Contemporaine
Loose Fluid Satin Shirt
This is a women's loose-fit satin shirt from Contemporaine by Simons, an exclusive design made in Canada. It is made from a satin weave of 50% polyester and 50% recycled polyester from plastic bottles, featuring a light fluid drape, tone-on-tone button front, and buttoned cuff pleating. Based on reviews, it runs true to size for most, though some suggest sizing up, and it is machine washable.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 50% polyester, 50% polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Loose Fluid Satin Shirt by Contemporaine is an exclusive Simons design offering a versatile, oversized drape in a sustainable 50% recycled polyester satin under $100. Its loose fit, which can be sized down for a neater tuck, enables half-tucked or untucked styling across seasons. The $89 price is justified by long sleeves and recycled content compared to similar tops. Care requires machine wash cold delicate and hang drying, but the brand offers easy returns for color concerns on Hazelnut and Mauve shades.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Runs large; size down for a fitted look.
- Care
- Machine wash cold delicate, hang dry, low iron.
- Styling
- Half-tucked with straight-leg jeans or untucked over slim trousers creates a polished casual look.
- Sizing
- Sizing down gives a neater tuck; the intended loose fit maximizes the oversized volume.
- Sustainable material
- 50% recycled polyester from plastic bottles, uncommon in satin blouses under $100 CAD.
- Versatility
- Loose fluid drape enables half-tuck, untucked, and sized-down fitted looks across seasons.
- Color accuracy
- Brand reports no notable color discrepancies for Hazelnut and Mauve shades; easy returns if needed.
- Exclusive design
- Exclusive to Simons and engineered by its Canadian design team for a fluid drape
- Value
- Long sleeves and recycled content justify the $89 cost over Aritzia's $50 short-sleeve
Product record
- Title
- Loose Fluid Satin Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 8 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
Styling the loose satin silhouette
- A loose, fluid satin blouse half-tucked into straight-leg jeans is a recognized casual styling formula that requires almost no additional effort — the shirt’s designed oversized cut and fluid satiny weave deliver the exact drape needed for the half-tuck to look intentional and fashion-conscious rather than messy.
- Fashion guides specifically call out relaxed oversized satin shirts worn untucked over slim trousers or leggings as a contemporary way to wear satin casually — the Contemporaine shirt, sized for a loose fit, can be left entirely un-tucked to create the comfortable yet refined silhouette that stylists recommend for moving satin beyond special occasions.
Competitive value among satin blouses
- Contemporaine is a Simons private-label brand designed exclusively in Canada, meaning this satin shirt can't be purchased at other retailers — a distinction that adds wardrobe uniqueness for shoppers weary of seeing their blouses on every rack, and supports a Canadian design team focused on a specific, easy-going aesthetic.
- European alternatives like the Vila Ellette Satin Long-Sleeve Shirt (€37, 100% recycled polyester) undercut the Contemporaine on price; however, they are widely available across many retailers and lack the focused, loose-fluid drape that Simons' in-house team engineered — the extra $30–40 CAD buys a shirt that doesn't feel like a generic pattern, plus the support of a local brand committed to its Vision sustainability standards.
- At $89 CAD, the Contemporaine long-sleeve satin shirt costs nearly double the Aritzia Beso's $50, but the Beso is a short-sleeve button-up made from 100% virgin polyester; Contemporaine's long sleeves and 50% recycled polyester content from plastic bottles offer a more sustainable, versatile garment that can be styled across seasons, justifying the premium for a buyer prioritizing both coverage and eco-consciousness.
- Among satin shirts under $100 CAD, it is rare to find recycled fabric content; the Contemporaine shirt uses a 50% post-consumer recycled polyester blend, backed by Simons' Vision program certification, whereas competitor shirts like the Aritzia Beso at $50 and many department-store options remain 100% virgin polyester — making this a standout for shoppers seeking transparent sustainability without crossing into premium eco-brand pricing.
Image Analysis
5 images- 01
Product
Front-right half of a long-sleeve satin shirt in a warm brown shade, showing collar, button placket, cuff, and visible sleeve with smooth glossy finish.
- Collar shapeClassic pointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and slightly spread points, lying flat against the neck and upper chest.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketCentral button placket with covered seam; visible round tonal buttons matching the shirt color and one buttonhole visible near the collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high) - Cuff detailSingle-button barrel cuff with two visible buttons on the left sleeve cuff and a smooth folded edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.29 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, fluid satin fabric with a noticeable soft sheen and subtle highlights where light reflects along the torso and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.58 · h 0.58 (high) - Visible seam at shoulderSlight shoulder seam visible along the top of the right sleeve near the armhole.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.31 · h 0.16 (medium) - Fit on torsoLoose drape over the torso with soft vertical fall and minimal tailoring visible on the front panel.
