
Max Mara
Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-Shirt
This is a Max Mara women's Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-shirt, a crew-neck top with raglan sleeves, adjustable drawstring-tied elbow-length cuffs, and a boxy fit. The garment combines a jersey body (48% polyamide, 46% cotton, 6% elastane) with 100% cotton poplin sleeves, and includes an asymmetrical hem, side slits, and a front logo emblem. It is made in Europe, and customer feedback highlights Max Mara's quality and classic aesthetic, noting the shirt as appropriate for professional work attire.
- Material
- Nylon and cotton blend jersey, cotton poplin sleeves
- Gender
- female
- Style
- smart-casual, romantic, minimal, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Versatile t-shirt with contrasting poplin raglan sleeves that can be worn loose or tied for different silhouettes.
Adjustable drawstring sleeves, asymmetrical hem, cotton-nylon blend jersey.
- Material
- Nylon and cotton blend jersey, cotton poplin sleeves
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- smart-casual, romantic, minimal, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- nylon and cotton blend jersey bodice
- cotton poplin raglan sleeves
- crew neck
- adjustable elbow-length sleeves with drawstring trim
- asymmetrical hem with side slits
- logo emblem at front
- made in Europe
- versatile styling: wear sleeves loose for boxy silhouette or tied for balloon shape
- contrasting fabric textures between jersey and poplin
- structured yet romantic silhouette options
Product Insights
Max Mara's Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-Shirt is a hybrid top that pairs crisp, non-stretch cotton poplin sleeves with a stretchy polyamide-cotton jersey bodice, giving structure and ease in one piece. Its raglan seam runs clear of the underarm for free arm movement, while cuff drawcords let the sleeves shift from boxy to a tied balloon silhouette—yet the torso stays deliberately boxy with no waist definition, and the diagonal raglan line can make broad shoulders appear wider. The top runs one size large, so sizing down is recommended. Care is demanding: hand-wash at 40°C, no dryer, pressing to maintain the poplin's crispness, and hot washing can shrink the sleeves 3-5%. A small tonal patch logo is stitched on the front, offering texture without a wordmark and no risk of peeling or cracking.
Verified claims
- Volume control
- Unlike Tove & Libra's Balloon-sleeve Poplin Shirt, Max Mara's cuff drawcords switch the sleeves from boxy to tied balloon.
- Maintenance
- Care requires 40°C hand-washing, no dryer, and pressing the poplin to keep its crisp shape.
- Sizing
- Buyers report the top runs one size large, recommending sizing down.
- Waist definition
- Drawcords define the sleeves, not the waist; for waist definition 3.1 Phillip Lim's Tie Front Poplin Shirt is the direct option.
- Shoulder fit
- Raglan seam lets the no-stretch poplin sleeves move freely; its diagonal line can make broad shoulders look wider.
- Boxy fit
- The torso stays deliberately boxy and offers no waist; it is a crew-neck raglan, not a collared button-front.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin sleeves hold shape; bodice jersey is polyamide/cotton with 6% elastane for stretch.
- Raglan cut
- The raglan seam runs clear of the underarm, so the non-stretch poplin sleeves move freely when reaching.
- Raglan fit
- Raglan sleeves have no shoulder seam; the non-stretch poplin makes upper-arm and cuff width the fit limit.
- Shrinkage
- Hot washing can shrink the cotton poplin sleeves 3-5% and alter the fit.
- Laundry effort
- For low-effort wear, Tove & Libra Balloon-sleeve Poplin Shirt is the easier care choice; this top is hand-wash only.
- Waist shaping
- The 3.1 Phillip Lim Tie Front Poplin Shirt defines the waist with a sculptural front tie; this Max Mara top stays boxy.
- Collar style
- The Chico's Poplin Tie Front Shirt is a collared button-front; this Max Mara top is a crew-neck raglan.
- Logo
- Front logo is a small tonal patch whose raised detail reads as texture, not a wordmark.
- Patch durability
- The logo is stitched onto the front, so it has no transfer layer to peel or crack.
Product record
- Title
- Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-Shirt
- Brand
- Max Mara
- Price
- 199.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a boxy black short-sleeve top with raglan shoulder seams, a narrow crew-style neck band, poplin elbow-length sleeves with drawcord ties, and a straight hem with a small rectangular logo patch at the lower front.
