Simons
Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt
This Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt is a long-sleeve button-front shirt made from 100% organic cotton weave in a blue-and-white vertical stripe pattern. It features a patch chest pocket, rounded edging, and a classic collar, suitable for casual warm-weather wear or layering over swimwear. The matching shorts are sold separately under style 17303-228695.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Organic cotton chambray shirt featuring a parasol stripe pattern, button front, and chest patch pocket with rounded hem.
Button-down front, patch pocket on chest, rounded hem
- Material
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive
- 100% organic cotton weave
- Parasol stripe pattern
- Chambray fabric
- Buttons down the front
- Patch pocket on chest
- Rounded hem
- Matching shorts sold separately
Product Insights
Parasol Stripe Chambray Shirt is a relaxed-fit, fluid cover-up in 100% organic cotton chambray that breathes, dries quickly, resists wrinkles, and softens with each wash, though it may shrink in hot water and offers no UPF rating. Its chest pocket holds small items, and when paired with matching shorts and sarong ($118 CAD), it undercuts single competitor tops while allowing mixed sizes. Simons, a B Corp since 2020, sources 80% organic cotton for exclusive production, balancing sustainability with the tradeoffs of open-weave opacity and natural fiber care.
- Fit
Relaxed-fit cover-up with fluid, non-clinging chambray drape.
Why this is supported
The brand states that the shirt is a beachwear top with a relaxed fit, button-down front, and rounded hem.
This shirt is designed as a beachwear top and is intended to be worn as a swim cover-up. It has a relaxed fit with a button-down front and rounded hem, not tailored like a dress shirt.
Is this shirt designed to be worn as a swim cover-up with a relaxed fit, or is it tailored like a regular button-down?Independent research confirms that chambray's fluid drape and open weave prevent the fabric from sticking to damp skin, enhancing comfort:
Where denim feels structured and stiff, chambray drapes comfortably and moves with you.
clothingdigest.comThe lightweight construction (3.5-4 oz/yd²) adds to the airy feel.
- Care
100% organic cotton may shrink in hot water and softens with each wash.
Why this is supported
The brand advises that
100% organic cotton may shrink if washed in hot water or dried on high heat. We recommend washing in cold water and air drying to minimize shrinkage. If you are between sizes or concerned about shrinkage, consider sizing up.
Does the 100% organic cotton fabric shrink after washing? Should customers size up for shrinkage?Additionally, research indicates that chambray softens with each wash:
Fresh chambray has a slight crispness that softens beautifully with each wash, developing a comfortable, lived-in feel.
clothingdigest.com- Opacity
Chambray is generally opaque over swimsuits when wet.
Why this is supported
The brand states that
Chambray is a densely woven cotton fabric that is generally not sheer. While we cannot guarantee complete opacity when wet, this 100% organic cotton chambray is typically not see-through.
Is the chambray fabric sheer or see-through, especially when wet?- Pocket utility
Chest pocket holds small items hands-free at the beach.
Why this is supported
The chest patch pocket provides a convenient way to carry small essentials like keys or cash without needing a bag, adding practical utility to the cover-up.
- Breathability
Plain weave chambray breathes and dries quickly in humid heat.
Why this is supported
Chambray's plain weave is structurally more open than denim's twill, allowing air and light to pass through easily. This open structure allows perspiration to evaporate quickly, as noted:
If you’re someone who’s prone to perspiration, then chambray is a fabric you can wear without worry in the hot summer months.
gentlemanwithin.comFurthermore, even in high humidity, the fabric maintains air circulation:
The fabric allows air to flow freely, preventing the wearer from heat-stroke even in very humid and hot environments.
ecojersey.comThe same open weave gives a relaxed, away-from-the-body drape that prevents sticking to damp skin, enhancing cooling airflow. Realmenrealstyle.com notes that chambray fabrics
drape in a softer, more relaxed manner, making it perhaps more suitable for warm-weather shirting
realmenrealstyle.comand ecojersey.com adds they
drapes nicely even in the case of large constructions such as dresses and shirts.
ecojersey.com. This combination ensures the shirt stays breathable and non-cling over a swimsuit.