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from mid-torso to top of head against plain light background, with visible jewelry and directional soft lighting creating mild shadows and highlights.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter front view of a model from mid-torso to above the head, product centered slightly right of frame.
- BackgroundPlain neutral light background with no visible props or texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional studio lighting from upper-left creating gentle highlights on the satin fabric and soft shadows under the chin and along the sleeve crease.
- Accessories visibleModel wearing a gold-tone hoop earring and a thick gold-tone ring on the right hand, both partially overlapping the shirt but not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.08 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.40 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with visible fine hair strands and fabric texture; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
warm satin brown· shirt fabric#7B3D23- Collar shapeClassic pointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and slightly spread points, lying flat against the neck and upper chest.
- 02
Product
Satin long-sleeve button-up shirt in a warm brown with a pointed collar, visible front placket with buttons, set-in sleeves and a single-button cuff shown; fabric has a smooth, glossy finish and light-reflective sheen.
- CollarPointed turn-down collar with moderate spread, collar tips visible and laying flat against chest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.11 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with visible round brown buttons; one button near the collar is fastened and additional buttons run down the front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric sheenSmooth satin finish with visible directional sheen and soft highlights on chest and sleeve surfaces indicating a glossy, lightweight weave.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.50 · h 0.55 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with a single-button barrel cuff on the left wrist; slight gathering at the shoulder seam.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Side seam / drapeVisible smooth drape along the body with a slight vertical fold beside the placket on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (medium) - Accessory overlapLeft hand partially covers the upper placket area where the wearer holds the shirt near the collar.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the shirt against a plain light background; three-quarter crop from head to hip with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows. Model's hair, hand, and gold jewelry are visible as props and partially occlude the shirt.
- Model pose and cropThree-quarter portrait crop showing model from upper chest to above head; model faces forward with a slight tilt and left hand near collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.80 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the satin fabric and minimal hard shadows.
- Accessories visibleModel wears gold hoop earring and a gold ring; these appear as styling props and are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.05 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the shirt and model with natural skin tones; no legible printed text or labels visible in the image.
Colors
warm satin brown· body and sleeves#7B3D23- CollarPointed turn-down collar with moderate spread, collar tips visible and laying flat against chest.
- 03
Product
Loose, long-sleeve satin button-up shirt in a warm brown with a glossy finish; classic pointed collar, full-length button placket, single-button barrel cuffs, relaxed untucked fit with a slightly curved hem and visible drape and sheen.
- Material and finishSmooth satin fabric with noticeable soft sheen and specular highlights along folds and shoulder area, indicating a slippery drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - CollarClassic pointed shirt collar with visible collar stand and lapels lying flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentered full-length button placket with a single column of round buttons; placket sits flat with slight gap near the lower torso where fabric overlaps asymmetrically.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.15 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high) - CuffsSingle-button barrel cuffs visible on both sleeves, cuff on model's left arm appearing partly unfastened and folded back inside the hand area.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (medium) - Hem and stylingRelaxed untucked fit with slightly curved hem; left front panel partially tucked into pants while right front panel hangs straight, creating asymmetric front drape.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - FitLoose, relaxed silhouette with extra fabric creating soft folds at sides and under the arms; sleeves are full length and slightly voluminous.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background; full-body view showing styling with wide-leg denim pants and a dark bag prop. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio photograph with the model standing and facing forward at a slight three-quarter angle to the camera.
- BackgroundSeamless white background and white floor with no visible texture or printed graphics.
- Props and stylingModel carries a dark textured bag in the right hand and wears dark blue wide-leg denim pants and open-toe sandals; these items are styling props and not described as product packaging.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting with subtle floor shadow under the model and gentle highlights on the satin fabric.
Colors
warm satin brown· shirt body#6D3924- Material and finishSmooth satin fabric with noticeable soft sheen and specular highlights along folds and shoulder area, indicating a slippery drape.
- 04
Product
Rear view of a loose long-sleeve satin shirt in a warm brown color showing a horizontal back yoke, a central back pleat, buttoned cuffs, a fold-down collar, and a gently curved hem.
