
Contemporaine
Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress
This pleated chiffon shirtdress is an exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design made in Canada. It features a fit-and-flare maxi silhouette, pintucks at the bust and waist, puff sleeves, full-length tone-on-tone buttons, and a removable matching tie belt. Made from ultra-light fluid sheer chiffon partially lined, the dress is crafted from recycled polyester and measures 50.75 inches (129 cm) from the top of the shoulder.
- Material
- 100% Recycled Polyester Chiffon
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, vintage, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Fit-and-flare maxi shirtdress in sheer chiffon with pintucks, puff sleeves, and button front.
Ultra lightweight sheer chiffon, partial lining, recycled polyester, fit-and-flare silhouette, pintucks at bust and waist, puff sleeves, tone-on-tone buttons, matching removable tie belt.
- Material
- 100% Recycled Polyester Chiffon
- Style
- romantic, vintage, classic
- Occasion
- vacation, date-night, wedding
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon fabric
- partial chiffon lining on sleeves
- made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- fit-and-flare silhouette
- maxi length (50.75")
- pintucks at bust and waist
- puff sleeves
- full-length tone-on-tone shiny buttons
- matching removable tie belt
- Contemporaine exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress (175 CAD, in stock) is a sustainable midi dress made from 100% recycled polyester (main fabric; lining is standard polyester) that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 32% versus virgin polyester and costs $15 less than a comparable non-recycled dress from Banana Republic Factory. Its heat-set permanent pleats remain crisp after hand-washing, and the polyester chiffon's shape memory sheds packing wrinkles with a shake. The bodice features sewn pintucks for a structured fit (no stretch) and is partially lined for opacity, while the sleeves are unlined and sheer, requiring a camisole or slip for coverage. Full-length functional buttons allow wearing open as a duster, and a removable belt enables cinched or relaxed silhouettes. Craftsmanship includes labor-intensive details like pintucks, puff sleeves, and functional buttons uncommon in sub-$200 shirtdresses. Care is limited to steaming; ironing or tumble-drying will ruin the pleats.
Verified claims
- Environmental footprint
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 32% vs. virgin polyester.
- Fabric performance
- Pleats stay crisp after hand-washing.
- Value
- $15 less than comparable non-recycled midi dress from Banana Republic Factory.
- Pleat permanence
- Pleats are permanently heat-set in recycled polyester and withstand washing.
- Wrinkle recovery
- Polyester chiffon's shape memory sheds packing wrinkles with a shake.
- Material
- Main chiffon is 100% recycled polyester; lining is standard polyester.
- Coverage
- Bodice partially lined (opaque), sleeves unlined and sheer.
- Bodice structure
- Sewn pintucks create a structured fit (no stretch); waist adjustable via removable belt.
- Button functionality
- Full-length buttons are functional; dress can be fully buttoned or worn open as a duster.
- Versatility
- Removable belt allows a cinched or relaxed silhouette from one dress.
- Layering
- Sleeves are sheer; pack a camisole or slip for coverage.
- Pleats
- Heat-set pleats are permanent; steam refreshes them, hand wash cold recommended.
- Sustainability
- Recycled polyester from bottles cuts energy 45-85%, water 90%, emissions 32%.
- Sheerness
- Bodice is partially lined for modesty; sleeves remain sheer.
- Craftsmanship
- Pintucks, puff sleeves, and functional buttons are labor-intensive details uncommon in sub-$200 shirtdresses.
- Fabric durability
- Heat-set pleats are permanent through washes, and wrinkles shake out easily for travel.
- Care
- Steam pleats only; never iron or tumble-dry to maintain the set.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long black pleated chiffon shirtdress on a model. Visible features include a pointed shirt collar, center button placket, vertical pleats on the bodice, sheer long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a self-tie waist belt, and a flowing pleated skirt with a slightly sheer hem.
- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black chiffon fabric, laying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.07 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Center button placketSingle vertical button placket running from the collar down through the bodice and into the skirt with visible small round black buttons.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.15 · w 0.16 · h 0.65 (high) - Bodice pleatsNarrow vertical pleats on the front bodice extending from the collar to the waist forming a structured pleated panel.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Sheer long sleevesLong, slightly sheer sleeves in the same black chiffon with soft gathers at the shoulder and fitted cuffs at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high) - Self-tie waist beltFabric self-tie belt in matching black tied in a loose knot at the front center, with ends hanging down over the skirt.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.38 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high) - Pleated skirtFull-length pleated skirt with vertical pleats that open into a flowing skirt; skirt fabric is slightly sheer toward the hem where inner lining is visible.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.50 · w 0.52 · h 0.47 (high) - Cuffs and sleeve detailNarrow buttoned cuffs at wrists creating a slight gathered sleeve end.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Buttons close-upSmall round buttons visible along the placket, matching the dress color and spaced evenly.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio full-body front view on a standing model against a plain light background. Even studio lighting with soft shadows on the floor. Model styling includes sandals and jewelry which are props, not part of the product.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot showing the model standing centered in frame with headroom and visible floor.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray to off-white seamless background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing faint shadow under the model near the feet and subtle highlights on the chiffon surface.
- Styling propsModel is wearing black strappy sandals and gold hoop earrings and rings; these appear as styling accessories and not part of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.88 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.04 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
black· dress fabric#0D0D0E- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black chiffon fabric, laying flat against the neck.
- 02

Product
Front upper and mid section of a black pleated chiffon shirtdress with a pointed shirt collar, central button placket, vertical pintucks on bodice and skirt, sheer long sleeves with cuffs, and a self-fabric waist tie knotted at center front.
- Pointed shirt collarSmall pointed shirt collar in the same black fabric, laying flat and centered above the button placket.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Central button placketVertical center front placket with a single column of small round black buttons running down the visible front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.60 (high) - Vertical pleatsClosely spaced vertical pintucks/pleats start at the bodice and continue down into the skirt, creating a uniform pleated texture on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.64 (high) - Sheer long sleevesLong semi-sheer sleeves in a lightweight translucent chiffon that are visibly more transparent than the bodice; sleeves gather into fitted cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high) - Fitted cuffsNarrow fabric cuffs at the wrists with a slightly denser weave matching the dress color, closing the sleeve openings.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Self-fabric waist tieWide self-fabric belt tied in a loose bow at center front, lying flat over the pleated skirt and cinching the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Slight puff shoulderSubtle gathering at the shoulder seam creates a slight puff where the sleeve meets the bodice.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Buttons appearanceButtons are small, round, and dark with a slight sheen, visible at regular intervals along the placket.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.08 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Styled studio shot showing a model wearing the dress against a plain light gray background, cropped above the knees; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model wears gold hoop earrings and rings which are props.
- Studio backgroundUniform light gray background with no visible patterns or props.
- Model visibleFemale model wearing the garment, shown from head to just above the knees, with hands near the sides and face looking toward the camera.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Jewelry as propsModel wears gold hoop earrings and several gold rings on fingers; these items are separate from the product.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.80 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with gentle shadows under the chin and slight highlights on the sheer sleeves and buttons.
- Image cropImage cropped slightly at the bottom so lower skirt edge is not fully visible; full sleeve lengths and hands are visible.
Colors
deep black· main fabric (bodice, skirt, belt, cuffs)#0D0D0Esheer black· sheer sleeves#141213- Pointed shirt collarSmall pointed shirt collar in the same black fabric, laying flat and centered above the button placket.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long black dress with a fitted waist belt, sheer long sleeves with cuffs, a notched collar, and a pleated full skirt extending to mid-calf.
- Rear bodiceSmooth black back bodice with a notched shirt-style collar and a straight back yoke seam at shoulder level.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Waist beltSelf-fabric belt encircling the waist, appearing flat and aligned with the natural waistline.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.32 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (high) - Pleated skirtFull, vertically pleated skirt starting at the waist and falling to a midi length with a slightly sheer lower hem showing a double-layered finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high) - Sheer sleevesLong semi-sheer sleeves made from a lightweight chiffon; sleeves are slightly voluminous and gathered at the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.52 (high) - Cuffs and buttonsClose-fitting cuffs at the wrists with a visible small round button on at least one cuff.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.59 · y 0.44 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Hem detailSlightly sheer outer layer at the hem showing a subtle inner lining and a clean narrow rolled edge.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible footwearBlack open-toe heeled sandals visible under the dress hem at the rear.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot of a model against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting; model styling and accessories appear but are not product features.
- Shot compositionCentered full-length rear view of a standing model occupying the central vertical axis of the frame.
- Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows.
- Model stylingModel's hair pulled into a low neat bun and wearing gold hoop earrings; hands relaxed at sides.
3 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.02 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
deep black· main fabric (bodice, skirt, belt, sleeves)#0D0D0E- Rear bodiceSmooth black back bodice with a notched shirt-style collar and a straight back yoke seam at shoulder level.