Twik
Second-Skin Square-Neck Cropped Cami
This cropped camisole from Twik by Simons features a square neckline with wide shoulder straps and a low back, designed for a fitted, second-skin silhouette. It is made from stretch double-layer microfibre that offers body-shaping support, and it is exclusive to Simons as a Canadian design.
- Material
- stretch and body-shaping double-layer microfibre
- Gender
- female
- Style
- cropped, slim-fit, minimal, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Cropped camisole with square neckline in stretch body-shaping microfibre, designed in Canada.
Square neckline, stretch double-layer microfibre, cropped fitted silhouette, second-skin feel.
- Material
- stretch and body-shaping double-layer microfibre
- Style
- cropped, slim-fit, minimal, modern
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- square neckline
- stretch microfibre fabric
- body-shaping double-layer construction
- cropped silhouette
- fitted silhouette
- second-skin fit
- exclusive Canada design
Product Insights
Twik's Second-Skin Square-Neck Cropped Cami, a Simons-exclusive private label designed in Canada, offers a fitted, double-layer microfibre front that provides opacity without lining and gentle spandex compression for a smoothing fit, enabling it to be worn alone or layered under blazers and sheer tops. Priced at $25 CAD, it sits competitively against $14.50–$26 alternatives, but the black colorway sizes only up to L (US 10), with larger sizes available only in Blue-Grey (X-L, US 12). The 80% reprocessed nylon, 20% spandex microfibre creates a second-skin silhouette unlike cotton competitors, yet the top lacks built-in support. Care requires machine washing cold and flat drying, with no bleach, iron, or dry cleaning.
Verified claims
- Value
- $25 CAD, between $14.50 and $26 competitors; double-layer microfibre opaque without lining.
- Brand identity
- Twik exclusive to Simons, designed in Canada with a vibrant, edgy aesthetic.
- Layering
- Fitted, smooth microfibre second-skin cami layers under blazers or sheer tops.
- Size availability
- 27 variants; black only up to L (US 10); X-L (US 12) available in Blue-Grey only.
- Opacity & lining
- Double-layer microfibre front provides opacity without a lining, even in light colors.
- Body shaping
- Double-layer microfibre with spandex gives gentle compression for a smoothing fit.
- Provenance
- Simons-exclusive private label designed in Canada.
- Brand aesthetic
- Vibrant and edgy aesthetic with designer endorsement.
- Fit
- 80% reprocessed nylon, 20% spandex microfibre for a fitted second-skin silhouette, unlike cotton competitors.
- Sizing
- Black colorway available only up to size L; Blue includes XL.
- Coverage
- Double-layer front provides opaque coverage and low friction for standalone or layered wear, but has no built-in support.
- Care
- Machine wash cold and flat dry; no bleach, iron, or dry clean.
Product record
- Title
- Second-Skin Square-Neck Cropped Cami
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to similar camis
- The 'designed in Canada' tag on Twik by Simons sets it apart from competitors like PrettyLittleThing and Cider, which don't carry a domestic design identity — for buyers who value local design provenance, the $25 CAD price carries a subtle cachet that mass-market alternatives at similar price points lack.
- Most square-neck crop camis at this price tier adopt a relaxed or oversized cut (PLT's boxy poplin, Cider's oversized fit), but Twik's deliberately fitted second-skin silhouette functions as a smooth, no-bulk base layer under blazers or sheer tops, giving it a dual-purpose versatility that standalone crops from fast-fashion lines don't match.
- At $26 CAD for a 100% cotton oversized fit, Cider's Square Neck Cotton Cami is actually one dollar more expensive than Twik's $25 fitted version, positioning Twik as both the more affordable and the more shape-conscious square-neck crop in this small cross-section.
- The PrettyLittleThing Black Square Neck Cotton Cami undercuts Twik at $14.50 CAD in 100% cotton poplin, but its relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette offers a casual drape instead of the body-shaping stretch of Twik's double-layer microfibre, making the $10.50 premium a direct trade-off between a structured cotton look and a fitted second-skin feel.
- Single-layer cotton-spandex cropped camis like the Brutus Purple ($18 CAD original) come with a 'slightly see-through' transparency warning in lighter colors, whereas Twik's body-shaping double-layer microfibre inherently provides more opaque coverage — a practical upgrade for $7 more that eliminates the need for an extra camisole layer.
Fit, sizing, and how the crop sits
- The Black colorway is offered only up to LARGE (US 10), while the Blue colorway includes X-LARGE (US 12) — a split that suggests the full size run is not available across all colors, making the largest size accessible in a narrower palette.