- Comfort
Soft, lightweight chambray with a fluid drape that softens after washing.
Why this is supported
Unlike stiff denim, organic cotton chambray drapes comfortably.
Where denim feels structured and stiff, chambray drapes comfortably and moves with you.
clothingdigest.comThe fabric is also soft and smooth:
Chambray feels soft and smooth against the skin, with a texture that’s lighter and more refined than denim.
clothingdigest.comIts weight is light, typically
Lightweight 3.5-4 oz/yd² Perfect for shirts, blouses, and summer dresses
clothingdigest.com. With washing, the fabric softens:
Fresh chambray has a slight crispness that softens beautifully with each wash, developing a comfortable, lived-in feel.
clothingdigest.com. This makes it ideal for a casual beach cover-up.
- Wrinkle resistance
Chambray offers linen-like breathability with better wrinkle resistance.
Why this is supported
Chambray matches linen in breathability but with more structure:
Both are breathable and suitable for warm weather, but chambray offers more structure and wrinkle resistance than linen while maintaining similar comfort levels.
clothingdigest.com. So the shirt looks fresh even after being packed in a beach bag.
- UV protection
Open weave provides no specified UPF rating; use sunscreen for protection.
Why this is supported
The open weave that makes the shirt breathable also limits UV protection:
This shirt does not have a specified UPF rating. While cotton offers some natural sun protection, it is not considered UV-protective clothing.
Does this shirt offer any UV protection or UPF rating?. Wearers should layer with sunscreen for sun safety.
- Fabric feel
Smooth, lightweight, and breathable fabric that softens with repeated washing.
Why this is supported
The organic cotton chambray is noted to be
Chambray feels soft and smooth against the skin, with a texture that’s lighter and more refined than denim.
clothingdigest.comIt begins with a slight crispness, but
Fresh chambray has a slight crispness that softens beautifully with each wash, developing a comfortable, lived-in feel.
clothingdigest.comThe fabric is lightweight—typically
Lightweight 3.5-4 oz/yd²
clothingdigest.com—and
Where denim feels structured and stiff, chambray drapes comfortably and moves with you.
clothingdigest.comMoreover, the open weave allows
both light and air pass through easily.
realmenrealstyle.com, ensuring breathability as a cover-up.
- Sustainability
B Corp and 80% organic cotton in exclusive production back sustainability.
Why this is supported
Simons is B Corp certified since 2020, described as
Simons holds B Corp certification since 2020, a rigorous certification that validates its commitment to social and environmental performance.
apartstyle.comAdditionally, by 2022, 80% of cotton in Simons' exclusive production came from organic sources:
We reached this goal in 2022 when, from our exclusive production made of at least 50 per cent cotton, 80 per cent of the cotton came from organic sources and 10 per cent was recycled.
vancouversun.comThe brand also pilots regenerative cotton, claiming 78% less water use for the fiber, further indicating investment in sustainable innovation.
- Fabric benefits
Chambray fabric combines breathability, quick-dry, wrinkle resistance, and a chest pocket.
Why this is supported
The chambray fabric's plain weave provides breathability and, as noted,
chambray offers more structure and wrinkle resistance than linen while maintaining similar comfort levels.
clothingdigest.comIts less tight weave promotes airflow and quick drying:
its weave is less tight, and more open
realmenrealstyle.comThe chest pocket provides hands-free storage for small essentials, adding everyday utility.
- Set value
Full set at $118 CAD undercuts single competitor tops and allows mixed sizes.
Why this is supported
Adding the matching Parasol Stripe Chambray Short at
$49.00
lyst.combrings the head-to-toe set to $118 — still less than the Seafolly Boyfriend Chambray Beach Shirt alone at $106. The shirt and short are sold separately, enabling different sizes:
Matching shirt sold separately: 17303-228694
lyst.comThis set features a Simons-exclusive stripe pattern for a coordinated look:
Simons exclusive
lyst.comThus, the set offers price competition and fit customization.
