Pleated chiffon shirtdress product image (primary)
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.

Contemporaine

Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress

CA$175.00CAD
In Stock

This Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress from Contemporaine is a fit-and-flare maxi-length dress crafted from sheer chiffon made with recycled polyester. It features pintucks at the bust and waist, puff sleeves, full-length tone-on-tone buttons, and a removable matching tie belt, with partial chiffon lining and sheer sleeves. Measuring 50.75 inches from the top of the shoulder, the dress is ultra-light and fluid, designed in Canada.

Material
100% Recycled Polyester Chiffon
Gender
female
Style
romantic, vintage, classic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

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

Wrinkle recovery
Polyester chiffon's shape memory sheds packing wrinkles with a shake.
Material
Main chiffon is 100% recycled polyester; lining is standard polyester.
Bodice structure
Sewn pintucks at the bust and waist create a structured fit with no stretch; the removable matching tie belt adds waist adjustability.
Button functionality
The full-length tone-on-tone buttons are functional and open/close the dress, as is typical for a shirtdress.
Versatility
The removable matching tie belt allows a cinched or relaxed silhouette from one dress.
Layering
Sleeves are unlined and sheer, while the bodice has a partial chiffon lining; a camisole or slip can be added for extra coverage if desired.
Sheerness
The bodice has a partial chiffon lining for modesty, while the sleeves are left unlined and sheer.
Craftsmanship
Bust and waist pintucks and sheer puff sleeves are labor-intensive details uncommon in sub-$200 shirtdresses.
Main fabric composition
The dress's main fabric is sheer chiffon made with 100% recycled polyester from post-consumer plastic bottles.
Length
The dress is a fit-and-flare maxi, measuring 50.75 inches from the top of the shoulder to the hem; it is not a midi.
Outdoor summer wear
The ultra-light, fluid sheer chiffon drapes and moves easily and suits a warm-weather outdoor event; however, polyester chiffon holds less airflow than natural fibers and a dark shade absorbs heat, so it works best for shade, evenings, or a moderate summer day.

Product record

Title
Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress
Brand
Contemporaine
Price
175 CAD
Availability
In stock

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Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress: Choose this if you want an ultra-light, fluid sheer chiffon maxi shirtdress with a fit-and-flare silhouette, pintuck detailing, puff sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a removable matching tie belt, made from 100% recycled polyester. It comes in Black or Burgundy in sizes X-Small to XX-Large, with a partial chiffon lining. Note that the sleeves are visibly more sheer than the bodice and the skirt is slightly sheer toward the hem, where the lining shows.[1,2,3]Abstract Flowers Voile Shirtdress: Choose this if you want an airy, loose-fitting midi shirtdress in a large abstract floral print, made of ultra-lightweight 100% cotton voile with a full pearly button front, long buttoned cuffs, removable tie belt, side-seam pockets, and side vents. It is listed in a Patterned Blue colorway in size LARGE-XL. Note that the slightly sheer voile is unlined, which matters if you prefer more coverage.[4,5]Medallion Mosaic Pleated Chiffon Dress: Choose this if you want a lightweight, flowy maxi dress in a dark medallion print: it is a gently pleated sheer chiffon fit-and-flare with an elasticized gathered waist, slightly puffed three-quarter sleeves, and hidden front buttons accented by textured golden buttons at the collar and cuffs. It is fully lined through the bodice and skirt in 100% polyester (made from recycled plastic bottles), but note the sleeves are sheer and the outer chiffon extends below the lining, so the hem shows semi-sheer pleats. It comes in one color, Patterned Green, in sizes X-Small through XX-Large, and measures about 49.25 inches (125 cm) from the top of the shoulder.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

3 images
Pleated chiffon shirtdress product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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
Pleated chiffon shirtdress product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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
Pleated chiffon shirtdress product image 3
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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

Variants

12 SKUs
All variants of Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4637761Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Black - X-SmallCA$175.00Yes
4637762Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Black - SmallCA$175.00Yes
4637763Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Black - MediumCA$175.00Yes
4637764Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Black - LargeCA$175.00Yes
4637765Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Black - X-LargeCA$175.00Yes
4637766Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Black - Xx-LargeCA$175.00Yes
4637767Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Burgundy - X-SmallCA$175.00Yes
4637768Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Burgundy - SmallCA$175.00Yes
4637769Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Burgundy - MediumCA$175.00Yes
4637770Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Burgundy - LargeCA$175.00Yes
4637771Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Burgundy - X-LargeCA$175.00Yes
4637772Pleated Chiffon Shirtdress - Burgundy - Xx-LargeCA$175.00Yes

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