
Icône
Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse
This Icône by Simons blouse, an exclusive design from Canada, is made from a lightweight polyester-cotton blend with an allover check pattern. It features a crossover neckline, a side tie closure, long sleeves with slight puffing, and elastic cuffs for a fitted silhouette. Suitable for casual or work settings, this top offers a structured yet comfortable fit.
- Material
- polyester and cotton blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- slim-fit, wrap
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Checkered blouse with crossover neck, fitted design, and elastic cuffs.
Lightweight structured polyester-cotton blend, fitted silhouette, crossover neckline, elastic cuffs.
- Material
- polyester and cotton blend
- Secondary
- polyester, cotton
- Style
- slim-fit, wrap
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- lightweight and structured fabric
- polyester and cotton blend
- fitted design
- crossover neck
- elastic cuffs
- checkered pattern
- tie-up detail
Product Insights
The Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse by Icône offers a self-tie design that allows the wearer to adjust the V-depth and snugness under the bust, paired with elastic-cuffed puff sleeves that soften the graphic check pattern. Its 65% polyester, 35% cotton blend resists wrinkles, retains color, and resists pilling, though it limits breathability, making it best suited for mild or air-conditioned settings. The blouse transitions from casual to polished looks by varying the tie tightness and layering with a cami or blazer, while the elastic cuffs can be pushed up for cooling. This combination of adjustability, durability, and style flexibility comes with the tradeoff of requiring climate-controlled conditions for optimal comfort.
Verified claims
- Self-tie design
- The blouse fastens with a side tie at the crossover front rather than a separate drawstring or waist belt; retying the tie adjusts the V-depth and snugness under the bust.
- Puff sleeves
- Long sleeves have slight puffing and elastic cuffs that soften the graphic check pattern.
- Styling versatility
- Tie knots loose or tight for casual to polished looks; pairs with high-waisted bottoms.
- Fabric structure
- 65% polyester, 35% cotton with minimal stretch maintains the fitted silhouette.
- Size chart
- Official size chart maps XS to US 0-2, S to 4, M to 6, L to 8.
- Cuffs
- Elastic cuffs keep sleeves snug at wrist and can be pushed up without sliding down.
- Outfit pairings
- Layering with a camisole or a blazer over tailored trousers moves the blouse from casual to office-appropriate looks.
- Styling flexibility
- The tie adjusts formality; puff sleeves and elastic cuffs broaden styling options.
- Fit
- The crossover self-tie can be retied to adjust V-depth and snugness under the bust.
- Fabric performance
- The 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend resists wrinkles, retains color, and resists pilling after washing.
- Breathability
- Best for mild or air-conditioned settings due to low moisture absorption.
- Fabric durability
- Polyester-cotton blend resists wrinkles, shrinks minimally, and resists pilling.
- Climate adaptability
- Elastic cuffs can be pushed up for cooling; a cami layer provides warmth.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Fabric's 250–275° wrinkle recovery angle allows wear straight from hanger or suitcase without ironing.
- Shrinkage
- Blouse shrinks 1.5–3% length and 1–2% width after machine washing.
- Color retention
- Polyester blend keeps the check pattern crisp wash after wash.
- Pilling resistance
- Martindale pilling grade 3.5–4, compared with cotton's typical 3–3.5.
- Fit and stretch
- The blouse has a fitted cut close to the body, and the structured fabric typically indicates minimal stretch; sizing up may give a looser fit.
- Design origin
- The blouse is designed in Canada as an Icône by Simons style.
- Closure
- The blouse has no buttons or zipper; it is a pull-on crossover design you slip over your head, with fit set by how the two front panels overlap.
- Chest measurements
- The size chart lists chest measurements of 32.5 inches for XS, 34.5 inches for S, and 36.5 inches for M.
Product record
- Title
- Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 15 sourcesUses
Styled as part of a skirt-and-boots outfit
This checkered wrap blouse is pictured paired with a dark button-front skirt and glossy boots, an example of how it can be styled with other garments. The model wears it untucked, which shows light diagonal folds at the wrap seam and slight gathering at the side tie.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse: Choose this if you want a lightweight, structured blouse in a 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend with a crinkled texture and an allover checkered grid print. It suits wearers drawn to a fitted wrap design with a crossover V-neck, a side waist tie, long puffed sleeves with elastic cuffs, and a slightly flared hem, available in Navy/Midnight Blue and Baby Blue from X-Small to X-Large. Note that while the design is described as fitted, image analysis suggests the fabric sits relaxed and slightly billowed through the torso and sleeves.[1,2,3,4] | Ruffle-Trim Checked Twill Shirt: Choose this if you want a loose-fitting, slightly oversized checked shirt with feminine details — a pointed collar, button cuffs, chest patch pocket, and a gathered ruffle hem — cut from a supple, slightly stretchy twill. It suits shoppers who value the fabric's composition, which blends 64% recycled-plastic polyester with rayon and a touch of spandex, and who like a matte brown plaid in Patterned Ecru or Chocolate/Espresso in sizes small to large. Note that the matching pant is sold separately, so you would need to buy it on its own if you want the coordinated look.[5,6,7,8,9] | Lightweight Patterned Tie-Sleeve Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy button-front shirt in a lightweight, flowy fabric with a delicate crinkled texture and a touch of linen (78% rayon, 12% polyester, 10% linen). It features a shirt collar, three-quarter tie sleeves with a ruched effect, subtle vertical tonal stripes, and a slightly curved hem that sits around hip level, offered in Patterned Ecru and Patterned Blue in sizes small to large. Note that the finely woven fabric is sheer, with faint translucency where layers overlap or near seams, which may affect how you style it.[10,11,12,13,14,15] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-side view of a lightweight checkered wrap blouse with a V-neck, long puffed sleeves and a side tie closure; visible fabric has a crinkled texture and a vertical/horizontal grid pattern.