- Set coordination
Exclusive coordinated set with matching shorts and sarong
Why this is supported
The shirt is part of Simons' exclusive Parasol Stripe collection, which includes a matching short and sarong.
Simons exclusive
lyst.comThe sarong is made of
Lightweight organic cotton gauze
lyst.comand has a
Tie belt
lyst.com, ensuring a completely coordinated look that cannot be mixed with generic separates.
- Pockets
Chest pocket on shirt, slant pockets on shorts for carrying items
Why this is supported
The shirt has a chest patch pocket and the shorts have
Slant pockets
lyst.com, providing storage options for small items like keys or cash while at the beach.
- B Corp certification
Simons has held B Corp certification since 2020.
Why this is supported
Simons has held B Corp certification since 2020, a rigorous third-party assessment of social and environmental performance:
Simons holds B Corp certification since 2020, a rigorous certification that validates its commitment to social and environmental performance.
apartstyle.comThis certification extends beyond the shirt's organic cotton label to show brand-level accountability.
- Cotton sourcing
80% of cotton in Simons exclusive production is organic.
Why this is supported
Simons has documented its organic cotton sourcing: by 2022,
We reached this goal in 2022 when, from our exclusive production made of at least 50 per cent cotton, 80 per cent of the cotton came from organic sources and 10 per cent was recycled.
vancouversun.comAdditionally, Simons incorporates GOTS-certified organic cotton in 15% of its collection and has a regenerative cotton pilot with claimed 78% fewer water and CO2 emissions:
Sourced from a farm in Brazil, before being spun and created in Turkey, the cotton used for the five garments is said to use 78 per cent fewer cubic metres of water with an additional reduction in CO2 emissions, according to the company.
vancouversun.comThese efforts show the shirt's 100% organic cotton sits within a broader sustainability commitment.
- Chambray properties
100% organic cotton chambray softens with washing, resists wrinkles, and dries quickly.
Why this is supported
The chambray fabric softens with use:
softens beautifully with each wash, developing a comfortable, lived-in feel.
clothingdigest.comIt also offers better wrinkle resistance than linen:
chambray offers more structure and wrinkle resistance than linen while maintaining similar comfort levels.
clothingdigest.comAnd its open weave
its weave is less tight, and more open.
realmenrealstyle.com, which lets air pass through and helps the fabric dry quickly.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a loose-fitting vertically striped two-piece outfit consisting of a long-sleeve button-up shirt and matching elastic-waist shorts worn by a model. Shirt has notch collar, chest pocket, visible white buttons, and pink inner cuff contrast; shorts have an elastic waistband and side pockets.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, relaxed-fit long-sleeve button-up shirt worn open over matching mid-thigh shorts; shirt hem falls over the shorts at the front left side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (medium) - Stripe patternEven vertical stripes alternating medium blue and white across both shirt and shorts; stripes are narrow and consistent in width.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar and front openingShirt has a standard turned collar and a full-length button placket with visible round white buttons; worn unbuttoned through most of the torso.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest aligned with the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Cuff contrastSleeve cuffs rolled to reveal a contrasting solid pink fabric lining; the pink shows on both cuffs and appears slightly textured.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.67 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Shorts waistband and pocketsMatching striped shorts with an elasticized waistband and visible side pocket opening at the right side where the model's hand is placed.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven texture visible in close areas of the stripes, suggesting a breathable chambray- or linen-like weave.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (medium) - Visible styling layerTriangle bikini top in bright pink and red with thin blue straps is visible beneath the open shirt across the chest.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.27 · h 0.22 (high) - ButtonsRound white buttons run along the shirt placket and are visible at several points.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a model against a plain light background; additional props and styling visible include a woven bag, hoop earrings, and soft directional lighting producing mild shadows.
