Contemporaine
Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse
The Contemporaine by Simons Sheer Embroidered and Smocked Blouse is a women's relaxed-fit, long-sleeve button-front blouse made from a sheer, lightweight organic cotton and lyocell blend, worn as a single-layer or over-garment top for everyday and occasion wear. Key specifications include a pointed shirt collar with embroidered lace trim, a center front placket with small round buttons, two vertical embroidered diamond-motif panels flanking the placket, full-length bishop sleeves gathered into elastic-smocked cuffs with ruffled embroidered trim, a straight back yoke with a gathered sheer panel and central inverted box pleat, and a straight hem falling at the hip; the garment is white and semi-transparent through the body and sleeves. It is designed in Canada as an exclusive Contemporaine piece and holds a 5/5 rating across 3 customer reviews.
- Material
- Sheer, lightweight organic cotton and lyocell blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, romantic, boho, relaxed-fit, layering-piece
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
A sheer, relaxed-fit blouse in an organic cotton and lyocell blend with an embroidered shirt collar and smocked cuffs.
Sheer lightweight organic cotton-lyocell blend, relaxed fit, embroidered border shirt collar, button-down front, smocked cuffs with embroidered trim, and back ruching.
- Material
- Sheer, lightweight organic cotton and lyocell blend
- Secondary
- lyocell
- Style
- casual, romantic, boho, relaxed-fit, layering-piece
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Sheer, lightweight organic cotton and lyocell blend
- Relaxed fit silhouette
- Embroidered border shirt collar
- Button-down front placket
- Smocked cuffs
- Embroidered trim on smocked cuffs
- Ruching at the back
- Exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- Designed in Canada
- Lightweight sheer fabrication
- Shirt collar with embroidered border detail
- Button-front closure
Product Insights
Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse 50% lyocell, 50% organic cotton Relaxed, billowy cut that runs very large; size down one for a closer fit Sheer by name, but a reviewer reports the light fabric is not see-through Machine wash cold, delicate cycle, inside out; wash dark colours separately Favoured by reviewers for bohemian autumn outfits
Verified claims
- material
- 50% lyocell, 50% organic cotton
- fabric_hand
- Lightweight, sheer voile-like weave with a soft, fluid hand
- drape
- Fluid drape and soft volume rather than structure
- opacity
- Sheer by name, but a reviewer reports the light fabric is not see-through
- layering
- Light enough to layer without bulk; can also work as a standalone warm-weather top
- fit
- Relaxed, billowy cut that runs very large; size down one for a closer fit
- back_ruching
- Gathered back ruching adds soft volume, not a cinched waist
- sleeves
- Full bishop sleeves with shoulder gathers and smocked ruffled cuffs
- cuffs
- Smocked elastic cuffs with embroidered trim and a small ruffle
- embroidery
- Embroidered border collar plus vertical diamond-motif panels down the front
- embroidery_construction
- Embroidery sits on collar and cuffs, away from high-strain zones
- care_washing
- Machine wash cold, delicate cycle, inside out; wash dark colours separately
- care_drying
- Hang to dry and iron with or without steam
- fabric_performance
- Soft and fluid, but not wrinkle-resistant or heavy-duty
- styling
- Favoured by reviewers for bohemian autumn outfits
- warm_weather_use
- Works as a standalone top in warm weather, per a reviewer
- layering_limitation
- Too billowy to layer neatly under apron dresses or jumpers, per one reviewer
- cotton_quality
- Organic cotton quality depends on fibre length; the blend still relies on lyocell for softness
Product record
- Title
- Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 3 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Standalone Top for Warm Weather
This blouse works as a standalone top in warm weather, requiring no layering. Reviewers cited the fabric as light and not see-through.[1]
Layering under other clothing
Per customer reviews, the lightweight, non-see-through fabric makes this blouse a candidate for layering under other clothes without adding much bulk. However, one reviewer reported it was too billowy to layer neatly under apron dresses or jumpers, so experiences with specific layering combinations vary.[1]
Bohemian autumn outfits
