Contemporaine
Satiny Banker-Stripe Shirt
This product is a long-sleeve satiny button-up shirt for women, featuring vertical banker stripes and a regular fit. It is made from a soft, light fluid fabric produced from recycled plastic bottles, with shiny tone-on-tone buttons and a box pleat at the back. The shirt includes a pointed collar, full-length placket, and buttoned cuffs, suitable for professional or casual wear.
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Specifications
- Material
- Satin: 50% polyester, 50% polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Satiny Banker-Stripe Shirt from Contemporaine reimagines the historic banker stripe—a 19th-century bank code turned 80s power-dressing symbol—in a fluid, smooth recycled polyester satin that feels identical to virgin satin while cutting energy 59% and CO2 71%. Its relaxed fit, achieved by sizing up one, features a box pleat that releases fabric during arm movement and allows layering over a camisole without bulk, while vertical stripes elongate the silhouette. The shirt resists wrinkles better than cotton or silk but builds static in dry air and requires hanging on a padded hanger to prevent permanent creases; fresh stains lift easily with dish soap. Priced at $89 CAD, it undercuts comparable satin shirts and pairs with denim, trousers, or a blazer for desk-to-dinner versatility.
Verified claims
- Sheerness
- The satin fabric is generally opaque but may benefit from a camisole for full coverage.
- Hand feel
- 50% recycled polyester satin feels as smooth and fluid as virgin satin.
- Static
- Recycled polyester satin resists wrinkles but builds static in dry air.
- Breathability
- Lightweight recycled satin allows airflow in climate-controlled settings.
- Cool initial touch
- Initial cool sensation fades as body heat equalizes.
- Satin finish
- Satin finish is smooth and non-static, like traditional satin.
- Sizing
- Size up one from your usual size for a relaxed fit.
- Fit
- Relaxed fit with back pleat and fluid drape allows layering over a camisole without bulk.
- Movement
- Box pleat releases fabric during arm movement to prevent shoulder pull.
- Silhouette
- Box pleat lifts fabric for fluid drape, smooth layering, and airflow.
- Stain removal
- Fresh stains lift easily with dish soap and cool water.
- Machine wash
- Machine wash cold on gentle, inside out, in a mesh bag.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Resists wrinkles better than cotton or silk.
- Care
- Hang to prevent permanent creases; steam to safely remove wrinkles.
- Storage
- Store on a padded hanger; avoid folding to prevent permanent creases.
- Historical legacy
- The narrow banker stripe was a 19th-century bank employee code and later a symbol of women's power dressing.
- Modern styling
- The satin fabric softens the pattern's formal origins, making this shirt a versatile new basic.
- Versatility
- Pairs with denim, trousers, or a blazer for a desk-to-dinner look.
- Elongation
- Vertical stripes create a lengthening effect for a taller, leaner silhouette.
- Heritage
- The 1/8-inch banker stripe carries tailoring heritage from 19th-century banking to 80s power dressing.
- Competitive pricing
- $89 CAD, no pattern premium; undercuts the ~$100 M&S satin shirt with recycled fabric, box pleat, and tone-on-tone buttons.
- Recycled polyester
- Half the shirt's fabric is 50% recycled polyester from ~60 bottles per kg, cutting energy 59% and CO2 71% vs virgin, with identical feel.
Product record
- Title
- Satiny Banker-Stripe Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve satiny button-up shirt with vertical thin light stripes, collar, visible buttons, and sleeves rolled to the forearm; front hem partially tucked into a high-waist beige bottom.
- Body fabric and finishShirt body appears to be a satiny smooth woven fabric with a subtle sheen visible on the torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.54 (high) - Stripe patternVertical evenly spaced thin light-colored stripes running top-to-bottom across the shirt front and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.54 (high) - Collar and placketPointed shirt collar with a full-length button placket down the center front; placket sits slightly open at the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - ButtonsRound dark buttons are visible along the center placket and one button at each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeve stylingLong sleeves pushed or rolled up to the forearms creating soft horizontal folds; cuffs remain visible.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Hem and tuckFront hem is partially tucked into the high-waist beige bottom, producing a slight blousing at the waist.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - FitShirt has a relaxed, slightly loose fit across the torso with soft drape over the body.
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image crops near the model's mid-thigh and includes the model's head and hands placed in pockets.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh, facing slightly toward camera with hands in the front pockets of the bottom garment.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with diffuse, soft studio lighting and minimal visible shadows under the arms and around the waist.
- Image cropImage is vertically oriented and cropped near mid-thigh; full sleeves and most of the bottom garment are visible but lower legs are outside frame.
