
Contemporaine
Medallion Mosaic Pleated Chiffon Dress
This Contemporaine by Simons exclusive is a fit-and-flare maxi dress with a pleated chiffon skirt and partial lining. It features slightly puffed three-quarter sleeves, a button-front placket, and a textured golden button at the collar and sleeves. Made from recycled polyester chiffon, the dress measures 49.25 inches (125 cm) from the top of the shoulder.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, classic, a-line
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-lightweight pleated chiffon maxi dress with puff sleeves and button front, made from recycled polyester.
Fit-and-flare silhouette, ultra-lightweight recycled polyester chiffon, slightly puffed 3/4 sleeves, buttons hidden under placket, textured golden buttons, partial chiffon lining.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- romantic, classic, a-line
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Ultra-lightweight and flowy sheer chiffon
- Gently pleated fabric
- Partial chiffon lining (sheer sleeves)
- Made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Fit-and-flare silhouette
- Maxi length (49.25 inches from shoulder)
- Slightly puffed 3/4 sleeves
- Buttons down the front hidden under a placket
- Textured golden button at collar and sleeves
- Pleated skirt
- Contemporaine by Simons exclusive design
Product Insights
The Medallion Mosaic Pleated Chiffon Dress, a Simons-exclusive Contemporaine design, is made from recycled polyester (saving 71% CO2 vs virgin via ~60 bottles per kg) and features heat-set permanent pleats that withstand gentle washing and revive with steam, wrinkle-resistant and quick-dry fabric that reduces care energy and extends wear life. Its direct-to-consumer model cuts distribution emissions, and the dress runs true to size (size up for relaxed fit) with consistent fit from permanent pleats, a fully lined bodice, and three-quarter sheer sleeves. The tradeoff: pleats require cold wash, drip dry, and steam to hold shape, and golden buttons need a mesh bag to prevent tarnish.
Verified claims
- Recycled polyester
- The dress's polyester (lining and outer) is recycled from ~60 plastic bottles per kg, cutting CO₂ by 71% vs. virgin.
- Longevity
- Heat-set pleats, wrinkle recovery, colorfastness, and quick-dry polyester reduce care energy and extend the dress's life.
- Sizing guidance
- Runs true to size; size up if between sizes for a relaxed fit.
- Fabric fit performance
- Permanent pleats and wrinkle resistance keep the dress's fit consistent.
- Partial lining fit
- The dress has partial chiffon lining: the bodice is lined, while the three-quarter sleeves are sheer.
- Fabric feel
- Weighs 60–100 GSM with 0.4% moisture absorption for quick drying.
- Fabric durability
- Recycled polyester: colorfast, wrinkle-resistant, durable as virgin.
- Pleats
- Pleats are heat-set, survive gentle washes; drip-dry and steam keep shape.
- Button care
- Wash golden buttons inside out in a mesh bag to prevent tarnish.
- Exclusivity
- Simons-exclusive house brand designed in Canada; DTC model channels price into details.
- Durability & care
- Pleats hold shape through gentle washing; fabric resists wrinkles and dries quickly.
- Fabric drape
- The recycled polyester chiffon has a soft drape that holds up over time.
- Heat damage
- Tumble-drying or a hot iron can relax the dress's heat-set pleats beyond home repair.
- Warm-weather comfort
- The dress stays dry and comfortable through summer humidity and dancing, resisting sweat marks better than cotton or viscose alternatives.
- Recycled content and carbon savings
- The chiffon is spun from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles; each kilogram of rPET fabric repurposes roughly 60 bottles, and rPET production cuts energy use by 59% and CO₂ emissions by 71% versus virgin polyester.
Product record
- Title
- Medallion Mosaic Pleated Chiffon Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Long pleated chiffon dress with a gathered waist, buttoned round neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and an all-over small circular medallion print visible on a dark sheer outer layer with an inner lining.
