Contemporaine
Lustrous Ribbon-Knit Sweater Vest
This is a sleeveless sweater vest from Contemporaine by Simons, crafted from a stretch ribbon knit with a lustrous texture. It has a relaxed fit, crew neck, and ribbed hem, making it suitable as a layering piece for cooler weather. The vest is shown in a rust orange color and has a matching cardigan (item 6867-226000) available.
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Lustrous ribbon-knit sweater vest with relaxed fit and crew neck.
Soft stretch knit, lustrous ribbon texture, ribbed hem.
- Material
- 65% reprocessed acrylic, 35% nylon
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft and ultra comfortable stretch knit
- lustrous ribbon knit
- relaxed fit
- crew neck
- ribbed hem
Product Insights
The Lustrous Ribbon-Knit Sweater Vest from Contemporaine offers a subtle, shiftable sheen from flat ribbon yarn, creating a fluid, non-bulky drape that skims the body and layers cleanly under jackets. It is non-itchy, lightweight, quick-drying, and machine-washable without shape loss or fading when dried flat. The key tradeoff is its proneness to snagging on jewelry or rough surfaces, requiring gentle care. Despite sizing inconsistencies, it dresses up or down, works standalone in mild weather, and pairs with a matching cardigan for an affordable twin-set look. Buyers often purchase multiple colors, and the vest can be found at significant discount, enhancing its value.
Verified claims
- Luster
- Flat ribbon yarn creates a broad, shiftable sheen that deepens color.
- Fabric hand
- Ribbon yarn creates a wavy surface and a fluid, non-bulky drape.
- Drape
- Flat ribbon knit creates fluid drape with subtle sheen, skims body without bunching under jackets.
- Wearability
- Non-itchy, lightweight, quick-drying, and drapes cleanly.
- Sizing consistency
- Runs large on petites, snug on average; some report a great fit.
- Durability
- 65% reprocessed acrylic / 35% nylon blend machine-washes without shape loss or fading when dried flat.
- Snagging
- Ribbon-knit prone to snagging on jewelry or rough surfaces.
- Versatility
- Dresses up or down, layers under jackets, and works standalone in mild weather.
- Lustrous sheen
- Ribbon-knit has a subtle luminous sheen that shifts with movement.
- Styling caution
- Prone to snagging on jewelry or rough surfaces.
- Color variety appeal
- A buyer purchased this vest in two additional colors and notes the coordinating cardigan for twin-set styling.
- Coordinated outfit
- Matching cardigan (style 6867-226000) completes a twin-set on a budget.
- Care
- Ribbon-knit snags easily and requires hand washing or gentle cycle and flat drying.
- Snag risk
- Prone to snagging on jewelry and rough surfaces.
- Twin-set design
- Buyers often buy the vest in multiple colors and pair it with the matching cardigan for a coordinated twin-set look.
- Fit
- The vest's slim silhouette layers easily under the cardigan, but fit varies by size so try both pieces together.
- Value
- At $19.99 clearance (down from $49), the vest is an affordable entry point to start a twin-set.
- Price comparison
- 60% off at $19.99, steeper than the V-Neck's 49% off $29.95.
- Matching set
- Matching cardigan for twin-set available; Heathered Knit V-Neck lacks this.
- Knit quality
- Ribbon knit has a lustrous sheen but is prone to snagging.
Product record
- Title
- Lustrous Ribbon-Knit Sweater Vest
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Contemporaine brand quality and sale value
- This vest was recently listed at $39.95 on Stylight (already a markdown from $49), so the current $19.99 price represents the deepest discount observed — a clearance-level deal that undercuts the typical 50% off seen on Contemporaine sweater vests like the Heathered Knit V-Neck ($29.95 from $59).
- Style 6867-226000 is a coordinating cardigan that completes a twin-set look, turning the vest from a standalone piece into part of a deliberate, coordinated outfit — a styling cue that reinforces the Contemporaine philosophy of versatile, mix-and-match dressing.
- The acrylic-nylon blend yields a lightweight, resilient knit that resists stretching out and dries quickly, a pragmatic choice for a layer meant to be worn frequently — nylon adds shape memory while acrylic keeps the price accessible, placing it in Contemporaine's middle ground of balanced durability and cost.
