Contemporaine
Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt
This Contemporaine by Simons exclusive is a women's broderie anglaise puffy maxi skirt in royal/sapphire blue. It is crafted from 100% organic cotton poplin with openwork embroidery and a fine organic cotton lining, featuring a flared silhouette, sewn flat pleats, gathered elastic back waistband, hidden side zip, and slit side-seam pockets. The skirt measures 35 inches (89 cm) in length, is machine washable, and has a customer rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin with organic cotton lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Specifications
Flared maxi skirt in organic cotton poplin with broderie anglaise embroidery and a slightly puffy silhouette.
Broderie anglaise openwork embroidery, organic cotton poplin, flat pleats at waist, gathered elastic back, hidden side zip, side-seam pockets.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin with organic cotton lining
- Style
- flared
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Broderie anglaise openwork embroidery
- Organic cotton poplin fabric
- Fine organic cotton lining
- Flared and slightly puffy silhouette
- Sewn flat pleats at waist
- Gathered elastic waistband at back
- Hidden side zip closure
- Slit side-seam pockets
- Maxi length (35 inches)
- Exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt is a Canadian-designed exclusive in 100% organic cotton, offering a crisp A-line silhouette with sewn flat pleats at the front and an elastic back for a tailored yet flexible fit. The breathable, opaque cotton poplin naturally conceals creases, while bound eyelets and machine embroidery ensure durable, distortion-free detail. Side-seam pockets add utility without altering the shape. At 89 cm, it falls as a midimaxi, shorter than traditional maxi skirts, and requires cool gentle washing to preserve its structure. Priced comparably to conventional cotton maxi skirts, it delivers a locally crafted, sustainable alternative with a romantic heritage rooted in 16th-century and 1950s styles.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Side zip secures hip fit; back elastic flexes for sitting and movement.
- Pockets
- Side-seam pockets sit below waistband, adding storage without altering fit.
- Waistband
- Sewn flat pleats at front and elastic at back create a tailored A-line silhouette without waistband bulk.
- Fabric
- Crisp organic cotton poplin holds the pleats and naturally hides wrinkles in the folds.
- Materials
- 100% organic cotton shell and lining: breathable, opaque without a slip, with durable buttonhole-bound eyelets.
- Exclusivity
- Designed in Canada as a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive, a locally designed alternative.
- Length
- At 89 cm, shorter than typical maxi skirts, lands in midimaxi range and skims the ankle.
- Heritage
- Originating in 16th-century Eastern Europe, revived in the 1950s for romantic full skirts.
- Craftsmanship
- Buttonhole-stitched eyelets prevent fraying; machine-produced since the 1870s.
- Durability
- Bound eyelets and machine production ensure durable, distortion-free embroidery.
- Opacity
- The organic cotton lining makes the skirt opaque enough to wear without a slip.
- Value
- 100% organic cotton throughout gives the skirt a sustainability advantage without a premium over conventional-cotton maxi skirts.
- Creasing
- Light creases are concealed by the A-line silhouette and sewn flat pleats.
- Care
- Cool gentle machine wash and air drying prevent shrinkage and help preserve the eyelet crispness.
- Sizing
- This skirt runs a little small, so consider sizing up.
- Breathability
- The organic cotton poplin's plain weave is breathable, so the fully lined maxi skirt stays comfortable in hot, humid conditions.
- Openwork embroidery
- The broderie anglaise detail is true cutwork—each eyelet is cut from the fabric and finished with overcast or buttonhole stitching—so the openwork is real, not printed.
Product record
- Title
- Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 2 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
A flirty full-length maxi for warm-weather occasions
This bright blue broderie anglaise skirt is a full-length maxi (35 inches / 89 cm) with an A-line flare that adds slight puffiness from a fitted high waistband down to a scalloped eyelet hem. The eyelet embroidery and pretty hem detail make it an easy pick for dressy-casual summer plans like garden parties or vacation dinners, while the hidden side zip and gathered elastic back waistband help it sit comfortably at the natural waist.[1,2]
A maxi skirt with side pockets to slip your hands into
This broderie anglaise maxi skirt has slit pockets set into the side seams. In product photos, the model rests her hands inside the pockets at hip level, with slight pulls visible at the pocket openings.[1,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt: Choose this if you want a romantic, voluminous maxi in bright royal blue broderie anglaise — it is made of 100% organic cotton poplin (with a fine organic cotton lining), cut flared and slightly puffy with sewn flat pleats, a gathered elastic back waistband, hidden side zip, slit side-seam pockets, and a scalloped eyelet hem, measuring 35 inches (89 cm) long. The decorative hem cutouts expose background through the eyelets, and the lining reduces transparency only in the areas behind some eyelet rows. Note that the listing shows an X-SMALL variant in Royal/Sapphire Blue, and other size or color availability is not established here.[2,3,4,5] | Pleated Waist Flared Maxi Skirt: Choose this if you want a breathable, lightweight everyday skirt in a TENCEL™ lyocell and linen blend (70% lyocell, 30% linen), with a flat waistband that sits at the natural waist, a slightly elastic back waist, and soft pleats at the waist for an A-line flared shape with gentle fullness. It suits shoppers who value practical details like hidden back-zip closure and slit side-seam pockets, and it comes in sizes XX-SMALL through LARGE in the Mint/Pistachio Green color. Note that the skirt is unlined, so keep that in mind if you prefer a lined garment.[6,7,8,9] | Pleated Sheer Voile Maxi Skirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight, airy maxi skirt in a bright ochre yellow: it is made of 100% cotton voile with soft pleats, a full A-line drape, and a gathered elastic waistband that sits at the natural waist, with a listed length of 38.5 inches (98 cm) in the small-medium size. It has a full thin lining, though the lining is shorter than the sheer outer layer, so the hem area appears more transparent—a layered, semi-sheer look to keep in mind. This variant is offered in size SML-MED in Ochre Yellow.[10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Full-length gathered maxi skirt in a bright blue broderie anglaise fabric with a fitted waistband and scalloped eyelet hem, shown worn at waist with soft fullness through the skirt.