About the Twik brand and its Simons exclusivity
- In her 2019 Twik collaboration, Toronto designer Hayley Elsaesser described the brand as 'always so vibrant and edgy', confirming that Twik's design DNA is built around bold, expressive fashion — a point of differentiation for a cami that might otherwise be read as generic.
- Twik is a private label exclusive to Canadian department store Simons and expressly designed in Canada, so the cami sits outside the interchangeable fast-fashion ecosystem — it carries a boutique-exclusive identity that signals a deliberate, domestically-informed design approach rather than anonymous mass production.
- Simons' Twik department is curated for young shoppers seeking edgy, eclectic, and continuously evolving fashion, so even a basic like this cropped cami is part of a brand identity that is intentionally trend-forward and expressive rather than essentialist.
What the double-layer microfibre means for comfort
- Doubling the microfibre at the front eliminates the need for a sewn-in lining — this keeps the cami's profile flat and prevents visibility of undergarments or skin, which is why the fitted cropped style works as a standalone top rather than just a layering piece.
- Microfibre's inherently smooth, low-friction surface — often described as 'slinky' — allows the cami to glide under other fabrics without catching or bunching, which is the material foundation of the product's advertised 'second-skin feel'.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fitted cropped camisole with a square neckline and wide shoulder straps, modeled on a person. Smooth, slightly shiny stretch fabric with a simple bottom hem and visible side seam; no visible logos or printed text.
- Neckline and strapsSquare neckline with relatively wide shoulder straps that continue smoothly from the front bodice
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.22 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Silhouette and fitCropped, form-fitting torso that follows the model's contours with slight horizontal fabric stretch lines across the midriff
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.32 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight stretch fabric with a faint sheen and minimal surface texture
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Hem and seamsStraight bottom hem finishing at the upper hip with a visible side seam on the product's left side
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - No visible brandingNo logos, labels, or printed text visible on the visible exterior of the camisole
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the product against a plain light background; model pose includes a raised arm exposing an armpit and elongating the torso; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; model wears grey drawstring sweatpants that are not part of the product.
- Shot compositionVertical studio portrait framing the model from above the head to the hips, centered horizontally
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background with even tonal appearance and no visible props
- Model poseModel facing forward with left arm raised overhead and right arm relaxed, creating a slight visible torso twist
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting producing minimal hard shadows and even illumination across the product
- Visible non-product clothingGrey drawstring sweatpants visible at the lower image area; waistband and tied drawstring are visible
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.66 · w 0.66 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
pale lavender· body- Neckline and strapsSquare neckline with relatively wide shoulder straps that continue smoothly from the front bodice
- 02
Product
Rear view of a fitted cropped camisole on a model showing a low square back neckline, wide shoulder straps, smooth stretch fabric, and a cropped waist hem.
- Back neckline shapeLow square back neckline with a gently curved inner edge at the shoulder blades.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Shoulder strapsWide, flat shoulder straps that continue from the front over the shoulders to the back with consistent width.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous stretch fabric with no visible texture or pattern; fabric lies close to the body.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high) - Cropped hem and fitCropped length ending at the natural waist with a fitted silhouette and a visible horizontal seam or fold at the hem where it meets the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible stitchingNarrow topstitching visible along the neckline edge and around the arm openings.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot rear view of a model against a uniform light neutral background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; composition centers the model from head to hips.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of a standing model turned slightly to the left, showing the back and left profile of the head.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, diffused studio lighting that produces even illumination and gentle shadows beneath the arms.
- Supporting garment visibleCasual grey sweatpants visible from the waist down acting as styling but not described as product; elasticated waistband visible at the cami hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with natural skin tones and clear detail across fabric and stitching.
Colors
pastel lilac· body of camisole#D1B5CC- Back neckline shapeLow square back neckline with a gently curved inner edge at the shoulder blades.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
My go to tank
I own this tank in multiple colours and was so pleased when the brighter colours were recently released. It’s double lined so I can skip a bra. Offers an all around smoothing.
Q&A
2 answered- Does the cami have a shelf bra or any built-in support, or is it unlined?
- The cami is unlined and does not include a shelf bra or any built-in support. It is designed as a lightweight layering piece with a second-skin feel.
- What are the recommended care instructions (machine washable, dry clean only, etc.)?
- We recommend machine washing cold with like colors and laying flat to dry, as typical for stretch microfiber garments. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean.