Contemporaine
Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse
CA$99.00CAD
In Stock
This Contemporaine by Simons women's blouse is an exclusive Canadian design made of ultra-light, fluid, sheer chiffon from 100% recycled polyester. It features a cape-effect ruffle at the shoulders, a shirt collar, tone-on-tone buttons, and slightly puffy long sleeves with fitted buttoned cuffs, in a relaxed straight silhouette. Available in off white and black, this blouse is worn as a women's dress top and requires machine washing in cold water on a delicate cycle.
- Material
- polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon blouse with cape-effect ruffle at shoulders, shirt collar, tone-on-tone buttons, and slightly puffy sleeves with fitted cuffs.
Sheer chiffon, recycled polyester, cape ruffle, shirt collar, tone-on-tone buttons, puffy sleeves with cuffs
- Material
- polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- romantic, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon fabric
- made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- cape-effect ruffle at shoulders
- shirt collar
- tone-on-tone button closure
- slightly puffy sleeves with fitted cuffs
Product Insights
This Contemporaine blouse uses a fixed cape ruffle in recycled chiffon to add shoulder volume, balancing pear or rectangular frames, while its shirt collar and fitted cuffs enable desk-to-evening versatility. The sheer fabric necessitates a camisole, and static cling can occur over synthetics. At $99 CAD, it offers an exclusive design with environmental benefits—recycled polyester cutting water use by 90% and reducing carbon emissions—but requires cold washing and air-drying to maintain its silky drape.
Verified claims
- Sheerness
- Unlined sheer chiffon blouse requires a camisole or tank top underneath; the off-white colorway is translucent enough that a nude camisole is recommended for modesty.
- Static
- Polyester chiffon is prone to static cling in dry air; sliding a wire coat hanger between the blouse and body neutralizes the charge without sprays.
- Washing
- Machine-wash cold, roll in towel to dry flat in shade.
- Stain removal
- Blot stains immediately with a damp cloth; never rub.
- Handfeel
- As soft as silk, the recycled chiffon drapes airily and holds the cape ruffle's shape.
- Care
- The recycled chiffon resists wrinkles and dries quickly but requires cold washing and air-drying to protect the heat-sensitive drape.
- Ruffle
- Fixed cape ruffle adds shoulder volume to balance pear hips and add curves on rectangles; fitted cuffs control silhouette.
- Versatility
- Desk-to-dinner styling enabled by shirt collar and tone-on-tone buttons.
- Environmental impact
- Recycled polyester manufacturing uses up to 90% less water than virgin polyester, reduces energy by about 59%, cuts CO₂ emissions by 45–75%, and diverts roughly 60 bottles per kg.
- Price comparison
- At CA$99, this blouse is mid-priced between budget ($15-44) and designer (£290) cape tops, with exclusive Simons design and recycled polyester.
- Sleeve
- Long sleeves with fitted buttoned cuffs keep the slightly puffy bishop sleeves from creating a tent-like silhouette.
- Design origin
- Simons exclusive, designed in Canada.
- Recycled fabric
- 100% recycled polyester chiffon cuts water use by 90%.
- Price value
- At $99 CAD, costs one-tenth of designer cape blouses.
- Silhouette & styling
- Shirt collar and fitted cuffs balance the cape ruffle for wearable elegance.
- Wrinkle care
- A firm shake after unpacking removes most travel wrinkles, and stubborn folds respond to a steamer rather than an iron, which can scorch the sheer synthetic weave.
Product record
- Title
- Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse: Choose this if you want an ultra-light, sheer chiffon blouse with a cape-effect ruffle at the shoulders, a shirt collar, and slightly puffy bishop sleeves with fitted cuffs. It is made from 100% polyester derived from recycled plastic bottles, has a relaxed, slightly boxy body with a straight hem, and comes in Black and Off White in sizes X-Small through X-Large as a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive designed in Canada. Note that the chiffon is sheer with visible translucency at the hem and sleeves, so plan for layering underneath.[1,2] | Lightweight Ruffled Crepe Loose Blouse: Choose this if you want an ultra light, fluid crepe blouse with a loose, slightly boxy silhouette, a V-neck, gathered shoulders, and long sleeves with button cuffs. The covered buttons down the front are decorative only, and the hem has small side slits with gathered pleats at the back for added shape. It is made of 100% recycled polyester and comes in X-Small to X-Large across six colors, including Black, White, and Mauve.[3,4,5] | Flowy Tunic Blouse: Choose this if you want a soft, lightweight tunic in flowy 100% recycled polyester that stays wrinkle-free from the office to dinner, with a long loose fit, shirt collar, hidden button placket, three-quarter sleeves, and a rounded hem that pairs easily with leggings, capris, or denim. Most reviewers praise the fluid, comfortable drape, though one reports static cling in dry air, which may need anti-static spray. The listed variant is black in size X-Small.[6] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black semi-sheer chiffon blouse with a wide cape-style ruffle across the shoulders, pointed collar, button-front placket, long gathered bishop sleeves and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing blouse centered in frame showing a relaxed, slightly boxy body with a straight hem and a cape-style ruffle overlay that drapes across the chest and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.74 (high) - Cape ruffleSingle-layer cape ruffle that forms a semicircular flap from shoulder to shoulder, ending above the button placket with a softly scalloped lower edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar sitting on top of the cape ruffle at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Button-front placketVertical center placket with a single column of small round black buttons running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.66 (high) - SleevesLong bishop-style sleeves that are fuller through the arm and gathered into narrow buttoned cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.23 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.28 · w 0.23 · h 0.48 (high) - Cuffs detailNarrow rectangular cuffs with a single visible black button on each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSheer, lightweight chiffon showing slight translucency at the lower front hem and sleeve areas.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Neck label presenceFabric neck label sewn into the inside back neckline is visible but text is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a uniform light gray background, centered and evenly lit with minimal shadow, straight-on front view.
- BackgroundSmooth uniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or hangers.
- Shot compositionBlouse centered in frame with even margins on left and right and ample negative space above and below.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with soft shadowing beneath the hem and cuffs indicating slight elevation from the background.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp edges and clear fine fabric texture visible.
Colors
deep black· body and sleeves#0E0E0D- Overall silhouetteFront-facing blouse centered in frame showing a relaxed, slightly boxy body with a straight hem and a cape-style ruffle overlay that drapes across the chest and shoulders.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4704035 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Black - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4704036 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Black - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4704037 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Black - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4704038 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Black - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4704039 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Black - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4637742 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Off White - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4637743 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Off White - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4637744 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Off White - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4637745 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Off White - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4637746 | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse - Off White - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |