Le 31
Contrast Abstract Flower Shirt Comfort Fit
This is a long-sleeve button-up dress shirt with a spread collar and a front placket with white buttons. It features a comfortable straight cut with extra room in the shoulders and sleeves, made from a 100% cotton weave. The shirt has an all-over abstract floral and leaf print in black and light blue on a white base, and is part of the Le 31 by Simons exclusive Canadian design line.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Contrast abstract flower shirt with a comfort fit, made from 100% cotton weave.
Comfort fit featuring a straight cut with extra room in shoulders and sleeves.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- contrast abstract flower pattern
- comfort fit
- straight cut
- roomy shoulders and sleeves
- 100% cotton woven fabric
- Le 31 by Simons exclusive design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Le 31's Contrast Abstract Flower Shirt, an exclusive Simons in-house brand designed in Canada, offers a value proposition at $29.95 that undercuts most branded dress shirts. The 100% cotton comfort fit provides a roomy cut for airflow and full mobility, suitable for warm days with extra shoulder room for ventilation. The abstract floral design works from casual to smart-casual, pairing with navy jeans, beige chinos, or olive/charcoal trousers, and shoes like white sneakers or tan desert boots. For a sharp silhouette, tuck into trousers; untuck over shorts for a relaxed look, and an unstructured beige or navy blazer balances the relaxed volume for smart-casual. However, the white base makes any fading or cracking of the print immediately noticeable, and care requires machine wash cold and low-heat dry to prevent shrinkage.
- Value
At $29.95, it undercuts most branded dress shirts.
Why this is supported
This shirt was originally priced at $99 and is now on clearance for $29.95. Catalog found that
at this price the shirt is cheaper than most branded printed dress shirts and competes with the bottom of the fast-fashion market
How it compares to other budget floral shirts — 70_clearance_markdown, so the markdown shifts the purchase decision to pattern and fit rather than cost.
- Exclusivity
Le 31 is Simons' exclusive in-house brand.
Why this is supported
The brand is Simons' own label:
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca, meaning this abstract floral print was created for a specific retail audience rather than a generic wholesaler.
- Styling
Abstract floral works for casual to smart-casual with different pairings.
Why this is supported
The abstract floral's contemporary design allows it to be styled for multiple contexts. The shirt
its contemporary aesthetic makes the shirt more versatile across casual and smart-casual contexts than a traditional floral
How it compares to other budget floral shirts — abstract_pattern_vs_literal_florals. Tucking it in makes it more intentional:
A half-tuck or full tuck immediately makes any floral shirt look more intentional and less like vacation wear.
outfittrends.comDifferent footwear, from white sneakers to desert boots, further adjusts the formality level.
- Fit
Roomy cut allows airflow and full mobility without stretch.
Why this is supported
Le 31 describes the fit as
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.ca. This cut, combined with the
100% cotton weave
lyst.com, provides a natural air gap and freedom of movement without relying on elastane. It feels less restrictive and more breathable than a slim-fit stretch shirt.
- Blazer pairing
An unstructured beige or navy blazer balances the comfort fit's relaxed volume and elevates the abstract floral to smart-casual.
Why this is supported
The shirt's relaxed volume benefits from a structured top layer. As outfittrends.com notes,
Layer under solid blazers — a small floral print under a navy or grey blazer adds personality without looking juvenile.
outfittrends.comThe comfort fit's extra room is intentionally counterbalanced by such a blazer, as the manufacturer's description confirms:
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.caThis combination prevents the silhouette from looking sloppy and elevates the print to smart-casual.
- Tucking
Tuck into trousers for a sharp silhouette; untuck over shorts for a casual look.
Why this is supported
The comfort fit's straight cut can look sloppy if left untucked, but a half-tuck or full tuck sharpens the silhouette. As outfittrends.com notes:
A half-tuck or full tuck immediately makes any floral shirt look more intentional and less like vacation wear.
outfittrends.comLeaving the shirt untucked over shorts preserves its weekend-casual character. Additionally, the abstract floral print reads as a textured solid; hockerty.com explains:
Today’s floral shirt is closer to a printed Oxford than a tourist souvenir: a slimmer cut, a smaller pattern, and a palette closer to the garden than the fruit bowl.
hockerty.comThis allows the shirt to be tucked into trousers or layered under a blazer for smart-casual occasions.
- Shoe pairings
Pairs with white sneakers, tan desert boots, and brown loafers; best with navy jeans.
Why this is supported
The shirt's abstract floral print, described as
closer to a printed Oxford than a tourist souvenir
hockerty.comenables versatile styling. According to lookastic.com,
White low top sneakers are the most effective way to inject an extra touch of style into your ensemble.
lookastic.comFor a more refined look,
Complete your getup with a pair of tan suede desert boots to completely change up the look.
lookastic.comAlternatively, outfittrends.com notes that
A simple watch and clean sneakers or loafers are all you need.
outfittrends.comTo complete the outfit,
For a casual getup, pair a floral shirt with navy jeans — these two pieces go perfectly well together.
lookastic.comThese pairings cover casual and smart-casual options.
