Contemporaine
Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt
This is a women's cropped shirt from Contemporaine by Simons, made exclusively in Canada from 100% cotton light poplin. It features a boxy fit with a rounded, elongated hem at the back, a back pleat, and elbow-length slight puff sleeves with turned cuffs. The front has a concealed button placket and a pointed collar, making it suitable for casual and smart-casual wear.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt is a 100% cotton poplin piece that balances breathability and structure: its open weave, cropped boxy fit, and lightweight fabric keep you cool, while soft puff sleeves and a back pleat add structured volume that works under a blazer or untucked over jeans. The tradeoff is that the fabric wrinkles naturally with wear and the white version is nearly sheer, requiring an undershirt for formal occasions, but these qualities embrace a casual, airy aesthetic that dresses up or down—white pairs with blazers for polish, baby blue leans weekend casual, and the crisp hand maintains silhouette despite billowing sleeves.
Verified claims
- Breathability
- Open cotton poplin weave keeps you cool and dry in humid summer.
- Maintenance
- The breathable cotton poplin fabric wrinkles with wear, but the boxy fit and untucked styling embrace the casual look.
- Hand feel
- Smooth, crisp poplin with a fine horizontal rib; crisper than oxford cloth but softer than broadcloth.
- Drape
- Thin, airy poplin allows billowing at sleeves and pleat while crisp hand maintains boxy silhouette.
- Care
- 100% cotton poplin creases naturally with wear; irons for polish or wears casually wrinkled.
- Fabric performance
- The lightweight, crisp poplin is breathable and drapes cleanly, with wrinkles that work dressed up or down.
- Sheerness
- The white version is nearly sheer due to the lightweight poplin.
- Color versatility
- White works with blazers for dressy looks; baby blue leans weekend casual.
- Design silhouette
- Subtle puff sleeves and a back pleat give structured volume that works under a blazer or untucked.
- Wrinkle tendency
- Wrinkles appear with wear and read as casual when the shirt is worn untucked.
- Pleat and puff structure
- Puff sleeves are soft and subtle rather than only gathered at the cuff; the back pleat shapes the boxy fit without bulk.
- Fabric behavior
- Lightweight poplin allows sleeves to billow while maintaining boxy crop shape.
- Fabric texture
- Fine horizontal rib texture adds depth without distracting from sleeve pleats.
- Fit construction
- Soft puff sleeves and back pleat give the boxy fit structured volume.
- Fabric quality
- 100% cotton poplin is nearly sheer in white and highly breathable.
- Styling
- The shirt reads casual worn untucked over jeans or shorts; the white version can layer under a blazer.
- Sizing
- One reviewer found the shirt ran small even after sizing up, with the fit described as too tight.
- Quality consistency
- Buyers are split on fabric quality: one found it less quality than expected, while another called it beautiful and very good quality.
Product record
- Title
- Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Wearing to a style-conscious office or brunch
This cropped pleated-sleeve poplin shirt is worn for occasions like a style-conscious office or brunch, where its cropped pleated design comes across as uniquely stylish to some wearers but boxy and unflattering to others. The poplin fabric may feel high-end, though one reviewer found its feel lacking. Shoppers ordering online without trying it on should also note reported sizing inconsistency, which can result in a too-tight fit even when sizing up.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight 100% cotton poplin shirt with a cropped, boxy fit, elbow-length puff sleeves with wide cuffs, a concealed button placket, and a longer rounded hem at the back — some wearers find the cropped pleated design beautifully unique, though others find the boxy silhouette unflattering. Note that reviews report sizing runs small, and even ordering a size up may not guarantee a comfortable fit.[1,2] | Cropped Patch-Pocket Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a cropped, boxy button-up in lightweight 100% cotton poplin — it has a straight hem that ends above the hips, a full front placket with shiny tone-on-tone buttons, a topstitched chest patch pocket, and long sleeves with buttoned barrel cuffs. The fit is relaxed through the torso on the model, and it comes in White in five sizes from X-Small to X-Large.[3,4] | Lightweight Poplin Sleeveless Shirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight, 100% cotton poplin sleeveless shirt with a relaxed, slightly A-line drape that runs a bit longer at the back than the front. Its buttoned side vents, curved shirttail hem, and single chest patch pocket give it a classic collared shirting look, and it comes in White or Pink in sizes X-Small through X-Large. Note that the relaxed fit and hip-length front hem shown on the model reflect how the garment is worn, so consider sizing based on your preferred drape.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve white button-up shirt shown on a model; visible details include pointed collar, concealed front placket, wide turned cuffs, and a straight cropped hem ending above the hips.
