
Contemporaine
Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress
The Contemporaine by Simons Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress is a fitted, unlined knit dress made from a responsibly sourced merino wool blend and designed in Canada. It has cap sleeves, a shallow V-neck front, embossed seams including a center-front seam and natural-waist seam, and a straight midi hem; length is 125 cm (49.25 in) measured from the top of the shoulder on a size Small. It is intended as a mid-calf dress for everyday or workplace wear.
- Material
- responsibly sourced merino wool blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, slim-fit, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Fitted midi dress in a soft, responsibly sourced merino wool blend with drop cap sleeves and embossed seams, designed in Canada.
Soft knit merino wool blend, unlined, fitted silhouette, drop cap sleeves, embossed seams, midi length.
- Material
- responsibly sourced merino wool blend
- Style
- minimal, slim-fit, modern
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- soft knit fabrication
- responsibly sourced merino wool blend
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- designed in Canada
- fitted silhouette
- drop cap sleeves
- embossed seam detailing
- unlined construction
- midi length
- 125 cm (49.25 inches) length from top of shoulder
Product Insights
Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress 60% responsible merino wool, 20% recycled-polyester, 20% reprocessed nylon Fitted bodice with defined waist and gently flared midi skirt Hand wash separately in cold water with mild detergent; do not soak, bleach or wring Pilling is normal for soft merino knits; one reviewer reported pills after a gentle wash 175 CAD buys a majority-merino, Canadian-designed knit dress with a considered fit
Verified claims
- materials
- 60% responsible merino wool, 20% recycled-polyester, 20% reprocessed nylon
- fit
- Fitted bodice with defined waist and gently flared midi skirt
- sleeves
- Drop cap sleeves cover the shoulder top without extending down the upper arm
- neckline
- Shallow V-neck at front with a crew-style back
- length
- Midi length; 125 cm from shoulder on size SMALL
- sizing
- Sizes X-SMALL through X-LARGE; all in Grey
- sizing guidance
- Measure chest, natural waist and hips to select size
- care
- Hand wash separately in cold water with mild detergent; do not soak, bleach or wring
- care
- Reshape and lay flat to dry; do not iron or press
- care
- Wash dark colours separately
- pilling
- Pilling is normal for soft merino knits; one reviewer reported pills after a gentle wash
- comfort
- Merino blend is breathable and moisture-managing
- durability
- Merino's natural resilience helps the dress retain shape during wear and laundering
- construction
- Embossed seams include a center-front vertical seam and a horizontal waist seam
- construction
- Unlined knit construction with no visible closures
- styling
- Charcoal-grey heathered knit works as a neutral layering piece
- uses
- Suitable for office, dinner and cool-weather layering
- value
- 175 CAD buys a majority-merino, Canadian-designed knit dress with a considered fit
- comparison
- Compared with synthetic knit dresses, the merino blend offers more breathability but more careful washing
- color
- Grey / charcoal heather is the only colourway
Product record
- Title
- Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 2 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a soft, fine-knit midi dress in a responsibly sourced merino wool blend (60% merino wool, 20% recycled-plastic polyester, 20% reprocessed nylon) with a fitted bodice, defined waist seam, and gently flared A-line skirt. It works for shoppers who like cap sleeves, a V-neck front, and embossed seams on a Simons-exclusive style designed in Canada, offered in Grey from X-SMALL to X-LARGE. Note that the dress is unlined and the listed length is about 49.25 inches measured from the top of the shoulder in size SMALL, so consider the fit and mid-calf length before choosing.[1,2,3,4] | Peplum Waist Structured Satin Tube Dress: Choose this if you want a strapless satin midi with a defined waist: it has a structured peplum at the natural waist, built-in boning, and an inner silicone strip above the bust that the retailer says is intended for optimal support. The fitted sheath has a tapered pencil skirt with a back slit beginning below the knee, a hidden back zip, and a 43.25-inch (110 cm) length from the top of the bust, in 100% polyester satin with a slightly stretchy lining. Note it is strapless with no straps or hardware, and it comes in black in sizes X-Small to X-Large.[5,6,7] | Tie-Neck Satiny Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, above-the-knee A-line mini with a high mock neck that ties into a bow at the back, an open V back, and slit side-seam pockets. Its stretchy, heavyweight satin (93% recycled polyester, 7% spandex) is flowy and designed for an elegant drape, though the dress is unlined. The listing shows a pink color option, while saved product-photo analyses describe the pictured dress as navy.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Seated view of a dark charcoal knit midi dress with cap sleeves, a shallow V-neck, visible waist and center seams, and a gently flared hem that reaches mid-calf on the model.
- Silhouette and fitFitted through the bodice with a defined waist seam and a straight-to-gently-flared skirt that falls to a midi length while the model is seated.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.64 (high) - Sleeve styleShort cap sleeves that cover the top of the shoulder without extending to the upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - NecklineShallow V-neck visible at the center front.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Seam detailingVertical center-front seam and a horizontal seam at the natural waist creating panel shaping on the bodice.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.54 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine-knit fabric with a smooth, slightly heathered surface consistent with a wool or wool-blend knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (medium) - Hem and drapeHem falls to mid-calf with a subtle front center overlap or vent visible as a slight diagonal fold at the lower front.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a seated model in an office-like set with props including a rolling chair, table with notebooks, a tote bag on the floor, a plaid jacket draped over the chair, and soft directional lighting.
