Contemporaine
Crocheted Trims Floral Chiffon Dress
Short floral chiffon dress with crocheted trims from Contemporaine by Simons. Loose fit with ruffle trim, above-the-knee length, six-button crew neck, and elasticized puff sleeves. Made of ultra-light, fluid, sheer chiffon with fine skirt lining; measures 37 inches (94 cm) from top of shoulder.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, boho, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
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Size
Specifications
A light and fluid chiffon dress with crochet trims, featuring a loose fit, ruffle hem, and puff sleeves.
Ultra light chiffon, loose fit, ruffle trim, openwork crochet ribbons, elasticized puff sleeves, six-button crew neck.
- Material
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Style
- romantic, boho, casual
- Occasion
- party, date-night, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon fabric
- fine skirt lining
- loose fit silhouette
- ruffle trim hem
- above-the-knee length
- six-button crew neck closure
- openwork crochet-style ribbon trims
- elasticized puff sleeves
- 37-inch length from shoulder
- Contemporaine by Simons exclusive design
- floral print pattern
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Crocheted Trims Floral Chiffon Dress is an exclusive Canadian design with openwork crochet-style trim, a six-button placket that adjusts from crew neck to V-neck, and elasticized puff sleeves, offering a deliberately loose, voluminous silhouette that buyers find breathable, lightweight, and comfortable in warm weather. The main tradeoff: romantic-volume buyers love its airy shape, but petite buyers find it too long and unalterable due to the ruffle hem, and those with minimalist or tailored style preferences often return it for being unflattering; sizing down one size improves fit but the dress stays deliberately loose. Delicate care is required for the sheer polyester chiffon with polyester lining, and static cling in dry air can be resolved with anti-static spray or a cotton half-slip. At a sale price of $99.95 (regular $150 CAD), it's significantly more expensive than a $20.90 alternative but justified by its lined construction and exclusivity.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Buyers report the dress runs large; sizing down one size improves fit but it stays deliberately loose.
- Silhouette
- Buyers with minimalist or tailored style preferences often return the dress due to its voluminous fit and wide sleeves.
- Length
- Petite buyers find the dress too long and unalterable due to the ruffle hem.
- Design & trim
- Exclusive Canadian design with openwork crochet-style trim.
- Care
- Sheer polyester chiffon with 100% polyester lining; delicate wash recommended.
- Adjustability
- Six-button placket adjusts from crew neck to V-neck.
- Static
- Anti-static spray or a cotton half-slip resolves static cling in dry air.
- Breathability
- Buyers report the dress is breathable, lightweight, and comfortable in warm weather.
- Style
- Romantic-volume buyers love it; tailored-style buyers find it unflattering.
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive Simons design, made in Canada, not available elsewhere.
- Design details
- Openwork crochet-style ribbons, elasticized puff sleeves, six-button crew neck, and fine skirt lining.
- Value
- Sale price $99.95, significantly more than a $20.90 alternative, but with lined construction and exclusive Simons design.
Product record
- Title
- Crocheted Trims Floral Chiffon Dress
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Chiffon comfort, breathability, and long-term care
- The openwork crochet ribbons demand a shift from the chiffon body's machine-washable defaults: wash the dress inside-out in a mesh lingerie bag on a cold delicate cycle or hand-wash to prevent the ribbon loops from snagging on the drum or other garments.
- Polyester chiffon's tendency to generate static in dry air can cause the sheer shell to cling to the polyester lining, disrupting the fluid drape — a quick fix is lightly misting the interior with anti-static spray or wearing a cotton half-slip.
Size chart and detailed measurements
- The six-button placket allows the wearer to modify the neckline — fully fastened it reads as a classic crew neck; left partially open, it creates a V-shaped opening that adds breathing room and accommodates a fuller bust or a delicate necklace.
- The sleeves are gathered with elastic at the opening, creating a soft puff that stretches to fit a broad range of arm sizes without a cutting band, so the dress offers full puff-sleeve volume while remaining comfortable across different bicep circumferences.
How it stacks up against similar floral crochet dresses
- Contemporaine by Simons is an exclusive designed in Canada, meaning it was developed solely for this retailer — unlike widely available fast-fashion pieces from Fancy Show or Chicwish, it won’t be spotted on multiple guests at the same event.
