
Contemporaine
Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt
The Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt is a relaxed-fit overshirt with a shirt collar, full-length button placket, two front flap patch pockets, and an elasticized back hem. It is made from textured organic wool-blend tweed with a full satiny lining, featuring a boxy, cropped silhouette with dropped shoulders and long sleeves that falls near the hips. Designed as a lightweight layering piece for transitional weather, this overshirt includes a center back pleat and is exclusive to Contemporaine by Simons, designed in Canada.
- Material
- Organic wool-blend tweed
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Specifications
A textured organic wool-blend tweed overshirt with satiny lining and relaxed fit.
Textured tweed fabric, full satiny lining, flap pockets, elastic back hem.
- Material
- Organic wool-blend tweed
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Textured organic wool-blend tweed
- Full satiny lining
- Relaxed fit
- Shirt collar
- Full-length buttons
- Flap patch pockets
- Elastic hem at the back
- Contemporaine by Simons: exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt from Contemporaine ($195, in stock) features an elastic back hem that defines the waist and creates structured pleats, keeping the front clean for a soft blouson silhouette. Buyers who usually size up can stick with their regular size. The satin lining traps heat, making it suitable for cool weather but risking overheating in warmth. Off White is a warm cream/ivory, not stark white; dry cleaning is recommended, with hand washing in cool water and mild soap as an alternative.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Contemporaine jackets typically run small and most shoppers size up, but this overshirt's relaxed fit makes it closer to true to size: buyers who usually size up in Contemporaine can stick with their regular size and only size up if they want a more oversized drape.
- Back fit
- Elastic back hem creates a defined waist and wide, soft pleats that give the back a structured, tailored look rather than tight puckering.
- Elastic hem silhouette
- Elastic back hem creates a soft blouson and defined waist, keeping the front clean.
- Breathability
- Satin lining traps heat, ideal for cool weather but risks overheating in warmth
- Color accuracy
- Off White is a warm cream/ivory, not a stark white.
- Care instructions
- Dry cleaning is recommended; machine washing is not advisable. If home care is necessary, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild soap and avoid wringing or aggressive rubbing.
- Fit silhouette
- Cut with a relaxed fit, boxy cropped silhouette, and dropped shoulders; the elasticized back hem adds a soft blouson curve so the relaxed cut reads intentional rather than shapeless.
- Side silhouette
- From the side, the elastic back hem shifts the silhouette from loose to gathered, which prevents the tweed layer from adding the bulk of a traditional unshaped jacket.
- Season/warmth
- This is a fall-to-mild-winter layering piece, not a deep-winter coat: the mid-weight cotton/viscose/linen tweed with a full satiny lining is warm enough for cool fall days and mild winter wear over a sweater, but it will not replace an insulated jacket.
- Static/cling
- The smooth acetate/polyester satin lining slides over knits rather than grabbing, but it can build static in dry conditions, especially over wool or acrylic; an anti-static spray or dryer-sheet pass along the lining controls cling.
- Snagging/pilling
- The loose, textured cotton/viscose/linen tweed weave can catch on rough shoulder-bag straps and hardware, and the viscose/cotton blend can pill where friction repeats; keep abrasive straps off the fabric and de-pill gently as needed.
- Interior finish
- The full satiny lining gives the overshirt a finished, jacket-standard interior, burying raw construction edges rather than exposing the serged seams common on unlined shirt-jackets.
Product record
- Title
- Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy overshirt in textured tweed with a full satiny lining, a shirt collar, full-length buttons, and flap patch pockets. It has a slightly cropped silhouette with dropped shoulders, buttoned cuffs, and an elasticated back hem with a center pleat for extra fullness, and it comes in Off White and Navy/Midnight Blue in sizes X-Small to X-Large. Note that the fabric is an organic cotton-rich blend (60% organic cotton, 17% viscose, 16% cotton, 7% linen), though the listing does not specify which part of the garment this composition applies to.[1,2,3] | Patch Pockets Pure Linen Jacket: Choose this if you want a breathable 100% certified European linen layer for cool summer nights or sun cover — reviewers report it stays light and comfortable, resists wrinkling, and works across casual and smart-casual outfits. It is a boxy, cropped jacket with a shirt collar, button cuffs, and prominent patch pockets that add visual bulk, so it may not suit those who prefer clean, minimalist lines. Note that reviewers say it runs small in the body but can be wide in the shoulders and long in the sleeves, so try your usual size and one up and check the shoulder fit.[4] | Crest Buttons Shirt-Collar Blazer: Choose this if you want a cropped, boxy blazer with a shirt collar, no shoulder pads, and golden crest buttons, in a stretch fabric (50% organic cotton, 47% polyester, 3% spandex) with a lightly satiny finish. It suits shoppers who like a structured straight silhouette ending above the waist, with large flap-button patch pockets, and pairs with matching Contemporaine pants sold separately. Note that the satiny lining covers only the sides and sleeves.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of an off-white, boxy overshirt with a pointed collar, visible button placket, two front flap pockets, long set-in sleeves, and a textured woven surface.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped overshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and a straight hem that falls near the hips on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same off-white fabric, laying flat with a visible topstitch along the edge.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentral front button placket with round off-white buttons; some buttonholes visible on the left placket edge.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high) - Front flap pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets with angled flaps positioned on the lower front panels, topstitched to the shirt body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves with a straight cuff area; left sleeve hangs straight while right sleeve is slightly pushed back with hand in pocket.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric textureVisible fine woven texture with subtle horizontal grain suggesting a tweed or textured woven fabric rather than smooth knit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Visible interior layerStriped inner garment is visible through the open placket but is not part of the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh up against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward with head slightly tilted, left arm hanging and right hand in pocket causing slight fold at right front hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadowing under the hem and sleeves.
