dress from Contemporaine, a Simons in-house label since 1840, offers a loose trapeze cut that never clings, made from thick 100% European linen that resists billowing and softens with washing. Its 49.5-inch length suits taller wearers, while hidden back zip and slit pockets improve fit and utility over alternatives. Nude seamless underwear or a slip dress ensure opacity, and machine washing with air or low tumble drying controls softness. At $69.95 (vs. $198 for similar), it balances affordability with sustainable sourcing, though it's currently out of stock.
Verified claims
- Body fit
- Designed to hang away from the body, the trapeze cut never clings to the bust or hips.
- Drape
- Thick linen resists billowing in wind and softens to a fluid drape after washing.
- Length
- 49.5-inch length reaches lower on ankle than standard maxis, suiting taller wearers.
- Trapeze cut
- The trapeze A-line cut makes underlayers far less likely to show their edges or bunch up than a fitted cut.
- Underlayer solutions
- A nude slip dress provides full opacity under the unlined linen, while nude seamless underwear is the recommended starting layer to avoid visible contrast.
- Drying method
- Tumble drying on low accelerates the linen's softening; air drying is recommended to prevent shrinking.
- Shrinkage
- Made from pre-washed washed linen, the dress has minimal shrinkage after the first wash, though some slight shrinkage may still occur.
- Care
- Machine wash gentle cold; air dry to prevent shrinking.
- Brand credibility
- Backed by Simons' 1840 family-run legacy and buy-better sustainable sourcing commitment.
- Heritage & design
- Contemporaine is Simons' in-house label for career women, designed in Canada; Simons has been family-run since 1840.
- Sustainability
- Simons aims for 40-60% recycled content under its buy better philosophy.
- Materials
- 100% Masters of FLAX FIBRE certified European linen with thick, durable weave.
- Closure & pockets
- Hidden back zip and slit pockets offer easier entry and a cleaner A-line than BR's pull-on and patch pockets.
- Value
- Simons exclusive at $69.95 CAD sale price, with certified European linen, versus BR's $198.
- Durability
- Linen fabric becomes softer and retains strength through many machine washes.
- Breathability
- The dress's linen is breathable, and buyers describe it as airy and cool in hot weather.
- Masters of FLAX FIBRE certification
- Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certification means the linen is 100% traceable European flax, with longer, stronger fibers that produce a durable, soft, breathable fabric and meet strict environmental and social standards.
- Sizing
- The dress runs large, and buyers frequently size down from their usual size for a better fit.
- Sheerness
- The thick washed linen significantly reduces sheerness, but lighter colors like white may still be slightly translucent in bright light because the dress is unlined.
- Armhole fit
- The armholes are cut very low and large, and several buyers report the openings expose the bra or require an underlayer.
Product record
- Title
- Pure Linen Trapeze Maxi Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless trapeze-style long dress in a light natural linen fabric with a high round neckline, loose A-line silhouette, visible vertical center-front seam, and a clean finished hem falling to mid-calf on the model.
- SilhouetteLoose trapeze A-line dress that widens gradually from the bust to the hem, creating a relaxed straight flow down the body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.75 (high) - NecklineHigh round neckline with a narrow finished edge.
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x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - ArmholesSleeveless with moderately high armholes cut close to the shoulder.
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x 0.26 · y 0.10 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible as subtle slub irregularities and a matte finish.
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x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Center-front seamA faint vertical seam runs down the center front of the dress, visible as a narrow stitch line.
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x 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.60 (high) - HemClean finished straight hem that falls to mid-calf on the model, with a slight curve at the side visible in front view.
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x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - FasteningsNo visible external fastenings or closures on the front or sides in this view.
Other
Studio product shot showing the model wearing the dress against a uniform white background, holding a folded olive green garment; black flat shoes visible. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows and a slight ground shadow under feet.
- Studio backgroundPlain seamless white background and floor with no props besides the model and the folded green garment.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly toward viewer with head tilted down and hands holding a folded olive green textured garment at chest level.