- Silhouette and lengthFull-length dress with a fitted bodice that gathers into a high waist and a long A-line pleated skirt reaching mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.68 · h 0.85 (high) - Neckline and closureRound neckline with a short vertical button placket down the center front of the bodice; small buttons are visible at the neckline and on the sleeve cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Sleeve styleSheer three-quarter length sleeves with slight volume and a narrow cuff fastened by a small round button.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric and layeringSheer chiffon outer layer with visible pleating on the skirt and a solid inner lining beneath the bodice and skirt; outer layer is semi-transparent at the hem where pleats separate.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium) - Print patternAll-over small circular medallion print arranged in evenly spaced vertical columns over the entire dress surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Waist detailSlightly gathered seam at the waist creating a gentle drop from the bodice into the pleated skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem finishSheer outer layer extends below the lining, showing pleated translucent panels at the skirt hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio front-on fashion shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain light neutral background with soft even lighting; model stands full-length and faces the camera with arms crossed.
- Shot compositionFull-length front-facing shot showing the model from head to below the hem of the dress, centered in frame with ample empty space above and to the sides.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with seamless floor transition and no visible props.
- Model poseModel stands with legs slightly apart, arms crossed at mid-torso, and head tilted slightly; face and hair are visible and unobscured.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Footwear presentDark suede knee-high boots visible beneath the dress hem, acting as styling props and not part of the dress itself.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.85 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and mild shadowing under the model on the floor.
Colors
very dark olive green· main fabric#33312Dwarm beige· medallion print- Silhouette and lengthFull-length dress with a fitted bodice that gathers into a high waist and a long A-line pleated skirt reaching mid-calf on the model.
- 02

Product
Upper half of a pleated chiffon dress with a round neckline, elasticized waist, long sheer sleeves with buttoned cuffs, all in a dark patterned medallion print with narrow vertical pleats.
- Neckline and front closureRound neckline with a short center-front placket closed by a small circular metallic gold button visible at the throat.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Bodice pleatingFine vertical pleats run down the bodice from the neckline through the waist, creating a narrow ribbed texture in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Elasticized waistVisible gathered elastic at the natural waistline producing small horizontal gathers where bodice meets skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sheer long sleevesSemi-sheer long sleeves with the same printed medallion fabric; fabric appears translucent compared with the lined bodice/skirt area.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (medium) - Cuff buttonSmall circular metallic gold button on the sleeve cuff visible near the wrist area on the left sleeve (model right arm).
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - All-over medallion printRepeating small circular medallion floral motifs in lighter brown and cream tones distributed evenly across the dark background fabric.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.64 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chest to head and part of both arms against a light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting.
- Model pose and cropThree-quarter frontal crop of a model with one hand raised near the face, image framed from upper thighs to above the head, right side partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows; slight specular highlights on the model's skin and hair.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution retail studio photograph with sharp focus on the garment details and shallow depth of field on background.
Colors
dark olive gray· main fabric background#42423Ewarm brown· medallion motif#3C3B3Acream· medallion highlightmetallic gold· buttons#CA947D- Neckline and front closureRound neckline with a short center-front placket closed by a small circular metallic gold button visible at the throat.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long pleated chiffon dress with an elasticized waist, three-quarter sheer sleeves with buttoned cuffs, all-over small medallion print and a semi-sheer pleated skirt showing a shorter inner lining.
- Silhouette and viewFull rear view of a long A-line dress falling to mid-calf on the model, with a defined waist and a flared pleated skirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Fabric and textureLightweight semi-sheer chiffon outer layer with vertical knife pleats on the skirt and a smoother upper back panel; fabric drapes softly.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - Waist constructionElasticized gathered waistband at the natural waist creating small horizontal gathers around the back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve styleThree-quarter length sheer sleeves with a narrow cuff and a small visible button or tab at the cuff edge.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Hem and liningOuter chiffon skirt extends below an inner lining so the bottom shows semi-sheer pleats with the lining ending higher than the outer hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.67 · w 0.44 · h 0.25 (high) - Print patternAll-over small circular medallion motif repeated evenly across the dress surface.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.16 · w 0.50 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a plain light gray background showing the model wearing the dress and knee-high dark boots; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingFemale model shown from the back with long dark hair worn down and wearing knee-high dark suede boots; hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadow under the model.
- Boots visibleKnee-high dark suede boots visible from mid-calf downward and positioned under the dress hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Image framingFull-body rear framing with slight top crop leaving small margin above the model's head and full view of the dress hem.
Colors
dark olive green· main fabric#44423Dwarm beige· medallion print- Silhouette and viewFull rear view of a long A-line dress falling to mid-calf on the model, with a defined waist and a flared pleated skirt.