Contemporaine
Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt
This Contemporaine by Simons women's long-sleeve button-up shirt is a cropped, boxy-fit checked shirt designed in Canada for casual everyday wear. It is made from an ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with a touch of wool and partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles, and features a pointed shirt collar, full-length front button placket, button cuffs, a back yoke seam, and a slightly curved hem with short side slits. The large check plaid combines a dark brown base with navy and thin white grid lines and narrower rust-toned stripes; the shirt has a rating of 3.67 out of 5 from 3 reviews.
- Material
- Ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with a touch of wool; partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, modern, contemporary, boxy, cropped, layering-piece
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Cropped boxy checked shirt in ultra-lightweight piqué with a touch of wool and recycled polyester.
Ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with wool; partially made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles; cropped boxy silhouette; long sleeves; button cuffs; shirt collar; full-length button front.
- Material
- Ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with a touch of wool; partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- wool, recycled-polyester
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, modern, contemporary, boxy, cropped, layering-piece
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, work, business-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra-lightweight piqué fabric
- touch of wool in fabric blend
- partially made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- cropped boxy fit
- long sleeves
- button cuffs
- shirt collar
- full-length button front
- checked pattern
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
54% recycled polyester, 30% viscose, 16% wool; no elastane Runs large; many shoppers should size down Piqué knit structure supports airflow and helps hide sweat marks Wool-blend piqué can feel slightly prickly at first Cropped length pairs well with high-rise bottoms Flat 99 CAD across all 10 size and colour variants
Verified claims
- fit
- Runs large; many shoppers should size down
- fit
- Cropped boxy cut falls at high hip with straight hem and side slits
- material
- 54% recycled polyester, 30% viscose, 16% wool; no elastane
- material
- Piqué knit structure supports airflow and helps hide sweat marks
- comfort
- Wool-blend piqué can feel slightly prickly at first
- care
- Machine wash cold delicate; no bleach or soak; hang dry; cool iron inside out
- care
- Viscose content means it creases more than all-cotton
- material
- Recycled polyester contributes quick-drying, low-absorbency behavior
- durability
- Piqué's tuck stitches aid shape recovery and hide wear
- material
- Piqué is bulkier and drapes less than jersey
- styling
- Can be worn buttoned, partly open, or open as a light layer
- styling
- Roll sleeves twice to expose wrists and slim the silhouette
- styling
- Cropped length pairs well with high-rise bottoms
- fit
- Roomy cut can suit curvy figures and large busts without clinging
- construction
- Classic shirt construction with collar, button cuffs, back yoke and side slits
- material
- Ultra-lightweight fabric with a soft, slightly textured hand
- pattern
- Large-scale check plaid in blue or brown tones
Product record
- Title
- Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 3.67 stars, 3 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Styling a relaxed, boxy silhouette
This shirt works for an easy, boxy look — the cut is liked by customers, and in the product image it's styled untucked at the front over high-waist wide-leg trousers. Note that reviews are mixed: some find the fit oversized and describe the fabric as scratchy.[1,2]
Ordering the Boxy Checked Shirt in the Right Size
When buying this checked shirt online, sizing is the main thing to plan for: the fit is oversized and reviewers found it runs large all over. Some buyers chose to size down, while others returned their usual size for a better fit.[1]
All-day wear against bare skin — with a fabric-feel caveat
Some reviewers like wearing this lightweight checked shirt all day against bare skin, but describe the fabric as a little prickly or scratchy. If your skin is sensitive, an undershirt underneath may help make it more comfortable.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt: Choose this if you want an oversized, boxy button-up whose cut reviewers liked, made from an ultra-lightweight piqué with a touch of wool and partly recycled polyester in a plaid pattern. Note that it runs large everywhere — even size Small fit too big for some reviewers — so consider sizing down or checking measurements before ordering. Its fabric is also described as a little prickly, so sensitive skin may need an undershirt for all-day wear.[1] | Loose Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, straight-cut long-sleeve shirt in crisp, lightweight 100% cotton poplin, with vertical beige and white stripes, a pointed collar, back box pleat, buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem that falls below the waist. It is a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive designed in Canada and comes in sizes X-Small through XX-Large. Note that Contemporaine reportedly runs small, and most shoppers size up from their usual size, especially in tops.[3,4,5,6,7] | Boxy Leopard Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight, cropped boxy shirt in 100% organic cotton poplin with a soft polished finish and an all-over leopard print in irregular dark spots on a warm brown background. It has a classic point collar, full button placket, long sleeves with buttoned pleated cuffs, dropped shoulders, and a back yoke with a central inverted pleat, sized from X-Small to X-Large. It comes only in the Leopard color, and the relaxed, slightly cropped fit is best suited to wearers who like that loose, straight-cut silhouette.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve boxy button-up shirt with a plaid pattern, visible front view worn by a model. Features a pointed collar, visible front buttons, straight boxy hem, and cuffed sleeves.
