
Contemporaine
Jewel Buttons Straight-Fit Crepe Dress
Contemporaine by Simons jewel-button straight-fit crepe dress is a women's short dress with an above-the-knee length and straight fit. It features a polo collar with four pearly buttons and short puff sleeves. The fabric is a flowy yet heavyweight crepe containing 60% recycled polyester and 40% polyester, with a total length of 37 inches from the top of the shoulder.
- Material
- Flowy crepe partially made with recycled polyester
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, modern, minimalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Straight-fit crepe dress with polo collar and puff sleeves
Flowy heavyweight crepe, partially recycled polyester, unlined construction, straight fit, above-the-knee length, polo collar with jewel buttons, short puff sleeves
- Material
- Flowy crepe partially made with recycled polyester
- Style
- classic, modern, minimalist
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Flowy heavyweight crepe fabric
- Partially made with recycled polyester
- Unlined
- Straight fit silhouette
- Above-the-knee length
- Polo collar with four pearly buttons
- Short puff sleeves
- Exclusive designed in Canada
- 37-inch length from shoulder
- Jewel buttons
- Drapes beautifully
Product Insights
The Jewel Buttons Straight-Fit Crepe Dress by Contemporaine offers accessible contemporary style at $125 CAD, with quality aligned to brands like Wilfred and Babaton but at a lower price, available exclusively at Simons; rated 5 stars from one review, it is in stock, but potential buyers must note the color tradeoff: black is opaque while pink is partially sheer and requires a slip for coverage.
Verified claims
- Opacity
- Black is opaque; pink is partially sheer and requires a slip.
- Price tier
- At $125 CAD, the dress is in the accessible contemporary tier, comparable to Wilfred or Babaton.
- Competitive position
- Aligned with Wilfred and Babaton in quality, but at a lower price.
- Exclusivity
- Available only at Simons, in a curated collection.
- Color coverage
- Black is not see-through; pink requires a slip for coverage.
Product record
- Title
- Jewel Buttons Straight-Fit Crepe Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
The Contemporaine brand and what it stands for
- At $125 CAD, the dress sits in the accessible contemporary bracket — above mass-market retailers but below premium bridge lines — which aligns Contemporaine with brands like Wilfred or Babaton in quality ambition while remaining a private-label value play inside Simons' curated ecosystem.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Women's short straight-fit dress in matte black crepe with a pointed collar, short gathered sleeves, a short front button placket with four round gold buttons, and a hem that falls above the knee.
- SilhouetteStraight, shift-style short dress with a relaxed, slightly A-line fall ending above the knee.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.63 (high) - Collar and placketPointed shirt-style collar with a short vertical placket at center front featuring a vertical row of round metallic gold buttons.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Buttons (textile detail)Four visible round gold 'jewel' buttons vertically spaced on the chest placket.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with slight puff at the shoulder created by pleating/gathers and a loose cuff that sits above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth crepe-like fabric with no visible pattern or texture at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (medium) - Hem detailSimple straight hem with a slight curve at the front center, falling above the knee.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Accessories on model (on-dress elements)Round gold buttons and visible gold rings on the hand resting on hip; rings contact the dress area visually.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (medium)
Other
Studio fashion shot showing a standing model against a neutral panelled backdrop and smooth floor; model wears black ankle-strap high-heeled sandals and gold hoop earrings; soft directional lighting from front-left creates subtle shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio portrait centered vertically, model slightly turned to camera with one hand on hip and one arm relaxed.
- BackgroundNeutral vertical panelled wall in light warm gray and matching floor, seamless studio setting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Props and stylingModel styled with gold hoop earrings, gold rings, and black strappy high-heeled sandals; these items are staging props not described as product packaging.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft lighting with mild shadowing under the model and subtle shadow along left side of dress indicating a directional light source from front-left.
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0C13metallic gold· buttons#CEC2BC- SilhouetteStraight, shift-style short dress with a relaxed, slightly A-line fall ending above the knee.
- 02

Product
Upper half of a black crepe dress shown on a model in profile: pointed collar, short cuffed sleeves, a vertical button placket with four decorative round gold buttons with light centers, and soft shoulder pleats.
- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black fabric, lying flat with a small visible gap at the placket top.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placketNarrow vertical placket down the center front with four evenly spaced round decorative buttons; buttons are metallic gold rims with lighter (pearl-like) centers.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.31 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves with turned-up cuffs; left sleeve (viewer right) shows a neat cuff band sitting above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.51 · w 0.43 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.55 · w 0.31 · h 0.24 (high) - Shoulder detailSoft tailored pleat or gather at the shoulder seam creating slight fullness at the sleeve head.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte black woven crepe-like fabric with a smooth, slightly textured finish visible on torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible buttons closeupFour round buttons visible; each has a raised metallic gold rim and a lighter central disk that reflects light (appears off-white or pearl).
4 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.41 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.49 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.57 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model in right-profile from head to mid-torso against a neutral textured backdrop; even soft lighting with subtle shadowing, model's crossed arms and jewelry visible.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter vertical crop showing the model from head to just below the waist in right-profile with arms crossed across the torso.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium) - BackgroundNeutral light-beige textured backdrop filling the frame behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model jewelry (not product)Model wears twisted gold-tone hoop earring and gold rings on left hand; these are separate accessories worn by the model.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows on the right side of the model's face and torso.
Colors
black· main fabric#0E0D13metallic gold· button rim#B47554pearl white· button center- CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same black fabric, lying flat with a small visible gap at the placket top.
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Product
Rear view of a short, straight-fit black dress in a matte crepe fabric with a small collar and short cuffed sleeves; hem falls above the knee and a vertical side seam is visible on the right side of the image.
- SilhouetteStraight, slightly A-line short dress shown from the rear with a relaxed fit through the body and a hem that ends above the knees.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.74 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth crepe-like fabric with no visible texture or sheen in studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium) - CollarSmall, flat shirt-style collar visible at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a turned or stitched cuff creating a slight volume at the shoulder and a folded edge at the hem of each sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Back surface detailPlain back with no visible center seam, buttons, or embellishment; a vertical side seam is visible on the model's right side.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - HemStraight, unadorned hem finishing above the knee with a clean stitched edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible fasteners or closuresNo visible zippers, buttons, or closures on the rear of the dress in this view.
Other
Studio rear-angle product shot with a neutral vertical-panel background, model wearing black strappy high-heeled sandals and gold jewelry; even soft lighting produces minimal shadows on the floor.
- Shot compositionFull-body rear view of a standing model centered in frame, cropped with space above the head and showing from head to floor.
- BackgroundNeutral light-gray vertical-panel backdrop with subtle texture and visible panel seams.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model accessoriesModel is wearing black ankle-strap high-heeled sandals and visible gold hoop earring and rings; these accessories are part of the styling but not described as product details.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with gentle shadowing under the model and a subtle highlight on the dress's left rear edge.
Colors
matte black· main body#121017- SilhouetteStraight, slightly A-line short dress shown from the rear with a relaxed fit through the body and a hem that ends above the knees.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Since the dress is unlined, does the fabric require a slip to avoid being see-through?
- The dress is unlined, but the black color is unlikely to be see-through. For the pink variant, we suggest wearing a slip for extra coverage.