Contemporaine
Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt
The Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt is a long-sleeve women's blouse from Contemporaine by Simons, designed in Canada and cut in a loose fit from an ultra-lightweight piqué fabric containing a touch of wool and polyester partially sourced from recycled plastic bottles. It has a removable tie-neck shirt collar, full-length marbled buttons, button cuffs, and a small-scale cream-and-brown check pattern with a curved hem. Customer rating is 3.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews.
- Material
- Ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with a touch of wool; partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Loose-fit lightweight piqué shirt with a removable tie-neck collar and marbled buttons.
Ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with a touch of wool, partially made with recycled polyester, loose fit, removable tie-neck shirt collar, full-length marbled buttons, long sleeves, and button cuffs.
- Material
- Ultra-lightweight piqué fabric with a touch of wool; partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- wool, recycled-polyester
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, business-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra-lightweight piqué fabric
- contains a touch of wool
- partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- loose fit
- removable tie-neck shirt collar
- full-length marbled buttons
- long sleeves
- button cuffs
- checked pattern
- designed in Canada
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
Product Insights
54% recycled polyester, 30% viscose, 16% wool — no elastane Deliberately loose cut; take your usual size for the intended silhouette Most buyer reports describe the fabric as itchy and scratchy Removable tie-neck collar can be bowed or left hanging loose Fall and winter office or smart-casual dressing with minimal effort The look is the strength; the hand-feel is the compromise
Verified claims
- fit
- Deliberately loose cut; take your usual size for the intended silhouette
- sizing
- Four contiguous sizes from Small to X-Large, all at the same price
- material
- 54% recycled polyester, 30% viscose, 16% wool — no elastane
- material story
- Over half the fabric is polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- fabric construction
- Piqué's double weave adds breathable structure and resists bagging
- warmth and season
- Listed as ultra-lightweight, but the wool content reads as cool-weather wear
- comfort
- Most buyer reports describe the fabric as itchy and scratchy
- how to wear it comfortably
- Best worn over a base layer if you are sensitive to texture
- tie-neck styling
- Removable tie-neck collar can be bowed or left hanging loose
- pattern and colour
- Small brown-and-cream check in the Patterned Brown colourway
- detailing
- Full-length marbled buttons, button cuffs and a curved hem
- care
- Machine wash, no bleach, no tumble dry, iron with or without steam
- durability
- Low-stretch piqué holds its shape rather than stretching out
- storage
- Roll piqué rather than folding it tightly
- where it fits
- Fall and winter office or smart-casual dressing with minimal effort
- value
- 99 CAD buys a Canadian-designed exclusive with recycled content and detailed trim
- ratings
- 3.5 stars from 4 reviews, with sentiment mixed
- main tradeoff
- The look is the strength; the hand-feel is the compromise
Product record
- Title
- Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 3.5 stars, 4 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Dressed-up fall and winter office looks
For fall or winter office days and smart-casual occasions, this tie-neck shirt's checked pattern and collar can dress up an outfit with little effort, and it layers under blazers or cardigans. Based on customer reviews, the poly-viscose-wool blend fabric feels scratchy to some, so reviewers suggest wearing a base layer underneath if you have sensitive skin or dislike rough textures.[1]
Layering under blazers or cardigans
This checked tie-neck shirt is used as a base for layering under blazers or cardigans, giving a polished look. Because some found the fabric scratchy against the skin, reviewers suggest wearing it with a base layer for comfort.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt: Choose this if you want a polished, easy-to-style top for fall or winter office and smart-casual wear: it pairs a removable tie-neck collar with a classic brown-on-cream check, long button-cuff sleeves, and a loose fit in an ultra-lightweight piqué blend (54% recycled polyester, 30% viscose, 16% wool). It also layers well under blazers or cardigans, but note that customer reviews describe the blend as scratchy and not soft, so plan to wear a base layer if you have sensitive skin or dislike rough textures.[1,2] | Mosaic Chiffon Tie-Neck Blouse: Choose this if you want a relaxed, loose-fitting blouse in ultra-lightweight, flowy sheer chiffon with a scarf-style tie neck and slightly puffy sleeves with fitted cuffs. It suits shoppers drawn to a small, evenly spaced circular mosaic print (available in a Patterned Green colorway) made of 100% polyester from recycled plastic bottles, offered in sizes X-Small through X-Large. Note that the fabric is sheer with slight translucence, which may matter if you prefer more coverage.[3,4,5] | Loose Striped Lightweight Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight 100% cotton poplin shirt with a relaxed, slightly oversized straight silhouette, featuring wide vertical beige and white stripes with contrasting horizontal striping at the yoke, collar stand, and cuffs. Details like a back box pleat, dropped shoulders, buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem suit casual, laid-back styling. Note that Contemporaine reportedly runs small, and most shoppers size up, especially in tops.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Right-facing waist-up view of a long-sleeve checked blouse with a tied neck bow, spread collar, and a slim fit through the torso as worn by a model.
