Contemporaine
Cowl-Neck Flowy Cami
This Contemporaine by Simons camisole is a sleeveless top with a draped cowl neckline, made from ultra-light, fluid silky crepe. It features a regular fit, wide shoulder straps, a high rounded back neckline, and a straight hem with a side slit. The fabric has a smooth matte finish; the white version is slightly sheer.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% polyester made from recycled plastic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Cowl-Neck Flowy Cami, in stock at $69 CAD, is a silky crepe top made from 100% recycled polyester that diverts ~60 bottles per kg and reduces CO2 by 71% relative to virgin polyester, but costs 2-3 times as much as comparable virgin-polyester pieces; its cowl neck hangs in relaxed, non-cling folds that continuously reform, yet requires folding to prevent stretching and cool washing in a mesh bag to preserve drape, and the off-white color is slightly sheer, demanding layering.
- Drape
Cowl neck hangs in relaxed, non-cling folds that continuously reform with movement.
Why this is supported
The cowl neck's behavior stems from the fabric composition.
The fabric is pure polyester with no spandex, so the cowl neck drapes in relaxed, liquid folds that continuously reform with body movement rather than snapping back
How the cowl neck hangs and moves — 100_recycled_polyester_crepe. This produces a soft, nonchalant drape. Additionally, the crepe's micro-texture prevents the cowl from adhering to the skin.
The silky crepe's subtle surface grain creates enough micro-texture to prevent the cowl from adhering to the skin
How the cowl neck hangs and moves — crepe_texture_and_cling. The lightweight fabric also allows a close-to-body drape, unlike heavier fabrics that offer more shape retention but resist collapse. The overall drape sits between smooth satin and textureless chiffon, giving a dressy feel.
- Care
Folding prevents stretching under the fabric's own weight and a wire hanger removes static cling.
Why this is supported
To preserve the cowl's drape, proper care is recommended.
Store folded, not hung on hangers.
freedomactivewear.com.auThis prevents stretching under the fabric's own weight. Additionally, if static cling affects the drape, a simple remedy is available.
If you have a wire coat hanger, you can use that to remove static cling.
wikihow.comRubbing the hanger over the fabric neutralizes the charge, restoring the drape.
- Fabric performance
Silky crepe indistinguishable from virgin polyester in feel and durability.
Why this is supported
The fabric's sustainability is verified by two sources:
Chemically recycled polyester is indistinguishable from virgin material in terms of softness and texture.
fashion.sustainability-directory.comand
This means rPET delivers the same tensile strength (35–85 cN/tex), abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability as virgin polyester without requiring new petroleum feedstock.
textiletuts.comAdditional research confirms the fabric's spandex-free drape, lightweight layering capacity, and micro-texture that reduces cling, all consistent with the performance of virgin polyester crepe.
- Environmental impact
Each kilogram of fabric recycles ~60 bottles and cuts CO2 emissions by 71%.
Why this is supported
Environmental impact is quantified:
Each kilogram of rPET fabric is produced from approximately 60 plastic bottles, displacing virgin petroleum-based polyester and preventing bottles from entering oceans or landfills.
textiletuts.comand its production uses
59% lower energy consumption and 71% lower CO2 emissions per ton compared to virgin polyester production — while achieving identical textile performance specifications.
textiletuts.com- Value
$69 CAD, tops Contemporaine line, costs 2-3x virgin-polyester alternatives.
Why this is supported
Pricing context:
CA$34.99
oldnavy.gapcanada.cais the price of Old Navy's cowl-neck satin cami (virgin polyester), and
CA $24.00
cider-canada.comis Cider's chiffon cowl neck cami (virgin polyester). Within Contemporaine, the
$29.00
lyst.comstand collar cami and
$39
modesens.comsecond-skin cami are less expensive, placing the $69 recycled-polyester cowl-neck at the top of the line and at a 2-3x premium over virgin-polyester options.
- Material
100% recycled polyester, diverting ~60 bottles per kg and reducing CO₂ by 71% over virgin polyester.
Why this is supported
Recycled polyester typically comes from post-consumer PET bottles: according to textiletuts.com,
Each kilogram of rPET fabric is produced from approximately 60 plastic bottles
textiletuts.comand offers
59% lower energy consumption and 71% lower CO2 emissions per ton compared to virgin polyester production
textiletuts.com. Moreover, the material is
chemically identical
textiletuts.comto virgin PET,
. This contrasts with a competitor like Aritzia, which uses
100% viscose
aritziaca.comderived from
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose – material derived from controlled or certified wood sources
aritziaca.com(CA $42.00).
- Price context
$69 CAD, nearly double Old Navy's $35 and triple Cider's $24, with exclusive Canadian design and recycled polyester.
Why this is supported
At $69 CAD, this cami is positioned as a premium option. Old Navy's Cowl-Neck Satin Cami is
CA$34.99
oldnavy.gapcanada.caand Cider's Chiffon Cowl Neck Cami is
CA $24.00
cider-canada.com. The higher price is justified by its exclusive design:
Contemporaine by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
lyst.com. Within Contemporaine's own line, the cowl-neck is the priciest, compared to a $29.00 stand collar and a $39 second-skin strap option.
- Sheerness
Black is fully opaque; off-white is slightly sheer and needs layering.
Why this is supported
According to a product Q&A:
The black version is opaque and can be worn alone, but the off-white version is noted as slightly sheer and may require layering.
