
Contemporaine
Stretch Silk Notch Collar Shirt
This is a short-sleeve, button-front blouse from Contemporaine by Simons, designed in Canada. It is made from ultra-flowy lightweight stretch silk satin with a notch collar, shiny tone-on-tone buttons, and a relaxed fit with a curved hem at hip level. The off-white (cream) blouse features short sleeves ending above the elbow and a smooth, subtly lustrous fabric drape.
- Material
- Stretch silk satin
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-flowy and lightweight stretch silk satin shirt with notch collar and short sleeves, featuring shiny tone-on-tone buttons.
Ultra-flowy stretch silk satin, notch collar, short sleeves, tone-on-tone buttons.
- Material
- Stretch silk satin
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, minimal
- Occasion
- work, casual, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra-flowy silhouette
- lightweight fabric
- stretch silk satin construction
- notch collar
- short sleeves
- shiny tone-on-tone buttons
- designed in Canada
- exclusive Contemporaine collection
- smooth satin finish
- breathable material
Product Insights
A polished, professional shirt with a menswear-inspired triangular-notch collar, crafted from stretch silk satin (92% silk, 8% spandex) that offers a slightly oversized silhouette with a soft, body-skimming drape, 2-way crosswise stretch, and superior wrinkle recovery compared to pure silk charmeuse. Its satin weave gives a glossy face and matte back, while the fabric's breathable (11% moisture regain) and resistant to creasing. The main tradeoff: a sharp, tailored look for summer office or smart-casual wear (easily paired with blazers or trousers) but limited to two colours (Off White, Taupe) and short sleeves, priced at $175 CAD—$65 above Quince—for Canadian design exclusivity available only at Simons; slight sheerness demands a camisole, and care requires dry cleaning or hand washing to preserve fit.
Verified claims
- Price comparison
- Priced 175 CAD, 65 CAD above Quince, for Canadian design exclusivity.
- Color and seasonality
- Two-color palette and short sleeves, vs Quince's 15 colors and long sleeves.
- Collar
- Triangular-notch collar from menswear suiting for a polished, professional look.
- Versatility
- Pairs with blazers or trousers; works for summer office or smart-casual.
- Silhouette
- Slightly oversized silhouette with a soft, body-skimming drape.
- Stretch
- 2-way crosswise stretch for movement and shape retention.
- Opacity
- Slightly sheer fabric requires a camisole underneath.
- Drape
- Skims the body instead of clinging, with 2-way crosswise stretch and lightweight 16–19 momme silk satin.
- Practical performance
- More wrinkle-resistant than pure silk; breathable due to silk's natural moisture regain (~11%).
- Satin finish
- Satin weave gives a glossy face and matte back; notch collar with triangular notch adds tailored structure to the flowy fabric.
- Sheerness
- Off-white color may be slightly sheer; a camisole is recommended for opacity.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Resists creasing and recovers better than 100% silk charmeuse.
- Care
- To preserve wrinkle recovery, dry clean or hand wash; machine washing risks stretching.
- Breathability
- 11% moisture regain keeps you dry when polyester satin would feel clammy.
- Feel
- Skims the body without clinging, with satin front and matte back.
- Wrinkle recovery
- Resists and recovers from creasing better than pure silk charmeuse.
- Fabric finish
- 92% silk, 8% spandex satin: glossy face, matte back; spandex ensures controlled drape and wrinkle recovery.
- Provenance
- Designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons.
- Color options
- Limited to Off White and Taupe — 2 colors vs. 15 at Quince.
- Sleeve design
- Short-sleeve design, positioned as a warm-weather capsule piece.
Product record
- Title
- Stretch Silk Notch Collar Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Short-sleeve, button-front cream blouse with a notch lapel collar and soft drape; hem is tucked into high-waist jeans in the image.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, boxy short-sleeve blouse shown tucked into the waistband; straight body with light waist ease visible through the tucked hem.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.52 (high) - CollarNotch lapel collar with a softly pointed notch creating a V-shaped open front.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.09 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Front closureCenter front button placket with small round buttons; three buttons visibly fastened down the front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.32 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a relaxed straight cut ending above the elbow and a clean narrow hem.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth lightweight fabric with a subtle sheen and soft drape consistent across the front panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high) - Hem treatmentShirt hem is tucked into the waistband; visible soft fold at the tucked edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Seams and stitchingVisible shoulder seam running from collar toward sleeve; seams appear narrow and neatly finished.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of model wearing the blouse against a neutral textured backdrop; three-quarter crop shows head to upper thighs with soft even lighting.
- Model poseModel facing slightly left of camera with left hand on hip and right arm hanging straight; torso centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundNeutral textured vertical panel backdrop in warm gray-beige tones occupying the entire background.
- Supporting garments and propsHigh-waist dark blue denim jeans and a brown belt visible at waist; these are worn by the model and not identified as packaging.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused frontal lighting with minimal harsh shadows and slight shadowing under the chin and along the arm contours.
- Image cropVertical crop showing model from head to upper thighs; lower legs and feet are outside the frame.
Colors
cream off-white· shirt body#FAF0EE- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, boxy short-sleeve blouse shown tucked into the waistband; straight body with light waist ease visible through the tucked hem.
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Product
Back three-quarter view of an off-white short-sleeve silk blouse on a model showing collar, sleeve and hem details.
- Back body panelSingle smooth back panel of lightweight off-white fabric that falls straight from the shoulders with a soft drape and no visible center seam.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.13 · w 0.48 · h 0.67 (high) - Notch collar (rear visible)Low-profile notch collar visible from the rear with a short collar band that lies flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.11 (high) - Short sleevesRelaxed short sleeves with a loose, slightly flared cut ending above the elbow and a narrow stitched hem.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.29 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.27 (high) - Hem shapeSlightly curved hem that falls to hip level with a narrow stitched finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight fabric with a soft sheen and fluid drape; slight translucency at edges under light is possible.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from rear three-quarter angle against a neutral textured backdrop with soft even lighting.
- Model presence and poseFemale model shown from the back and slightly turned to her left, left arm hanging down and right arm partially obscured; head turned to the left in profile.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.42 (high) - BackgroundNeutral vertically textured beige backdrop filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows along the garment folds and under the arm.
- Visible secondary garmentDark indigo denim pants with visible back pocket stitching worn by the model below the blouse.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.75 · w 0.44 · h 0.23 (high)
Colors
warm off-white· blouse fabric#FAF0EE- Back body panelSingle smooth back panel of lightweight off-white fabric that falls straight from the shoulders with a soft drape and no visible center seam.