Contemporaine
Lightweight Crepe Open Casual Blazer
5/5 (1)
CA$150.00CAD
In Stock
This is an open-front lightweight crepe blazer from Contemporaine by Simons, designed in Canada. The straight-fit blazer features a notch collar, slit pockets, rolled three-quarter sleeves with button tabs, built-in shoulder pads, and a full satiny lining. Its unstructured, open design is intended for casual layering over tops or dresses, suitable for both workplace and leisure settings.
- Material
- Lightweight crepe with satiny lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
BlackMossy GreenNavy/Midnight BlueBurgundy
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight open-front crepe blazer with satin lining, notch collar, and slit pockets.
Open front, straight fit, notch collar, slit pockets, rolled sleeves with button tab, built-in shoulder pads.
- Material
- Lightweight crepe with satiny lining
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, work, business-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight crepe fabric
- Full satiny lining
- Open front design
- Straight fit
- Notch collar
- Slit pockets
- Rolled sleeves with button tab
- Built-in shoulder pads
- Designed exclusively in Canada by Simons
Product Insights
The Lightweight Crepe Open Casual Blazer from Contemporaine (150 CAD, in stock) uses built-in shoulder pads and a full satin lining to maintain a straight fit without added weight, while the crepe fabric's pebbled texture hides wrinkles and the lining resists wrinkles and absorbs abrasion for durability. Sleeves roll up or down with a button tab, and the satin lining prevents sleeve hitch when layering. Its open-front design creates unbroken vertical lines that elongate the torso, enabling smart-casual versatility from day to evening, pairing with jeans, dresses, or Breton tops. However, despite being wearable over a camisole in summer, the lined construction may feel warm in very hot weather, and dry cleaning is required to preserve the crepe and lining.
Verified claims
- Shoulder pads
- Built-in shoulder pads maintain the straight fit with lightweight crepe.
- Sleeve conversion
- Rolled sleeves can be unrolled to full length, secured with a button tab.
- Layering ease
- Satin lining prevents sleeve hitch when layering over shirts or knits.
- Lining weight
- Satin lining weighs 55–85 gsm, preserving blazer's lightweight feel.
- Silhouette
- Full satin lining reduces micro-tugging to keep the blazer's intended straight-fit line intact.
- Durability
- Satin lining absorbs abrasion, preserving the crepe exterior over seasons.
- Wrinkle recovery
- Lining resists wrinkles, maintaining a neat interior.
- Fit
- Built-in pads and satiny lining give structure without weight.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Crepe’s crinkled texture hides wrinkles from daily wear.
- Pebbled texture
- Pebbled crepe surface adds visual depth and catches light.
- Smart-casual range
- Pairs with jeans or dresses for coffee or dinner.
- Sleeve adjustability
- Sleeves roll up or down, secured by a button tab.
- Fabric and lining
- Wrinkle-resistant crepe with smooth lining spans spring to fall.
- Vertical lines
- Open-front design creates two unbroken vertical lines that elongate the torso and skim the midsection.
- Material
- Crepe fabric with satin lining drapes without clinging and resists wrinkling.
- Tonal elongation
- Open front with tonal base elongates the silhouette via an unbroken vertical line.
- Versatility
- Open front enables smart-casual versatility from day to evening.
- Waist definition
- Tucking a top underneath defines the waist on this open-front blazer.
- Tonal dressing
- Tonal dressing creates a continuous vertical column that elongates the figure.
- Breton pairing
- Open front blazer pairs naturally with Breton striped tops for a chic preppy contrast.
- Satin lining
- Full satin lining slips over a Breton knit without snagging and stays smooth when worn open.
- Crepe fabric
- Crepe fabric’s crinkled texture resists wrinkles and visually contrasts flat knits.
- Wearability
- Wearable in summer over a camisole, but the lined construction may feel warm in very hot weather.
- Care
- Dry clean only to preserve crepe texture and satin lining.
Product record
- Title
- Lightweight Crepe Open Casual Blazer
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Satin lining: comfort and practicality in a blazer
- The full satin lining in the sleeves creates a channel smooth enough to pull the blazer on over a crisp cotton shirt or lightweight knit without any sleeve hitch, turning it into a fast one-step throw-on layer.
