Contemporaine
Textured Crepe Crew-Neck Vest
CA$69.95CAD
In Stock
This is a sleeveless, fitted crew-neck vest from Contemporaine by Simons, made from textured stretch crepe with a full satiny lining. It features five horn-like marbled buttons, vertical princess seams for shaping, and a front hem with a center overlapping split. The vest is designed to be paired with matching Bermuda shorts (sold separately) and is available in matte black.
- Material
- Textured stretch crepe, satin lining
- Style
- slim-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Color
BlackOff White
Size
101214
Specifications
Fitted crew-neck vest in textured stretch crepe with full satiny lining and horn-like marbled buttons.
Textured stretch crepe, full satiny lining, fitted style, horn-like marbled buttons, crew neck.
- Material
- Textured stretch crepe, satin lining
- Style
- slim-fit, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Additional Attributes
- Exclusive design by Contemporaine by Simons
- Delicately textured stretch crepe fabric
- Fluid yet thick construction for impeccable drape
- Full satiny lining
- Fitted silhouette
- Horn-like marbled buttons
- Crew neckline
- Stretch fabric for comfortable fit
- Matching Bermuda short available separately
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Textured Crepe Crew-Neck Vest, originally $150 CAD but available at $69.95 CAD (53% off), features a fluid yet thick stretch crepe with a matte pebbled finish that hides wrinkles and maintains a tailored drape. Its full satiny lining prevents snagging and simplifies layering over blouses, while horn-like buttons differentiate it from plastic-buttoned workwear. The fitted cut offers a tailored fit (size up for ease), with a covered elastic back waistband and trompe-loeil pockets for comfort and a slim silhouette. Designed for desk-to-dinner versatility and available with a matching Bermuda short, it requires cold gentle washing and air-drying to preserve the fabric, trading specific care for wrinkle resistance and a premium feel at a competitor-beating price.
Verified claims
- Drape
- Fluid yet thick crepe with a subtle grip that holds draped styles in place
- Wrinkle resistance
- Pebbled texture hides wrinkles effectively, keeping the vest crisp through wear and travel
- Pebbled finish
- Matte pebbled crepe resists wrinkles and maintains its tailored drape.
- Value
- At $69.95 CAD (53% off), the vest's satiny lining and horn-like buttons beat J.Crew and Ann Taylor vests.
- Wrinkle camouflage
- Pebbled texture hides creases; thick fabric resists bagging for all-day crisp.
- Care
- Cold gentle wash in mesh bag, air dry flat to preserve the texture.
- Satin lining
- Full satiny lining prevents snagging, a premium feature at $69.95.
- Buttons
- Buttons are horn-like and differentiate the vest from plastic-buttoned workwear
- Material
- Thick stretch crepe with full satiny lining, horn-like buttons, matte pebble finish — wrinkle resistant and stays in place.
- Fit
- Fitted cut; order usual size for tailored fit, size up for ease; contrasts with J.Crew's relaxed fit.
- Matching set
- Designed with a matching Bermuda short (sold separately) for a coordinated outfit.
- Fabric
- Fluid, thick stretch crepe with satin lining and matte pebbled finish that hides wrinkles.
- Versatility
- Designed as a desk-to-dinner option with horn-like buttons, tailored fit, and matching Bermuda shorts available.
- Elastic waistband
- Covered elastic back waistband allows comfortable wear without bulk under the vest.
- Faux pockets
- Trompe-loeil back piped pockets mimic real pockets without adding hip bulk.
- Sizing
- Usual size for tailored fit; size up if between sizes.
- Layering
- Fabric grip and satiny lining simplify layering over blouses.
Product record
- Title
- Textured Crepe Crew-Neck Vest
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How textured crepe fabric wears and washes
- Unlike slinky polyester that shifts with every movement, this crepe has a gentle grip that holds its position when worn open over a blouse, reducing the need to tug or adjust throughout the day.
- The uniform pebbling produces a non-shiny, matte surface that looks more elevated than flat polyester suiting — a subtle visual upgrade that makes the black or off-white colorways read as polished rather than utilitarian.
- To keep the crepe’s texture crisp and the satin lining smooth, machine-wash the vest inside out on a cold gentle cycle in a mesh bag, then lay flat to dry — high heat and wringing can permanently crush the pebbled surface and damage the lining’s sheen.
- The vest’s pebbled, three-dimensional surface hides everyday crease marks so effectively that it can be packed or worn for hours and still look crisp — the same material quality that makes stretch crepe a go-to for travel wardrobes.
How this vest compares on price and value
- The vest's full satiny lining is a detail usually reserved for higher-priced suiting, providing a smooth interior that prevents the textured crepe from catching on underlayers while adding a subtle sheen that elevates the garment's polish — a feature that makes the $69.95 CAD sale price feel unusually considered.
- The horn-like marbled buttons mimic the look of genuine horn — a detail generally found on premium blazers — and immediately distinguish the vest from the uniform plastic buttons of most sub-$100 CAD workwear vests, lending a boutique feel that punches above its sale price.
- At $69.95 CAD, the vest is reduced by more than half from its $150 full price — a markdown that brings it into the same bracket as clearance-priced fast-fashion crepe vests, yet the heavier, more textured stretch crepe and full satiny lining keep it aligned with the quality of full-price suiting separates.
- Described as 'fluid and thick for an impeccable drape,' the crepe has the heft of a midweight suiting fabric — heavier than the tissue-weight crepes common at fast-fashion prices — giving the vest enough structure to hold its shape through a workday without a blazer, while the stretch ensures ease of movement.
- The matching Bermuda short (sold separately) is part of an intentional outfit design, so shoppers can secure a head-to-toe look in one visit — a convenience that adds value beyond the vest itself, since the set coordinates in fabric and silhouette without requiring a separate hunt for a complementary bottom.
- As a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive, the vest is designed in Canada and sold solely through the Simons ecosystem — a house-label model that bypasses the distributive markups of national chains, putting what would be a $150+ department-store vest into the buyer's hands at $69.95 CAD without the generic feel.
- J.Crew's crewneck city crepe vest (full price $158, sale $69.99) is pitched as a light-to-mid-weight, relaxed layer, whereas the Contemporaine vest, at its $69.95 CAD sale, packs a full satiny lining and a thicker stretch crepe that drapes with more structure — making it the more polished, desk-to-dinner option for the same out-of-pocket spend.
- Ann Taylor's textured crepe vest (full price $149, sale $48) is a V-neck, pocketed alternative with tailored fit and 100% polyester, but the Contemporaine's stretch crepe and horn-like marbled buttons add a fashion edge that reads more modern — at $69.95 CAD, it falls between the two extremes of Ann Taylor's deep discount and J.Crew's sale price, delivering designer-looking details for a modest upcharge over the Ann Taylor clearance.
Styling the vest with its matching Bermuda short
- A covered elastic back waistband hides inside the short's high-rise design, giving the tailored appearance of a structured belt-loop trouser with the all-day comfort of an elastic waist — a thoughtful detail that keeps the set feeling polished without constriction.
- Faux piped back pockets echo the vest's clean-lined tailoring on the rear view without adding bulk at the hip — a subtle design move that reinforces the suit-like intention of the matching set.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless black crew-neck vest worn on a model with a centered five-button front and visible vertical shaping seams; portions of the vest are partially obscured by a draped blazer.
- NecklineRound crew neckline sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeveless constructionVest has no visible sleeves; arm openings are present and the shoulder area is partially covered by a draped blazer.Partial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (medium) - Front button closureSingle column of round buttons down the center front; five buttons visible from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.48 (high) - Shaping seamsCurved vertical princess-style seams on the front panels creating fitted shaping toward the waist.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high) - HemlineFront hem sits near the top of the waistband with a slightly curved lower edge on the visible panel.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte, tightly woven black fabric with a smooth, slightly textured finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.52 (high) - Obscuration by outerwearRight and left shoulder areas of the vest are partially covered by a dark blazer draped over the model's shoulders, obscuring some shoulder details.Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (medium)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the vest with a dark blazer draped over the shoulders against an off-white fabric background; visible accessories include bracelets and a belt. Soft, even studio lighting with a slight shadow on the right side.
