
Contemporaine
Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt
This women's midi skirt features a flared A-line silhouette with fine pleats and a sheer chiffon outer layer in a nocturnal plaid pattern of black and warm neutrals. It is made with 100% polyester from recycled plastic bottles and fully lined in 100% polyester chiffon. The skirt includes a fitted waistband and measures 33 inches (84 cm) in length for size small.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
Specifications
Ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon pleated skirt in a plaid pattern, featuring a flared fit and full lining.
Ultra lightweight fluid chiffon, full chiffon lining, flared fit, pleated design, plaid pattern, 33-inch length (size small).
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- flared
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Ultra lightweight and fluid sheer chiffon fabric
- Full chiffon lining for modesty
- Made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- Flared fit for movement
- Pleated construction
- Plaid pattern
- 33-inch length (size small)
- Exclusive design by Simons Contemporaine line
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt by Contemporaine offers a sustainable alternative in long skirts using certified recycled polyester that matches virgin polyester in wrinkle resistance, color retention, and pleat durability, while reducing waste and carbon emissions. Its heat-set pleats create alternating translucent and opaque bands in light, and the A-line cut with full lining provides opaque coverage (with slight sheerness at the hem in bright light) and fits heights 5'0 to 5'9 with adjustable hem placement via rise changes. At $125 CAD, it undercuts luxury brands, but requires hang drying to maintain pleat shape and avoid ironing and tumble-drying.
Verified claims
- Care instructions
- Hang drying is essential to maintain pleat shape.
- Light-play
- Pleats create alternating translucent and opaque bands in light.
- Pleat care
- Pleats are heat-set permanent; hang dry to restore, avoid ironing and tumble-drying.
- Coverage
- Full lining provides opaque coverage, though the overall look may have slight sheerness depending on lighting and fit.
- Hem placement
- In size small, the 33-inch (84 cm) length falls below the calf as tea-length on petite frames and lands as a midi that clears the widest calf on taller frames.
- Rise adjustment
- High rise drops hem toward ankle; low rise lifts it to mid-calf.
- A-line cut
- Pleated A-line silhouette prevents an abrupt hem line at the calf.
- Value
- At $125 CAD, it undercuts luxury while using certified recycled polyester.
- Pleat retention
- Heat-set pleats hold identically to virgin polyester chiffon.
- Environmental impact
- The outer chiffon is made from 100% recycled polyester spun from post-consumer plastic bottles, diverting waste and requiring less energy and water than virgin polyester.
- Certification
- Carries Simons' Vision designation confirming at least 50% reduced-impact materials.
- Performance parity
- Recycled polyester chiffon matches virgin polyester in wrinkle resistance, color retention, and pleat durability.
- Fabric performance
- Recycled polyester chiffon resists wrinkling, dries quickly, and holds color with lower environmental impact.
- Pleat revival
- Use a handheld steamer 2-3 inches from the fabric, moving top-to-bottom along the folds, to revive travel creases or minor flattening; ironing can flatten and glaze the chiffon.
- Storage
- Hang the skirt on a broad clip hanger in a breathable garment bag with an inch of air on each side; folding can create a horizontal crease across the pleats that steam alone cannot fully remove.
Product record
- Title
- Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt: Choose this if you want an ultra light, fluid sheer chiffon midi skirt with narrow vertical pleats and a diagonal plaid in tan, beige, and brown on a near-black ground, styled in a flared A-line silhouette fitted at the natural waist. It is made of 100% polyester from recycled plastic bottles with a full polyester lining, though the opaque lining ends above the hem, leaving a slightly translucent band at the bottom where the fabric faintly shows through. It comes in Patterned Black from XX-small to X-large, with a length of 33 inches (84 cm) in size small.[1,2,3,4] | Pleated Sheer Voile Maxi Skirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight, 100% cotton voile maxi skirt in ochre yellow with a sheer, pleated look — it has soft flowing pleats, a flared A-line drape, and a gathered elastic waistband that sits at the natural waist. Note that while it has a full thin lining, the opaque inner lining ends a few inches above the hem, leaving the lower hem slightly translucent, and the listing is in a small-medium size with a length of about 38.5 inches (98 cm).[5,6,7,8] | Pleated Waist Flared Maxi Skirt: Choose this if you want an A-line flared maxi skirt in a breathable 70% TENCEL lyocell and 30% linen blend, with a supple, lightweight fabric, two sewn pleats at the waist, a slightly elastic back waist, a hidden back zip, and slit side-seam pockets. It is unlined, so keep that in mind if you prefer lined skirts. It comes in the Mint/Pistachio Green color in sizes XX-Small through Large.[9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A long pleated A-line skirt with a diagonal plaid pattern in dark and warm neutrals, semi-sheer chiffon outer layer with visible pleats and a shorter opaque lining.
