
Contemporaine
Flap Pockets Stretch Silk Shirt
This long-sleeve button-up shirt is made of ultra-flowy, lightweight stretch silk satin with a regular fit, pointed collar, two flap patch pockets, tone-on-tone buttons, and pleated buttoned cuffs. Designed in Canada by Contemporaine, it also features a shaped back yoke and a centered inverted pleat for added drape. The shirt has a straight relaxed hem and is suitable for work or dressy occasions.
- Material
- Stretch silk satin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-flowy and lightweight stretch silk satin shirt with flap pockets and tone-on-tone buttons.
Regular fit, flap patch pockets, pleated and buttoned cuffs.
- Material
- Stretch silk satin
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- classic, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Ultra-flowy and lightweight stretch silk satin
- Regular fit
- Flap patch pockets
- Tone-on-tone buttons down the front
- Pleated and buttoned cuffs
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Flap Pockets Stretch Silk Shirt is a refined, untucked layering piece that blends the breathability and moisture management of silk (11% moisture regain) with 8% spandex for stretch mobility and improved wrinkle recovery over pure silk charmeuse, resulting in a fuller hand that skims rather than clings. Design details include pleated cuffs that gather sleeves without bulk, integrated flap pockets that soften into the flowy silhouette, and tone-on-tone buttons for seamless layering under blazers or sweaters. The main tradeoff lies in care and cost: at C$195, it requires hand-wash or dry cleaning, unlike cheaper machine-washable silk alternatives, but offers exclusive design from Simons with consistent Contemporaine sizing.
Verified claims
- Care
- Hand-wash at 30°C or dry clean; never machine-wash or wring.
- Wrinkle recovery
- More wrinkle-resistant than pure silk charmeuse due to 8% spandex.
- Cost tradeoff
- At C$195, this shirt is not machine-washable unlike cheaper washable silk alternatives.
- Sizing
- Consistent with Contemporaine regular fit; shown in size small for reference.
- Fit
- Stretch silk satin moves easily, skims body, resists wrinkles, and breathes well.
- Design and styling
- Untucked design with pleated cuffs, integrated pockets, and monochromatic buttons for layering.
- Fabric hand
- Fuller hand than pure charmeuse; skims rather than clings.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Better wrinkle recovery than pure silk charmeuse.
- Breathability
- Silk's 11% moisture regain keeps you cool and dry.
- Stretch mobility
- 8% spandex provides stretch for ease of movement in shoulders and arms.
- Flap pockets
- Utility-inspired flap pockets blend softly into the stretch silk's flowy silhouette.
- Pleated cuffs
- Gather full sleeves into a gap-free, non-bulky wrist closure.
- Tone-on-tone buttons
- Tone-on-tone buttons let the shirt layer smoothly under blazers or sweaters without contrast distraction.
- Material
- 92% silk, 8% spandex: fuller hand and wrinkle resistance vs pure silk charmeuse.
- Design details
- Pleated cuffs and softer pocket integration set it apart from Madewell.
- Exclusivity
- Designed in Canada; exclusive to Simons vs Madewell's mass distribution.
- Price positioning
- Priced above washable-silk basics, below premium mulberry; exclusive Simons design.
Product record
- Title
- Flap Pockets Stretch Silk Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-up silk blouse worn tucked into a skirt; visible details include two chest flap pockets, a pointed collar, button placket and buttoned cuffs; blouse fabric appears smooth with a soft sheen.
- Collar and placketPointed spread collar with a central button placket running down the front featuring small round buttons; placket and collar are the same fabric and color as the body.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo rectangular chest pockets with horizontal flaps positioned symmetrically on the left and right chest; flaps lay flat and are sewn at the top edge.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves finished with wide buttoned cuffs; cuffs buttoned and extend to the wrist area with visible seam lines.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight fabric with a soft sheen consistent across the blouse surface, showing minimal texture or visible weave.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Tucked styling and waistlineBlouse is tucked into the skirt at the waist, creating a slight fold at the hem where it meets the skirt waistband.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.47 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a model against a neutral panel background holding a handbag; even diffuse lighting with soft shadowing and vertical panel lines in the backdrop.
- Shot compositionFull upper-to-mid legs portrait framing centered on the model; model stands facing forward with hands near the lower torso holding a handbag.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and settingNeutral beige-gray vertical wall panels with subtle texture and visible panel seams, floor visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven, soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing under the model and handbag indicating light from above and front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.55 (high) - PropsRectangular black handbag held by the model at mid-thigh level with a single thin shoulder strap and a visible metallic zipper detail.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
ivory cream· shirt#FAF0EEblack· skirt#0E0D11black· handbag body#0E0D12warm metallic gold· handbag zipper trim- Collar and placketPointed spread collar with a central button placket running down the front featuring small round buttons; placket and collar are the same fabric and color as the body.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve silk blouse in a light cream/off-white color shown on a model; visible details include a shaped back yoke, a centered inverted pleat, long loose sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a straight relaxed hem.
- Back yokeShaped horizontal back yoke that follows the shoulder line and is topstitched along its lower edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.11 (high) - Center pleatSingle centered inverted box pleat running from the yoke down the back, creating extra drape.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (high) - CollarClassic shirt collar with a short stand visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Sleeve cut and drapeLong sleeves with a relaxed, slightly full cut that drape smoothly and create soft vertical folds along the arm.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuffs and fastenerStraight barrel cuffs with a visible button on the left cuff and a single cuff placket seam.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight, smooth fabric with a faint soft sheen consistent with silk; fabric hangs fluidly and shows subtle reflective highlights.
- Hem and fit at backStraight hem that falls loosely over the hips with a relaxed, slightly A-line silhouette at the back.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.61 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio rear three-quarter shot of a model wearing the blouse against a neutral textured vertical-panel background; soft directional lighting produces gentle shadows and even highlights.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter view showing the model from head to mid-thigh, centered in the frame and turned slightly left.
- BackgroundNeutral beige textured panel backdrop with a visible vertical seam slightly left of center.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Supporting garmentModel is wearing a black skirt visible from the waist to mid-thigh under the blouse; not described as part of the product.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from the left produces mild shadows on the right side of the model and gentle highlights on fabric folds.
- Image crop and qualityHigh-resolution retail photo with full-color fidelity and no visible motion blur; image is vertically oriented.
Colors
light cream· shirt body#FAF1EE- Back yokeShaped horizontal back yoke that follows the shoulder line and is topstitched along its lower edge.