Simons
Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt
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CA$19.99CA$59.00-66%
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The Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt is a short-sleeve, button-front camp shirt with a pointed open collar, designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive. Made from lightweight organic cotton poplin, it features a boxy fit with drop shoulders, side slits, and a button-down front closure. The shirt is embellished with embroidered seaside motifs and a decorative vine border, and has a straight hem that falls to the upper thigh.
- Material
- Lightweight organic cotton poplin
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, boxy, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned EcruPatterned White
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUM
Specifications
Lightweight organic cotton poplin camp shirt with a boxy fit and side slits, featuring a pointed open collar and button front.
Boxy style with side slits, pointed open collar, button front, lightweight organic cotton poplin.
- Material
- Lightweight organic cotton poplin
- Style
- casual, boxy, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive design
- Designed in Canada
- Made from lightweight organic cotton poplin
- Boxy silhouette with side slits
- Pointed open collar
- Button front closure
- Poplin weave for crisp hand feel
- Matching pieces sold separately
Product Insights
The Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt from Simons (59 CAD, in stock) is a summer staple built from 100% organic poplin that vents heat, blocks UV rays without chemicals, and skims damp skin without clinging. Its crisp drape softens into a casual rumple, and though not fully opaque, it covers adequately as a beach cover-up even when wet. The loose fit accommodates up to 3% shrinkage from gentle care, and natural wrinkles add character without compromising structure. This shirt trades full opacity and wrinkle-freeness for exceptional breathability, sun protection, and effortless versatility.
Verified claims
- Breathability
- Lightweight poplin weave vents heat, staying cool in hot weather.
- Sun protection
- UV-blocking dense weave; organic cotton safe for sun-exposed skin.
- Wet performance
- Crisp drape prevents wet-cling and preserves shape after swimming.
- Cover-up use
- Confirmed cover-up use: moderate opacity, easy donning, machine washable.
- UV protection
- Tight poplin weave blocks UV rays without chemical treatments.
- Non-cling
- Poplin weave skims instead of clinging to damp skin.
- Drape character
- Poplin starts crisp and softens into a casual rumple with wear.
- Gentle on skin
- 100% organic cotton poplin is free of chemical residues, gentle on sensitive skin.
- Sizing
- Brand advises buying your usual size; the loose fit accommodates 2-3% shrinkage.
- Sheerness
- Not fully opaque but covers adequately as a beach cover-up, even when wet.
- Wrinkle behavior
- Natural wrinkling adds character without compromising structure or breathability.
- Care
- Cold gentle wash and low dry control shrinkage; no ironing needed for casual look.
Product record
- Title
- Lightweight Cotton Camp Shirt
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Performance as a beach cover-up: dry time, sand, and sun
- Poplin’s dense plain weave inherently blocks a meaningful portion of UV rays without chemical treatments, giving the shirt a basic but useful sun-shielding function that adds peace of mind during long beach days.
- Cotton poplin’s crisp hand and structured drape prevent the fabric from sticking to damp skin — highlighted by style editors as the quality that makes it ‘feel more put-together’ compared to limp, clingy weaves, a real advantage when layering over a still-wet swimsuit.
How organic cotton poplin feels and breathes in warm weather
- Poplin's plain weave inherently contains micro-gaps that allow body heat to pass through freely, so the shirt ventilates in hot weather rather than trapping a layer of warm air against the chest — the key difference between a cover-up that feels airy and one that feels stifling.
- Poplin's plain weave with fine warp and thicker weft yarns creates an almost imperceptible horizontal ribbing that gives the fabric a smooth, non-cling surface — even against damp skin, the shirt skims rather than sticks, so it stays comfortable as a post-swim cover-up.
- Poplin arrives crisp and polished but gradually softens into a gentle, casual rumple after wear — a natural evolution that suits the laid-back beach-cover-up role, where a few creases add character rather than looking messy.
- Textile science sets a 120 GSM ceiling for comfort above 25°C, and summer-weight poplin is routinely woven into the 100–150 GSM band — a density that supplies the crisp structure of a collared shirt without tipping into heavyweight territory, so this 'lightweight' cotton stays airy and dry rather than becoming a saturated, heavy layer by lunchtime.
- Organic cotton cultivation avoids synthetic pesticides and harsh processing agents, so the fabric is free of irritant residues — making it a gentle, hypoallergenic layer for skin that's already sensitized by salt, chlorine, or sunscreen.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, button-front camp-style shirt in a light off-white woven fabric with a camp collar and visible sewn-on embroidered seaside motifs and decorative vine border running parallel to the button placket.
- Silhouette and fitLoose, boxy short-sleeve shirt with a straight hem falling to the upper thigh; sleeves are short and drop-shouldered.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarCamp-style open collar with a notched lapel that folds back to reveal a V-shaped front neckline.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - ClosureSingle vertical row of round white buttons down the center front, five buttons visible.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight plain-woven fabric with a matte, soft appearance and small, subtle creasing near seams and folds.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.54 (high) - Decorative vine borderNarrow embroidered vine-like border running vertically on both sides of the button placket and horizontally along the lower front hem.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.62 · w 0.68 · h 0.20 (medium) - Embroidered seaside motifsMultiple embroidered motifs on front panels including a starfish, seashells, coral-like shape, and a stylized sun; a small palm/leaf motif visible on the left sleeve.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium) - Hem detailCenter-front short slit in the hem below the lowest button, producing a small opening in the front hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the shirt against a warm, peach-toned backdrop with directional lighting casting a strong shadow to the right; matching shorts are partially visible and hands are present at the lower frame.
- Model and stylingFemale model shown from head to upper thighs wearing the shirt; a simple small pendant necklace is visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm, directional lighting from the left creates an orange-tinted highlight on the left side and a pronounced shadow cast onto the backdrop at right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain smooth backdrop in a warm peach tone with the model's shadow visible.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.55 (high) - Visible garment below shirtMatching light-colored shorts or bottom edge of a coordinated garment are visible under the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high) - HandsModel's hands are visible at lower left and right edges of the frame, relaxed by the sides.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
off-white cream· main bodydark teal· vertical vine border embroiderymuted chartreuse· starfish motifwarm tan orange· sun motif#FDBB87pale sky blue· shell and coral motifs- Silhouette and fitLoose, boxy short-sleeve shirt with a straight hem falling to the upper thigh; sleeves are short and drop-shouldered.
- 02
Product
Open short-sleeve camp shirt with notched collar, front button placket, and visible decorative embroidery along front panels and sleeve edges.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy camp-shirt silhouette with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit when worn open.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (high) - Collar and placketNotched camp-style collar with a visible vertical front button placket containing round buttons; placket runs from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.09 · w 0.34 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte surface and soft drape visible at the sleeve and front panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (medium) - Embroidery borderDecorative embroidered border of looping wavy motif running along the inner edges of both front panels from shoulder toward hem.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.38 (high) - Lower panel motifsDistinct embroidered motifs near the hem of each front panel: a starfish-like motif on the left front panel and a shell or coral-like motif on the right front panel.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve detailShort sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder and an embroidered motif near the outer edge of at least the visible sleeve.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - ButtonsRound, light-colored buttons spaced along the placket; several buttons are visible and buttonholes are present.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a model wearing the shirt open over swimwear and matching shorts, warm directional lighting casting rectangular window-like shadows on the background and model.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing the shirt open over a dark bikini top and light shorts; bare legs and ballet-flat style shoes visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm, low-angle directional lighting creates orange-tinted highlights and rectangular shadow blocks on the background wall and across the model's body.
- BackgroundPlain, light-colored studio background with large rectangular shadow shapes suggesting a window or frame outside the shot.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (medium) - Crop and compositionFull-body vertical framing slightly above head to feet with model centered and walking forward; floor visible at bottom of frame.
Colors
light beige· shirt body#FFE0CAmedium green· embroideryoff-white button· buttons- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy camp-shirt silhouette with a straight hem and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit when worn open.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a loose, short-sleeve camp shirt worn on a model showing the back panel, hem embroidery, and a sleeve motif; lightweight woven fabric with a relaxed, boxy silhouette.
- Back panel shapeStraight, boxy back panel with a dropped shoulder seam and a slightly relaxed drape over the model's torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort, wide sleeves with a simple hem; left sleeve (viewer right) falls to just above the elbow and shows a stitched palm motif near the outer mid-sleeve.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem embroideryContinuous decorative embroidered wave-like border running along the bottom hem across the back, contrasting against the main fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Side motifPartial floral or sunburst embroidery visible on the wearers right side seam near the hip, partially obscured by the shirt's drape.Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - Fabric textureLightweight woven cotton with a smooth, matte finish and fine visible weave under the warm lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Collar and necklineShallow back neckline with a subtle collar stand visible at the top of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (medium) - Visible text“No legible printed or woven text is visible on the shirt in this image.”
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear against a warm, peach-toned background creating an orange-tinted fill and a soft shadow of the model on the wall.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with arms relaxed at sides, head turned slightly to the right; hair covers upper back area.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high) - Shorts visibleLight-colored shorts worn under the shirt are visible below the hem and appear to be the same fabric color as the shirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm, directional studio lighting from the left creates a prominent soft shadow of the model on the right-side background and an overall orange cast.
- BackgroundPlain studio wall with a uniform warm peach tone and visible shadow of the model on the right side.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit photograph with no visible motion blur and natural skin and fabric detail.
Colors
warm off-white· shirt bodydark green· embroidered trim and motifs#6C2A0Cwarm off-white· shorts- Back panel shapeStraight, boxy back panel with a dropped shoulder seam and a slightly relaxed drape over the model's torso.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total5
1 reviews · out of 5
Nice shirt
★★★★★Beth B.
Very light and airy and fits well.
Q&A
3 answered- Is this shirt machine washable, and does the organic cotton require any special care (e.g., tumble dry low)?
- Yes, this shirt is machine washable. We recommend washing in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low to prevent shrinkage of the organic cotton poplin. Avoid bleach and high heat.
- How sheer is the lightweight cotton poplin? Would it be see-through when worn as a beach cover-up over swimwear?
- This lightweight organic cotton poplin is a plain weave that generally has moderate opacity. While it may show dark swimwear underneath when held up to bright light, it provides enough coverage when worn as a beach cover-up over swimwear – that's the intended use for this style.
- Does the organic cotton shrink significantly after the first wash? Is it recommended to size up for a relaxed fit?
- Organic cotton poplin can shrink slightly on the first wash (typically 2–3%), so washing cold and tumble drying low will help minimize that. Since the shirt already has a boxy, relaxed fit with side slits, we don't recommend sizing up—the intended loose silhouette works best in your usual size.