
Contemporaine
Broderie Anglaise Trapeze Dress
This sleeveless trapeze dress is made from organic cotton poplin with all-over broderie anglaise eyelet embroidery and a scalloped hem. It features a crew neck, hidden side zip closure, slit side-seam pockets, and an A-line silhouette that falls to mid-thigh (32.25 inches from shoulder). Designed in Canada as part of the Contemporaine by Simons collection, it includes a fine organic cotton lining for comfort.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin with openwork embroidery, fine organic cotton lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- a-line, casual, romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Size
Specifications
A-line trapeze dress with broderie anglaise embroidery, featuring a crew neck and scalloped hem.
Trapeze silhouette, organic cotton poplin, hidden side zip, slit pockets, scalloped hem.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin with openwork embroidery, fine organic cotton lining
- Style
- a-line, casual, romantic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- organic cotton poplin fabric
- broderie anglaise openwork embroidery
- fine organic cotton lining
- trapeze silhouette
- A-line cut
- mid-thigh length
- crew neckline
- hidden side zip closure
- slit side-seam pockets
- scalloped hem
- exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
The Broderie Anglaise Trapeze Dress by Contemporaine, priced at CAD 49.95, delivers high breathability and wrinkle resistance through organic cotton poplin, cutwork eyelets, and a full cotton lining. It runs large, requiring sizing down for a tailored fit; the trapeze cut flatters curvy hips but may fit snug on broad shoulders, and length varies with height. Color accuracy is a tradeoff: red appears warmer, blue darker than photos. The dress offers competitive value at a fraction of similar brands, with a crisp scalloped hem and individually bound eyelets. Slight translucency shows only in direct sunlight, and the fabric resists creasing and shrinkage while machine washing. All layers are organic cotton, preventing chafe.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Runs large; buyers recommend sizing down for a tailored fit.
- Fit
- The trapeze cut flatters curvy hips but may be tight on broad shoulders, and length varies with height.
- Color accuracy
- Red shade runs warmer, blue shade runs darker than online photos.
- Competitive pricing
- At CAD 49.95, it is 1/8th the price of Rixo, half of Scotch & Soda, and CAD 25 more than polyester.
- Value
- The dress combines 85 CFM organic cotton poplin with cutwork eyelets, a breathable full cotton lining, and a loose A-line silhouette for high airflow in warm weather.
- Length
- At 32.25 inches, hem lands below knee for 5-foot-2 wearers and above knee for 5-foot-10 wearers.
- Hem construction
- Buttonhole stitch finish keeps scalloped hem crisp on all wearer heights.
- Embroidery construction
- Each eyelet is individually cut and bound; organic cotton poplin keeps the A-line crisp and resists wrinkles.
- Comfort
- Fully lined with organic cotton; breathable cutwork eyelets keep the dress comfortable in warm weather.
- Styling versatility
- Buyers wear it to both dressy and casual occasions, thanks to breathable, wrinkle-resistant, fully lined fabric.
- Opacity
- Slight translucency at embroidered eyelets only in direct sunlight.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Cotton poplin resists creasing and machine washes without shrinkage.
- Shape retention
- Poplin's body keeps the trapeze shape and scalloped hem crisp.
- Lining crease prevention
- Full lining prevents broderie anglaise cutwork from friction creasing.
- Organic cotton
- All layers are organic cotton, grown without synthetic pesticides.
- Chafe prevention
- Lining, loose fit, and bound hem keep cutwork from skin.
Product record
- Title
- Broderie Anglaise Trapeze Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Sleeveless red trapeze dress with all-over circular broderie anglaise eyelet pattern, round neckline, and scalloped eyelet hem. Model holds a black bag and wears the dress on a model; right arm rests at side.
- SilhouetteSleeveless A-line trapeze silhouette falling to above the knee with a straight, loose fit through the body.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineHigh round crew neckline with narrow finished edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve openingsWide sleeveless armholes with narrow finished edges exposing the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.13 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.23 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over broderie anglaise eyelet pattern composed of concentric circular motifs and small floral-like cutouts arranged in a repeat across the front surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem detailScalloped hem formed by rounded eyelet motifs creating a decorative scallop along the dress edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible hand placementModel's left hand holds a black bag strap at the front hem level; model's right hand is positioned behind the right hip and appears to rest inside or behind the dress side at hip level.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (medium) - Surface textureOpaque woven fabric with visible embroidered edges around the cutout eyelets and slight surface texture from stitching.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light neutral background showing the model from head to mid-thigh; soft even lighting with minimal shadows. A black tote bag is partially visible and cropped at the bottom.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral off-white wall and floor with no visible props beyond the bag.
