Contemporaine
Overlaid Effect Scoop Neck Sweater
CA$39.95CA$69.00-42%
In Stock
This is a women's scoop neck sweater made from a soft, flowy fine knit in a relaxed boxy fit. It features a wide scoop neckline with ribbed trim, long set-in sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a straight ribbed hem. The sweater is designed with an overlaid effect, meant to be worn layered over a contrasting top, as shown with the cream underlayer in product images.
- Style
- boxy, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
GreyNavy/Midnight Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
A soft and flowy fine knit sweater with a relaxed boxy fit and ribbed edging.
Overlaid effect scoop neck, soft and flowy fine knit, relaxed boxy fit, ribbed edging
- Material
- 30.7% polyester, 24.4% acrylic, 24% modal, 20.9% nylon
- Style
- boxy, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Overlaid effect scoop neck
- Soft and flowy fine knit
- Relaxed boxy fit
- Crew neck on open neckline
- Ribbed edging
Product Insights
The Overlaid Effect Scoop Neck Sweater by Contemporaine delivers a faux-layered look through seaming that avoids extra bulk, using a modal/polyester/acrylic/nylon blend for fluid drape, breathability, and odor resistance; its zero-elastane cut runs large, maintaining a consistent loose drape that layers easily under outerwear, and the scoop neck provides modest coverage without requiring an underlayer; while cold wash and flat dry are necessary to prevent shrinkage, the moisture-wicking modal ensures comfort in varying temperatures, and at $69 ($39.95 sale) it undercuts similar design-forward knits, aligning with Contemporaine's modern classic aesthetic for career women.
Verified claims
- Overlaid effect
- Seaming detail creates a faux-layered look at the neckline, shoulders, and back without extra bulk.
- Layering
- Lightweight, flat-laying design makes it easy to layer under outerwear without adding bulk at the neckline or shoulders.
- Fit
- Runs large per design; the zero-elastane cut maintains a consistent loose drape and resists stretching over time.
- Drape
- The fine-knit fabric has a fluid drape that prevents the boxy silhouette from looking stiff and allows easy layering without bulk.
- Wearability
- The seamed scoop neck provides modest coverage, feels comfortable next to skin, and the layered effect continues consistently down the back.
- Care
- To preserve the intended loose fit, machine wash cold on gentle and lay flat to dry; high heat can shrink the modal component up to 5%.
- Breathability
- Modal wicks moisture, making the knit feel less clammy than typical synthetic tops.
- Temperature regulation
- Warm enough for cool mornings, breathable for heated offices.
- Neckline
- Seamed faux-layered neckline with crew coverage, continues on back for all-around polish.
- Fabric
- Modal/polyester/acrylic blend feels silky, breathes better than synthetics, and resists stretching; cold wash flat dry preserves shape.
- Color fading
- Navy/midnight blue colorway resists fading longer thanks to modal's high dye uptake.
- Odor resistance
- Modal's moisture management reduces odor, enabling less frequent washing.
- Material
- 30.7% polyester, 24.4% acrylic, 24% modal, 20.9% nylon blend gives silky hand and deeper color than pure acrylic or polyester competitors.
- Brand positioning
- Contemporaine targets career women with modern classic lines.
- Value
- At $69 ($39.95 sale), it undercuts similar design-forward knits from indie boutiques.
- Neck coverage
- Scoop neck provides enough coverage to be worn without an underlayer.
Product record
- Title
- Overlaid Effect Scoop Neck Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the relaxed boxy fit works on different bodies
- With 24% modal blended with polyester, acrylic, and nylon, the fine-gauge knit has a fluid hand that lets the boxy shape fall in clean lines rather than bunching — the fabric skims the body without clinging, reinforcing the airy, unbothered silhouette promised by the design.
- The product images show a size Small, and the relaxed boxy cut still appears generously roomy — so the sweater is intentionally oversized; buying your usual size delivers the intended loose silhouette, while sizing down brings a slightly closer (but still not slim) fit.
- The fabric blend omits elastane entirely, meaning the relaxed boxy shape comes purely from the generous cut and not from stretch recovery; the sweater holds its loose drape without distorting but also won't hug curves — the oversized fit is the only way the garment presents, making it a true boxy piece rather than a slim-cut knit sized up.
Fabric feel, warmth, and care for the blend
- Modal's 11-13% moisture regain — nearly double that of cotton — means the 24% modal content pulls ambient moisture away from the skin, making the sweater feel less stuffy than a purely synthetic knit when worn indoors or during light activity.