- SilhouetteFull-length A-line maxi silhouette that flares from a fitted waistband to a wide hem, shown on a model from a slightly angled front view.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.62 · h 0.56 (high) - WaistbandFitted high waistband sitting at the natural waist with a smooth, non-elastic appearance and no visible fasteners on this side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric patternBroderie anglaise / eyelet embroidery arranged in horizontal bands of repeating geometric and floral cutwork patterns across the skirt.
- Hem detailLower hem finished with a scalloped edge featuring triangular and floral cutouts forming a decorative border.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - GatheringSoft gathers beneath the waistband creating volume and vertical fullness through the skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.32 (high) - Lining visibilityA solid lining is partially visible behind some eyelet rows, reducing transparency in those areas.Partial
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the skirt with a white short-sleeve top, holding a black woven handbag and wearing black platform sandals; neutral gray gradient background and smooth reflective floor.
- Model stylingModel wears a plain white short-sleeve top tucked into the skirt, visible from shoulders to waist on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Prop handbagSmall black woven leather-look handbag held in the model's right hand at hip level.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - FootwearBlack platform slide sandals with a thick sole shown on the model's feet visible at the lower edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and floorNeutral light gray gradient background with a smooth mid-gray reflective floor; studio lighting produces soft even illumination and faint shadow under the model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the model, full-body crop with head near top edge and feet near bottom edge, centered horizontally but slightly shifted left.
Colors
royal blue· skirt body#033C9B- SilhouetteFull-length A-line maxi silhouette that flares from a fitted waistband to a wide hem, shown on a model from a slightly angled front view.
- 02
Product
A full-length royal blue broderie anglaise skirt with a gathered waistband, visible side pockets, floral eyelet embroidery in horizontal bands, and a scalloped hem with cutout motifs.
- Waistband and gatheringWide fitted waistband in the same blue fabric with vertical gathers falling from the waistband into the skirt body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Broderie anglaise patternAll-over embroidered eyelet pattern arranged in horizontal bands featuring small floral cutouts and zigzag/arch stitching motifs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (high) - Side pockets with handsSide seam pockets visible where the model's hands rest inside near hip level, creating slight pulls at the pocket openings.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Scalloped hem with cutoutsLower edge finished with a scalloped hemline containing larger floral cutouts aligned along the bottom band.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Skirt drape and fullnessFull A-line silhouette with pronounced fullness created by the gathered top, falling to an ankle-length hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Image shows the skirt worn by a model cropped at the waist and ankles, against a neutral studio background and grey floor; a white tucked top and black platform sandals are visible as styling props.
- Model styling propsModel wears a white tucked top visible at the waistband and black platform thong sandals on a grey floor; these items appear as styling props, not packaging.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Shot compositionFrontal studio shot cropped at midriff and just above ankles showing skirt front and partial legs; model stands with feet slightly apart.
- Background and floorNeutral light grey background with a smooth mid-grey floor creating soft contrast against the skirt.
- Lighting and shadowsEven soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and subtle shadowing under the hem and sandals.
Colors
royal blue· skirt fabric#0B44A3- Waistband and gatheringWide fitted waistband in the same blue fabric with vertical gathers falling from the waistband into the skirt body.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a full-length blue broderie anglaise skirt with an elasticized waistband, gathered fullness, all-over eyelet floral pattern, and a scalloped eyelet hem; worn on a model so lower legs and sandals are visible.
- SilhouetteFull-length gathered skirt hanging from waist to just above the ankles with a straight, slightly A-line fall.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - WaistbandElasticized gathered waistband sitting at the natural waist with visible stitched channels creating narrow gathers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over broderie anglaise eyelet pattern composed of repeating floral cutouts and small circular perforations arranged in horizontal bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Vertical detailA central back seam or inverted pleat is visible running down the middle back of the skirt, creating a slight vertical break in the pattern.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.70 (medium) - HemScalloped hem with larger eyelet motifs and triangular scallop points; the bottom edge shows decorative cutouts exposing background through the eyelets.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.80 · w 0.68 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric textureWoven cotton-like fabric with visible embroidered edges around the eyelet holes and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (medium) - Occlusion by modelSkirt is worn by a model; portions near the sides are partially obscured by the model's hands and arms.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from mid-back with a neutral wall background and reflective floor; visible styling includes a tucked white top and black slide sandals.
- Model stylingModel wearing a white tucked top visible at the waist and black flat slide sandals visible at the feet.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter centered crop showing the skirt on a standing model; camera angle is at approximately calf level.
- Background and surfacePlain light neutral wall background and smooth slightly reflective gray floor surface creating a studio environment.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
royal blue· skirt body#033C9B- SilhouetteFull-length gathered skirt hanging from waist to just above the ankles with a straight, slightly A-line fall.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Lovely skirt
Lovely, comfy skirt with great pockets. Fits a tiny bit smaller than the size chart.