- Shot compositionVertical portrait framing centered on the model; model is slightly angled with weight on one leg and head turned slightly toward camera.
- Bag propLarge black leather-look tote bag with visible shoulder straps held by the model's left hand; lower portion of the bag is cropped by the image bottom.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting producing even illumination and only faint soft shadows beneath the model and bag.
Colors
bright red· dress main body#D3021Cdark neutral (through-holes)· eyelet cutouts (visible openings)black· bag (prop)- SilhouetteSleeveless A-line trapeze silhouette falling to above the knee with a straight, loose fit through the body.
- 02

Product
Sleeveless A-line trapeze dress in a vivid red fabric with broderie anglaise circular eyelet motifs and a scalloped hem; shown on a model in a side-facing pose.
- SilhouetteLoose A-line trapeze shape that hangs away from the body with noticeable flare from the bust down
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineHigh round neckline sitting close to the base of the model's neck
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeves / ArmholesSleeveless with wide armholes exposing the upper side torso and underarm
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.33 · h 0.45 (high) - Broderie anglaise patternAll-over circular and floral eyelet embroidery forming concentric round motifs and small floral cutouts across the fabric surface
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Scalloped hemLower edge finished with a scalloped hem that incorporates circular eyelet holes within each scallop
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.19 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with visible embroidered eyelets and slight natural wrinkles in the cloth
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high) - Side view detailsImage shows the dress on a model in a three-quarter side pose, revealing the side seam area and the armhole curve
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.88 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a light neutral background showing a model from mid-thigh to above the head; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model presenceDark-skinned model stands in a relaxed side-facing pose with the right arm visible and hand near the hem
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.86 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or set elements
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle, even illumination and minimal cast shadows
- Image cropFraming crops the model slightly above the head and near mid-thigh at the lower edge
Colors
bright red· dress main fabric#E30323- SilhouetteLoose A-line trapeze shape that hangs away from the body with noticeable flare from the bust down
- 03

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless red broderie anglaise trapeze dress worn by a model; visible details include circular eyelet embroidery, a center back seam with a short top zipper, and a scalloped hem.
- Overall silhouetteA sleeveless A-line/trapeze dress seen from the back, flaring gently from the shoulders to a knee-length scalloped hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.58 · h 0.81 (high) - Broderie anglaise patternAllover circular and floral eyelet embroidery forming repeated concentric round motifs and small petal-shaped cutouts across the back of the dress.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.70 (high) - Center back closureA vertical center back seam with a short exposed or partially visible zipper at the top of the neckline.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium) - Neckline and armholesRounded neckline and sleeveless armholes with the same embroidered fabric finishing the raw edges.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.33 · h 0.14 (high) - Scalloped hemLower edge finished with a scalloped border formed by the embroidered circular motif, producing rounded cutout scallops along the hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureWoven fabric appearing lightweight with visible embroidered eyelet perforations creating textured openwork.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio shot of the dress on a standing model against a plain light background; three-quarter rear pose with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel shown from the back in a three-quarter rear pose with the left arm relaxed at the side and head turned slightly to the left.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.06 · w 0.86 · h 0.90 (high) - BackgroundEven, neutral off-white studio background with no visible props or graphics.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting producing gentle, low-contrast shadows primarily along the model's left arm and the dress folds.
- Image crop and framingFull-body crop from upper head to just above the knees, centered horizontally with slight space above the head and below the hem.
- JewelrySmall hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Colors
vivid red· main fabric#DB021C- Overall silhouetteA sleeveless A-line/trapeze dress seen from the back, flaring gently from the shoulders to a knee-length scalloped hem.
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Customer Reviews
9 total9 reviews · out of 5
Nice Summer Dress
I was not sure about the colour when ordering when I received it I was sad because the blue was much more dark than expected. I did returned it.
Red dress
Love my new red dress . Everything contemporaine is the best fit !
Gorgeous dress
The cut and fabric are amazing. It’s very flattering and not too short in length
Large and looses
Ordered Medium but too big! Cute material. Nice color.
Summer dress
Very pretty and lightweight. Flattering. I am tall. My best feature are my shoulders. I love the fact the dress has pockets
Belle robe
Belle robe mais ne convient pas à mes épaules.
Pretty and comfortable dress
This dress is different and very versatile. Definitely runs big - x-small was the right size for my 5’8” daughter
beautiful dress
The dress is beautiful. A bit more orange than red but still pretty.
Lovely Little Blue Dress
It’s perfect. The blue shade is romantic and just right. The cut and fabric a beautiful match.