Contemporaine
Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt
This is a women's A-line denim skirt from the Contemporaine by Simons line, designed in Canada. It is made from ultra-stretch organic cotton denim with an unlined, flared fit, featuring a high waist with button fly and belt loops, front pockets, and rear patch pockets. The skirt, which in product images appears in a dark brown color, has a mid-calf hem and measures 30 inches (76 cm) in length for size 4.
- Material
- ultra-stretch organic cotton denim
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Specifications
Coloured denim A-line skirt with ultra-stretch organic cotton, flared fit, and back patch pockets.
Ultra-stretch organic cotton denim; unlined; flared A-line fit; patch pockets at back; designed in Canada.
- Material
- ultra-stretch organic cotton denim
- Style
- flared, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- ultra-stretch organic cotton denim
- unlined
- flared A-line fit
- patch pockets at back
- designed in Canada
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons collection
- length 30 inches (size 4)
- midi length
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt (CAD 99) delivers eco-consciousness through 98% organic cotton, 91% water savings, and chemical-free processing, yet buyers must navigate a lumpy fabric that demands ironing and careful styling to avoid an evangelical or frumpy look. Its 30-inch length varies by height, and while stretch denim offers all-day comfort, the heavy material is warm in cool weather but too stiff for summer. True to size and priced at $69.95 on sale, it provides low-cost entry into a fleeting trend that resurfaces every 6–8 years, balancing sustainability with tradeoffs in texture, seasonality, and longevity.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Contemporaine, a Canadian brand launched in the 1960s with a 50-person in-house design team.
- Material
- 98% organic cotton, 2% elastane denim with stretch and 91% water savings.
- Value
- Sale price $69.95 offers low-cost entry into a trend that may fade quickly.
- Length
- Buyers describe the 30-inch length as a long midi at 5'4 and above the ankle for taller wearers.
- Fit
- Buyers report the skirt runs true to size and the stretch makes it comfortable for all-day sitting.
- Lumpiness
- A buyer reports the denim fabric can look lumpy and may need low ironing to look crisp.
- Fabric feel
- The stretch denim gives mobility but the fabric can appear lumpy without careful care.
- Texture
- The brown finish's lumpy appearance is likely a soft, garment-washed texture rather than a flaw.
- Softness
- The organic cotton denim is processed without harsh chemicals, and one buyer found it soft even while calling it lumpy.
- Fabric quality
- Breathable organic cotton denim retains fiber strength and resists premature thinning through repeated wear and washing, especially with cold wash care.
- Environmental impact
- Grown with up to 91% less water and no synthetic pesticides, with EIM-verified eco-finish.
- Fabric trade-offs
- Stretch denim adds flexibility but may wrinkle lumpy; hollow-fiber organic cotton aids breathability.
- Care regimen
- Machine wash cold and hang dry preserve the skirt's color and prevent the lumpy fabric look.
- Color appearance
- One buyer found the brown washed-out and lumpy compared with product photos, while the skirt averages 4.4 stars overall.
- Care instructions
- Machine wash cold and hang dry to preserve look; iron low to smooth.
- Warm-weather comfort
- Organic cotton hollow fibers enhance air circulation, keeping the midi-length skirt comfortable and cool even in warm weather.