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x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Styling accessoryFolded olive green textured garment or bag held in the model's hands, partially covering the left side of the dress front.
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x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack slip-on flats with a low profile and a small pull tab at the heel visible on the left shoe.
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x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle diffuse shadow beneath the model's feet and minimal specular highlights on skin and shoes.
Colors
light natural beige· body of dress#D1C6BB- SilhouetteLoose trapeze A-line dress that widens gradually from the bust to the hem, creating a relaxed straight flow down the body.
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Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, ankle-length trapeze A-line dress in a light beige plain-woven fabric showing a center-back seam with a short back zipper at the neckline and a horizontal seam across the upper back. The fabric shows linen texture and the hem is finished with a visible wide hem band.
- SilhouetteLoose trapeze A-line silhouette that widens from the upper back toward the hem, falling to an ankle/midi length on the model.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high) - Sleeves and necklineSleeveless cut with moderately wide shoulder straps and a high, shallow crew neckline at the back.
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x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Center back closureVertical center-back seam terminating in a short concealed zipper or stitched closure at the neckline; the zipper area is visible as a narrow vertical line.
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.08 · w 0.02 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.49 · y 0.22 · w 0.02 · h 0.66 (medium) - Upper back seamHorizontal seam across the upper back creating a subtle yoke or panel join roughly at the lower shoulder blade level.
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x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Hem and finishWide hem band visible at the bottom edge with a straight finished hemline.
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x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible as subtle slub and weave irregularities across the dress surface.
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x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Side seams and drapeLong side seams are visible by the garment drape; the left side shows slight inward curvature at the hip while the right side falls straighter.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.68 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.68 (medium) - No visible brandingNo visible logos, brand text, or care labels are present on the visible rear of the dress.
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a high-key white background showing a model wearing the dress; model is standing with weight shifted and head turned to the right. Black slip-on shoes are visible and lighting is soft with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical studio shot centered on the model with generous white space around the figure; product occupies the central area of the frame.
- Model poseModel faces away from the camera showing the back of the dress; left arm bent with hand on hip and right arm hanging straight.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.48 (high) - Styling propModel wears black slip-on flats which are visible at the bottom of the frame and are not part of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.88 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.88 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a seamless white background producing minimal shadows under the model.
Colors
light beige linen· dress body#CDC2B4- SilhouetteLoose trapeze A-line silhouette that widens from the upper back toward the hem, falling to an ankle/midi length on the model.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
64 total64 reviews · out of 5
Colour & lines
This dress is a beautiful ruby red (burgundy) & is as pictured. The lines of the dress are flattering without being overly wide. It is long & I will wear it this length for now but may have it altered for another season. Quality of linen is great!
Super achat
La qualité du lin est au delà de mes attentes
Gorgeous color Nice fit and shape
Beautiful dress. Love the cut and drape. Looser airy fit.
Fabulous
I love it just as much as I did when I first saw it.
Robe maxi pur lin
Superbe!
Robe maxi trapèze
Très belle robe beau tissu
PERFECT LINEN
Once again a gorgeous linen dress from Contemporain. Love the cut, the fit and the beautiful jewel colour.
Perfect linen dress
This dress is perfect to wear either as is or as a jumper with something u der it. Dress up or dress down, I now have 3 colours!
Green beauty
What a great dress. I get so many compliments every time I wear it. Bought it in blue and green. Easy to wear great colours. Wish there had been more. I’m in my 60s and it is very flattering.
Linear flaw in linen fabric across left chest
Bought the light beige colour full price at $150 online. There is a very evident brown linear fabric flaw across the left chest of the dress. Think Hersey’s chocolate syrup dripped on front of dress. There is a zipper in the back of the dress that is unevenly sewn in. Not even a hook and eye installed super to zipper. Unfortunately, the dress fit me perfectly, too bad I can’t wear it. I will be returning.
disliked under arm cut
The dress is perfect in every way but I found the armhole was cut too widely and too deeply. I wear XXL so was pleased generally with the fit and style but I am more heavy in the bust and surrounding area. The cut was too revealing around the armhole. Very sad!