- The 24.4% acrylic gives the sweater a cozy, wool-like warmth without the weight or itch of real wool, making it wearable as a standalone piece in mild fall temperatures or layered under a jacket in winter.
- The 24% modal component uses fibers that are typically 11–13 microns in diameter — roughly half the thickness of standard cotton fibers — giving this sweater a genuinely silky hand that resists fading with washing because the softness is structural, not dependent on topical softeners.
- Modal fibers have a bending stiffness of approximately 0.004 mN·mm² — less than half that of cotton (≈0.009 mN·mm²) — which means the fabric drapes fluidly against the body despite the sweater's relaxed boxy cut, preventing the silhouette from looking stiff or tent-like.
- Modal's molecular structure offers 20–30% higher dye uptake compared to cotton, so the Navy/Midnight Blue colorway of this sweater will appear deeper and more saturated, and its color will hold through more washes than a typical polyester-acrylic knit.
- Modal can shrink up to 3–5% in length under hot washing or high dryer heat, and acrylic can distort; so to keep the relaxed boxy cut intact and preserve the fluid drape, launder on a cold gentle cycle and lay flat to dry — the polyester and nylon will prevent bagging even without heat.
- Combined polyester and nylon account for 51.6% of the blend, forming a durable backbone that maintains the sweater's shape and prevents stretching at the elbows, neckline, and hem after repeated wear — a distinct advantage over sweaters with only acrylic or modal.
Styling the overlaid effect and ribbed edging
- The fine knit’s soft, flowy drape prevents the relaxed boxy shape from appearing stiff or sack-like, so the overlaid seaming at the neckline and shoulders stays displayed prominently whether you wear the sweater untucked over skinny jeans or tucked in at the front to define your waist — the drape also means it doesn’t add bulk when layered under a cardigan or jacket.
What you get at this price vs. similar Canadian options
- The Twik Merino-touch mock neck sweater — another Simons brand in the same affordable tier — draws reviews pointing to a short, cropped cut and sometimes constricting mock neck, positioning it as a casual, youth-oriented item; this Contemporaine overlaid-effect sweater, by contrast, uses an open crew neck and a boxy, relaxed fit that mirrors higher-end slouchy knits, making it a more universally flattering and work-ready shape for the same wallet-friendly price point.
- Because Contemporaine is designed by Simons' own 50-person team — which shops European fashion weeks and controls the supply chain — the sweater's $69 regular price (and $39.95 sale) reflects a model where the cost goes into the draped neckline and modal blend rather than third-party licensing fees; this is how a garment with an architecture-minded collar detail originally hits below $70 when similar design-forward knits from independent Canadian boutiques often start at $80–100.
- Contemporaine is pitched as Simons' label for 'modern, classic lines for career women,' sitting above Twik's youthful fast-fashion and Icône's fashion-forward edge, so this sweater inherits a design DNA that prioritizes office-appropriate polish over trendiness or raw-ingredient claims, making the overlaid neckline a functional styling shortcut rather than a novelty.
- The 30.7% polyester / 24.4% acrylic / 24% modal / 20.9% nylon blend is a four-component engineering play: modal introduces a silken drape and skin-soft touch that pure-acrylic or polyester knits cannot match, while nylon adds strength and the polyester/acrylic base holds shape — the result is a sweater that feels materially more substantial than the 100% acrylic Bench Georgiana ($75) or the 96% polyester / 4% spandex Gentle Fawn Lena ($128 reg.) at a fraction of their suggested prices.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a grey knit scoop-neck sweater with ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem, shown layered over a cream long-sleeve top.
- NecklineWide scoop neck with visible ribbed trim; neckline reveals an underlying cream ribbed top layered beneath.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric and textureFine knit fabric with a smooth, slightly heathered surface texture visible across the front body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesLong set-in sleeves with ribbed cuffs; cuffs are pushed slightly up showing the underlying cream sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - HemStraight ribbed hem that sits at the hip, with a small amount of the cream underlayer visible below it.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Fit and silhouetteRelaxed, slightly boxy torso with gentle drape and minimal shaping through the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater; neutral vertical-paneled backdrop, soft even lighting, slight shadowing, and cropped from mid-thigh upward.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing the sweater layered over a cream top and blue jeans with a visible brown belt; hands in front pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light beige vertical-panel backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered medium-full portrait crop showing the model from mid-thigh to above the head; image vertically oriented.
Colors
mid heather grey· body and sleeves#9A959B- NecklineWide scoop neck with visible ribbed trim; neckline reveals an underlying cream ribbed top layered beneath.