- SilhouetteLong A-line skirt falling to mid-calf with a flared hem visible in front view.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.33 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric and finishSheer chiffon outer layer with narrow vertical pleats that create a finely textured surface; an opaque inner lining ends above the outer hem.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.72 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (medium) - PatternDiagonal plaid composed of intersecting dark and warm tan lines forming diamond shapes across the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.33 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Waistband areaWaist area covered by model's top but a fitted waistline is implied where the skirt meets the torso; top edge of skirt is visible under the hands.Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.31 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem detailOuter chiffon hem is slightly uneven due to pleats and shows the sheer layer extending below the opaque lining by a visible band.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.75 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the skirt; three-quarter front view, soft diffuse lighting, minimal shadows.
- Model and poseStanding model shown from head to feet in a three-quarter front pose with hands near the waist, left leg slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.01 · w 0.84 · h 0.99 (high) - BackgroundPlain seamless white background with even studio lighting and soft shadow under shoes on the floor plane.
- Visible non-product clothingModel is wearing a black buttoned top and black pointed high-heeled shoes visible in the image but these are not described as the product.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.05 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.85 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail on fabric texture and pattern, no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
deep black· background plaid field#0E0D0Bdark brown· plaid lines#4B3324tan beige· contrast stripes- SilhouetteLong A-line skirt falling to mid-calf with a flared hem visible in front view.
- 02

Product
A mid-length pleated chiffon skirt with a diagonal plaid pattern in dark and warm neutral tones; visible sheer outer layer with pleats and an inner lining, fitted at the waist and falling to a midi hem.
- Silhouette and lengthMid-calf A-line skirt silhouette with a flared shape created by narrow vertical pleats; hem falls below the knee to mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Material and layersSheer chiffon outer layer with visible vertical pleating and a more opaque inner lining that ends slightly above the outer hem, producing a translucent band at the very bottom.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - WaistbandFitted waistband that sits at the natural waist with a smooth top edge and no visible external fastener in this view.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Pleat detailUniform narrow knife pleats running vertically from the waistband to the hem, producing evenly spaced folds visible across the entire skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Plaid pattern orientationDiagonal tartan/plaid motif formed by intersecting lines in tan, beige, and brown on a dark (near-black) ground; lines create diamond shapes across the pleats.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Hem finishOuter chiffon hem is narrow and slightly sheer with visible pleat edges; inner lining hem sits higher and is opaque.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Front-on studio shot showing the model wearing the skirt; white seamless background, even soft lighting, visible model hands and shoes provide scale.
- View and compositionFrontal view cropped from mid-torso to feet showing the front of the skirt centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model stylingModel wearing a black top cropped at the waist, visible hands resting at sides with gold rings, and black pointed-toe high-heeled shoes under the skirt.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a clean white seamless background producing soft shadows beneath the model's feet.
Colors
near black· skirt base#0E0D0Cwarm beige· plaid lines - lightrich brown· plaid lines - dark accent#4B342B- Silhouette and lengthMid-calf A-line skirt silhouette with a flared shape created by narrow vertical pleats; hem falls below the knee to mid-calf on the model.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a midi-length pleated chiffon skirt with an all-over diagonal plaid pattern, fitted waistband, and a slightly sheer lower hem showing the model's leg silhouette.
- Overall silhouetteMidi-length flared skirt falling below mid-calf with an A-line silhouette visible from the rear.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - WaistbandFitted waistband sitting at the natural waist, seam line visible where skirt pleats join the waist.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fabric and textureLightweight semi-sheer chiffon with fine vertical knife pleats creating narrow regular folds down the skirt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem detailLower hem is slightly translucent, allowing a faint view of the model's legs through the fabric at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Plaid patternAll-over diagonal plaid composed of intersecting bands in dark and lighter tones forming diamond-like diagonal checks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Pleat alignmentPleats maintain the plaid pattern alignment, creating continuous diagonal lines across folds rather than breaking the pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a white background showing the model from lower back to calves; black pumps used as props; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- View and compositionRear-facing view of the skirt on a model, framed from just above the waist to below the calves, centered in the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows on the floor.
- PropsModel is wearing black pointed-toe high-heeled pumps visible in the lower frame; shoes are props and not part of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.80 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - CroppingImage is cropped above the mid-back and just below the calves, so upper garment and full legs are partially out of frame.
Colors
black· base background of plaid#0E0D0Cdark brown· dark brown plaid bands#533C33tan· light tan plaid lines- Overall silhouetteMidi-length flared skirt falling below mid-calf with an A-line silhouette visible from the rear.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4655017 | Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt - Patterned Black - Xx-Small | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4655018 | Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt - Patterned Black - X-Small | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4655019 | Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt - Patterned Black - Small | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4655020 | Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt - Patterned Black - Medium | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4655021 | Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt - Patterned Black - Large | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4655022 | Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt - Patterned Black - X-Large | CA$125.00 | Yes |