Simply Stunning!
Classique! Belle! My new favourite summer dress, easy to accessorize. Merci à Simon’s!
Very long, beautiful quality and design
I am 5’5” and ordered the medium. I found the arm holes really big and the dress is too long. I returned and ordered the small and waiting for it. The way the hem is constructed, it will to be straight forward to shorten. I really like the quality of the design and fabric. Hope it works as I really love the dress.
Lovely dress
Really like the line and feel of this item
Belle robe intemporelle
J'adore cette robe! Hyper confortable. Le lin est d'excellente qualité, épais et il ne pique pas. J'avais pris la petite, mais j'ai du changer pour la très petite; elle est faite très grande. Aussi, je pense la faire couper (je fais 5'5''). Sinon, je sais qu'elle me fera longtemps. Robe indémodable.
Le tombé
Tout couleur, tissu
Lin
Parfait
Très Jolie !
Très Jolie !
Magnifique coupe et tissu de qualité!
Magnifique robe! Elle tombe bien et son tissu semble de qualité! J'avais commandé la jaune. Je l'ai malheureusement retournée, car la couleur ne va vraiment pas avec mon teint. Vraiment belle avec un collier en bois brun! Si vous hésitez entre 2 tailles, prenez la plus petite.
Belle qualité de tissu
Très jolie robe, tombe bien grâce au lin de belle qualité. La couleur bordeaux est un rouge framboise sombre.
Very large arm scythe
Fabric is lovely, but the arm holes are cut very low, so would always show bra or need an underlayer. Disappointed and ended up returning. Same problem with both XXL and XL.
Nice style, sizing is off.
Like the appearance of the dress and the fact it had pockets. I am normally a size M but ordered a size S after consulting the sizing guide. On arrival, I was a bit disappointed in the tone of the yellow, a colour I love and frequently wear. It was a mustardy shade with a greenish undertone. Size was too large. Arm openings are very large. , too large. Return option works very well. I appreciate this.
La robe parfaite
Confection et tissus de qualité
Amble et simple
Parfaite pour les journées hyper chaudes et humides Le lin est doux et confortable Faite longue
It fit large. So had
It fit large. So had to get small instead of medium
Robe un peu grande pour taille Petite
Je vais malheureusement devoir faire retoucher les côtés de la robe parce que trop large.
Vive l'été :)
Cette robe est un gros plus pour un garde-robe. Elle est simple, bien coupée, a du style, le lin est de belle qualité et la couleur est riche.
Lin et longueur
Tres bien
Lovely summer dress
I bought this for work and for European travel this summer. It has a structured but loose fit, the linen feels good (is a bit see through so you can wear a slip if desired- I'd do this for work but not for everyday). love the cut at the bottom.
Col de la robe
Le contour du cou a des fibre qui ressortent
Belle robe
Belle robe en lin mais j'ai dû recommander parce qu'il faut prendre une taille de moins. Je devrai la faire raccourcir car elle est très longue mais en rouge elle est magnifique.
High quality
I love this dress! It's made from quality, heavier weight linen and drapes beautifully. The indigo blue is lovely. I'm busty, so ordered a medium, but there is plenty of room in the bust, so I've reordered a small. I'll likely need to take it up an inch or two, but I always have to do that for a maxi dress.
Loving the linen dress
I love the thickness of the dress (not see-through). Colour was quite different than on website. Also I wished that it came in XX small size.
Armholes way too big
Wanted to love this gorgeous dress, but the armholes are cut way to big. They even seem to be cut inwards a bit at the front. I tried the dress with every bra I own - did not cover the bra. It is too bad, because it is a beautiful dress when your bra isn't displayed every time you move your arms. The emerald green is stunning. So sad, had to return.
Maxi Dress
I love the shape of the dress and the quality of the linen. It wears well. I ordered beige and dark blue. Love them both.
This dress is beautiful!
