Contemporaine
Draped Collar Satiny Dress
CA$150.00CAD
In Stock
This knee-length dress from Contemporaine by Simons features a draped cowl collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and an fit-and-flare silhouette with a satiny finish. The light, fluid satin weave is unlined, with a length of 36.25 inches (92 cm) from the top of the shoulder. It comes in a deep chocolate brown color and is designed in Canada.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- a-line, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Chocolate/EspressoSlate Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Light and fluid satiny dress with a draped collar, fit-and-flare silhouette, and knee-length hem.
Drape neck, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, fit-and-flare style, knee length
- Material
- Satin: 100% polyester made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- a-line, slim-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- light and fluid satiny weave
- unlined
- fit-and-flare silhouette
- slims the waist
- A-line hem
- draped neck collar
- long sleeves with buttoned cuffs
- knee-length hem
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Draped Collar Satiny Dress is a $150 CAD in-stock dress crafted from 100% recycled polyester satin that achieves liquid sheen and wrinkle resistance identical to virgin satin, with even dye uptake for consistent colorways. Its fit-and-flare silhouette runs true to size (size up if between sizes due to non-stretch satin) and features an unlined satin construction that trades opacity for fluid drape and breathability. The knee-length A-line with long sleeves is seasonless and suits varied body types, with a draped collar that feels less formal than typical satin necklines and buttoned cuffs adding a tailored accent. Dry cleaning preserves the drape and satiny finish, and the recycled material supports Simons' 40-60% recycled product goal.
Verified claims
- Sheen
- Recycled polyester satin achieves liquid-like sheen identical to virgin satin.
- Color consistency
- Recycled satin takes dye evenly for rich and consistent colorways.
- Durability
- Durable and wrinkle-resistant as virgin polyester; low-maintenance.
- Eco credentials
- This dress uses 100% recycled polyester satin, supporting Simons' 40-60% recycled product goal.
- Material
- 100% recycled polyester satin with liquid sheen, machine washable on gentle cold.
- Fit
- Fit-and-flare silhouette, true to size, size up if between sizes.
- Opacity
- Unlined satin construction trades opacity for fluid drape and breathability.
- Versatility
- Knee-length A-line with long sleeves is seasonless and suits varied body types.
- Drape
- Recycled polyester satin is lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, and shape-retentive.
- Design
- In-house design team sources European trends for considered craftsmanship.
- Collar formality
- Draped collar feels less formal than V-neck or sweetheart satin dress necklines.
- Care
- Dry cleaning preserves drape and satiny finish.
- Colorfastness
- Colorways resist fading when washed correctly.
- Sizing advice
- True to size; size up if between sizes due to non-stretch satin.
- Cuffs
- Buttoned cuffs add a tailored, career-oriented accent lacking on plain-sleeve satin dresses.
Product record
- Title
- Draped Collar Satiny Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The Contemporaine brand and Simons’ exclusive
- The satin is 100% post-consumer recycled polyester — aligning with Simons' pledge that 40–60% of future production will use recycled content — so the dress's liquid-like drape and subtle luster achieve an eco-conscious profile without sacrificing the visual 'luxe' of satin, a standout feature at the $150 mark.
- Contemporaine is designed by Simons' own 50-person team that attends international fashion weeks, with buying offices in Paris and Italy feeding European sensibility into its collections — meaning this dress's unlined satin drape and button-cuff detail are filtered through the same design pipeline that produces Contemporaine's tailored blazers and career essentials, not a fast-fashion knockoff.
- Simons structures its women's private labels by lifestyle: Icône is the fashion-forward one, Twik targets young women, and Contemporaine delivers 'modern, classic lines for career women' — this dress, with its draped neckline and knee-length A-line, is built to project executive polish without reading as dated or trend-chasing.
Price and quality vs. similar satin dresses
- The unlined construction, specified as 'light and fluid satiny weave, unlined', is a deliberate weight-saving choice that lets the fabric move more freely than a lined satin dress would — many satin dresses in this range are lined for opacity, but this one trades that for a breezier drape that suits warm-weather cocktail hours or indoor events where heaviness isn't wanted.
- Contemporaine is Simons' in-house brand, designed in Canada, which gives this dress a boutique pedigree uncommon among satin cocktail dresses in the $150 CAD tier — most competing pieces at this price are either fast-fashion house brands or direct-to-consumer generics, but this one is an exclusive shape that won't be found at other retailers.
- The fit-and-flare silhouette, with its cinched waist and A-line hem, contrasts sharply with the bodycon mini shapes that dominate the under-$150 satin dress category — the PrettyLittleThing chocolate satin dress, for instance, is a ruched bodycon design — so this dress reads as more formal and forgiving, making it a safer pick for family gatherings or events where movement and modesty matter.
- At 36.25 inches from shoulder to hem, this dress hits at the knee and includes long sleeves with buttoned cuffs — a combination that sets it apart from the sleeveless or short-sleeved tea-length and mini satin dresses that populate the segment, making it a more seasonless option that can be worn to fall weddings or evening events without relying on a topper.
- The draped collar neckline offers a softer, more fluid alternative to the V-neck of the Chicwish satin dress or the sweetheart of Missacc's tea-length option — it reads as less structured and more modern, appealing to shoppers who find standard cocktail dress necklines too formal or predictable.
How recycled polyester satin wears and drapes
- The glossy face of this dress is created by the satin weave structure—long warp yarns floating over weft yarns with minimal interlacing points—not by the polyester being virgin, so recycled polyester woven in the same float pattern produces an identical light-reflecting surface, preserving the liquid-like sheen despite its eco-friendly origin.