- Silhouette and viewThree-quarter right-side view of a blouse on a model showing the front torso and full right sleeve; blouse has a V-neck crossover front that wraps toward the right side.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.85 (high) - Closure detailNarrow fabric tie emerging from the right side seam that is knotted or looped and hangs down beside the hip; the tie uses the same checkered fabric as the blouse.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeve with slight puff at the shoulder seam and a gathered cuff finished with a small ruffle or flared band at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a subtle crinkled or seersucker-like surface visible across the body and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.15 · w 0.55 · h 0.60 (medium) - PatternEven grid check composed of thin vertical and horizontal lines forming squares across the entire visible blouse surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.62 · h 0.75 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a model against a plain light background producing a sharp shadow; cropping shows from head to hip with directional lighting from the left.
- Model and poseFemale model angled slightly toward camera with head tilted back and hair partially covering the left side of the face; right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and shadowPlain white studio background with a distinct shadow cast on the right side of the frame behind the model.
- Supporting garment visibleDark skirt or lower garment visible at the bottom of the frame, separate from the blouse.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.76 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting qualityHigh-key studio lighting producing bright highlights on the left-facing surfaces and strong directional shadowing to the right.
Colors
off white· main fabric backgroundlight blue· thin grid lines#C4CBDCwarm brown· accent grid lines- Silhouette and viewThree-quarter right-side view of a blouse on a model showing the front torso and full right sleeve; blouse has a V-neck crossover front that wraps toward the right side.
- 02

Product
A long-sleeve checkered wrap-style blouse with a visible side tie, shown on a model; paired with a dark button-front skirt and glossy boots.
- Blouse silhouetteLong-sleeve crossover blouse with a V-shaped wrap front and a relaxed, slightly billowed fit through the torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Closure and tieNarrow fabric tie emerging from the right side seam that wraps and ties at the waist, with the tie tail hanging down the right hip.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (medium) - Fabric patternLight background fabric with an allover checked grid formed by thin vertical and horizontal lines.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - Sleeve detailsFull-length sleeves with slight gathering at the cuffs creating a soft puff; cuffs appear to close at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Skirt visibleHigh-waisted A-line dark skirt with a vertical row of visible round buttons offset toward the left front panel.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.42 · w 0.58 · h 0.46 (high) - BootsShiny, high-ankle boots with a pointed toe and a patent-like finish visible at the hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Model stylingModel wears the blouse untucked with hands resting at the waist, causing light diagonal folds at the wrap seam and slight gathering at the side tie.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light-colored wall with hard lighting casting a distinct shadow to the right; polished floor visible at the bottom.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter length studio portrait showing the model from head to boots, slightly right of center in frame.
- Background and floorSmooth, uniform light wall background with a strong shadow cast to the right of the model and a reflective neutral-toned floor at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingHard directional lighting from the left creates a sharp shadow of the model on the wall to the right and highlights the glossy finish of the boots.
- Model visibleFemale model with visible face, hands, and jewelry used as styling; pose includes hands on waist emphasizing wrap detail.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
very light blue· blouse backgroundmuted red and medium blue checks· blouse check linesdeep navy· skirt#1A1E32burgundy patent· boots#341D24- Blouse silhouetteLong-sleeve crossover blouse with a V-shaped wrap front and a relaxed, slightly billowed fit through the torso and sleeves.
- 03

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve checkered blouse with a gathered tie at the back waist, collarless rounded back neckline, and a slightly flared hem.
- Overall silhouetteBack and right-side three-quarter view showing a loose-fitting blouse that is gathered at the back waist and flares slightly below the waist into a short peplum-like hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - NecklineLow, rounded collarless back neckline with a simple hem, no visible collar stand or closure.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Back tie gatheringFabric drawn into a horizontal tie or belt at the natural waist across the center back, creating visible gathers and slight folding above and below the tie.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible cuff that has a small gathered or ruffled edge at the wrist; sleeve fabric is relaxed and slightly wrinkled.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with visible fine wrinkles and soft drape.
- Checkered patternEvenly spaced vertical and horizontal thin lines forming a checkered grid across the entire blouse surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Visible hardware or labelsNo visible buttons, zippers, tags, or brand labels on the back surface.
Other
Studio shot of a model turned to show the garment back; plain white background with high-key lighting and a soft shadow to the right.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a standing model framed from head to mid-thigh, blouse centered in the image.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with bright, even studio lighting and a soft shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Model detailsModel has long straight blonde hair tucked behind the ear on the visible side and wears a large hoop earring; left hand with a ring is visible at lower left.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution commercial photograph with clear detail and natural skin highlights on the model.
Colors
pale cool blue· base fabricmuted burgundy· vertical and horizontal check linesnavy ink· secondary check lines- Overall silhouetteBack and right-side three-quarter view showing a loose-fitting blouse that is gathered at the back waist and flares slightly below the waist into a short peplum-like hem.
Variants
10 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4656024 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656025 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656026 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656027 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656028 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656029 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Baby Blue - X-Small | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656030 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Baby Blue - Small | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656031 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Baby Blue - Medium | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656032 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Baby Blue - Large | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4656033 | Checkered Tie-Up Crossover Blouse - Baby Blue - X-Large | CA$59.00 | Yes |