- Image framingCropped mid-thigh; product centered vertically and horizontally with the model occupying most of the frame.
Colors
off-white· body, collar, flap pockets, sleeves#F4F1EDoff-white (buttons)· buttons- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped overshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and a straight hem that falls near the hips on the model.
- 02

Product
Upper front portion of a cream/off-white textured tweed overshirt with a pointed collar, visible front buttons, partial flap pocket tops, and a dropped shoulder seam on the right side of the image.
- CollarPointed shirt-style collar made from the same textured cream fabric, laying flat with visible top edge and collar points.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Front buttonsThree round cream-colored buttons with four small holes are visible down the front placket; the top button sits just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.21 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureEvenly textured tweed-like weave in a tightly nubby surface across the visible garment panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Flap pocket topsHorizontal pocket flap edges are visible near the lower crop of the image, made from the same cream fabric and aligned with the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeve and shoulderRight-side sleeve and dropped shoulder seam visible, showing a relaxed straight sleeve set into a low armhole.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.31 · w 0.40 · h 0.54 (high) - Inner garment visibleSmall triangular section of an inner garment with a red and black stripe is visible at the center front neckline under the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Cropped studio portrait showing model from upper chest to head against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing; hair and face partially cover the left collar area.
- Model head and hairFemale model with long reddish hair occupies the upper left portion of the frame, hair falling over the left side of the garment and partially covering the collar area.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows and even illumination across the garment and model.
- Image crop and framingImage cropped to show upper torso and head; lower portions of the garment are outside the frame.
Colors
soft cream· main fabric#F3EDEA- CollarPointed shirt-style collar made from the same textured cream fabric, laying flat with visible top edge and collar points.
- 03

Product
Rear view of an off-white textured overshirt with a horizontal back yoke, central inverted pleat, elasticated gathered hem, long dropped sleeves and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped overshirt silhouette seen from the rear; hem sits at the top of the hips and is gathered into an elastic band.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back approximately between shoulder blades.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Center back pleatSingle inverted box pleat descends from the yoke to the elasticated hem, creating extra back fullness.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Elasticated gathered hemBottom hem is gathered with visible elastic channeling that creates small vertical gathers around the waistline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam and long sleeves with a straight, slightly loose cut ending in wide cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff detailCuffs have a turned finish with a visible single round button on the right sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.77 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium) - Surface textureWoven tweed-like texture visible across the fabric with subtle horizontal and vertical yarn variation.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching is visible along the yoke seam, sleeve seams and cuff edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a neutral light gray background with a model; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model hair occlusionLong red hair falls over the left side of the garment and partially covers the upper back area.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible non-product clothingBeige trousers are visible below the garment and are not part of the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionCentered rear framing of the upper body and hips; subject is slightly turned to the right showing a profile of the face.
- Lighting and backgroundEven, diffused studio lighting on a smooth neutral off-white to light gray background with minimal cast shadows.
Colors
warm off-white· body#F3F1EEivory button· cuff button- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped overshirt silhouette seen from the rear; hem sits at the top of the hips and is gathered into an elastic band.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4637953 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Off White - X-Small | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637954 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Off White - Small | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637955 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Off White - Medium | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637956 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Off White - Large | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637957 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Off White - X-Large | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637958 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637959 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637960 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637961 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$195.00 | Yes |
| 4637962 | Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$195.00 | Yes |