- Because the satin weave uses long surface floats instead of frequent interlacings, the lining has a glassy smoothness that prevents the blazer from riding up or grabbing shirtsleeves — essential for an open-front design that moves freely without belting or buttoning.
- Satin linings of the type used in blazers typically weigh between 55 and 85 grams per square meter, which means this full lining adds structure without making the flowy crepe feel heavy or sacrificing its lightweight character for warm days.
- Satin linings naturally resist creasing, so the inside of the blazer stays smooth after prolonged sitting — a detail that matters on an open-front jacket where the interior is part of the visual presentation.
- The satin lining’s low-friction surface reduces the micro-tugging that can make the outer crepe misalign during daily wear, so the straight-fit lines stay deliberate even after hours of motion — a subtle but real contributor to the blazer’s polished look.
- A full satin lining absorbs the friction that would otherwise wear down the crepe shell at the armholes and sides, so the blazer ages mostly on the inside while the exterior stays fresh through seasons of regular use.
Styling an open-front blazer for work and casual
- For apple-shaped bodies, an open-front blazer is a strategic wardrobe piece because it creates two unbroken vertical lines down the torso without any waist-cinching hardware, drawing the eye vertically and skimming the midsection — a flattering effect that buttoned blazers can’t match since they often gape or add bulk.
- The open front naturally puts the spotlight on the top worn beneath, making the blazer an ideal companion for a classic Breton striped tee — the pattern stays fully visible and the blazer’s clean lines frame the stripe without interrupting it, a combination that stylists flag as especially chic for smart-casual looks.
- An open-front blazer lacks the formal structure of a buttoned closure, which automatically pushes it into smart-casual territory; in practice this means the same jacket works for a coffee meeting with jeans as it does over a shift dress for dinner, without ever looking like you raided the suit section.
- Because the open front creates one unbroken vertical line, the blazer is most elongating when the inner pieces match in tone — a tonal or monochrome base (e.g., black on black) under the open blazer creates a column effect that makes the wearer appear taller and the outfit more deliberate.
- Open-front blazers can read boxy if left untamed, but the fix is straightforward: tuck the inner top fully or half-tuck it to create a visible waist point, then let the blazer’s straight fit hang open to frame the column — a styling move that restores hourglass proportion without ever buttoning up.
Lightweight crepe fabric: feel and wear
- Because crepe's crinkled texture naturally masks compression lines, the blazer stays presentable after a commute or a day at a desk — an especially useful trait for an open-front jacket that can't rely on buttoning to hide rumpling.
- Crepe's signature crinkled, pebbled surface gives the blazer visual depth that reads as more intentional than a plain woven jacket — the texture catches light and hides minor creases even before you consider its wrinkle resistance, adding a quiet sophistication to an open-front casual cut.
- Lightweight crepe alone would drape too softly to hold a blazer's shape, but Contemporaine compensates with built-in shoulder pads and a full satiny lining; the result is a jacket that maintains a straight fit while still moving with the lightweight fabric's signature ease.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black open-front blazer on a model showing notch lapels, rolled three-quarter sleeves with a metal tab, and horizontal welt pockets at the front.
- SilhouetteStraight, slightly relaxed open-front blazer falling to the hips with no visible fastening on the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - LapelNotch lapels with a medium width, folded flat and running from the collar to the chest opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve styleThree-quarter length sleeves rolled up and secured with a fabric tab and metal fastener on the outer sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Front pocketsHorizontal welt pockets positioned near the lower front panels, without visible flaps.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte fabric with a soft crepe-like drape visible in folds along the front panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (medium) - Sleeve hardware detailSmall round metallic fastener on the outer sleeve tab securing the rolled sleeve.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.55 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a model against a plain light background, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows; image cropped at mid-thigh and above the head.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the blazer over a white crew-neck top and dark high-waist pants; hands visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundPlain off-white background with even, diffuse studio lighting and minimal visible shadowing.
- Crop and framingCentered composition cropped from above the head to mid-thigh, showing the front of the blazer and torso area.
- LightingSoft, even lighting producing gentle highlights and low-contrast shadows on the fabric surface.
Colors
deep black· main body#0D0D0Esilver metallic· sleeve tab fastener- SilhouetteStraight, slightly relaxed open-front blazer falling to the hips with no visible fastening on the front.
- 02
Product
Right-front portion of a black open crepe blazer with a notched lapel, rolled three-quarter sleeve secured by a fabric tab and a round silver button, and a horizontal welt pocket on the lower front panel.