- CollarPointed shirt collar with visible collar stand and slightly open top button area
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Front placketCenter front button placket appears largely concealed beneath a narrow cover, with only the top button area visible
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve styleElbow-length sleeves with wide turned cuffs and a small vertical pleat at the sleeve cap near the shoulder
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and silhouetteStraight, cropped hem that falls above the model's hips, creating a boxy relaxed silhouette
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven plainweave fabric with a matte finish consistent with poplin; surface shows minimal texture or sheen
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (medium) - Seam and construction detailVisible shoulder seams and side seams; cuffs finished with a clean topstitch line
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio full-body front shot on a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model stands centered with hands behind back.
- Shot compositionFull-body front-facing studio photograph showing the model from head to feet, centered in frame
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingSeamless very light neutral background with soft, even lighting and faint shadow beneath feet
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and poseFemale model standing upright, facing camera, arms positioned behind her back; hair loose over shoulders
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Additional visible garmentsBeige wide-leg trousers and black low-heel pointed-toe shoes are visible as styling, not packaging
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
white· shirt body- CollarPointed shirt collar with visible collar stand and slightly open top button area
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a white short-sleeve poplin shirt on a model, showing a back yoke, a center back pleat, short cuffs with a single button, a turned collar, and a gently curved hem that falls lower at the back.
- Back yokeHorizontal back yoke runs across the upper back, ending near the shoulder seams and forming the top edge above the center back pleat.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical box/knife pleat originates under the yoke and extends down the center back, creating a soft fold in the shirt back.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve length and shapeElbow-length sleeves with a slight taper into a wide cuff; sleeves appear loose rather than fitted.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Cuff with buttonFolded rectangular cuff on the left sleeve with a single visible light-colored round button securing it.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Turned collarLow stand collar visible at the rear neck, turned and lying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem curves downward toward the center back, producing a longer rear hemline that partially covers the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven poplin-like fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture or sheen.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.62 (high) - Visible stitching linesVisible seam stitching along the shoulder line and cuff edges, neat single-needle construction.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.16 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the shirt from a rear three-quarter viewpoint against a plain light background. Soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; model cropped at mid-thigh; no packaging or props.
- Model and poseFemale model turned slightly to her right showing the shirt back and the right side of her face in profile; arms relaxed with hands near waist level.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.80 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundEven off-white or very light gray seamless studio background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows under the arm and at the hem; highlights are muted indicating even studio illumination.
- Image crop and framingVertical portrait crop showing the model from head to mid-thigh; shirt occupies the central area of the frame.
Colors
bright white· shirt body- Back yokeHorizontal back yoke runs across the upper back, ending near the shoulder seams and forming the top edge above the center back pleat.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4573254 | Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt - White - Small | CA$49.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4573256 | Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt - White - Large | CA$49.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4573257 | Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt - White - X-Large | CA$49.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4573259 | Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt - Baby Blue - Small | CA$49.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4573260 | Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt - Baby Blue - Medium | CA$49.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4573261 | Cropped Pleated-Sleeve Poplin Shirt - Baby Blue - Large | CA$49.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Hum …
Habituellement je prends une taille au dessus pour être sure que ça m'aille. Mais là, apparemment, ceux qui fabriquent oublient des centimètres ; de ce fait, le vêtement est trop serré.
Not what I expected
Very boxy and fabric wasn't as quality as expected
Chemisier
Super beau et d’une très belle qualité