Ribbon-knit texture and daily wear
- Because ribbon yarn naturally wants to twist when knitted, the fabric surface isn't uniform but has a subtle, irregular waviness that catches light erratically, lending the vest a tactile, slightly artisanal depth rather than the flat look of a standard jersey knit.
- Ribbon yarn's flat profile gives the fabric a fluid, structured drape that skims the body without clinging or adding weight, so the vest layers cleanly under a jacket and moves gracefully as a standalone piece — a distinctly different feel from chunky, round-yarn sweater vests that can bunch up and add bulk.
- The 35% nylon content works against the ribbon yarn's natural tendency to fray or lose shape by adding tensile strength and abrasion resistance, so the vest holds its crisp silhouette at the neck and hem through repeated wear, lasting longer than a pure-acrylic ribbon knit would.
- Ribbon yarn's flat, tape-like surface reflects light in a broad, even sweep rather than the diffused scatter of round yarns, giving the vest its named 'lustrous' quality — a subtle sheen that makes even deep indigo or brick appear gently luminous, shifting as you move because the fabric's texture catches light at varying angles.
How the reprocessed acrylic blend performs
- Acrylic fibers are prized for their ability to hold dyes with exceptional intensity, so the deep indigo shade is designed to resist fading and maintain its rich saturation through normal wear and gentle washing — outlasting the color dulling that often affects cotton or knitted vests after just a few cycles.
- With 65% of the blend being reprocessed acrylic, the vest inherits the plush, lightweight, and non-itchy character typical of high-quality acrylic knits — meaning it can be worn comfortably against bare skin without the prickle that wool often imposes, a meaningful advantage for all-day wear or layering over sleeveless tops.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Upper front of a sleeveless ribbon-knit sweater vest shown on a model, featuring a crew neckline with ribbed trim and a textured knit surface in a warm rust color.
- SilhouetteSleeveless vest shown from the front, covering the upper torso and shoulders with a close-fitting shape at the neck and chest.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.55 (high) - Neckline trimRound crew neckline finished with a narrow ribbed trim in the same yarn as the body.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.15 (high) - Knit textureDense ribbon-like knit texture with visible horizontal stitch rows and a slightly lustrous, ribbony surface appearance.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.43 · w 0.76 · h 0.43 (high) - Armhole finishArmholes are sleeveless with a clean finished edge matching the body knit, leaving the shoulders exposed.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from upper chest to top of head against a plain light background; gold hoop earrings and a nose stud are visible as accessories; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionClose-crop portrait framing the model from the upper chest to slightly above the head, centered horizontally.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light off-white background with even, diffuse studio lighting and no visible props.
- Model accessoriesModel is wearing medium-sized gold hoop earrings and a small nose stud which are visually distinct from the garment.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with gentle shadows beneath the chin and slight specular highlights on the model's skin.
Colors
burnt rust· body#A43C23- SilhouetteSleeveless vest shown from the front, covering the upper torso and shoulders with a close-fitting shape at the neck and chest.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless knitted vest in a warm rust-orange color with a close-fitting crew neckline and visible ribbon-like knit texture; hem falls to the wearer’s natural waist and the armholes are cut close to the shoulder.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, waist-length vest with a straight hem and a fitted torso silhouette visible on a model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Neckline trimClose-fitting crew neckline finished with a slightly denser, ribbed knit band in the same color as the body.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.33 · h 0.06 (high) - Armhole cutArmholes are cut close to the shoulder with a clean finished edge and no visible sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.15 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.14 · w 0.15 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureMedium-gauge ribbon-like knit with a subtle luminous or lustrous appearance and visible horizontal knit rows across the body.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem positionHem sits at the wearer’s natural waist and is straight across, with the vest slightly tucked or resting against the waistband of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing the model from mid-thigh up against a plain light background, even soft lighting with minimal shadows; additional clothing items and accessories visible but not described as the product.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical portrait framing showing the model from approximately mid-thigh to above the head.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background, evenly lit and free of props or scenic elements.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and stylingModel wearing the vest with black high-waist shorts and a black belt with a gold-toned buckle; left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed by the side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and minimal hard shadows; slight shadowing under the model's chin and along the right side of the body.