- Contemporaine deploys openwork crochet-style ribbons for its trim, producing a clean, uniform texture; Chicwish’s dress, by contrast, uses a crochet-and-eyelet mix that creates a more multi-textural, Victorian-lace effect — this makes Contemporaine the smoother, more modern player.
- At $20.90, the Fancy Show alternative on LookMazing is an ultra-budget pick that omits any mention of lining or design origin; Contemporaine builds in a fine skirt lining and an exclusive Simons-designed origin, justifying its $150 CAD regular price and establishing a mid-tier option with more construction substance.
- Contemporaine replaces the standard long sleeves with buttoned cuffs found on Chicwish’s floral chiffon mini with elasticized puff sleeves and a ruffle-trim loose fit, yielding a silhouette that is more voluminous and romantic than the fitted-cuff A-line shape.
- The PrettyLittleThing maxi ($129 sale down from $261) offers an ankle-length option with wide flared sleeves; Contemporaine’s 37-inch above-the-knee length and puff sleeves pivot it firmly into mini territory — a crucial distinction for buyers deciding between daytime and formal evening wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short long-sleeve floral chiffon dress on a model, with a rounded neckline and a short flared tiered skirt; sheer sleeves and a visible vertical front placket with narrow ties.
- SilhouetteShort dress with a fitted bodice and a flared, tiered skirt that ends above the knee.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.14 · w 0.66 · h 0.62 (high) - Neckline and placketRounded neckline with a central vertical placket trimmed in solid dark fabric and tied narrow strings visible at the throat.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - SleevesLong, slightly sheer sleeves with gathered elasticized cuffs and a horizontal dark trim band near the lower sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.17 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.17 · h 0.31 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight chiffon-like fabric with a semi-sheer appearance on the sleeves and an opaque lining on the body and skirt.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.16 · w 0.61 · h 0.58 (medium) - Print patternAll-over small floral print featuring mixed small flowers and foliage distributed across the dress surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem detailSlightly ruffled tier at the skirt hem creating a soft flounce.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.59 · w 0.56 · h 0.17 (high) - Accessory on handBlack folded clutch handbag held at the model's right hip, partially obscuring the dress side seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.49 · w 0.12 · h 0.15 (high) - Visible footwearBlack textured closed-toe flats visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.13 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body model against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model faces forward with one leg crossed and one hand holding a clutch.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot centered vertically with generous top and bottom space, model facing forward in a three-quarter stance.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or scenery.
- Lighting and shadowsEven soft lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a slight shadow cast beneath the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.90 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (medium) - Model poseModel stands with legs crossed at the ankles and left arm relaxed, right arm bent holding a clutch at hip height.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high)
Colors
black· dress base#0D0D0Crust orange· floral - rust flowerscream· floral - cream flowersmuted green· floral - foliage#3B2C23black· clutch#121115- SilhouetteShort dress with a fitted bodice and a flared, tiered skirt that ends above the knee.
- 02
Product
Upper front of a floral chiffon dress shown on a model: mandarin-style round neckline with a short slit, a vertical crocheted trim down the center front, and an allover small-to-medium floral print on a dark background.
- Neckline shapeRound mandarin-style neckline with a short centered slit that opens into the vertical front panel; neckline edge sits just below the model's collarbones.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Center front trimNarrow vertical crochet or lace trim running down the center front from the neckline, composed of two parallel stitched bands with openwork between them.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric patternAllover floral print of small and medium flowers with stems and leaves scattered across the fabric; flowers vary in warm tones and are distributed densely.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.35 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric texture and drapeLightweight sheer chiffon appearance with a slightly crinkled vertical rib or pleat texture visible in close areas, giving a soft drape over the model's torso.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (medium) - Sleeve and shoulderRight shoulder and upper sleeve visible with continuing floral print; sleeve appears set-in and follows the same lightweight fabric as the body.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.42 · w 0.39 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from chest upward against a plain light background; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows highlights facial features and fabric detail.
- Shot compositionCropped mid-upper torso and head portrait of a model, centered horizontally with the product occupying the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- LightingEven, soft studio lighting that reduces harsh shadows and provides clear visibility of fabric texture and print colors.