- Model stylingFemale model shown from upper thighs to above the head wearing the vest with a blazer draped over shoulders and one hand in pocket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - AccessoriesStacked bracelets on the model's left wrist and a visible belt with a rectangular metal buckle at the waistline.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - BackgroundPlain off-white fabric backdrop with soft vertical folds and a subtle shadow at right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle, diffuse shadows, slightly stronger on the right side of the frame.
- Image crop and compositionCentered vertical composition cropping near the model's mid-thigh and above the head; full-body not shown.
Colors
matte black· vest#0D0D15black· buttons#0C0E15- NecklineRound crew neckline sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless crew-neck vest in a matte dark fabric showing center back seam, shaped side seams, straight hem, and sleeveless arm openings.
- SilhouetteSleeveless vest shown from the back with a crew-neck yoke and a slightly fitted, waist-length silhouette.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam runs down the exact center of the back from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.02 · h 0.48 (high) - Side shaping seamsSubtle vertical side seams on both sides create slight waist shaping visible from under the arm toward the hem.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.44 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.44 (medium) - Arm openingsCleanly finished sleeveless arm openings with narrow edges and no visible trim.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high) - HemlineStraight hem that falls at the upper hip with a small horizontal seam line visible where the vest meets the lower garment area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte, slightly textured crepe-like surface with uniform dark color and no visible pattern.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the back with neutral light background and soft even lighting; visible accessories and lower garment are not part of the vest.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the back and slightly turned to the left so the left profile of the face is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Visible accessoriesGold hoop earring and a gold cuff bracelet visible on the model's left wrist.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Lower garment visibleDark trousers visible below the vest hem but cropped and not the focus of the image.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.66 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
matte black· vest main body#0E0D0D- SilhouetteSleeveless vest shown from the back with a crew-neck yoke and a slightly fitted, waist-length silhouette.
- 03
Product
Sleeveless tailored black vest with a crew neckline, five front buttons, vertical seaming, and a front hem with a centered overlapping split.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted torso with a slightly tapered waist and a straight shoulder line, ending at the upper hip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline that sits close to the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Front closureSingle-breasted center front with five vertically aligned buttons; button placket is visible and runs down the garment center.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.48 (high) - Buttons detailFive round, dark buttons with visible sewn centers; appear slightly glossy relative to fabric.
5 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.16 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.26 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Seaming and shapingVertical princess seams or darts run from the armhole toward the waist on both sides, providing a contoured fit.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - Front hem detailCenter-front overlapping hem with a shallow V-shaped split forming two tapered front panels.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSolid dark matte fabric with fine, even surface; no visible print or pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible matching lower garmentMatching dark-colored pants or skirt fabric visible directly under the vest hem and forming the lower part of the outfit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the vest against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model's hands and a gold bracelet are visible.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to upper thighs, standing facing slightly to the viewer's left with hands relaxed at sides and one hand partially in a pocket.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Accessory visibleWide metallic gold cuff bracelet worn on the model's right wrist, reflecting light.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Hair and stylingModel has long dark wavy hair worn loose over the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
black· vest main body#0D0D0Eblack· lower garment#0D0D0Edark charcoal· buttons- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted torso with a slightly tapered waist and a straight shoulder line, ending at the upper hip.
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Q&A
1 answered- How does the vest fit compared to standard sizing? Is it true to size or should I size up if between sizes?
- This vest is designed with a fitted style, so we recommend ordering your usual size for a close, tailored look. If you are between sizes, sizing up will provide a bit more ease and comfort.