- Sleeve and tab closureRight sleeve is rolled to three-quarter length and held by a stitched fabric tab secured with a single round silver button; the tab is sewn onto the sleeve exterior.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.43 · w 0.23 · h 0.17 (high) - Lapels and front openingNotched lapel visible along the right front opening; blazer is open with the front panels falling straight and no visible fasteners on the front.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high) - Lower front pocket detailHorizontal welt pocket visible on the lower right front panel with a narrow welt trim; pocket opening is closed and lies flat against the panel.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.68 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceBlazer fabric appears matte with a fine crepe-like texture and a smooth drape along the sleeve and body panels.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.58 · h 0.72 (medium) - Shoulder and seamRight shoulder seam and lightly structured shoulder shape visible where the sleeve joins the body.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Cropped studio portrait showing model from mid-torso to top of head against a plain light background; white t-shirt visible under the blazer; soft directional lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingImage shows a model wearing the blazer with a white crew-neck t-shirt underneath; model's right arm is raised toward the head, partially obscuring hair and sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.58 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows around the subject.
- Image crop and framingTight vertical crop capturing the upper body and part of the blazer's front panel; lower hem and left sleeve are cropped out of frame.
Colors
deep black· main fabric#0D0D0Emetallic silver· sleeve button- Sleeve and tab closureRight sleeve is rolled to three-quarter length and held by a stitched fabric tab secured with a single round silver button; the tab is sewn onto the sleeve exterior.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve open blazer shown on a model; smooth, unstructured back panel with 3/4 length sleeves rolled and secured with a tab and visible small button on one sleeve.
- Back panelSingle-piece smooth rear body panel with no visible center seam, falling straight from the shoulders to a straight hem that sits below the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Shoulder constructionSoft, slightly dropped shoulder line with minimal structure or padding visible at the shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (medium) - Sleeve length and cuffSleeves are rolled to a three-quarter length and secured by a fabric tab on the outer sleeve; roll shows a visible cuff fold.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve tab and buttonSmall rectangular fabric tab with a visible metal or dark button on the left sleeve (model's right side) securing the roll.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium) - Hem and side ventsStraight hem with slight side opening visible where the front meets the back at the lower side seam.Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model photographed from behind against a plain light background; three-quarter rear pose with head turned slightly to the side, even soft lighting, minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel stands with back facing the camera and head turned to the left, left arm hanging down and right arm slightly bent.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft diffuse lighting that minimizes harsh shadows and highlights the garment surface.
- Visible garments besides productDark trousers visible from the waist down beneath the blazer; trousers have a softer textured appearance distinct from blazer fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.82 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Image framingVertical crop includes model from head top to mid-thigh, centering the blazer back; edges of hands and lower arms are visible at the sides.
Colors
deep black· back panel and sleeves#0E0D12dark charcoal· trousers visible beneath blazer#2D2C32- Back panelSingle-piece smooth rear body panel with no visible center seam, falling straight from the shoulders to a straight hem that sits below the hips.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Nice Jacket
★★★★★Leanne H.
This jacket is lightweight and with the short sleeves it is perfect to add to summer dress or capris. The crepe material is lovely and the buttons on the sleeve add a nice accent.
Q&A
4 answered- With built-in shoulder pads, does the straight fit run true to size or is it recommended to size up or down?
- The straight fit is designed to be true to size based on the brand's standard sizing. However, the built-in shoulder pads may add structure and make the shoulders feel snug if you have broader shoulders, so consider sizing up if you prefer a looser fit or have wider shoulders.
- What are the care instructions for this lightweight crepe blazer? Is it dry clean only?
- Care instructions are not listed in the product details, but lightweight crepe with satiny lining is typically dry clean only to preserve the fabric's structure and appearance.
- Can the rolled sleeves be unrolled to wear the blazer with full-length sleeves, or are they permanently stitched?
- Yes, the rolled sleeves can be unrolled; they are secured with a button tab and designed to be worn either rolled or at full length.
- How lightweight and opaque is the crepe fabric? Would it be suitable for summer wear or does it require layering?
- The crepe is described as lightweight and flowy with a full satiny lining, which adds opacity and structure. It can be worn in summer over a camisole or blouse, but the lined construction may feel warm in very hot weather.