- Model and poseFemale model seated in a rolling office chair, legs crossed at the ankles, one arm resting on a round table and the other on her lap; head slightly tilted.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high) - Chair and jacket propGray office chair with visible caster wheels; a dark plaid jacket is draped over the chair back at the model's right side.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (high) - Table and notebooksLight wood round table at the model's left with a stack of notebooks or pads, one with a spiral binding, resting on the tabletop.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Tote bagStructured dark tote bag on the floor near the model's left foot containing a visible book or folder at its opening.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Shoes visibleLow-heeled pointed flats with a snakeskin pattern worn by the model.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.76 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and settingInterior scene with a warm reddish-orange wall at left, dark flooring in the distant background, and an office carpet in the foreground; overall soft, even lighting with mild studio shadows.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with visible surface texture and no significant motion blur.
Colors
charcoal gray· dress main body- Silhouette and fitFitted through the bodice with a defined waist seam and a straight-to-gently-flared skirt that falls to a midi length while the model is seated.
- 02

Product
Front view of a sleeved knit midi dress on a model showing V-neckline, visible vertical and waist seams, cap-style sleeves, and a straight hem finishing at mid-calf.
- NecklineDeep V-shaped neckline centered on the front bodice with a narrow finished edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleShort cap sleeves that extend only slightly over the shoulder, forming a continuous line with the bodice.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Seam detailingVisible raised vertical seam runs down the center front from neckline to hem and a horizontal seam at the natural waist that encircles the dress.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.78 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Silhouette and lengthStraight A-line skirt falling to a midi length that reaches mid-calf on the model with a modest flare from the waist.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric textureDense fine-knit fabric with a slightly heathered, soft wool appearance and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.64 (high) - Hem and finishStraight finished hem without visible trim; hem falls evenly around the calf.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.80 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a standing model on a white seamless background, soft even lighting, and styling props including a suede handbag held at the left hip and brown suede boots.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered on the model with even, shadow-minimizing lighting and light gray-to-white seamless background.
- Props - handbagBrown suede bucket-style handbag held in the model's left hand resting at the hip; bag has darker leather trim at the flap area.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Props - bootsPointed-toe brown suede mid-calf boots worn by the model, visible from just below the hem to the floor.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Model and poseFemale model standing facing slightly toward camera with left arm bent to hold the bag and right arm relaxed at her side.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.80 (high)
Colors
charcoal heather· main fabric- NecklineDeep V-shaped neckline centered on the front bodice with a narrow finished edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long, dark heather charcoal knit midi dress with cap sleeves, a crew neckline, and a horizontal seam at the natural waist; fabric appears soft and finely textured.
- Overall silhouetteSleeveless-looking cap-sleeve dress shown from the rear with a fitted upper bodice and a straight-to-slightly-A-line skirt falling to mid-calf length.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.07 · w 0.64 · h 0.85 (high) - Sleeves and shoulderShort cap sleeves that extend only a short distance down the upper arm and sit smoothly over the shoulder with no visible cuffs or hems.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.17 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline visible at the rear neck, lying flat against the nape.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high) - Waist seamA horizontal seam runs around the dress at the natural waist, creating a visible join between the bodice and skirt pieces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric textureFine, even knit texture with a soft, slightly heathered appearance across the entire visible surface of the dress.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - HemlineStraight hem that falls to a midi length, with a subtle rounded shape at the lower edge where visible at the back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.17 (high) - Visible styling accessory on right armA small dark brown suede and leather handbag is carried on the model's right arm and partially overlaps the dress at the waist and hip on the right side.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - No visible closuresNo zippers, buttons, or other fastenings are visible on the rear of the dress.
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear in front of a plain light gray background; even soft lighting with subtle floor shadow; image includes styling props (handbag, boots).
- Shot compositionFull-body rear three-quarter view of a standing model, centered in the frame with the dress occupying the central vertical axis.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows; faint shadow visible beneath the model's feet.
- Styling propsModel wears brown suede boots and carries a brown suede and leather handbag; these appear as styling props and are not part of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution and sharp overall with clear edges and visible knit texture; no motion blur.
Colors
dark heather charcoal gray· main body#464351- Overall silhouetteSleeveless-looking cap-sleeve dress shown from the rear with a fitted upper bodice and a straight-to-slightly-A-line skirt falling to mid-calf length.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4709035 | Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress - Grey - X-Small | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4709036 | Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress - Grey - Small | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4709037 | Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress - Grey - Medium | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4709038 | Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress - Grey - Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |
| 4709039 | Cap-Sleeve Merino Wool Midi Dress - Grey - X-Large | CA$175.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Boules de peluches
J’aime beaucoup la robe, mais elle se défait et laisse des petites boules de peluches partout dès le premier lavage… malgré un lavage doux.
J’aime
Très contente