Colors
rust orange· body#8C5B3C- SilhouetteSleeveless, waist-length vest with a straight hem and a fitted torso silhouette visible on a model.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless ribbon-knit sweater vest on a model, showing back body, armholes, neckline, and ribbed hem in a rust-orange knit.
- Overall shapeStraight-cut sleeveless vest with a slightly boxy silhouette that falls to the hip area on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.63 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed trim visible at the back neck.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (high) - ArmholesWide sleeveless arm openings with straight edges that extend down from the shoulder to reveal the model's upper arms.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.13 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.15 · w 0.13 · h 0.42 (high) - Knit textureVisible ribbon-style knit with a slightly lustrous, irregular stitch texture across the back surface.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.47 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed hem at the bottom edge of the vest with tighter vertical ribbing contrasting the main body knit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.09 (high) - Side seam and back fitBack panel appears smooth with a single visible side seam contouring slightly inward at the waist on the model's right side.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio-style rear product shot on a standing model with neutral light background; model is cropped at mid-thigh and shown turned slightly to the left.
- Model stylingModel wearing the vest over black wide-leg bottoms; hands rest near hips with one hand partially visible behind the body.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.52 · h 0.31 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain off-white background with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing composition showing the full back of the vest; image cropped above the knees.
- Hair and accessoriesModel has dark wavy hair falling past the collar and is wearing a small gold hoop earring visible at the left ear in profile.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
rust orange· body#8C331Cdeep rust orange· ribbed hem#943B24- Overall shapeStraight-cut sleeveless vest with a slightly boxy silhouette that falls to the hip area on the model.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Débardeur maille
Fait grand
Perfect Piece
Lovely addition to my wardrobe. Beautiful colour, great fit and perfect weight.
Soft weave
Very nice just too large for petite frame
Too tight of a fit for me
This was a nice sweater. I usually wear a medium but it was too tight and hugging for me. I usually like things a little longer and looser so it just wasn't for me. Maybe if i had bought a large size.
Perfect Staple for my work wardrobe
I bought this item about three years ago in an oatmeal colour and it is one of my favourites. It fits really well and works under a blazer or over a blouse. Very versatile, wears and washes great and always looks chic. I have now bought it in two more colours and they did not disappoint!
Q&A
5 answered- What are the recommended care instructions for washing and drying this sweater vest to maintain its shape and lustre?
- To maintain the shape and lustre of this sweater vest, we recommend hand washing in cold water or using a gentle machine cycle with a mesh bag. Lay it flat to dry—never tumble dry—and avoid wringing or twisting. A cool iron can be used if needed, but always test a hidden area first.
- Does the ribbon-knit texture tend to snag or pull on jewelry or rough surfaces?
- The ribbon-knit texture can be prone to snagging on jewelry or rough surfaces due to its looped construction, which is common with this knit style. We recommend handling it with care and avoiding sharp accessories.
- How does the fit compare to typical sizing for sweater vests? Should customers size down for a more fitted look?
- This sweater vest has a relaxed fit, as noted in the product description. The stretch knit fabric provides some give, so if you prefer a more fitted silhouette, sizing down could work, but many customers find the relaxed fit comfortable as intended.
- What is the approximate weight and thickness of this vest? Is it suitable for layering under jackets or wearing alone?
- We don't have an exact weight listed, but based on the material (65% reprocessed acrylic, 35% nylon) and the relaxed, stretch-knit construction, this vest is lightweight and has a medium-thin thickness. It works well both for layering under jackets (thanks to the slim, sleeveless silhouette) and for wearing alone, especially in mild weather.
- What does 'reprocessed acrylic' mean in terms of sustainability? Is it from recycled materials or production waste?
- Reprocessed acrylic is typically made from recycled materials, often post-industrial waste like fabric scraps or production offcuts, rather than virgin petroleum-based fibers. While it reduces landfill waste and resource consumption, it’s not always from post-consumer recycling; the sustainability benefit depends on the specific recovery process.