Poplin pleated shoulders shirt product image (primary)
Front view of a white long-sleeve button-down shirt with a pointed collar, pleated shoulders, curved hem, and visible center placket with buttons.

Smythe

Poplin Pleated Shoulders Shirt

3.5/5 (2)
CA$395.00CAD
In Stock

Poplin Pleated Shoulders Shirt by Smythe is a long-sleeve button-front shirt crafted from 100% cotton poplin. It includes a peaked collar, pleated shoulders with puff sleeves, a boxy fit, full-length button placket, and buttoned cuffs, with a curved hem. Made in Portugal, this product is part of the Smythe collection, a Canadian label known for tailored garments.

Material
100% cotton poplin
Gender
female
Style
classic, boxy
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

White

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

A boxy-fit cotton poplin shirt with peaked collar, puff sleeves, and pleated shoulders, offering a timeless yet characterful silhouette.

Peaked collar, puff sleeves, pleated shoulders, full-length button front, buttoned cuffs.

Material
100% cotton poplin
Style
classic, boxy
Occasion
everyday, work
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • peaked collar
  • puff sleeves
  • pleated shoulders
  • boxy fit
  • full-length button front
  • buttoned cuffs
  • 100% cotton poplin
  • made in Portugal

Product Insights

Smythe's Poplin Pleated Shoulders Shirt translates the brand's red-carpet blazer cachet—worn by Blake Lively and Kate Middleton—into a $395 CAD shirt made in Portugal from 100% cotton poplin. Its crisp, pliable fabric holds sharp pleats and allows 15–20% more airflow than twill, while the peaked collar, boxy cut, and sewn gathers provide ease of movement and a silhouette that pairs with wide-leg or slim-fit bottoms. The tradeoff: dry cleaning best preserves the pleats (machine washing on gentle cycle works but risks crease loss), and the opaque shirt is slightly translucent in bright sun, suggesting a camisole. Flat panels wrinkle quickly, but the pleats stay crisp and the poplin's friction holds a half-tuck or asymmetrical hem without ironing.

Verified claims

Cleaning
Dry cleaning better preserves the crisp shoulder pleats than machine washing.
Ironing
Steaming or ironing with a pressing cloth while damp restores the crisp look.
Crease retention
100% cotton poplin's tight weave holds sharp creases.
Layering
Wear open over a tank or buttoned under a blazer.
Silhouette balance
Pair with wide-leg or slim-fit bottoms for proportional balance.
Hem adjustments
Create an asymmetrical hem by rebuttoning, or front tuck to define the waist.
Fabric structure
Poplin's crisp drape holds the pleated shoulders without rigidity.
Brand cachet
Shares the red-carpet cachet of Smythe blazers, worn by Blake Lively and Kate Middleton.
Craftsmanship
Made in Portugal with complex pleated shoulder construction.
Breathability
Allows 15–20% more airflow than twill weaves
Fabric hand
Poplin fabric is crisp yet pliable
Fit
Pleated shoulders and boxy cut ensure ease of movement
Coverage
Opaque under normal light but slightly translucent in bright sun
Opacity
Opaque under normal light; slightly sheer in bright sun; camisole suggested.
Wrinkle behavior
Flat panels wrinkle quickly; pleats stay sharp; a light steam restores crispness.
Care
Dry cleaning preserves pleats; machine wash on cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry, and iron with a pressing cloth.
Styling
The poplin's friction holds a half-tuck or asymmetrical hem without ironing.
Arm movement
Pleated shoulders provide enough give for arm movement with boxy fit.
Design heritage
The peaked collar and boxy cut are adapted from Smythe's signature blazer silhouettes.
Origin
Made in Portugal, a country known for high-end tailoring.
Construction
Pleats are sewn gathers (not elastic), adding pattern pieces and sewing steps—reflecting Smythe's blazer heritage and Portugal craftsmanship.
Pleat durability
Poplin's tight weave holds pleat creases crisp through multiple wears.
Manufacturing provenance
Made in Portugal, benefiting from a €5.5B export industry for luxury tailoring.
Value
At $395 CAD, it's below Smythe's typical $600–900 USD blazers from same factories.
Price entry
At $395 CAD, it's about half the price of a Smythe blazer.
Design DNA
Peaked collar, boxy fit, and pleated shoulders echo Smythe's blazer silhouettes.
Celebrity cachet
Worn by Blake Lively and Kate Middleton, adding brand prestige.

Product record

Title
Poplin Pleated Shoulders Shirt
Brand
Smythe
Price
395 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Poplin pleated shoulders shirt product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a white long-sleeve button-down shirt with a pointed collar, pleated shoulders, curved hem, and visible center placket with buttons.