- rPET yarn takes dye comparably to virgin polyester, meaning the rich Chocolate/Espresso and cool Slate Blue colourways achieve even, consistent colour across production runs without special processing—no sacrifice in depth or saturation, which matters for a dress intended to read as polished and event-ready.
- Polyester satin naturally resists creasing and holds its shape through a full day of wear, so this knee-length dress can transition from morning meeting to evening dinner without requiring a steam—a low-maintenance edge over silk satin that also holds for the recycled version.
- Recycled polyester satin matches virgin polyester in tensile strength and wrinkle resistance, so the dress retains its A-line fit and smooth surface after repeated wear and gentle washing—a lifespan assurance not always obvious with eco-labeled materials.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a knee-length, satiny long-sleeve dress with a draped cowl collar, fitted waist and slightly flared skirt; visible buttoned cuffs and smooth sheen on the fabric.
- SilhouetteKnee-length dress with a straight-tapered bodice, defined waistline and a slightly A-line skirt that falls to just above the knees.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - NecklineDraped cowl collar that creates soft folds across the upper chest and around the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves with fitted buttoned cuffs; small button details visible on each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satiny fabric with a soft sheen that catches highlight across torso and skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Hem detailPlain turned hem with a slightly flared drape and subtle movement at the skirt edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible hardwareSmall round buttons on each cuff; no other visible fasteners on the front.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a neutral paneled wall and floor; three-quarter frontal pose with hands on hips, even soft lighting and a faint floor shadow.
- Model poseModel stands facing front with feet staggered, hands on hips and head slightly turned to camera.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light-gray vertical paneled wall and matching floor with minimal texture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the satiny fabric and a faint shadow on the floor to the model's left.
- Accessories and propsModel is wearing open-toe heeled sandals and small hoop earrings; no separate props visible.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.84 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
deep chocolate brown· dress#422B26- SilhouetteKnee-length dress with a straight-tapered bodice, defined waistline and a slightly A-line skirt that falls to just above the knees.
- 02
Product
Upper half of a satiny long-sleeve dress in a deep brown color, showing a draped/rolled collar, smooth satin sheen, and long sleeves with wide buttoned cuffs.
- Draped collarWide boat-like collar folded into soft draped rolls across the upper chest and base of the neck, forming shallow horizontal folds.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Satin fabric finishSmooth, low-reflectance satin with gentle highlights and soft sheen visible across the front torso and sleeves; fabric drapes fluidly and forms curved highlights where folded.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - Long sleeve and cuffLong sleeves finishing in a wide cuff on the right sleeve (viewer right) with two fabric-covered buttons and a visible cuff seam and placket.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.52 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Sleeve fold detailLeft sleeve (viewer left) crosses the lower torso with a visible rolled fold near the wrist area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.46 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from head to mid-torso against a neutral textured background with soft diffuse lighting; gold jewelry visible on the model's ear and hand.
- Model pose and cropFrontal three-quarter crop of a model looking downward, right hand touching the collar area and left arm crossed under the torso; image framed from top of head to mid-hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Gold hoop earringShiny gold hoop-style earring worn on the model's right ear (viewer left), single thick hoop with reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Gold ring on fingerYellow gold ring worn on the model's right-hand index or middle finger, visible where the hand touches the collar.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light beige textured backdrop with soft, even studio lighting that produces subtle shadows and gentle highlights on the satin fabric.
Colors
deep chocolate brown· main body and sleeves#3C2A25- Draped collarWide boat-like collar folded into soft draped rolls across the upper chest and base of the neck, forming shallow horizontal folds.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a knee-length, long-sleeve satiny dress shown on a model; smooth drape with a simple back neckline and buttoned shirt-style cuffs.
- View and silhouetteDress shown from the rear three-quarter angle on a standing model, falling to just above the knees with a gently flared hem and straight relaxed silhouette.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.08 · w 0.52 · h 0.78 (high) - Material and finishSmooth satiny fabric with a subtle sheen that catches light along the back and sleeve surfaces.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineSimple shallow back neckline that follows the base of the neck without visible closures.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves finished with wide shirt-style cuffs; each cuff shows two visible small dark buttons on the outer side.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.24 (medium) - Hem detailSlight roll or soft curved edge at hem creating a faint wave where fabric hangs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam and drape linesVertical drape lines visible down the back indicating smooth single-panel back with minimal seams; slight pull lines near the shoulder and waist from the model posture.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high) - Accessories shownModel wearing small hoop earring and a ring on the right hand; these are visible but not part of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with neutral panel background, soft even lighting, and visible floor; model posed standing looking over shoulder with shadowing primarily under feet.
- Background and settingNeutral vertical panel backdrop in light beige-gray tones with a smooth floor surface; panels create faint vertical lines behind the model.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting creating gentle highlights on the satiny fabric and minimal harsh shadows.
- Pose and framingFull-body framing with the model standing and turned toward the camera over the left shoulder; image crops slightly above the head and below the heels.
- Footwear visibleModel wearing open-toe heeled sandals with thin straps and small kitten heels visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
dark chocolate brown· dress body#3C2925medium brown· shoe straps and heels#9D8B84- View and silhouetteDress shown from the rear three-quarter angle on a standing model, falling to just above the knees with a gently flared hem and straight relaxed silhouette.
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Q&A
2 answered- Does this dress run true to size, or should I size up or down?
- This dress typically fits true to size based on the fit-and-flare style and satin fabric, but we recommend consulting the size chart for precise measurements. If between sizes, consider sizing up for a more comfortable fit.
- What are the care instructions for this dress? Is it machine washable or dry clean only?
- Care instructions aren't listed in the product details, but based on the 100% polyester satin material, this dress is generally machine washable on a gentle cold cycle with mild detergent, then hung to dry. However, to preserve the drape and satiny finish, dry cleaning is the safer option.