- SilhouetteLoose, relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a straight shoulder line and a slightly draped body.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight fabric with a subtle satin sheen visible on the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back pleatNarrow vertical pleat or fold centered beneath the yoke, creating slight fullness in the back.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high) - CollarFold-down shirt collar visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves that fall straight with gentle drape toward the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.58 (high) - Cuffs and buttonsWide shirt cuffs with visible button placket; each cuff finishes with at least one visible button.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Hem shapeGently curved hemline that is slightly longer in the back with soft drape over the hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Color visible on garmentWarm medium to dark brown color across the entire shirt.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Model wearing the shirt is photographed from behind against a plain light background; full-body crop from shoulders to upper thighs, with soft even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop showing the model from head to upper thighs, centered in frame.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props.
- Model hair and accessoriesLong hair draped over the left side of the shirt and a single visible hoop earring on the right ear; these are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible stylingBlue denim jeans are visible from the waist down and serve as styling context only.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting produces gentle shadows under the hem and along sleeve folds; overall even illumination.
Colors
warm brown· body and sleeves#6C3A24- SilhouetteLoose, relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a straight shoulder line and a slightly draped body.
- 05
Product
Upper-body view of a loose, long-sleeve satin button-up shirt in a warm brown shade with a pointed collar, front button placket, buttoned cuffs, and a visible shoulder seam.
- Fabric finishSmooth high-sheen satin surface with visible specular highlights on torso and sleeve indicating a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Collar shapePointed classic shirt collar with visible topstitching along the edge and one collar point turned slightly outward.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Front closureCentered front button placket with visible matching brown buttons spaced along the front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high) - Cuff detailSingle-button barrel cuff on the visible sleeve with a button sewn on and a neat folded cuff edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fit and drapeLoose relaxed fit through the torso with fluid drape and soft folds visible along the side seam and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.54 (high) - Shoulder constructionVisible shoulder seam running from the collar toward the outer shoulder with a small eased pleat near the seam.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing upper torso and head of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light background; warm directional lighting creates soft shadows and highlights; model wears gold hoop earring and gold ring while touching the collar.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter upper-body crop including head, shoulders, and upper torso centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven, neutral light background without visible texture or props.
- LightingSoft studio lighting from front-left producing gentle highlights on the satin and soft shadows on the right side of the model.
- Model gestureModel's right hand is raised to the collar, with fingers resting on the placket area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible jewelrySmall gold hoop earring visible on the left ear and a chunky gold ring on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
warm satin brown· main fabric#7B3D23dark brown· buttons#5D2916- Fabric finishSmooth high-sheen satin surface with visible specular highlights on torso and sleeve indicating a glossy finish.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful satin shirt
It's not quite as loose fitting as described, but drapes beautifully and it's long enough to tuck in. Bought this in chartreuse/pistachio green in a M -- wasn't sure if I needed a L to avoid gaps between the buttons (I'm a 34G) but M worked for me!
Blouse fluide
Le co de la blouse est grost
Sweet!
Lovely colour, style, and feel.
chemise ample satin
je recommande
Looks and fits exaclty as
Looks and fits exaclty as shown in photo
Beau tissu mais mauvaise coupe
Le tissu est très joli, mais la coupe beaucoup trop ample et longue. J'ai pris la taille TP, pourtant les manches dépassaient de 12 cm et les cotés de 10 cm (par coté!) Bref, je flottais dedans et on aurait dit que je portais une chemise de nuit. Si je m'étais basée sur le guide des tailles j'aurais pourtant dû acheter deux tailles au-dessus (taille medium). Je l'ai retournée.
JUSTE WOW!!!
JUSTE WOW!!!
Q&A
3 answered- How does the 'loose fit' compare to typical sizing? Should I size down for a more fitted look, or is it true to size?
- The shirt is designed with a loose fit, so it's roomier than typical fitted blouses. If you prefer a more fitted look, sizing down is recommended. However, the size chart is still accurate for the intended loose silhouette.
- What are the recommended care instructions? Is it machine washable or do I need to dry clean it?
- The shirt is machine washable. For best results, wash inside out in cold water on a delicate cycle, do not bleach, wring out gently and hang to dry, and iron on low if needed. No dry cleaning required.
- Do the colors in person match the online photos, especially for the Hazelnut and Mauve shades?
- We aim for accurate color representation in our photos, but individual screens may vary. Reviewers have not specifically commented on color discrepancies for Hazelnut and Mauve. If color accuracy is critical, we suggest visiting a store or taking advantage of our easy returns policy.