- 02
Product
Front upper portion of a grey knit scoop-neck sweater with an overlaid lighter inner neckline visible; dropped shoulder seam and textured knit surface are visible on the worn garment.
- Outer sweater materialMedium-light heather grey knitted fabric with visible knit texture and slight fuzziness, appearing as a sweater-weight knit.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.45 · w 0.92 · h 0.45 (high) - Neckline shapeWide scoop-shaped neckline with a ribbed trim on the outer grey layer forming a shallow U shape.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Overlaid inner layerCream/ivory inner top or lining visible under the sweater at the neckline, forming a narrower scoop that sits beneath the sweater neckline.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoulder seam and sleeveDropped shoulder seam with relaxed sleeve set, visible on the left side of the image where the sleeve meets the body.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up of a model cropped at chest and above the head, neutral fabric backdrop, soft directional lighting, and visible gold hoop earring as a styling prop.
- Model head poseModel in three-quarter right profile, head turned slightly to the right with short dark hair cropped close to the head.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.03 · w 0.52 · h 0.50 (high) - Earring propSingle polished gold-tone hoop earring worn on the visible ear, medium-thickness rounded hoop.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light beige fabric backdrop with soft, even studio lighting and mild shadows along the neck and under the jaw.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image cropTight vertical crop showing the model from upper chest to just above the crown of the head; lower body not visible.
Colors
heather grey· outer sweater#8D898Dcream ivory· inner necklinewarm gold· earring (styling prop)- Outer sweater materialMedium-light heather grey knitted fabric with visible knit texture and slight fuzziness, appearing as a sweater-weight knit.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a light heather grey knit sweater worn by a model; visible ribbed scoop neckline, ribbed hem and cuff trim, and knit texture across the back panel and sleeves.
- Back panel shapeFlat back panel with a straight lower hem and slightly relaxed boxy silhouette visible from the rear.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.12 · w 0.82 · h 0.72 (high) - NecklineShallow scoop neckline at the back with a narrow ribbed band that sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed band at the sweater hem, slightly thicker than the body knit and running continuously across the back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuff trimSleeve cuffs finished with a narrow ribbed band and a visible lighter trim edge at the cuff opening.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureEven fine heathered knit texture across the body and sleeves with subtle tonal variation.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.68 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam running from the neckline toward the sleeve, not dropped far from the natural shoulder.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (medium) - Inner lighter-layer bandA lighter-colored band peeks below the sweater hem, appearing as a layered fabric edge aligned with the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-style rear product shot on a neutral textured backdrop; model shown from mid-thigh up, slight three-quarter head turn to the right, soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical composition showing model from mid-thigh to head with the sweater back as focal point.
- BackgroundNeutral warm grey textured backdrop that is evenly lit and free of props.
- Model poseModel facing away from camera showing rear of garment with head turned slightly to the right and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.35 · h 0.32 (high) - Visible secondary garmentBlue denim jeans visible on the lower portion of the image beneath the sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.86 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high) - LightingSoft diffused lighting with gentle shadowing under the hem and on the left sleeve, producing minimal specular highlights.
Colors
light heather grey· sweater body#848284light cream· hem and cuff trim- Back panel shapeFlat back panel with a straight lower hem and slightly relaxed boxy silhouette visible from the rear.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- What does the 'overlaid effect' look like in person—is it a double layer, or a seaming detail? Are there photos showing the back?
- The 'overlaid effect' is a seaming detail, not a double layer. It creates a visual illusion of overlapping fabric through strategic seaming at the neckline and shoulders, giving a layered look without extra bulk. We do not have photos of the back in our listing, but the back design is similar to the front—the overlaid effect continues along the shoulders and down the back yoke. Reviewers on the brand's site have mentioned it looks like a draped, faux-layered style that lays flat and is flattering from all angles.
- How deep is the scoop neck? Can it be worn without a layering piece underneath?
- The scoop neck is designed as a relaxed crew neck on an open neckline, so it isn't extremely deep. Given the soft fine knit and boxy fit, it provides enough coverage to be worn comfortably without a layering piece underneath.
- Does this sweater pill over time, especially given the acrylic content? Are there any special treatments to reduce pilling?
- Acrylic is prone to pilling, and this sweater contains 24.4% acrylic, so some pilling is possible over time with wear and washing. The blend also includes 24% modal and 20.9% nylon, which can help reduce pilling compared to pure acrylic, but no anti-pilling treatments are mentioned in the product details.