- Neck tie bowProminent self-fabric tie at the neckline forming a two-loop bow that hangs down over the chest; bow ends are tapered and rest on the upper torso.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.25 (high) - CollarClassic pointed spread collar in the same checked fabric sitting flat around the model's neck above the bow.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Checked patternSmall-scale grid check made of thin vertical and horizontal lines in darker brown tones on a light cream background; pattern is consistent across the visible shirt panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.17 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible shoulder seam; left sleeve (viewer right) is bent with hand on hip producing slight fabric wrinkle at the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.35 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.45 (high) - Front placketCentral front opening beneath the bow appears to have a narrow placket concealed under the tie; fabric overlap visible but individual buttons are not clearly visible.Partial
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte finish and small soft wrinkles from styling at the waist and under the bow.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from head to waist against a plain white background with soft, even lighting and mild shadows; image is right-facing and cropped at the left and right edges of the model.
- Shot compositionWaist-up portrait of a model turned slightly to their left (viewer right); torso and head are centered-left in the frame, with the right arm bent and cropped at the outer edge.
- Background and lightingNeutral white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows on the model's left side and minimal specular highlights.
- Visible styling itemsPortion of dark brown leather pants and a dark brown glossy belt with a gold oval buckle are visible at the lower frame; these are styling elements, not packaging.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.46 · h 0.22 (high) - Image cropRight sleeve and outer torso are cropped by the image edge; head is fully visible with slight top crop near the hair.
Colors
light cream· main bodymedium brown· check lines- Neck tie bowProminent self-fabric tie at the neckline forming a two-loop bow that hangs down over the chest; bow ends are tapered and rest on the upper torso.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve checked shirt worn by a model, showing the shirt back, collar, and sleeves with a curved hem overlapping dark pants.
- Overall back silhouetteLong-sleeve shirt shown from the rear/three-quarter angle with a straight back yoke area, relaxed fit through the body, and a gently curved hem that falls below the hips.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.83 (high) - CollarTurned classic shirt collar visible from the back, lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuff detailLong sleeves extend to the wrist with visible single-button shirt cuffs; cuff of the nearer sleeve is visible along the right image edge.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.25 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over small checked plaid made of thin intersecting horizontal and vertical lines forming a dense grid across the shirt back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.83 (high) - Fit at side seamSlight drape and natural fold along the model's right side seam creating a visible vertical fold from underarm to hem.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a model on plain light background, soft even lighting, minimal shadows, and visible props including dark pants and a gold earring and ring.
- Model and poseFemale model turned slightly to her left showing the shirt back and a partial profile of her face; right hand rests near the thigh.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.55 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Visible accessoriesGold hoop earring on the model's left ear and a gold ring on the index finger of the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.05 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.78 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Additional garment visibleDark brown leather-like pants visible from the waist to mid-thigh beneath the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
light cream· shirt basewarm brown· shirt check lines - brownmuted rust· shirt check lines - rustdark brown· pants- Overall back silhouetteLong-sleeve shirt shown from the rear/three-quarter angle with a straight back yoke area, relaxed fit through the body, and a gently curved hem that falls below the hips.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4676581 | Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt - Patterned Brown - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676582 | Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt - Patterned Brown - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676583 | Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt - Patterned Brown - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4676584 | Checked Lightweight Tie-Neck Shirt - Patterned Brown - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Scratchy fabric
I love the look of this blouse and the style, unfortunately it is very itchy and scratchy. I won't purchase a garment made from recyled plastic again.
Love this
The blouse fits beautifully. The fabric is winter weight so it mixes well with leather, denim, and wool. The colours and neckline are classic European winter look. Makes dressing rasy. S
Beautiful design, itchy material
The blouse itself is beautiful and sturdy. I really wanted to keep it bc the pattern and bow are beautiful but the material is itchy. I saw a similar complaint on another blouse made of the same fabric combination. This particular blend of poly, viscose and wool is not soft at all. Sadly had to return because it felt like light sandpaper against the skin
Itchy shirt
The shirt looked a lot different than the picture online. The shirt is a wool blend and it must be very low quality wool as it felt more like it was made out of straw when I put it on, it was very uncomfortable. Style is cute and print too but not pleasant to wear.