- Bottom pairings
Pairs with navy jeans, beige chinos, or olive/charcoal trousers.
Why this is supported
Style advice from lookastic.com pairs the floral shirt with navy jeans for a clean casual look, noting that
For a casual getup, pair a floral shirt with navy jeans — these two pieces go perfectly well together.
lookastic.comAdditionally, beige chinos are recommended for a tonal summery palette, and olive or charcoal trousers for modern earthy depth.
- Breathability
Comfort fit's extra shoulder room increases air circulation for warm days.
Why this is supported
The comfort fit design provides a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves, creating an air gap that improves ventilation in warm conditions—
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.ca—making it more breathable than slim-fit shirts for warm-weather events.
- Material
100% cotton absorbs ink cleanly, keeping the floral pattern sharp.
Why this is supported
The product's 100% cotton construction is an ideal substrate:
100% cotton is the most reliable fabric for screen printing because it accepts ink cleanly and holds up to repeated washing without degrading the print.
drtees.net. This ensures the high-contrast floral pattern remains sharp after many washes.
- Fading visibility
White base makes any fading or cracking of the print immediately noticeable.
Why this is supported
The shirt's bright white base makes print wear obvious:
on a bright white backdrop becomes noticeable faster than on darker grounds
How the abstract flower print holds up over time — fabric_softener_avoidance. So careful washing is critical to avoid visible deterioration.
- Ventilation
Straight cut with extra room prevents cotton clinging and aids airflow.
Why this is supported
The shirt's comfort fit is described as:
Our comfort fit features a straight cut with room to move in the shoulders and sleeves
stylight.caThis roomy cut prevents the 100% cotton weave from clinging, creating a cooling air gap. The weave itself is specified as:
100% cotton weave
lyst.comIn hot, humid conditions, the cotton's moisture-wicking combined with the air gap keeps the wearer cooler. Additionally, the shirt offers numerically precise sizing:
Sizes Available 150 155 160 165 170 175 180
stylight.caletting buyers fine-tune the fit for maximum ventilation without being overly baggy.
- Care
Machine wash cold and low-heat dry to prevent shrinkage.
Why this is supported
The brand recommends:
To minimize shrinkage, we recommend machine washing this 100% cotton shirt in cold water and tumble drying on low heat.
What are the recommended washing and drying instructions to prevent shrinkage?Following these instructions preserves the fit.
- Design
Simons-exclusive private label designed in Canada
Why this is supported
The shirt's neck label states
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca. This confirms it is a Simons private-label garment. The abstract floral pattern is described as a
non-literal, graphic print that sidesteps the cliché Hawaiian-shirt look
How it compares to other budget floral shirts — abstract_pattern_vs_literal_florals. Because the design is exclusive to Simons, it offers distinctiveness that mass-market shirts cannot match.
Image Analysis
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Product
Folded long-sleeve button-up dress shirt shown flat from the front with a spread collar; all-over small floral/leaf print in black and light blue on a white ground; visible placket with white buttons and a folded sleeve cuff at lower left.
- Overall presentationShirt is neatly folded and laid flat showing front body, center placket, spread collar and a folded sleeve cuff on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.02 · w 0.82 · h 0.96 (high) - CollarSpread collar with visible inner collar band; collar points lie flat and show the same printed fabric on both exterior and interior surfaces.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.03 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Placket and buttonsCentral front placket with vertically aligned round white buttons; button spacing visible along center of folded shirt.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high) - Folded cuffLeft sleeve folded over the front forming a rectangular cuff section showing two small white cuff buttons.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Fabric patternDense abstract floral and leaf repeat pattern: small black leaf/branch motifs with scattered small light blue flower shapes on a white base.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Neck labelRectangular black neck label sewn to inner collar with white printed characters including a large '31' and additional smaller lines of text and numbers.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Label text line 1“31”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high) - Label text line 2“PAR SIMONS”
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.09 · w 0.14 · h 0.03 (medium) - Label size line“15.5 39”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (medium) - Label fit line“COUPE COMFORT / COMFORT FIT”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Light neutral background with soft shadow to the left and below the folded shirt; product is centered and well lit from above with minimal reflections.
- Background and shadowEven light gray background; soft drop shadow visible to the left and lower-left of the shirt indicating overhead lighting.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (medium) - Shot compositionTop-down product shot cropped tightly to include full folded shirt with small margin of background on all sides.
Colors
white· base fabric#C3C4C4black· leaf print#0D1213light blue· flower accentsglossy white· buttonsblack label with white text· neck label#0D1211- Overall presentationShirt is neatly folded and laid flat showing front body, center placket, spread collar and a folded sleeve cuff on the left side of the image.