Colors
navy blue· shirt body#1C223Doff-white stripe· vertical stripesdark navy/black· buttons#13142B- Body fabric and finishShirt body appears to be a satiny smooth woven fabric with a subtle sheen visible on the torso and sleeves.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve satiny shirt with vertical thin light stripes, a horizontal-ruled yoke at the shoulders, center back pleat, rounded shirttail hem, and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, loose-fitting shirt shown from the back with a slightly curved, rounded shirttail hem that extends lower at the center back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satiny sheen visible across the shirt body and sleeves, with subtle highlights on folds.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (medium) - Stripe patternVertical thin light stripes running down the body and sleeves; stripes are evenly spaced and contrast with the darker ground color.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Shoulder yokeHorizontal yoke across the upper back with stripes oriented horizontally on the yoke, creating a contrast with the vertical stripes below.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical back pleat starting below the yoke and running toward the hem, visible as a straight vertical fold.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Cuffs and sleeve detailLong sleeves finish in buttoned cuffs with visible cuff plackets; each cuff shows two vertically arranged buttons and matching stripes aligned with the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Partial occlusion by hairUpper central back area is partially covered by the model's long hair, obscuring a small portion of the yoke and upper stripes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear in front of a plain light background; beige skirt is visible below the shirt and the model's hair and hands are present. Soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionPortrait-format studio photograph centered on the model's back from head to hips; the shirt occupies the central portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or scenery.
- Visible prop - skirtBeige skirt or lower garment visible from the model's waist down, occupying the bottom portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Model hair and handModel's red hair drapes over the upper back and a right hand is partially inserted into the skirt pocket at the right image edge.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing mild highlights on satiny fabric and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
deep navy· main body#212643light off-white· stripe lines- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, loose-fitting shirt shown from the back with a slightly curved, rounded shirttail hem that extends lower at the center back.
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Customer Reviews
28 total28 reviews · out of 5
Satisfaite!
Belle chemise confortable. Ne pas hésiter à prendre plus petit que sa grandeur normale. Idéalement essayer en boutique pour la grandeur exacte.
Un incontournable chic et intemporel
Belle coupe, le tissu soyeux et fluide donne du chic. Un ajout intemporel dans une garde robe minimaliste.
Fits large
Super cute, just be warned that this fits oversized.
Stylish dress shirt
Absolutely love this shirt! Easily can be dressed up or paired with a nice pair of jeans. The khaki colour is rich and very much in style this season.
Belle qualité, très belle couleur.
Je l'ai recommandée à ma soeur, qui l'a achetée également.
Not for me
I felt like I was wearing Pajamas
Je recommande ce vêtement
Le fini satiné est doux, léger et tombe impeccablement bien sur la silhouette. Ses détails soignés, tels que les boutons lustrés ton sur ton et le pli creux au dos, apportent une touche de sophistication discrète. J'apprécie son allure intemporelle qui traverse les saisons et s'agence aussi bien avec un complet qu'avec un jean brut. Un excellent achat, confortable et bien coupé!
Stripe shirt
Great looking and satiny feel. Runs big I returned the medium and ordered small.
Beautiful
Beautiful, elegant & stylish
Classy
confort, doux, elegant
Élégant
Beau tissus satiné, belle longueur, belle couleur
Chemise satinée rayure
Non satisfaite car j’habille du médium et elle était beaucoup trop grande!
Chemise satinée
Très belle chemise
Belle chemise
Chemise de qualité, peut se porter avec un jean’s ou p’us habillée, toutefois, fait grand
Tel que décrite . Très
Tel que décrite . Très chic et pouvant également porté décontracté avec un jeans . À la suite des commentaires concernant la taille j'ai commandé une taille plus petite que celle que je prend habituellement.
très belle chemise
très belle chemise
Fait très bien
Bon fit, assez grande même !
Wow!
Wow!
Parfait
Parfait
Blelle chemise
Très belle chemise , belle couleur et belle qualité de tissu. Elle tombe très bien
Soyeuse
Belle chemise douce, soyeuse et polyvalente
Shiryy
Fits small
Nice and feminine
The fabric is silky giving it a nice feminine touch.
Nice, but shapeless and a bit big
I had ordered a different blouse previously in XXL, a size I usually wear, but it was too big, so I ordered an XL, which did fit. So I ordered this banker stripe shirt in XL, and it was a bit too big. I will try a Large.
Super belle
J’adore ce chemisier. Elle est peut faire chic ou vêtement de bureau ou pour un 5 à 7.
Wanted to love this
Pretty fabric and pattern, but too big for my petite frame so returned it.
Blouse lignee
Tres joli fait bien
Elegance
Tres jolie, le tissu est superbe tombe bien