Twik
Checkered Poplin Midi Dress
CA$19.99CAD
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This sleeveless, tiered midi dress is made from a cotton-polyester poplin blend in a small-scale blue and white check pattern. It features adjustable thin straps, a V-shaped sweetheart neckline with a center tie, and a gathered two-tier skirt. The dress measures 40.25 inches (102.0 cm) from the top of the bust, creating a midi length.
- Material
- cotton and polyester blend
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
A tiered midi dress with adjustable thin straps in checkered poplin fabric.
Adjustable thin straps, tiered style, poplin fabric, midi length.
- Material
- cotton and polyester blend
- Secondary
- polyester
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Adjustable thin straps
- Poplin fabric
- Cotton and polyester blend
- Tiered style
- Midi length
- Exclusively in Canada at Twik
Product Insights
This dress marries 70s athle-chic and Y2K aesthetics in a tiered checkered silhouette, crafted from a 76% polyester, 24% cotton poplin that dries quickly, resists wrinkles, and is moderately breathable for warm days. Its adjustable straps are essential—each inch of tightening lifts the hem one inch, allowing the dress to shift from midi to knee-length and compensating for the fabric's minimal give. However, the baby blue variant may appear slightly sheer in bright light, so a nude slip is recommended. Priced at $69 CAD, it offers roughly $26 in savings versus comparable US dresses, and is exclusive to Simons' 15 Canadian stores, drawing on Twik's heritage since 1952.
Verified claims
- Strap adjustability
- Each inch of strap tightening lifts the hem one inch, adapting length for height.
- Coverage & breathability
- The cotton-polyester poplin is cool enough for summer outings, though not as airy as 100% cotton.
- Fit & structure
- Poplin holds tiered shape; minimal give makes adjustable straps crucial for fit.
- Care performance
- Speeds drying; resists wrinkles during wear and travel.
- Material
- 76% polyester, 24% cotton poplin: quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant, and moderately breathable for summer wear.
- Fit adjustability
- Adjustable straps customize shoulder and hemline length, unlike fixed smocked designs.
- Design aesthetic
- 70s athle-chic and Y2K fusion in a tiered checkered dress
- Fit versatility
- On shorter frames, tightening the straps 1–2 inches shifts the hem from mid-calf toward knee-length; on taller frames, letting them out keeps the lower-calf midi proportion.
- Value
- At $69 CAD, it saves about $26 vs comparable US dresses after exchange
- Heritage
- Twik launched in 1952 and is sold exclusively through Simons' 15 Canadian stores and online.
- Collaboration
- Twik collaborated with Canadian designer Hayley Elsaesser on a 2019 capsule.
- Design identity
- The dress blends 70s athle-chic and Y2K aesthetics for a young, trendy audience.
- Opacity
- Baby blue may be slightly sheer in bright light; nude slip recommended
- Adjustable fit
- Adjustable straps allow a custom fit and reposition where each tier of the skirt falls on the leg.
- Care instructions
- Cotton-polyester poplin is typically machine washable on a gentle cycle with cold water, and tumble drying on low is usually safe; check the garment's care label for best results.
- Length
- The dress is cut to 40.25 inches from the top of the bust, not the shoulder.
- Small-bust fit
- The adjustable straps are the primary way to dial in bust height and get a secure, gap-free fit, which is especially helpful for A-cup wearers.
Product record
- Title
- Checkered Poplin Midi Dress
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Checkered Poplin Midi Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless tiered midi in a small blue-and-white gingham check, with adjustable spaghetti straps, a V-shaped sweetheart neckline with a center-front tie, a fitted bodice, and a gathered two-tier skirt. It is made of lightweight-feeling poplin (76% polyester, 24% cotton) with a 100% polyester lining, measures about 40.25 inches (102 cm) from the top of the bust, and comes in Baby Blue in sizes SMALL to LARGE. Note that its exclusivity applies in Canada at Twik, and the fabric's light weight and soft drape are based on appearance descriptions rather than stated specs.[1,2,3,4,5] | Tiered Checkered Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a lightweight seersucker maxi dress with a small checkered plaid print, offered in Patterned Blue or Patterned Yellow in sizes small to large. It suits shoppers who like a defined drawstring waist flowing into a gathered, slightly A-line tiered skirt, with elbow-length cuffed sleeves, front buttons, and a keyhole at the back neck. Note it is made of 100% polyester (including the lining), measures about 46.5 inches from the top of the shoulder, and the thin fabric shows some fine wrinkle texture where gathered.[6,7,8,9,10] | Tiered Poplin Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, warm-weather maxi dress in 100% organic cotton poplin, with a square neckline, shoulder ties, a fitted bodice with a defined waist seam, and a flared three-tier skirt finished with narrow lace-style trim at the tier seams. It suits preferences for romantic, striped-floral prints (offered in White and Yellow/Stripes, sizes Small to Large, with a tie-back and a lined bodice of 90% polyester and 10% cotton). Note that although listed as maxi length with a stated 43 inch (109.0 cm) measurement from the top of the bust, the size for that measurement is not specified, and on the photographed model the hem falls calf-length above the ankles.[11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless tiered midi dress in a small checkered woven fabric with thin spaghetti straps, a tied front detail at the bust, and a gathered two-tier skirt that falls to mid-calf on the model.
