
Contemporaine
Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater
This two-tone openwork boxy-fit sweater for women combines a loose, boxy silhouette with a crew neck and ribbed edging, knit from a blend of 60% reprocessed cotton and 40% acrylic. Designed in Canada under the Contemporaine by Simons label, it features a textured openwork pattern and meets the Vision program's sustainability criteria for circular or reduced-impact materials. Customer reviews rate the sweater 5 out of 5, with fit noted as generally true to size, though one reviewer recommends sizing up.
- Material
- reprocessed cotton
- Style
- casual, oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Loose boxy-fit sweater in two-tone openwork knit made with reprocessed cotton, featuring a crew neck and ribbed edging.
Openwork knit, two-tone design, reprocessed cotton, boxy fit, crew neck, ribbed edging.
- Material
- reprocessed cotton
- Style
- casual, oversized
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- two-tone design
- openwork knit pattern
- reprocessed cotton material
- loose boxy fit
- crew neckline
- ribbed edging
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons collection
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater (Contemporaine, $9.99, out of stock) offers a sheer, oversized silhouette that requires a camisole underneath; stay true to size. Its 60% reprocessed cotton/40% acrylic blend saves 80% water and provides breathability and shape recovery, but demands hand washing to prevent pilling. At $9.99, it mirrors the $1220 Khaite Davet, making it a minimalist summer staple with a tradeoff of careful care and mandatory layering.
Verified claims
- Opacity
- Openwork knit is sheer; a camisole is recommended underneath.
- Sizing
- The boxy fit is intentionally oversized; sizing up is not needed for the loose silhouette.
- Styling
- Weekend formula: pair with straight-leg jeans and clean sneakers, worn loose or with a French tuck; the two-tone knit adds graphic interest.
- Value
- At $9.99, the silhouette resembles the $1220 Khaite Davet open-knit sweater.
- Performance
- The cotton-acrylic blend adds breathability and shape recovery; hand washing and laying flat to dry help reduce pilling and shape changes.
- Sustainability
- The reprocessed cotton content requires roughly 80% less water than growing virgin conventional cotton, meaning the sweater cuts its water footprint compared with a 100% virgin cotton garment.
- Underlayer texture
- Smooth matte underlayers disappear; silk or satin adds shimmer.
- Underlayer color
- Underlayer color can match for monochrome or contrast for graphic effect.
- Color pairing
- Two-tone openwork knit pairs with tone-on-tone or high-contrast underlayers, matte or satin.
- Outfit versatility
- Office with button-down, weekend with jeans, and French-tuckable.
- Trend positioning
- Open-knit sweaters are being styled as a minimalist summer staple; this two-tone piece is a budget-friendly take on the trend rather than a direct substitute for expensive designer versions.
- Shape retention
- The blend's 40% acrylic provides elastic recovery, preventing the boxy silhouette from permanently stretching.
- Care
- Hand wash and lay flat to dry are recommended to minimize shrinkage and help the openwork knit hold its boxy shape.
- Breathability
- The 60/40 cotton-acrylic blend is warmer than cotton yet breathable, with shape recovery preserving the balance for mild-weather layering.
- Abrasion resistance
- The 40% acrylic content reduces pilling, stretching, and pulled threads from daily wear.
- Durability
- The 60/40 blend resists stretching and pilling better than all-cotton.
- Insulation
- The sweater is warmer than a 100% cotton knit, making it ideal for mild weather layering.
- Hand feel
- Higher cotton content ensures a soft, natural feel and airy drape.
- Resource savings
- The reprocessed cotton content requires roughly 80% less water than virgin cotton, avoids virgin cotton farming chemicals, and diverts textile waste.
- Dyeing avoidance
- Color-sorted pre-consumer cotton waste eliminates re-dyeing.
- Transitional layering
- The breathable openwork knit works as a removable mild-weather layer, worn over a tank so it can be taken off as temperatures rise.
- Recycled content comparison
- The 60% reprocessed cotton ratio is about three times the recycled share used in standard recycled cotton yarns, which typically contains around 20% recycled fiber.
Product record
- Title
- Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 9.99 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a two-tone marled knit boxy sweater worn by a model; visible crew neck, dropped shoulders, mid-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs, ribbed hem, and a repeating openwork knit pattern across the body.