I adore this dress. I ordered the one pictured online in burgundy. It fits perfectly. I love the side pockets. The quality of linen is superior. Of note, my bra does show when wearing the dress. So I will wear it with a cardigan.
Gorgeous linen, large fit
The linen is gorgeous, smooth and cool and not at all scratchy. The dark blue is vibrant. The fit overall is large, and the armholes are gigantic—lots of bra showing. But with another gross heatwave, I’ll wear bras I don’t mind showing off and let this airy dress provide as much coolness as possible!
A beautiful dress but It
A beautiful dress but It was too long overall
Tombe bien
Robe élégante. Tissu se tient bien.
Article retourné
Article retourné
Beautiful sleeveless linen dress
This dress fits like a dream! The quality and feel of the fabric is amazing. I definitely recommend this dress.
Robe pur lin
Très beau lin. Belle coupe. Belle robe.
Perfect
Exactly what I expected. Colour true. Sizing consistent with previous purchases.
Beautifully made
Excellent quality linen. Love the pockets.
Great quality !
Great quality !
Robe en lin
Très satlsfaite
robe
Très belle robe, confortable. Le tissus est épais et pas trop froissable. Le buste est ajusté; choisissez la bonne taille. Je recommande cet achat à 100%.
Passe partout
Beau tissu,tombe bien, couleur riche. On passe du chic ou simple juste en changeant les accessoires.
Beautiful fabric, giant armholes
The drape of the fabric is gorgous. This dress would be perfect except for some reason the armholes are GIANT, like halfway down my torso. I don't understand whose arms this is intended for. I would size down except I'd be concerned the bust and waist would be too snug - bust is perfect on my 36C. I love the fabric so much I'm going to have the armholes tailored.
Perfect Summer Dress
Love the dress. So versatile and so comfortable to wear. Very well made!!!
ok
ok
Superbe robe de qualité
Très belle robe, tombe super bien et tissus en lin épais et de qualité. La coupe avantage ma silhouette et elle est très confortable. Je vais racheter dans d’autres couleurs
LOVE IT!
Love the color, the fit, the luxury. It's beautiful and perfect. So glad I bought it!
Je l’adore
Très belle confection et qualité de lin. Confortable. Belle robe. J’ai choisi la couleur bordeaux.
Très jolie robe. Belle qualité
Très jolie robe. Belle qualité de lin. La robe tombe super bien.
Très belle robe
Très satisfaite de cet achat. Coupe qui tombe bien, tissu de qualité et très belle couleur (bourgogne). Ce sera certainement l'une de mes robes préférées cet été.
Perfect summer dress
great for any occasionss
Classe et confort
La coupe est impeccable et le tissu de lin a une belle épaisseur, donc la robe tombe bien. L’emmanchure n’est pas trop profonde et colle bien sous le bras et le côté de la poitrine. J’apprécie le fait qu’il y ait des poches, c’est plutôt rare. J’ai commandé la robe en bleu (un beau bleu saphir) et elle est tout simplement magnifique! Un chic simple et naturel, selon les accessoires choisis. Et le lin, mais quel confort quand il fait chaud!!
Deep colour and Quality Linen
The blue is a dark indigo, just gorgeous. The linen is thick and wonderful quality. Holds shape and hangs beautifully
Tissu genre "jeans"
Modèle va bien, en espérant que le rouge ne déteindra pas les premières fois où je porterai la robe. Je dois la raccourcir de l'équivalent de l'ourlet (donc 3-4) pouces, ce qui sera facile à faire.
Fait grand
Très jolie robe de qualité, cependant moi qui habille médium j’ai retourné cette robe pour la pointure Small qui tombe très bien.
Loved the colour and the dress, but not a good fit for me
The seam across the dress was not a good fit for me, the long vertical panel style is better for my body type. Exchanged it for brown printed dress.
Tres bien
tres beau tissus
Beautiful dress
Classic and elegant design. Perfect for my trip down south this winter! I typically wear and medium in most clothing but always buy a small for this cut of dress.