Per customer reviews, this blouse's loose, embroidered style and pretty embroidered sleeves fit a bohemian aesthetic, making it a favorite choice for autumn outfits. Reviewers cited by the analysis describe it as matching that aesthetic perfectly, though the underlying reviews aren't available to verify.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse: Choose this if you want a relaxed, bohemian-style blouse with embroidered diamond panels, a lace-trimmed pointed collar, and smocked ruffled cuffs, made from a lightweight sheer blend of 50 percent organic cotton and 50 percent lyocell. Per customer reviews, its loose embroidered style suits autumn outfits and it can work as a standalone warm-weather top, though image analysis shows the fabric is semi-transparent enough that a faint impression of underlying clothing shows through. Note that reviews report it runs very large and billowy, with most reviewers considering sizing down, and one reviewer found it too billowy to layer neatly under apron dresses or jumpers.[1,2,3] | Richelieu Embroidery Stand-Collar Blouse: Choose this if you want a loose, relaxed blouse in slightly sheer organic cotton voile with romantic details: a stand collar, white-on-white Richelieu cutwork embroidery across the chest, shoulders, and upper back, gathered buttoned cuffs, and a straight hip-length hem. Reviewers find the loose fit comfortable and see it working for casual spring-to-fall wear, but note the sleeves can run oversized for some, so consider sizing down or alterations if you prefer a slimmer fit; one reviewer also called the cotton poor quality, raising possible durability concerns with repeated washing.[4,5] | Cape Ruffle Chiffon Blouse: Choose this if you want a romantic, statement blouse with a wide cape-style ruffle draped across the shoulders and long gathered bishop sleeves that narrow into buttoned cuffs. Made of ultra light, fluid sheer chiffon (100% recycled polyester), it has a relaxed, slightly boxy body with a straight hem, pointed shirt collar, and full button placket, in Black or Off White from X-Small to X-Large. Note that the fabric is semi-sheer with visible translucency at the lower front hem and sleeves, so plan layering accordingly.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A sheer white long-sleeve button-front blouse with embroidered vertical trim, a pointed collar with lace edging, and smocked ruffled cuffs; semi-sheer lightweight fabric and loose bishop sleeves are visible on a model.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting blouse with full-length bishop sleeves and a straight hem, shown on a model from the front three-quarter view.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.80 (high) - Fabric transparencySheer, lightweight woven fabric that is semi-transparent over the torso and sleeves, allowing a faint impression of the model's underlying shape to show through.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Front button placketCenter front placket with vertical row of small round buttons set into a narrow stitched band.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Embroidered vertical trimTwo symmetrical decorative vertical embroidered panels of repeating diamond motifs run down the front on either side of the placket.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.60 (high) - Pointed collar with lace trimClassic pointed collar finished with a delicate lace trim along the outer edge, lying flat against the neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Smocked cuffs with ruffleWide smocked elastic cuffs at the wrist finished with a small ruffled lace edge; cuffs are fitted relative to the loose sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve gathers at shoulderSoft gathers at the shoulder seam create slight volume at the sleeve cap transitioning into the bishop sleeve shape.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hem and side embroidery continuationThe embroidered diamond motif continues down to the lower side panels near the hem on at least one side.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the blouse and holding a black leather handbag against a light neutral background with soft frontal lighting.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from mid-thigh up in a three-quarter frontal pose, left hand holding a bag at waist level and right arm relaxed; head turned slightly toward camera.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Accessory presentBlack leather tote or shoulder bag partially visible under the model's left arm and hand.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.64 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and backgroundEven soft studio lighting with minimal shadows and a plain light grey neutral background.
- Image crop and qualityWell-focused, high-resolution image cropped to include the model from head to mid-thigh; no visible text or labels in the background.
Colors
white· main body and sleeves- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting blouse with full-length bishop sleeves and a straight hem, shown on a model from the front three-quarter view.
- 02
Product
Front view of a sheer long-sleeve white blouse with a pointed collar, center button placket, vertical embroidered panels, and smocked ruffled cuffs. Sheer lightweight weave visible on torso and sleeves.