- Overall shapeBoxy, relaxed silhouette with a straight body that falls to the hip area; sweater appears slightly loose on the model.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.18 · w 0.82 · h 0.68 (high) - NecklineCrew neck with a moderately wide ribbed band lying flat against the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve length and shouldersDropped shoulder seams with sleeves that end between the elbow and wrist (appearing as a three-quarter to elbow-length); cuffs are ribbed and fitted.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.26 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (high) - HemWide ribbed hem that pulls slightly in at the hips, creating a subtle banded finish at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit patternTwo-tone marled yarn creating a navy-and-white speckled appearance with a repeating horizontal openwork or eyelet pattern forming rows across the front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Texture and material appearanceChunky textured knit with visible stitch definition and small open eyelets in patterned rows; overall medium-weight appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible fit on modelSweater is worn with slight blousing at the hem and hands placed in pockets of pants, indicating relaxed fit across torso.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with a neutral light gray background showing a three-quarter front view of a model wearing the sweater; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; crop includes head to upper thighs.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly to the left with hands in pockets, head turned slightly left and looking off-camera.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.95 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadowing on the model's left side and minimal specular highlights.
- Image crop and compositionImage framed from just above the model's head to upper thighs, centering the sweater in the frame.
Colors
navy and white marled· main body knit#36394Cnavy and white marled (ribbed)· ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem#2E3144- Overall shapeBoxy, relaxed silhouette with a straight body that falls to the hip area; sweater appears slightly loose on the model.
- 02

Product
Right-side angled view of a two-tone marled knit sweater on a model, showing the upper body, shoulder, and three-quarter sleeve with an openwork textured stitch and ribbed neckline and cuffs.
- Overall shapeBoxy, relaxed torso with a dropped shoulder seam visible along the upper arm and a straight side silhouette on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineClose crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed band that lies flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionThree-quarter length sleeve ending in a wide ribbed cuff; sleeve shows the same textured knit and openwork as the body.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high) - Knit textureOpenwork textured stitch forming repeating geometric/wave-like motifs across body and sleeve with small intentional holes from the stitch pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric yarn appearanceTwo-tone marled effect created by interwoven darker blue and lighter threads visible throughout the knit.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Hemline visibilityLower hem is out of frame so torso length is partially cropped at the bottom of the image.
Other
Studio portrait-style product shot with a neutral pale gray background; model shown from the right side in a three-quarter crop, even soft lighting, minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRight-side angled crop including model head, shoulder, and upper torso; sweater is the focal element and fills the central area of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform pale light gray background with no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows under the jaw and along the sweater folds.
- Image cropBottom of sweater and the model's left arm are cropped out of the frame; sleeve tip and lower hem are not fully visible.
Colors
medium denim blue· main knit - blue#555A74off-white marled· main knit - light- Overall shapeBoxy, relaxed torso with a dropped shoulder seam visible along the upper arm and a straight side silhouette on the visible side.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a boxy, short-sleeve openwork knit sweater with marled two-tone yarn, ribbed neckline and hem, and a relaxed straight hemline showing textured stitch pattern across the back and sleeves.
- SilhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit sweater viewed from the back with a straight, slightly cropped hem and wide elbow-length sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Knit patternOpenwork textured stitch pattern arranged in horizontal bands across the body and sleeves, producing a visible raised-and-holed surface.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Yarn appearanceTwo-tone marled yarn combining a darker blue and a lighter color to create a speckled, slubbed look throughout the garment.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Neckline finishShallow crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed trim visible at the rear neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem and cuff finishRibbed hem at the lower edge and ribbed sleeve cuffs that are wider than the neckline ribbing.
3 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.72 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible joinShoulder seam line is visible where sleeve meets body near the upper back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from behind against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadow; model wearing dark pants and hoop earring; image is well framed and centered on the sweater.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with head turned slightly to the left, left arm relaxed at side and right arm mostly out of frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Visible propModel is wearing a single silver hoop earring visible at left ear.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.03 · w 0.08 · h 0.11 (high)
Colors
marled navy and white· main body and sleeves#4E526Bmarled navy and white (rib)· ribbed hem and cuffs#454A63- SilhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit sweater viewed from the back with a straight, slightly cropped hem and wide elbow-length sleeves.
Variants
15 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4532653 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - X-Small | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532654 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Small | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532655 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Medium | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532656 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Large | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532657 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - X-Large | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532658 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - X-Small | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532659 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Small | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532660 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Medium | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532661 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Large | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532662 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - X-Large | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532663 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - X-Small | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532664 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Small | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532665 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Medium | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532666 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - Large | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4532667 | Two-Tone Openwork Boxy-Fit Sweater - X-Large | CA$9.99CA$69.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Beau modèle de vêtement
Très confortable
I purchased the slate blue.
I purchased the slate blue. It's a beautiful two-tone openwork knit sweater, very soft and comfortable. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a boxy fit.
Lourd
Beau mais un peu epais