- Model poseModel faces forward with head tilted slightly to the left, left hand holding a woven bag at hip level and right hand placed in the shorts pocket.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high) - Prop - woven bagTan woven rope-style bag handled in the model's left hand, hanging at the left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - JewelryThin metallic hoop earrings worn by the model, visible on both ears.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, even directional lighting from the left creating a faint shadow on the wall behind the model's head.
Colors
cool medium blue· vertical stripes#83A4D4bright white· vertical stripe backgroundmid pink· cuff lining#FCA4C4- Overall silhouetteLoose, relaxed-fit long-sleeve button-up shirt worn open over matching mid-thigh shorts; shirt hem falls over the shorts at the front left side.
- 02
Product
Lightweight striped button-up shirt with vertical blue and white stripes, visible mandarin-style collar, white buttons on a central placket, and pink trim on inner collar and cuff; worn open over swimwear.
- Stripe patternVertical alternating blue and white stripes across the visible front and sleeve panels; stripes are regular and of roughly equal width.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric textureSheer, lightweight woven chambray or linen-like fabric with visible slub and weave texture letting faint underlying colors show through in places.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.62 · h 0.62 (medium) - Collar detailLow stand collar with a narrow band, inner edge trimmed with a thin pink piping visible along the collar inner rim.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentral front placket with visible round white buttons; placket edge finished with a narrow white binding.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuff and trimLong sleeve cuff shown partially rolled or folded back revealing pink inner trim and a pink cuff tab detail.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Fit and stylingShirt worn open and relaxed with visible drape at the front edge and slight gathering where sleeve meets shoulder.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.96 · h 0.64 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt, neutral off-white background, soft frontal lighting, crop showing upper torso and face, subtle shadows to right of model.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper torso to just above head, left arm raised with hand behind neck; shirt worn on model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light off-white background with even, soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows on the model's right side.
- Visible secondary garmentPortion of a striped red and pink bikini top visible under the open shirt at the chest, partly occluded by the shirt.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Image cropTight crop that excludes the lower body and most of the left sleeve; full shirt hem not visible.
Colors
sky blue· blue stripeswhite· white stripeslight pink· pink trim#DCB3A2white· buttons- Stripe patternVertical alternating blue and white stripes across the visible front and sleeve panels; stripes are regular and of roughly equal width.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a loose long-sleeve button shirt with vertical blue-and-white stripes, a horizontal-striped yoke and collar, curved shirttail hem, back pleat under the yoke, and buttoned barrel cuffs.
- Silhouette and fitLoose, relaxed long-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a dropped, slightly extended rear hem that forms a curved shirttail shape.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating vertical light-blue and white stripes on the body and sleeves; the back yoke and collar display the same stripes oriented horizontally.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - Back yoke and pleatHorizontal yoke across the upper back with a centered inverted pleat or gathers dropping from the yoke into the lower back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - CollarClassic shirt collar visible from rear, showing horizontal stripes matching the yoke.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuffs and sleeve detailBarrel cuffs with two visible white buttons and a vertical sleeve placket; cuff stripes run horizontally around the wrist area.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven chambray-like texture with visible subtle slub and weave irregularities consistent with linen or chambray fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (medium) - Partial matching bottomShorts with the same vertical stripe pattern are partially visible under the shirt hem at the lower edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio rear-angle product shot on a neutral light background showing a model wearing the shirt; soft studio lighting with a faint shadow to the left and a visible hoop earring on the model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of the model turned slightly to the right so the right profile of the face is visible; shirt is the primary focus and centered vertically.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral off-white studio background with soft directional lighting creating a mild shadow on the wall to the left of the model.
- Model detailsModel with straight dark hair tucked behind the ears and wearing a single thin hoop earring visible on the right ear.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - ShadowSoft cast shadow of the model and shirt visible on the background to the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.48 (medium)
Colors
light sky blue· light-blue stripes#A3BCE4white· white stripes#C5C3C4- Silhouette and fitLoose, relaxed long-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a dropped, slightly extended rear hem that forms a curved shirttail shape.