Product record
- Title
- Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.4 stars, 5 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Cool-weather outings in a warm denim skirt
A customer-review analysis describes this skirt's thick denim fabric as warm with a substantial feel, making it a pick for crisp days out. Its A-line cut and colored denim give you a step beyond basic blue for fall and winter wardrobes.[2]
Everyday casual wear in rich colours
This coloured denim a-line skirt works for casual settings, where its beautiful, rich colours give it strong visual appeal. Reviews analysis notes the fabric can look slightly lumpy, so it may fall short for events requiring a more refined appearance.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt: Choose this if you want a high-waist, A-line midi denim skirt in solid dark brown for cool-weather and casual wear — reviewers describe the thick, substantial fabric as warm with appreciated weight and softness, and it reportedly fits true to size. Its length is said to suit petite wearers (5 feet 4 inches and under) as well as average heights, with front pockets, rear patch pockets, belt loops, and a button-front fly. Note that some reviewers find the soft fabric can look lumpy when worn, so it may fall short for events requiring a refined appearance.[2,3,4,5] | Flared Denim Midi Skirt: Choose this if you want a flared, A-line midi skirt in medium-blue washed denim, fitted at the waist with a zip fly, belt loops, and a five-pocket design; it measures 32 inches long in size small. Its soft, slightly stretch cotton-lyocell denim (41% TENCEL lyocell with 1% elastane) is made with a low-impact wash, and summarized customer reviews describe it as comfortable for all-day wear, easy to style casually with sneakers or dressed up with heels. Note that the versatility and comfort points come from a review analysis rather than direct reviewer testimony, and the brand is positioned for women in their 30s to 40s.[1,6,7,8] | Pleated Flared Denim Midi Skirt: Choose this if you want a light blue (Baby Blue) A-line denim midi with two sewn waist pleats, a gently flared panel body, and classic denim details like belt loops, slant side pockets, and topstitched back patch pockets. It's cut from soft stretch cotton-lyocell denim (41% TENCEL lyocell, 38% cotton, 20% reprocessed cotton, 1% elastane) with a button-and-fly front, offered in sizes 2 through 16, and measures 30 inches (77 cm) long in size 4. Note that one listing gives an EIM score of 19 labeled low impact, though the basis for that classification isn't explained in the available details.[9,10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a dark brown A-line denim skirt worn by a model; visible high waist with button and belt loops, front pockets, center front seam, and turned hem finishing at mid-calf.
- SilhouetteA-line skirt silhouette that is fitted at the waist and gradually flares toward the hem, visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with a single metal button at center front and a short fly beneath; belt loops present at the waist.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Front pocketsTwo diagonal front pockets with visible pocket openings on each side of the waist.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Center front seamSingle vertical seam runs down the center front of the skirt from waistband to hem.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.54 (high) - HemTurned and topstitched hem visible at the skirt bottom, finishing at a mid-calf length on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven denim-like fabric with a matte finish and subtle texture visible in shadowed areas.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.40 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model wearing the skirt against a plain light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model pose and visible clothing and footwear are present.
- Model poseFemale model standing facing slightly downward and to the left with hands behind her back, showing front of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (high) - Visible non-product garmentsModel wears a sleeveless white top tucked slightly into the waistband and dark brown slide sandals; these garments are not part of the skirt product.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and floorPlain light gray vertical background meeting a slightly darker gray floor; subtle floor reflection under model feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle, even illumination and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
dark brown· skirt body#43322D- SilhouetteA-line skirt silhouette that is fitted at the waist and gradually flares toward the hem, visible from the front.
- 02
Product
Front view of a high-waist A-line denim skirt in a solid dark brown color, shown on a model cropped at the waist and ankles.
- SilhouetteA-line skirt with a gradual outward flare from the hips to a mid-calf hem, shown from the front.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.86 · h 0.68 (high) - Waistband and closureDefined waistband with belt loops and a visible centered button at the top of a front fly (zipper area beneath implied by stitching).
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Front seamSingle vertical center front seam running from waistband down to hem.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.62 (high) - PocketsAngled front pockets visible at the hip area with pocket openings integrated into the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.63 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hem and stitchingStraight stitched hem with visible topstitching around the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric textureWoven denim/twill texture visible with a matte finish and slight creasing in the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from waist to feet against a neutral background and reflective floor; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model croppingImage cropped at the model's waist at the top and shows legs and feet down to the floor at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Footwear visibleModel is wearing dark brown slide sandals visible under the skirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.58 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and floorPlain light grey wall background and a smooth reflective grey floor producing faint reflection of the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with subtle shadows cast on the floor beneath the feet.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· skirt body#43322E- SilhouetteA-line skirt with a gradual outward flare from the hips to a mid-calf hem, shown from the front.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a knee-to-midcalf length A-line denim skirt in solid dark brown with visible back construction details including a yoke, two patch pockets, belt loops, and a center back seam.
- SilhouetteA-line skirt falling from a fitted waist to a flared hem that reaches below the knees; rear view.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.09 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric and finishHeavy woven denim or twill with a matte finish and visible diagonal weave texture in places along panels and seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (medium) - Back yoke and waistbandHorizontal back yoke seam below the waistband; waistband with belt loops visible at the rear.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Patch pocketsTwo symmetrical rear patch pockets with angled bottom corners and topstitching visible on each pocket.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Center back seamVertical center back seam running from yoke down to hem.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.15 · w 0.04 · h 0.60 (high) - HemPlain folded hem with visible topstitching around the skirt edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible model interactionPart of a wearer visible from the lower back to calves, showing the skirt worn on the body with hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model standing on a reflective floor against a plain light gray backdrop; soft diffuse lighting with mild shadowing and slight floor reflection. Sandals and a white top are visible but are staging elements, not part of the skirt.