  • Collar geometryProminent pointed shirt collar with medium spread and visible topstitching along the collar edge.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Center placket and buttonsFull-length center front placket with vertically aligned round buttons sewn through the placket, visible topstitching bordering the placket.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Shoulder pleatingSmall pleats at the shoulder seam creating slight puff at the sleeve cap on both shoulders.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Sleeve and cuff detailLong sleeves with fitted single-button style cuffs that extend down over the wrist; subtle seam where cuff attaches to sleeve.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Hem shapeCurved shirt hem that is slightly longer at the sides and has a soft rounded shape at the front bottom edge.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.70 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven plain-weave fabric with a matte finish consistent with poplin; minimal visible texture.

Other

Studio-shot image showing a model from mid-face to mid-thigh against a neutral light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Model framingImage framed on a model showing upper body from just below the nose to mid-thigh, hands relaxed at sides and black pants visible.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal directional shadowing.
  • Image cropTop of head cropped out of frame and lower legs cropped at mid-thigh.

Colors

white· shirt fabric
Poplin pleated shoulders shirt product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of the front upper portion of a white button-up shirt showing a pointed collar, button placket, shoulder seam and slight puffed shoulder with pleat detail.

  • Pointed collarLarge, sharply pointed classic shirt collar with topstitching along the outer edge and a smooth poplin finish.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Button placketCentered front button placket with visible round white buttons sewn through; placket has narrow topstitching on both edges.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.21 · h 0.54 (high)
  • Shoulder seam and pleatShoulder seam visible with a small gathered/pleated construction at the sleeve head producing a slightly puffed shoulder silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven plain-weave poplin appearance with a matte finish and minimal texture visible.
  • Stitching detailVisible single-row topstitching along collar edge, placket edges, and shoulder seam in matching white thread.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.70 · h 0.40 (medium)
  • Visible buttonsThree round white buttons visible in the central placket, each with four sew holes.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Studio portrait-style close crop showing model from chin to upper torso against a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionTight crop of the model's upper torso and lower face, showing left profile of chin and mouth; shirt occupies most of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light gray to off-white studio background with no visible props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model presencePartial view of a model including lower face, jawline, ear and hair at the left edge; skin and hair are not described as product details.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with gentle shadows under the collar and along the sleeve crease.

Colors

bright white· shirt fabricwhite· buttons
Poplin pleated shoulders shirt product image 3
03

Product

Rear three-quarter view of a white long-sleeve button shirt showing pleated shoulder detail, a classic collar, long fitted sleeves with buttoned cuffs, vertical back shaping seams, and a curved hem.

  • Overall silhouetteRear three-quarter view of a tailored white shirt with a relaxed but shaped back, long sleeves, and a gently curved hem that falls below the hip.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high)
  • CollarClassic turned-down shirt collar with visible topstitching along the edge, seen from the back and slightly from the side.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Pleated shoulderSmall pleat or gathered detail at the shoulder seam creating slight puff at the sleeve cap on the visible shoulder.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Back shaping seamVertical seam or subtle dart running down the center-left of the back panel providing shaping; visible as a faint stitched line.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • Sleeve and cuffLong fitted sleeves ending in wide single-button cuffs with visible cuff placket and topstitching; cuff shows two visible buttons on the near sleeve.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Hem detailCurved hem with a narrow stitched edge visible along the lower back; hem curves upward at the side seam.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.54 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Fabric surfaceSmooth, tightly woven plain-weave surface with a matte finish and minimal visible texture consistent across the back and sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a model wearing the shirt against a plain light gray background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and the model cropped at the head and hips.

  • Model and poseModel shown from the rear three-quarter angle with head turned slightly to the side and left hand visible at the hip; only part of the face and one hand are visible.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
  • BackgroundUniform light gray seamless studio background with no props or visible set elements.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the hem and along side seams; no strong specular highlights.
  • Other clothing visibleLower portion of black trousers visible beneath the shirt, occupying the bottom of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.80 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)

Colors

bright white· shirt fabric#C3C2C5

Customer Reviews

2 total
3.5

2 reviews · out of 5

Poplin pleated shoulders shirt

Elaine F.

Lovely garment, beautifully made but, sadly, the puffy shoulders looked ridiculous on me.

Smythe at Simon’s

Elizabeth H.

I love my new Smythe shirt! It’s absolutely beautiful, the cotton is so soft! When I put this Smythe Shirt on I feel So Good 😊

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/blouses-shirts/long-sleeves/poplin-pleated-shoulders-shirt--9801-29125110?colourId=0
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