- Overall shapeLoose-fitting, long-sleeve blouse with a straight hem that falls to the hip area.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with a subtle scalloped or embroidered edge, laying flat at the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Button placketCentral vertical button placket with small, closely spaced buttons running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.09 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (high) - Embroidery panelsTwo vertical embroidered or lace-like panels symmetrically placed on either side of the button placket, featuring a repeating geometric diamond motif.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high) - Sheer fabricLightweight sheer weave visible on torso and sleeves; underlying shape and slight translucency observable against the model.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.09 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high) - Sleeve constructionFull-length sleeves with a loose fit through the arm that gather into smocked elastic cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Smocked ruffle cuffsElastic smocking at each wrist finishing in a small ruffled edge, slightly flared beyond the smocked band.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Hem detailStraight hemline with a simple finished edge, no visible slit or tailing.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the blouse; neutral light gray background and flat even lighting with soft shadows. Model holds a dark bag and wears dark wide-leg pants and sandals; full-body portrait framing.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered on the model against a plain light gray background; product shown on a live model.
- Supporting itemsDark handbag held in the model's left hand and black wide-leg pants worn by the model; visible footwear is black strappy sandals.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.47 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows beneath the model's feet and slight shading on the left side of the model.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with sharp focus on garment details and minimal visible noise.
Colors
white· bodywhite· cuffs#E3E3E3- Overall shapeLoose-fitting, long-sleeve blouse with a straight hem that falls to the hip area.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sheer long-sleeve white blouse with a straight yoke, gathered back panels, a small shirt collar, voluminous bishop sleeves, and smocked ruffled cuffs.
- Back yoke and gathersHorizontal solid yoke across the upper back joins a gathered sheer panel that falls freely from the yoke forming soft vertical folds and a central inverted box pleat.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.10 · w 0.66 · h 0.36 (high) - CollarSmall turned-down shirt collar centered at the neckline, plain finish without visible buttons on the rear side.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Decorative seam detailShort decorative trim or scalloped stitching runs along the top edge of the yoke just below the collar across the upper back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.09 · w 0.40 · h 0.03 (medium) - Sleeve silhouetteLong voluminous bishop sleeves that are fuller through the arm and taper abruptly into fitted, smocked cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high) - Smocked cuffs with ruffleElastic-smocked wrist cuffs finished with a narrow ruffle edge; cuffs appear semi-opaque and textured compared with the sheer sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Sheer fabric translucenceBlouse body fabric is sheer and slightly translucent, allowing faint visibility of the model's form and underlying clothing tone.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - HemlineStraight hem that falls to just below the waist, with a narrow turned edge finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray backdrop; model holds a black bag and wears black pants. Even diffuse lighting minimizes shadows.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop of a standing model centered in frame, showing the blouse from the back with head turned slightly to the right.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or environmental details.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible accessories and lower garmentsModel holds a black handbag by thin straps in the left hand and wears black leather-look wide-leg pants visible from the waist down; these are separate items and not part of the blouse.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.66 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal directional shadowing; subtle shadow under hem and between folds provides gentle depth.
Colors
soft white· blouse body and sleevesbright white· smocked cuffs and collar- Back yoke and gathersHorizontal solid yoke across the upper back joins a gathered sheer panel that falls freely from the yoke forming soft vertical folds and a central inverted box pleat.
Variants
9 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4679438 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - White - Small | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679439 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - White - Medium | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679440 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - White - Large | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679441 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - White - X-Large | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679442 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679443 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679444 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679445 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4679446 | Sheer Embroidered And Smocked Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Great buy!
This blouse is a relaxed style yet makes me feel very polished (love the cuffs). Received compliments (from my husband :) Also love the rich navy colour and discrete smocking/embroidery. Fits very loose and I considered sizing down but decided to keep and wear bohemian style. Perfect for the autumn; it is one of my favourite items of clothing for the season. Considering purchasing another (same navy colour) one size down for a more fitted look. Would love to see this blouse in other colours (e. g. , jewel tones).
Detailed and delicate fabric
Too billowing for under an apron dress "jumper"?
Lovely but big
Very nice light material, but not see-through. Pretty sleeves. Fits very big though. Returned.