- NecklineNarrow crew-style neck band with a slightly raised stitch edge sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder constructionRaglan seams running from the neckline toward the underarm, visible as diagonal stitch lines separating the sleeve panels from the body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Body fabric and fitBoxy, straight-cut front body panel with a smooth, matte black fabric that appears slightly heavier or less reflective than the sleeves.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Sleeve styleElbow-length, wide poplin-style sleeves with visible slight sheen and relaxed drape ending in a gathered cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeve tiesNarrow drawcord ties emerging from the sleeve cuff gathers and hanging down; cords appear to have small metal or polished tips on the ends.
2 regions
x 0.73 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hem and stitchingStraight horizontal hem with visible topstitching about the lower edge of the body panel; hem sits above the top of the pants shown.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo patchSmall rectangular tonal patch sewn onto the lower left front of the shirt; patch surface shows raised detail but printed or lettered content is not legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.59 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from chin to hips against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow. Image focuses on the garment front; model hands and part of trousers are visible.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal crop from just below the chin to the hips, model standing straight with arms relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting that minimizes harsh shadows and provides subtle reflections on shinier sleeve fabric.
- Visible styling itemPortion of black pants worn by the model is visible below the shirt hem but is not described as part of the product observations.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
matte black· body panel#0D0D0Eblack with slight sheen· sleeves#0F1014- NecklineNarrow crew-style neck band with a slightly raised stitch edge sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
- 02

Product
Boxy black short-sleeve top with wide elbow-length sleeves that have drawcord ties ending in metal aglets, a crew neckline, a stitched hem with a small square patch at the lower front, and a side slit at the hem. Fabric appears smooth and slightly structured.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped top with a straight hem and a visible short side slit at the lower side seam.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - Sleeve styleWide elbow-length sleeve with extra volume and a horizontal seam near the hem forming a channel for a drawcord; sleeve falls away from the arm.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - Drawcord and eyeletsThin drawcords exit the sleeve through two metal eyelets and hang down past the sleeve hem; cords have narrow metal aglets at the ends.
2 regions
x 0.73 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - NecklineClose-fitting crew neckline with a narrow band finishing the neck edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with slight structure consistent across the front and sleeve; no visible pattern or texture.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.75 · h 0.60 (high) - Lower front patchSmall square stitched patch on the lower front hem with a raised decorative motif or emblem; patch is the same dark color as the top and is sewn onto the front left area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem constructionDouble-turned stitched hem visible along the bottom edge of the top, creating a narrow finished band.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.73 · w 0.65 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio side-view crop showing a model from the chest to mid-thigh against a neutral light gray background; model's right hand is in a trouser pocket. Soft, diffused lighting with minimal shadowing emphasizes garment shape.
- Shot compositionSide-oriented three-quarter crop showing the model's torso and right arm; image framed to emphasize sleeve detail and lower-front patch.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Model poseModel stands with right arm relaxed and hand placed in the right trouser pocket; left side of face and neck partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
deep black· main fabric (top)#0D0D0Eblack· drawcords#0D0D0Egunmetal· metal eyelets and aglets- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped top with a straight hem and a visible short side slit at the lower side seam.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a loose black short-sleeve top with wide elbow-length sleeves finished with adjustable tie cords at the sleeve hems and a narrow crew neckline.
- Back panelLoose straight back panel with smooth, even drape and a single central vertical fall; hem is straight and sits over the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high) - NecklineNarrow crew neckline with a stitched band that follows the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve shapeWide, elbow-length sleeves with a loose, boxy silhouette and slight gathers at the shoulder seam near the neckline.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeve hem tiesThin adjustable drawcords threaded through small metal eyelets at each sleeve hem; cords hang down with small metal aglets at the ends.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a low-sheen, crisp appearance and minimal texture visible in lighting.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high) - Side hem detailShort side slit at the hem where the back panel meets the side seam, creating a slight overlap of front and back hem layers.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from a rear three-quarter angle against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model's left hand is in a trouser pocket.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view showing the garment's back and both sleeve exteriors, with the model turned slightly to the left.
- Model presenceFemale model visible from head to hips; left hand placed inside a trouser pocket and right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray seamless background with soft studio lighting that produces minimal shadows and highlight contrast.
Colors
deep black· main body and sleeves#0D0C0Eblack· sleeve drawcords and aglets#0D0D0E- Back panelLoose straight back panel with smooth, even drape and a single central vertical fall; hem is straight and sits over the top of the trousers.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Max Mara
Cotton poplin blouse, optical white
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/ChicDailyReddit users praise Max Mara's quality and classic style for work attire, though note its luxury price point.
Comments express appreciation for the brand's quality and aesthetics, with some acknowledging the high cost.
Themes
Use Cases
- Professional work attire
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