- SilhouetteSleeveless midi dress with a fitted bodice and a gathered, two-tier skirt falling to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.16 · w 0.45 · h 0.64 (medium) - Straps and necklineThin adjustable spaghetti straps with a slight sweetheart neckline and a small center-front tie that forms a loop and hanging ends.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.08 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (high) - Tiered constructionVisible horizontal seam at the natural waist and a second seam creating a gathered lower tier, producing a two-level gathered skirt.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.31 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high) - Fabric pattern and textureSmall-scale gingham or checkered woven pattern in alternating light blue and white squares; fabric appears lightweight with soft drape and visible gathers at seams.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain off-white background; a crocheted shoulder bag and platform shoes are visible as styling accessories.
- Model and styling propsFemale model wearing the dress; a cream-colored crocheted shoulder bag is slung over the right shoulder and brown platform shoes with white socks are worn.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (medium); x 0.35 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows beneath the model.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio portrait centered vertically with slight leftward negative space; image slightly cropped above the model's head and at the floor.
Colors
light pastel blue· main fabric (blue checks)white· main fabric (white checks)#F3F0EB- SilhouetteSleeveless midi dress with a fitted bodice and a gathered, two-tier skirt falling to mid-calf.
- 02
Product
Front view close-up of a sleeveless checkered dress showing thin spaghetti straps, a V-shaped sweetheart neckline with a center ruched tie, and a gathered waist seam leading to a full skirt; the fabric is a small blue-on-white check pattern.
- Neckline shapeV-shaped sweetheart neckline with slight gathering at the center above the bust.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Spaghetti strapsTwo narrow spaghetti straps connecting from the front bodice over the shoulders; straps use the same check fabric.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Center ruched tieVertical ruched panel at the center front with a tied bow and two long narrow fabric ties hanging down over the bodice.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Bodice constructionFitted bodice with visible seams and shaping, cut on the checkered fabric so pattern aligns across panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Gathered waist seamHorizontal seam at the natural waist attaching a gathered/full skirt to the bodice.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.50 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high) - Skirt fullnessSkirt below the waist seam is gathered and falls in soft vertical folds, made from the same checkered fabric.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.62 · w 0.70 · h 0.36 (high) - Side hand placement / pocketsModel's hands are placed at the sides just behind the skirt area, suggesting side openings or pockets though the openings are not clearly visible.Partial
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (medium) - Fabric patternSmall-scale checkered pattern consisting of medium blue lines on a white background, consistent across bodice, straps, and skirt.
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from upper thighs to head against a neutral light background; soft frontal lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered medium-close crop showing model from upper thighs to slightly above head, with the garment front fully visible.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral off-white background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadowing under the chin and arms.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model visibleModel's face, shoulders, and arms are visible; hair is curly and partially overlaps the dress straps on the left side.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
white· main fabric backgroundmedium blue· check lines- Neckline shapeV-shaped sweetheart neckline with slight gathering at the center above the bust.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless midi dress with thin spaghetti straps, a square back bodice, a gathered tiered skirt and an allover small blue-and-white checkered pattern in lightweight woven fabric.
- Back bodice shapeSquare straight-across back bodice that sits just below the shoulder blades, with a fitted seam at the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - StrapsTwo thin spaghetti straps, one on each shoulder, made from the same checkered fabric and continuing from front to back.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Waist seam and shapingFitted waist seam that defines the bodice-to-skirt transition with slight gathering below the seam.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Tiered skirt constructionLower skirt has a horizontal gathered tier seam approximately midway down the skirt that adds fullness; skirt falls to a midi length ending mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.38 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric patternAllover small-scale checkered gingham pattern in alternating blue and white squares.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.16 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven poplin appearance with a smooth, slightly crisp drape and visible fine weave texture.
- Closure visibilityNo visible back zipper, buttons, or other closures on the rear bodice in this view.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain off-white seamless background; model wears white ankle socks and brown platform loafers. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows and no visible text or labels.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing away from the camera with head turned slightly to the left and arms relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Shoes and socks (prop)White ribbed ankle socks and brown chunky platform loafers visible at the bottom of the frame; shoes have lug soles and decorative stitching.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadow cast on the floor behind the model.
Colors
light blue and white check· checkered fabricwhite· white checks#F3F1EB- Back bodice shapeSquare straight-across back bodice that sits just below the shoulder blades, with a fitted seam at the natural waist.