Contemporaine
Puff-Sleeve Snake Chiffon Blouse
This is a women's blouse made of ultra-light, sheer chiffon from 100% recycled polyester, featuring an all-over snake print. It has a loose, relaxed fit with puffed sleeves gathered at the cuffs, a band collar, and a covered button front. The hem falls at hip length, and sizes are available from X-SMALL to X-LARGE.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, trendy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon blouse with puffed sleeves and ruched cuffs, made from recycled polyester.
Ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon, recycled polyester, covered buttons, puffed sleeves with ruched cuffs.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- romantic, trendy
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon
- made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- covered button closure
- puffed sleeves with ruched cuffs
- exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Puff-Sleeve Snake Chiffon Blouse (99 CAD, in stock, true to size) offers machine-washable, wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying convenience for travel, but requires a mesh bag for washing, air-drying padded storage, and low-heat ironing with a pressing cloth to avoid melting; static cling, reduced by air-drying or a wire hanger, may still need quick resolution with moisturizer.
- Static elimination
A wire hanger or moisturizer quickly resolves static cling on this blouse.
Why this is supported
Polyester chiffon is static-prone in dry conditions:
Static-prone: Winter and polyester chiffon can be a shocking combination (literally).
clothingdigest.comHowever, simple remedies exist.
Place a wire coat hanger between the chiffon dress or other garment and your body, and slide it around. This decreases the electric charge and allows the fabric to drape appropriately.
ehow.comAnd
Squirt a small amount of moisturizing hand or body lotion in the palms of your hands. Rub them together and spread the lotion on your body before putting on the chiffon ensemble. This prevents the fabric from clinging to you in an unattractive manner due to dry skin.
ehow.comThese methods make static cling a manageable tradeoff given the fabric's durability and wrinkle resistance.
- Machine wash durability
Survives gentle machine washing without fraying
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester chiffon is more durable than silk:
If silk chiffon demands kid-glove handling, polyester chiffon is the forgiving cousin. Its synthetic fiber durability shrugs off gentle machine washing without fraying.
sewingtrip.comTo prevent snagging, wash inside a mesh bag on delicate:
Use a mesh bag, mild detergent, and the delicate cycle with cold water
sewingtrip.com.
- Post-wash convenience
Wrinkle-resistant and quick-drying; usually no ironing
Why this is supported
Unlike silk, polyester chiffon bounces back from wrinkles:
Wrinkle-resistant: Unlike silk, polyester chiffon bounces back. Pack it in a suitcase, and it'll still look pretty good.
clothingdigest.comIt also dries quickly when air-dried flat, often within an hour:
It also resists wrinkles when air-dried flat and dries quickly—often within an hour
sewingtrip.com.
- Ironing caution
If ironing needed, low heat and pressing cloth required to avoid melting
Why this is supported
Polyester chiffon is heat-sensitive:
Heat-sensitive: Too much heat and it can melt. Seriously.
clothingdigest.comSo if ironing is necessary, use the lowest setting and a pressing cloth to prevent damage.
- Wrinkle resistance
Wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and machine-washable for convenient travel.
Why this is supported
The polyester chiffon fabric is inherently wrinkle-resistant:
Wrinkle-resistant: Unlike silk, polyester chiffon bounces back. Pack it in a suitcase, and it'll still look pretty good.
clothingdigest.comIt also resists wrinkles when air-dried flat and dries quickly:
It also resists wrinkles when air-dried flat and dries quickly—often within an hour
sewingtrip.comIts synthetic durability allows gentle machine washing:
shrugs off gentle machine washing without fraying
sewingtrip.comHowever, for ironing, caution is needed as the fabric is heat-sensitive:
Heat-sensitive: Too much heat and it can melt. Seriously.
clothingdigest.com- Drying time
Air-dried flat, the blouse dries fully in about one hour.
Why this is supported
The blouse's recycled polyester chiffon material dries quickly when air-dried flat. Sewingtrip.com confirms that
It also resists wrinkles when air-dried flat and dries quickly—often within an hour
sewingtrip.comThis quick-drying property, combined with the fabric's wrinkle resistance, makes it convenient for same-day rewearing and travel. Care is low-maintenance: gentle machine wash in a mesh bag is recommended, and the synthetic fiber holds up to repeated washes. However, the fabric is heat-sensitive; ClothingDigest.com notes that
Too much heat and it can melt
clothingdigest.com, so any ironing must be done with a cool iron and a pressing cloth.
- Static cling
Air-drying and a wire hanger reduce static cling on polyester chiffon.
Why this is supported
ClothingDigest.com describes the material as
Static-prone: Winter and polyester chiffon can be a shocking combination (literally).
clothingdigest.comHowever, because the blouse is typically air-dried (taking about an hour), static buildup is minimized compared to machine drying. Additionally, passing a wire hanger over the garment just before wearing removes any residual cling.
- Storage
Padded hanger or tissue-paper layers prevent snags during storage.
Why this is supported
To prevent snags, store the blouse on a padded hanger instead of a standard one to avoid catching on rough edges. When folding, place acid-free tissue paper between layers to keep the fabric from snagging against itself.
After this, hang the blouse on a padded hanger or clothespins placed carefully to avoid pinching the fabric.
thechictribe.comSimilarly,
Store in clear plastic bags with tissue paper between layers
luckyneedles.com- Washing
Machine wash in a mesh bag on delicate cycle to protect from snags.
Why this is supported
Using a mesh laundry bag when machine washing on a delicate cycle shields the sheer chiffon from snagging on other garments. This method works because recycled polyester chiffon is more durable than silk and tolerates gentle machine washing without fraying.
Use a mesh bag, mild detergent, and the delicate cycle with cold water
sewingtrip.comCorroborating this,
If silk chiffon demands kid-glove handling, polyester chiffon is the forgiving cousin. Its synthetic fiber durability shrugs off gentle machine washing without fraying.
sewingtrip.com- Ironing precautions
Low heat and a pressing cloth prevent melting the fabric.
Why this is supported
Heat-sensitive: Too much heat and it can melt. Seriously.
clothingdigest.comIf silk chiffon demands kid-glove handling, polyester chiffon is the forgiving cousin. Its synthetic fiber durability shrugs off gentle machine washing without fraying.
sewingtrip.comAvoid direct contact with the iron, always use a low temperature setting, and sandwich a pressing cloth between the iron and the fabric.
bahrain.love2laundry.com- Sizing
Fits true to size; order your usual size.
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms this blouse runs true to size, consistent with Contemporaine's known sizing across their blouses. Specifically:
Based on our experience with Contemporaine blouses, this style runs true to size. Contemporaine is known for consistent sizing, so we recommend ordering your usual size.
How does the sizing run? Is this blouse true to size or does it fit smaller/larger?This reduces fit uncertainty for online shoppers.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sheer long-sleeve chiffon blouse with a snake-print pattern, small band collar with a short V-slit, and rounded puff sleeves gathered at the wrists.
- SilhouetteBlouse shown on a model from the front with a relaxed, slightly bloused torso and full puffed sleeves that narrow at the wrists.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric transparencySheer, lightweight woven fabric allowing subtle visibility of the model's skin tone beneath, especially across the chest and upper arms.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.26 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high) - Neckline and collarNarrow band collar with a short center V-slit opening at the front; collar is the same printed fabric as the blouse.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong puff sleeves with fullness through the upper arm and gathered at the wrist into a fitted cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.38 · h 0.47 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.36 · w 0.42 · h 0.38 (high) - Print patternAll-over snake-like print composed of irregular organic scales and mottled patches in lighter and darker tones.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem and stylingBlouse hem is tucked or styled into a darker bottom garment visible at the lower edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the blouse against a neutral fabric backdrop; three-quarter crop framing from just above the head to the hips, soft even lighting, subtle shadowing to define form.
- Model poseModel turned slightly to her left with right arm crossed and left hand resting on the right upper arm; head turned slightly to viewer's left.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundNeutral beige-grey fabric backdrop with a subtle vertical seam or fold visible to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows along the neck and under the chin, minimal specular highlights on skin and fabric.
- Image crop and framingVertical portrait crop showing the model from above the head to the hips; right sleeve is slightly cropped at the frame edge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
deep warm brown· base background of print#3C2B2Clight beige· print highlights#D2C3BB- SilhouetteBlouse shown on a model from the front with a relaxed, slightly bloused torso and full puffed sleeves that narrow at the wrists.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve sheer blouse with an overall snake-print pattern, round neckline, slightly gathered puff sleeves with elasticated cuffs, and a loose straight hem falling to hip level.
- SilhouetteLoose, boxy blouse seen from the rear three-quarter angle, with the back hanging straight from the shoulders to just below the waist/hip line.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.73 (high) - Fabric transparencySheer, lightweight chiffon-like fabric that is semi-transparent where the model's skin and underlayers slightly show through.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Print patternAll-over irregular snake-skin print composed of interlocking scale-like shapes and mottled texture across the entire blouse back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.74 (high) - Neckline and back yokeShallow round neckline with a narrow facing; a short seam or gather is visible at the center back neckline area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeve constructionLong puff-style sleeves with visible slight volume through the upper arm and elasticated/gathered cuffs creating a soft wrist band.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.24 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.54 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem with a narrow stitched edge that rests over a dark skirt or lower garment.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the blouse against a neutral textured backdrop, soft diffuse lighting from the front-left, and minimal shadows; image shows model cropped at mid-thigh with right hand visible.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from rear three-quarter angle, head turned to the right profile, left shoulder slightly forward, right hand relaxed at side.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light-beige textured studio backdrop with even, soft lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows and gentle falloff at the image edges.
- Props and lower garmentDark solid skirt or pants visible below the blouse hem, providing contrast with the sheer patterned top.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution product photo with clear detail in fabric texture and print; no visible lens distortion.
Colors
warm dark brown· main fabric base#4B2C2Bcream beige· pattern highlightsvery dark brown· dark pattern accents#251A1B- SilhouetteLoose, boxy blouse seen from the rear three-quarter angle, with the back hanging straight from the shoulders to just below the waist/hip line.