- Model presentFemale model wearing the product; head and shoulders visible, hair partially covering left shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
black· base fabric#0D0D0Dwarm beige· flowers (beige/tan)rust red· flowers (rust red)muted olive· leaf and stem print- Neckline shapeRound mandarin-style neckline with a short centered slit that opens into the vertical front panel; neckline edge sits just below the model's collarbones.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a short, long-sleeve floral chiffon dress on a model; features sheer patterned outer layer over a lighter lining, gathered waist and a ruffled hem, and two horizontal decorative bands on each sleeve cuff.
- Silhouette and viewDress shown on a standing model from a rear three-quarter angle, falling to just above the knees with a loose A-line silhouette and slight flare at the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Neck and backHigh round neckline visible at the back with fabric continuing smoothly into the back bodice; no visible zipper or closure on the exposed rear panel.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with gathered fabric at the cuffs; each cuff has two horizontal, darker decorative bands or trims that run around the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric and transparencySheer chiffon outer layer with an allover floral print; the skirt hem area shows a lighter inner lining beneath the sheer outer fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high) - Gathering and seam detailGathered seam at the waist or lower bodice producing soft pleats that feed into the flared skirt and ruffled lower hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.32 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high) - Ruffled hemA narrow ruffle forms the skirt hem, visible as a slightly flared, gathered band at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Print patternDense small-scale floral print distributed evenly across the dress; floral motifs include warmer red/orange blossoms and lighter cream flowers with small green foliage.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem lining visibleInner lining visible through the sheer outer layer at the hem appears as a lighter, semi-opaque layer beneath the chiffon.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.70 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio image with a single model posed against a plain light background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model turned over shoulder toward camera.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with even, diffused lighting and minimal visible shadow on the floor.
- Model poseFemale model standing with weight on one leg, body angled away from camera and head turned to look over the left shoulder toward the camera.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.80 (high) - Visible accessoriesModel wearing small hoop or square gold-toned earrings and flat black textured slip-on shoes; a ring is visible on the right hand.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.02 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear focus and natural color rendering.
Colors
black· main fabric base#0D0D0Crusty red· flower motifs (warm)#935A3Dcream· flower motifs (light)muted olive green· foliage printlight beige lining· inner lining at hem- Silhouette and viewDress shown on a standing model from a rear three-quarter angle, falling to just above the knees with a loose A-line silhouette and slight flare at the hem.
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Customer Reviews
16 total16 reviews · out of 5
Wow
Wow
Malheureusement les grandeurs ne faisaient pas
Très bon service et suivi et facilité a retourner nos articles
Would look good on anyone
Pretty dress. Glad I read the reviews and bought a size smaller than I normally wear.
Jolie robe d’été
Robe légère très confortable
Coupe confortable. Belle qualité de
Coupe confortable. Belle qualité de tissu, mais fait grand. Prendre une taille en-dessous.
Belle robe
J'ai aimé le tissu , du chiffon donc légère , ainsi que l'imprimé . Doublée , pas transparente . J'ai dû la retourner car elle était trop longue et ma couturière ne pouvait pas la raccourcir
Very nice
Everything is perfect
Pas pour moi
Une coupe qui ne me Convient pas du tout .
Robert chiffon
Je vais la retourner car vraiment pas mon style.
Très grand mais jolie
Jolie robe mais fait très grand. Prendre une taille en dessous de la taille habituelle.
Bonjour madame, monsieur,
idem que le commentaire précédent sur le chandail avec manches en dentelle
Too big
I would like to return this item but I'm having difficulty returning on line. Can someone give me my order number so that I can return this.
Très jolie, tissu doux et souple
La robe est vraiment large pour une small et les manches sont larges et longues.
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Perfect
Nice dress
the material is very nice, fits a bit big but fine
Beau tissu.
Oui, belle qualité
Q&A
2 answered- Does this dress run true to size or is it oversized given the loose fit description?
- This dress is designed with a loose fit [1], so it runs oversized compared to a standard fit. If you prefer a closer fit, consider sizing down.
- Are the crocheted trims securely attached and durable, or do they feel delicate and prone to snagging?
- The crocheted trims are described as 'openwork crochet-style ribbons' [1]. No durability information is provided, but crochet details can be delicate. We recommend handling with care to avoid snagging.