- Silhouette and fitBoxy, straight-cut shirt shown from the front with a relaxed fit that falls to the hip and a slightly curved hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarSmall pointed shirt collar with a classic fold, lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - ClosureCenter-front vertical row of small round buttons visible down the front placket.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves with single-button cuffs; left sleeve shown relaxed at side, right sleeve slightly bent with hand visible.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a soft, slightly textured look and visible plaid weave.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Plaid patternLarge check plaid made of dark brown base with navy and thin white grid lines; narrower rust-toned stripes visible within the pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio-style front view on a light neutral background with even soft lighting; model wearing dark trousers and jewelry, cropped full-body composition.
- Model and poseFemale model standing, slightly leaning forward with left hand in trouser pocket and right hand lowered, head tilted slightly back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with even soft studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Accessories visibleModel wears gold-tone hoop ear clips and a gold-tone ring on right hand.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Trousers visibleHigh-waist dark brown wide-leg trousers worn with the shirt untucked at the front.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.68 · w 0.72 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
dark brown· shirt basenavy blue· plaid grid lineswhite· thin accent linesrust brown· secondary stripe- Silhouette and fitBoxy, straight-cut shirt shown from the front with a relaxed fit that falls to the hip and a slightly curved hem.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a boxy long-sleeve checked shirt on a model showing the back panel, collar, long sleeves with button cuffs, horizontal yoke seam, and a slightly curved hem with short side slits.
- Back panel and silhouetteBoxy straight back panel with a horizontal yoke seam across the upper back and a relaxed, loose fit falling to a slightly curved hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarFolded shirt collar visible from rear, lying flat against the neck with standard collar points.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible sleeve seams from shoulder to cuff and a relaxed, straight sleeve shape.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuffs and buttonsNarrow shirt cuffs with vertical button placket; round dark buttons visible on each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem and side slitsLower hem is slightly curved with short side slits where the front/back panels separate at the hips.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a soft drape and fine, slightly translucent appearance under studio lighting.
- PatternAll-over checked plaid pattern composed of brown tonal squares overlaid with thin blue and white vertical and horizontal stripes forming a grid.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from rear against a plain light gray background; hair in a bun; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- BackgroundPlain light gray seamless studio background with no visible props.
- Model and stylingFemale model shown from the rear wearing the shirt and dark brown trousers; hair styled in a tight low bun and wearing small gold earrings.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadowing under the hem and minimal specular highlights on fabric.
- Image crop and compositionCentered composition focusing on the shirt back; full torso and upper legs visible, image cropped above the knees.
Colors
warm brown· main bodymid navy blue· check linesbright white· check lines- Back panel and silhouetteBoxy straight back panel with a horizontal yoke seam across the upper back and a relaxed, loose fit falling to a slightly curved hem.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4676569 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Blue - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676570 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Blue - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676571 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Blue - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676572 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Blue - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676573 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Blue - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676574 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Brown - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676575 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Brown - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676576 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Brown - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676577 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Brown - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676578 | Boxy Checked Lightweight Shirt - Patterned Brown - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
I found that those 2
I found that those 2 shirts were quite big for Small
Belle coupe
Belle coupe, tissus un peu piquant
Ai retourné, grand de partout
Ai retourné, grand de partout