How should I wash and care for this shirt to prevent damage to the embroidery?

For the Floral Embroidery Boxy-Fit Shirt, we recommend machine washing in cold water and tumble drying on low to protect the embroidery. The shirt is 100% cotton, so gentle care will help preserve the details.

Is the fabric see-through, especially in the white/off-white color, and does the embroidery help with opacity?

The shirt is made of soft, lightweight poplin in an off-white color, which may be somewhat sheer on its own. However, the floral embroidery adds texture and coverage, likely helping with opacity in those areas. If you're concerned, we recommend wearing a nude or white camisole underneath.

Does the boxy fit run true to size compared to a typical size chart, or should I size down for a more fitted appearance?

The shirt has a boxy fit, which is intentionally relaxed and oversized. If you prefer a more fitted appearance, we recommend sizing down from your usual size. The product images show a size SMALL on the model.

Twik

Floral Embroidery Boxy-Fit Shirt

3.9/5 (6)

CA$49.00CAD

In Stock

This women's boxy-fit shirt by Twik is made from soft, lightweight 100% cotton poplin in off white. It has short puffy sleeves, a rounded collar, button-front closure, floral embroidery on the front, and a ruffled hem, with a relaxed, slightly cropped silhouette. Customer reviews indicate the fit runs small, and care instructions recommend machine washing in cold water and tumble drying low.

Color

Off White

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

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Specifications

Material: 100% Cotton
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new

Product Insights

Twik's Floral Embroidery Boxy-Fit Shirt is an oversized 100% cotton poplin top at $49 CAD, exclusive to Canada. Its crisp woven structure holds machine-embroidered florals and a ruffled placket without distortion, even after sizing down for a fitted silhouette. However, the poplin is somewhat sheer, requiring a camisole, and care requires machine washing cold and low tumble drying to preserve the embroidery. Compared to rivals using hand Aari embroidery on linen-cotton at similar prices, Twik's machine-embroidered version offers breathable crispness and stability, balancing distinctive design with practical tradeoffs.

Verified claims

Sizing advice: Oversized; size down for a fitted look.
Embroidery stability: Woven poplin holds floral embroidery without distortion.
Care instructions: Machine wash cold and tumble dry low to avoid shrinkage and keep embroidery intact.
Durability: Poplin's stable weave and fixed ease keep embroidery crisp through washing.
Sizing down: Sizing down for a fitted look won't distort the embroidery.
Embroidery technique: Same ~$50 CAD price: Twik uses machine embroidery on 100% cotton poplin; rival uses hand Aari embroidery on linen-cotton.
Exclusivity: Exclusive to Canada, so no cross-border shipping or duty for domestic buyers.
Brand identity: Twik is Simons' edgy, eclectic youth department.
Material: 100% cotton poplin delivers breathable crispness and holds shape after washing.
Silhouette: Ruffled placket breaks up boxy width and adds feminine vertical texture.
Distinctiveness: Distinctive ruffled placket sets this shirt apart from similar styles.
Sheerness: Poplin is somewhat sheer; embroidery adds coverage on front, loose fit reduces cling.
Layering: Nude or white camisole is recommended underneath for coverage.
Value: At $49 CAD, more opaque and breathable than polyester alternatives.

Product record

Title: Floral Embroidery Boxy-Fit Shirt
Brand: Twik
Price: 49 CAD
Availability: In stock
Rating: 3.9 stars, 8 reviews, scale 5

Deep Research

Actual measurements and sizing specifics

A ruffled edge runs the length of the front button placket, adding a vertical line of texture that draws the eye to the center and breaks up the wide boxy proportion; the ruffle also introduces slight volume that echoes the shirt's overall ease, making the silhouette feel deliberately relaxed and avoiding the tent-like look that can plague oversized cotton shirts.
Cut from 100% cotton poplin—a non-stretch, plain-weave shirting fabric—the shirt achieves its boxy silhouette entirely through cut rather than fabric give, meaning the relaxed shape won't cling or morph with movement; because there's no elastane, the ease is fixed, so sizing down translates cleanly to a less voluminous fit without the material pulling or resisting.
The poplin is described as soft and lightweight, which gives the boxy cut a fluid drape rather than a stiff structural stand-away; this means the shirt moves with the body and feels airy even though it's oversized, wearing more like a casual summer top than a crisp button-up.
The product page shows the shirt on a model in size SMALL, giving a concrete example of the boxy cut's generous volume on an average frame—so even without a size chart, you can judge how many inches of ease to expect relative to your own measurements.

Twik by Simons: what the label stands for

The shirt’s ‘Exclusively in Canada at Twik’ label means it is sold only through Simons stores and online in Canada; this limited geographic release gives it a subtle local-exclusivity appeal — it’s not a mass-market item you’ll encounter on anyone else outside the country, which can matter if you lean toward less ubiquitous wardrobe pieces.
Twik is explicitly positioned as the edgy, experimental destination for young shoppers within Simons, with an in-house tagline of ‘emerging creative fashion’ — so this shirt comes from a deliberately trend-forward, non-basic segment rather than a mainstream private label, favoring style personality over conservative wearability.

How this shirt stacks up against alternatives

Priced at Rs 2,999 (roughly $50 CAD), Brand New Brand’s boxy shirt uses a linen-cotton base with Aari hand embroidery that imparts a raised, textured surface — so at the same price tier, the choice is between the artisan handcraft of Aari work on a linen blend and Twik’s machine-embroidered, washable 100% cotton poplin with ruffled edging.
At £65 (approx. $110 CAD) for a 100% cotton boxy shirt with multicolor embroidery and a striped placket, the Oliver Bonas alternative costs more than double the Twik shirt’s $49 CAD; even on sale at £32 (~$55 CAD) it’s still slightly above, making the Twik poplin option the sharper entry into the all-cotton embroidered-shirting look.
The Korean Fashion’s 100% cotton floral-embroidered shirt comes in a relaxed camp silhouette with a soft pointed collar at $45 USD (~$60 CAD), making the Twik version $10–$15 CAD cheaper while replacing the standard camp-collar placket with ruffled edging — a detail that gives the Twik shirt a softer, more feminine finish at a lower price.
The PrettyLittleThing co-ord shirt available at Nasty Gal comes in a boxy shape with floral-shell embroidery but uses 100% polyester and a sheer hand, contrasting with the Twik shirt’s 100% cotton poplin — and its $94 USD original list makes the $49 CAD Twik version a full natural-fiber alternative at roughly half the list-price expectation for the embroidered-boxy look.

What poplin fabric feels like and how it behaves

The tight plain weave imparts a subtle natural sheen to the 100% cotton poplin, so the off-white shirt catches light gently rather than landing flat — a finish that lifts the floral embroidery and ruffled edges from casual to polished without any synthetic gloss.
As style writer Zoe Vanderweide described cotton poplin, it's 'light, but not thin or whispery,' with 'enough structure to maintain a nice shape and drape' — which means this off-white shirt breathes through summer heat while holding the boxy silhouette and floral embroidery crisp, never veering into flimsy territory.
Poplin's crisp but smooth hand gives this shirt enough architectural body to hold the boxy shape while still draping softly, keeping the ruffled edging and embroidery well-defined without turning rigid.
Poplin's plain weave uses fine warp yarns and slightly thicker weft yarns to create a crisp, smooth surface with barely visible horizontal ribs — giving this off-white shirt enough body to define the boxy silhouette while still feeling cool and dry against the skin.

How embroidery holds up on lightweight cotton

The shirt's 100% cotton poplin has a plain weave that is inherently stable — unlike knits, this woven structure resists stretching during machine embroidery, so the floral design holds its shape without pulling or distorting the surrounding fabric.

Image Analysis

5 images

01: Product
A short-sleeve, boxy cream blouse worn by a seated model; visible features include a rounded collar with small front closure, front button placket, puffed short sleeves, floral embroidery on the front torso, and a gathered ruffle hem.
Overall shapeBoxy short-sleeve blouse with a straight body and a gathered ruffle trim at the bottom hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.42 · h 0.44 (high)
Collar and front closureRounded collar with a small loop or tab at the center front and a vertical button placket with visible buttons down the chest.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
SleevesShort puffed sleeves with a loose, slightly gathered shoulder giving a soft volume.
2 regions
x 0.41 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Embroidered motifsSmall floral embroidery motifs in multiple pastel colors scattered across the front torso and a line of larger flower motifs along the lower front above the ruffle.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
Ruffle hem detailNarrow gathered ruffle finishing the bottom edge of the blouse with a faint scalloped embroidered line above it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a matte, slightly crisp finish; fabric color is a warm off-white or cream.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.42 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Lifestyle shot of a seated model on a stone ledge in front of a multi-pane wooden window; visible denim shorts and mustard knee boots, natural lighting with soft shadows.
Shot compositionSeated model positioned slightly left of center on a stone ledge, torso and face visible, legs bent with one knee raised.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
BackgroundOld wooden multi-pane window with glass panes and visible plant foliage behind the glass.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high)
Visible styling piecesLight-wash denim shorts and tall mustard-colored boots with light socks are visible; these are styling props in the scene.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
ModelFemale model with long brown hair looking toward the camera; hands resting on the stone ledge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
Lighting and image qualitySoft natural lighting with mild shadowing; image is sharp and high resolution.
Colors
cream· main fabric#F4F1EDpastel yellow· embroidered flowers - yellow#CCC4B4pastel blue· embroidered flowers - bluepastel pink· embroidered flowers - pink#CABBADmuted sage green· embroidered stems and detail
02: Product
Front and side view of a short-sleeve, boxy cropped blouse in a pale cream fabric with visible multicolor floral embroidery across the front, a front button placket, short puffed sleeves, and a gathered ruffle hem.
SilhouetteBoxy, cropped blouse with a straight short torso ending in a gathered ruffle hem; sits above the waistband of the model's shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high)
Fabric color and finishPale cream or off-white woven fabric with a smooth, matte finish.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.38 (high)
SleevesShort, slightly puffed sleeves with a loose fit ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
ClosureCentral front button placket visible from neckline to ruffle hem with small round buttons.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (medium)
Ruffle hemNarrow gathered ruffle trim along the bottom edge of the blouse creating a slight flounce.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.08 (high)
Front floral embroidery - left clusterEmbroidered small floral motifs in pastel colors arranged on the left front panel near the bust and lower torso.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high)
Front floral embroidery - right clusterEmbroidered small floral motifs in pastel colors on the right front panel near the lower bust and waist.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Lifestyle photograph showing model seated on a stone ledge by a window; visible props include denim shorts, yellow knee boots, and a textured background wall and window frame. Soft natural lighting with mild shadowing from above.
Model pose and placementSeated female model facing slightly toward camera with one knee raised on a stone ledge; blouse is shown on the model at a three-quarter frontal angle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high)
Background and propsRough plaster wall, wooden-framed multi-pane window with visible plants inside, and a stone sitting ledge used as a prop.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high)
Other clothing visibleModel wears mid-wash denim shorts and mustard-yellow knee-high boots with light socks; these items are visible but are not the photographed product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
Lighting and image qualitySoft, natural directional lighting from above/left creating subtle shadows; image is sharp with natural color rendering.
Colors
pale cream· main body#F4F1EDpastel light blue· embroidery - light blue flowerspastel yellow· embroidery - yellow flowers#DAD2C5pastel pink· embroidery - pink flowersoft leaf green· embroidery - stems and leaves
03: Product
Light cream short-sleeve boxy blouse with pointed collar, front button placket, embroidered floral motifs down the front and a scalloped embroidered hem with a center drawstring tie.
SilhouetteBoxy, cropped blouse with a straight short-sleeve cut and a slightly flared lower edge sitting at the hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.63 · h 0.52 (high)
CollarFlat pointed shirt collar in the same cream fabric as the body, lying flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high)
ClosureCentered vertical button placket with small round buttons running down the front.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high)
SleevesShort sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed fit.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Embroidered floral motifsEmbroidered simple flower motifs in several colors arranged symmetrically down the front panels and near the hem.
3 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)
Scalloped embroidered hem and drawstringLower hem has an embroidered scalloped trim with a narrow drawstring tie emerging at the center front and tied in a small bow.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.42 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high)
Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte finish suggesting cotton or similar natural fiber.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.42 (medium)
OcclusionLeft side of the blouse near the hem is slightly obscured by the model's left arm and hand.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the blouse against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model poses with one knee raised and hands resting on thigh.
Model and poseModel stands three-quarter facing with the right knee lifted and bent, right foot resting on toes; left hand rests on left thigh and right hand hangs beside body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.80 · h 0.92 (high)
Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray background with soft, diffused studio lighting producing even illumination and soft shadows under the chin and along the inner leg.
Other visible clothingModel also wears black-and-white gingham shorts and blue slip-on shoes which are visible but are not described as the product here.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.46 · h 0.40 (high)
Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear detail and accurate color rendering.
Colors
light cream· main bodymedium blue· embroidery - blue flowerssunny yellow· embroidery - yellow flowerslight pink· embroidery - pink flowers#E5DDD4sage green· embroidery - stems and leaves
04: Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, boxy off-white blouse with a rounded collar and a narrow ruffle trim along the bottom hem. The shirt has a relaxed, slightly cropped fit and light shoulder fullness.
Overall silhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit short blouse shown from the back, falling to just above the hips with a slightly cropped length.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (medium)
CollarRounded, flat collar that lies against the upper back and extends near the shoulder seams.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (high)
SleevesShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a slight puff at the shoulder seam; sleeves are set-in and appear unbanded at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.32 (medium)
Hem detailNarrow ruffle trim runs along the bottom hem producing a gathered frill around the back hem edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, matte surface and soft drape; no visible pattern or printed motif on the visible back panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (medium)
Visible seamsShoulder seams and sleeve attachment are visible; no central back seam or visible back placket is apparent in this view.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt, rear view, on a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
Model and poseFemale model shown from the back with head turned slightly to the right; hands relaxed at sides and weight shifted slightly to one hip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingUniform off-white to light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and subtle shadowing behind the model.
Other garments visibleGingham-patterned shorts with ruffle trim visible below the shirt; these are present in the image but are not part of the observed shirt product.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high)
Image cropping and qualityFull body crop from mid-thigh to top of head; image is sharp with no visible motion blur.
Colors
cream off-white· main body and collar
05: Product
Front and slightly angled view of a short-sleeve boxy blouse worn by a seated model; cream fabric with small multicolor floral embroidery across the front hem and chest, button-front closure, short puffed sleeves, and a ruffled hem band.
Overall silhouetteBoxy, short-length blouse visible from the front and slight three-quarter angle while worn by a seated model; hem falls just above the waist and has a short ruffle trim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
Fabric color and finishLight cream or off-white woven fabric with a matte, slightly textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high)
Sleeve styleShort puffed sleeves with a softly gathered cap creating a slightly voluminous upper sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.15 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
ClosureCenter front vertical button closure visible from collar to hem; buttons are small and match the blouse color.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high)
Ruffled hem detailNarrow gathered ruffle band runs along the blouse hem, creating a slight peplum effect.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high)
Floral embroidery placementSmall, spaced floral embroidery motifs located across the lower front panel and near the chest area in multiple colors.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high)
Blue embroidered flowerSingle small blue flower motif with visible petals on the left-front chest area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Yellow embroidered flowerYellow flower motif with a simple stem and leaf visible on the lower front near the center-left hem.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.38 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high)
Pink embroidered flowerSmall pink flower motif visible toward the right-front lower chest area.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Green stems and leavesThin green embroidered stems and small leaves connect some floral motifs along the lower front area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Collar styleSmall, shallow rounded collar that follows the neckline and sits flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Visible stitching and seamsSubtle seam lines run along the shoulder and side panels; stitching appears tonal and not highly contrasting.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene with a seated model on a stone ledge in front of a multi-pane wooden window; natural daylight and soft shadows, visible denim shorts and yellow boots as styling props.
Model pose and framingSeated female model facing forward with one knee raised on a stone ledge; torso and head centered in the frame, legs angled left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high)
Background elementsWooden multi-pane window with reflective glass and a textured stucco wall behind the model.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.34 · w 0.24 · h 0.56 (high)
Styling propsDenim shorts visible under the blouse and knee-high yellow rubber or leather boots with light-colored socks peeking above the top.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.54 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high)
Lighting and shadowsSoft natural lighting from above/left producing subtle shadows along the model's right side and gentle highlights on hair and fabric.
Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with visible fabric texture and facial detail; no motion blur.
Colors
cream· main body#F4F1EDlight blue· embroidery - blue flowerssunny yellow· embroidery - yellow flowers#D4CBBCsoft pink· embroidery - pink flowers#CABCADsage green· embroidery - stems and leaves

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Customer Reviews

6 total

3.9

6 reviews · out of 5

Déception

★★★★★Francine L.June 19, 2026

Ma conjointe porte du medium depuis plus de 30 ans. Toutes les chemises qu'elle a achetées étaient trop petites. Pourtant, elles étaient toutes classées médium.

Très jolie

★★★★★Martine R.June 26, 2026

Mignonne petite blouse

Très déçue, je n'ai jamais

★★★★★Lyne H.June 29, 2026

Très déçue, je n'ai jamais autant retourner de vêtements. . . Blouse magnifique mais grandeur large était comme une extra small. Couleur jaune pâle au lieu de blanc cassé. Je n'ai plus le goût d'acheter chez vous. DOMMAGE!

Very cute, but not for me

★★★★★Roberta S.July 3, 2026

Gathered sleeve top did not suit me, so had to return.

Runs very small and petite

★★★★★Adenike L.June 14, 2026

Runs very small. . . very lightweight. . . returned it tho koz I wasn't impressed

Blouse

★★★★★Carole B.June 19, 2026

Très belle

Q&A

3 answered

How should I wash and care for this shirt to prevent damage to the embroidery?: For the Floral Embroidery Boxy-Fit Shirt, we recommend machine washing in cold water and tumble drying on low to protect the embroidery. The shirt is 100% cotton, so gentle care will help preserve the details.
Is the fabric see-through, especially in the white/off-white color, and does the embroidery help with opacity?: The shirt is made of soft, lightweight poplin in an off-white color, which may be somewhat sheer on its own. However, the floral embroidery adds texture and coverage, likely helping with opacity in those areas. If you're concerned, we recommend wearing a nude or white camisole underneath.
Does the boxy fit run true to size compared to a typical size chart, or should I size down for a more fitted appearance?: The shirt has a boxy fit, which is intentionally relaxed and oversized. If you prefer a more fitted appearance, we recommend sizing down from your usual size. The product images show a size SMALL on the model.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/blouses-shirts/prints/floral-embroidery-boxy-fit-shirt--22881-2126?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026