- BackgroundPlain light gray wall background filling the frame behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Floor and reflectionSmooth reflective floor surface with a faint reflection of the model's feet and skirt hem.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - Props - footwear and topModel wears dark brown slide sandals and a white sleeveless top; these are visible but treated as styling props.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the hem and behind the legs.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· skirt fabric#41322E- SilhouetteA-line skirt falling from a fitted waist to a flared hem that reaches below the knees; rear view.
Variants
16 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4533720 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 2 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533721 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 4 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533722 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 6 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4533723 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 8 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533724 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 10 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533725 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 12 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533726 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 14 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533727 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 16 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533728 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 2 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533729 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 4 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533730 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 6 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4533731 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 8 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533732 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 10 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533733 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 12 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533734 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 14 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4533735 | Coloured Denim A-Line Skirt - 16 | CA$69.95CA$99.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Jupe
Tissus épais. Belle couleur.
Great denim skirt
Like the material weight and the length of the skirt. Long midi on 5ft 4
Jupe
Bonne grandeur, elle fait très bien.
Jupe
Belle et pratique
Underwhelming
I really like brown denim, but it feels and looks like someone washed it and didn't iron it properly. For the price, I was expectly a more polished fabric that was nice and smooth with nice clean french seams. Although soft, this fabric is lumpy.
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/AusFemaleFashion, r/OUTFITS, r/FundieSnarkUncensored, r/FundieFashion, r/StyleRootsReddit threads about long denim skirts overwhelmingly associate them with conservative religious groups, viewing them as difficult to style and questioning their trend longevity, though some find them cute when styled thoughtfully.
Sentiment leans negative due to strong religious and frumpy associations, but there are positive vibes from users who enjoy the trend and see it as a styling opportunity.
Themes
Use Cases
- Office/corporate wear
- Casual everyday styling
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- How can I style a long denim skirt without looking like I'm in a cult?
- Pair with fitted tops, use slits, avoid frumpy accessories; some suggest a crop top or tight top to modernize.
- Will this trend last?
- Historically, long denim skirts cycle in and out quickly; they were big in the 90s/2000s and come back every 6-8 years, but may not have staying power.
- Are long denim skirts comfortable?
- Many find the heavy, stiff fabric uncomfortable, especially in warm weather; they can feel restricting.
Compared To
vs Chambray skirt
Chambray offers a similar look with better movement and less weight.
vs Shorter denim skirts
Many prefer knee-length or mini denim skirts as more flattering and less frumpy.
vs Other maxi skirt fabrics
Soft fabrics are more comfortable and breathable than heavy denim for long skirts.
Source Threads
Fabric too heavy for short people and gives evangelical vibe
such a heavy stiff fabric in a maxi at 5’1” will really make you look so small and like an evangelical teenager
u/mundanewitch222r/AusFemaleFashionView thread →
Denim skirts hard to pull off, gives evangelical look
I think they’re hard to pull off - with the right fit and styling it works but this look is giving evangelical to me.
u/gym-catr/OUTFITSView thread →
Former fundie triggered by long denim skirts
As a former homeschooled fundie - triggered, lol.
u/Jerkuliesr/FundieSnarkUncensoredView thread →
Long denim skirts didn't last before, Duggar-esque
I remember the last time long denim skirts were in and they didn't last long. I personally think it's sort of a Duggar-esque look and not one I'm keen to get on board with this time around.
u/somuchsongr/AusFemaleFashionView thread →
Stop bringing back long denim skirts every few years
Omg STOP BRINGING THESE BACK. I swear they try to get back ‘in style’ every 6-8 years. Just stop it already 😂
u/Big_Cod2835r/FundieFashionView thread →
Denim skirts difficult to style, look Pentecostal
While I like them in theory, denim skirts are difficult to style, at least for me. The last one I owned was back in middle school; it was about knee length and I was told it made me look like a Pentecostal lol.
u/SatelliteHeart96r/StyleRootsView thread →