Is the cami opaque enough to wear without layering, especially in black and off-white?This color-dependent tradeoff means shoppers choosing off-white should plan to wear a layering piece underneath.
- Washing
Wash cold in a mesh bag to preserve the drape.
Why this is supported
The cami's fluid drape depends on cold washing;
Cold machine wash delicate cycle or cold hand wash
shebby.co.nzprevents wrinkling. To protect the lightweight crepe from snagging,
A $6 mesh bag from Big W or Coles isolates each piece from contact with zips, hooks and rough fabrics in the load.
freedomactivewear.com.auThis combination keeps the fabric smooth and the cowl neckline unwrinkled.
- Drying
Do not tumble dry; dry flat out of sunlight.
Why this is supported
Tumble drying would permanently distort the fibers and stiffen the drape, so
Do not tumble dry
shebby.co.nz. Instead, the garment should be
Dry flat out of direct sunlight
shebby.co.nzto maintain its fluid flexibility.
- Storage
Store folded, not hung, to prevent stretching.
Why this is supported
Hanging can gradually stretch the cowl neckline and straps due to the fabric's own weight.
Store folded, not hung on hangers. Polyester stretches under its own weight when hung wet, and slightly even when dry. Folding preserves the cut.
freedomactivewear.com.auThis ensures the cami's cut and drape remain intact over time.
- Static removal
Rub with a wire hanger to remove static cling.
Why this is supported
Polyester static cling can be neutralized instantly without adding products that might weigh down the fabric:
Simply rub the wire hanger over the affected area to break the charge.
wikihow.comThis trick avoids sprays or sheets that could alter the drape.
- Ironing
Iron on reverse with a cool setting.
Why this is supported
If wrinkles develop, they should be pressed
Cool iron on reverse
shebby.co.nzto avoid damaging the silky surface and disrupting the draped neckline.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless black cowl-neck cami with wide shoulder straps and a soft drape across the front, worn tucked into high-waist white trousers.
- NecklineCowl neckline forming a soft folded drape centered at the chest, with visible loose folds and a V-like entrance at the top.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.15 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high) - Shoulder strapsWide sleeveless shoulder openings with fabric extending over the top of the shoulder, no visible seams or fasteners at the straps.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.15 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.21 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight fabric with a soft matte to slightly satiny finish that drapes fluidly over the torso and forms gentle folds at the hem where tucked.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.25 · w 0.52 · h 0.40 (high) - Hem and stylingTop is tucked into the waistband, causing a slight gathered blousing at the lower front center near the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible stitching and seamsNo visible topstitching or decorative seams on the front panel; edges appear clean and minimally seamed.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.15 · w 0.52 · h 0.53 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the cami against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model pose is three-quarter facing with hands in trouser pockets.
- Model poseModel shown from mid-thigh up in a three-quarter turn to the viewer's left, hands placed in trouser pockets, head turned slightly left and looking off-camera.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to off-white seamless background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal cast shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible accessoryLarge silver hoop-style earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Trousers presentHigh-waist white trousers are visible and worn with the cami tucked in; trousers occupy the lower portion of the image and are not the primary product focus.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
black· body#0E0D13- NecklineCowl neckline forming a soft folded drape centered at the chest, with visible loose folds and a V-like entrance at the top.
- 02
Product
Back view of a sleeveless black cami on a model, showing a high rounded back neckline, straight hem with a small side slit, and a smooth, draping matte fabric.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, relaxed-fit camisole seen from the rear with a straight, slightly flared body that drapes away from the torso.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.65 (high) - Neckline at backHigh rounded back neckline that sits close to the nape of the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem and side slitStraight hem with a short vertical side slit on the right side (viewer left is model right) near the hip seam.
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.69 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, opaque fabric with a matte finish and soft drape; no visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high) - Armhole cutModerately high armholes with narrow finished edges, leaving the shoulder mostly exposed.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a clean white background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model cropped mid-thigh upward and wearing white pants and metallic earrings as styling props.
- Shot compositionVertical studio frame showing the model from mid-thigh to above the head, model turned to show back and right profile.
- Background and lightingPlain seamless white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Styling prop - pantsLower garment visible is white trousers worn by the model and visible below the cami hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.78 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Styling prop - earringLarge metallic silver-toned statement earring visible on the model's left ear (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.06 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
black· body#0E0D13n/a· n/aPackagingwhite· visible lower garment- SilhouetteSleeveless, relaxed-fit camisole seen from the rear with a straight, slightly flared body that drapes away from the torso.
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Customer Reviews
12 total12 reviews · out of 5
Passe-partout
Haut qui s’agence autant avec un pantalon sport ou plus chic!
Fin mais classe
J’aime beaucoup même si le tissu est fin
Convient pas
Beau tissu mais pas la teinte espérée.
Poor fit
Lovely top but it didn’t fit quite right. I returned it to Simons but I couldn’t find the top in the store to try a different size instead.
Magnifique
Tombe vraiment bien! Bon pour toutes occasions
Delicious vibrant colour.
Falls gracefully around the chest. Easy, sligjt stretch fabric.
Very pretty
I love the color.
Wow
J’en veux d’autres! La couleur est exceptionnelle.
Disappointed
The color did not look lije the one in the picture Fit horrible I will nit wear it
Love the cowl neck
Sleeves would be a great addition to this top.
Crap fabric
And it had a make up stain on it.
Lovely light cami
Tried on various sizes in the store and settled on the small. I often wear a medium so I have rated it as fits big.