Contemporaine
Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt
CA$195.00CAD
In Stock
The Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt is a woven overshirt crafted from textured organic wool-blend tweed with a full satiny lining. It features a relaxed fit, shirt collar, full-length button placket, two flap patch pockets, and an elasticized back hem. This versatile layering piece functions as a light jacket or shirt for transitional weather.
- Material
- Organic wool-blend tweed
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Off WhiteNavy/Midnight Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A textured organic wool-blend tweed overshirt with satiny lining and relaxed fit.
Textured tweed fabric, full satiny lining, flap pockets, elastic back hem.
- Material
- Organic wool-blend tweed
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Textured organic wool-blend tweed
- Full satiny lining
- Relaxed fit
- Shirt collar
- Full-length buttons
- Flap patch pockets
- Elastic hem at the back
- Contemporaine by Simons: exclusive designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt from Contemporaine ($195, in stock) features an elastic back hem that defines the waist and creates structured pleats, keeping the front clean for a soft blouson silhouette. Buyers who usually size up can stick with their regular size. The satin lining traps heat, making it suitable for cool weather but risking overheating in warmth. Off White is a warm cream/ivory, not stark white; dry cleaning is recommended, with hand washing in cool water and mild soap as an alternative.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Buyers who usually size up can likely stick with their regular size.
- Back fit
- Elastic back hem creates a defined waist and structured pleats.
- Elastic hem silhouette
- Elastic back hem creates a soft blouson and defined waist, keeping the front clean.
- Breathability
- Satin lining traps heat, ideal for cool weather but risks overheating in warmth
- Color accuracy
- Off White is a warm cream/ivory, not a stark white.
- Care instructions
- Dry cleaning recommended; hand wash in cool water with mild soap as alternative.
Product record
- Title
- Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the elastic back hem tailors the fit
- The elastic hem draws in the back fabric, causing the relaxed-fit overshirt to puff slightly above the waist — a soft blouson that adds a feminine curve to the otherwise straight tweed shape, making it read as more intentional and less boxy.
- Because only the back is elasticated, the overshirt maintains a clean, unbroken line from shoulders to hem in front, while the rear gains a defined waist; from side view, the silhouette subtly shifts from loose to gathered, which helps the tweed layer avoid the bulk of a traditional unshaped jacket.
- The organic wool-blend tweed's natural stiffness means the elastic gathers into wide, soft pleats rather than tight puckering, so the back retains a structured, almost architectural look — less like a sweatshirt and more like a tailored piece that happens to have an elastic hem.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of an off-white, boxy overshirt with a pointed collar, visible button placket, two front flap pockets, long set-in sleeves, and a textured woven surface.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped overshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and a straight hem that falls near the hips on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarPointed shirt-style collar in the same off-white fabric, laying flat with a visible topstitch along the edge.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCentral front button placket with round off-white buttons; some buttonholes visible on the left placket edge.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.52 (high) - Front flap pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets with angled flaps positioned on the lower front panels, topstitched to the shirt body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves with a straight cuff area; left sleeve hangs straight while right sleeve is slightly pushed back with hand in pocket.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric textureVisible fine woven texture with subtle horizontal grain suggesting a tweed or textured woven fabric rather than smooth knit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Visible interior layerStriped inner garment is visible through the open placket but is not part of the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh up against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward with head slightly tilted, left arm hanging and right hand in pocket causing slight fold at right front hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadowing under the hem and sleeves.
- Image framingCropped mid-thigh; product centered vertically and horizontally with the model occupying most of the frame.
Colors
off-white· body, collar, flap pockets, sleeves#F4F1EDoff-white (buttons)· buttons- Overall silhouetteBoxy cropped overshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and a straight hem that falls near the hips on the model.
- 02
Product
Upper front portion of a cream/off-white textured tweed overshirt with a pointed collar, visible front buttons, partial flap pocket tops, and a dropped shoulder seam on the right side of the image.
- CollarPointed shirt-style collar made from the same textured cream fabric, laying flat with visible top edge and collar points.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Front buttonsThree round cream-colored buttons with four small holes are visible down the front placket; the top button sits just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.21 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureEvenly textured tweed-like weave in a tightly nubby surface across the visible garment panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Flap pocket topsHorizontal pocket flap edges are visible near the lower crop of the image, made from the same cream fabric and aligned with the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeve and shoulderRight-side sleeve and dropped shoulder seam visible, showing a relaxed straight sleeve set into a low armhole.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.31 · w 0.40 · h 0.54 (high) - Inner garment visibleSmall triangular section of an inner garment with a red and black stripe is visible at the center front neckline under the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Cropped studio portrait showing model from upper chest to head against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing; hair and face partially cover the left collar area.
- Model head and hairFemale model with long reddish hair occupies the upper left portion of the frame, hair falling over the left side of the garment and partially covering the collar area.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows and even illumination across the garment and model.
- Image crop and framingImage cropped to show upper torso and head; lower portions of the garment are outside the frame.
Colors
soft cream· main fabric#F3EDEA- CollarPointed shirt-style collar made from the same textured cream fabric, laying flat with visible top edge and collar points.
- 03
Product
Rear view of an off-white textured overshirt with a horizontal back yoke, central inverted pleat, elasticated gathered hem, long dropped sleeves and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped overshirt silhouette seen from the rear; hem sits at the top of the hips and is gathered into an elastic band.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back approximately between shoulder blades.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high) - Center back pleatSingle inverted box pleat descends from the yoke to the elasticated hem, creating extra back fullness.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high) - Elasticated gathered hemBottom hem is gathered with visible elastic channeling that creates small vertical gathers around the waistline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionDropped shoulder seam and long sleeves with a straight, slightly loose cut ending in wide cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff detailCuffs have a turned finish with a visible single round button on the right sleeve cuff.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.77 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium) - Surface textureWoven tweed-like texture visible across the fabric with subtle horizontal and vertical yarn variation.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible stitchingTopstitching is visible along the yoke seam, sleeve seams and cuff edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a neutral light gray background with a model; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model hair occlusionLong red hair falls over the left side of the garment and partially covers the upper back area.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible non-product clothingBeige trousers are visible below the garment and are not part of the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionCentered rear framing of the upper body and hips; subject is slightly turned to the right showing a profile of the face.
- Lighting and backgroundEven, diffused studio lighting on a smooth neutral off-white to light gray background with minimal cast shadows.
Colors
warm off-white· body#F3F1EEivory button· cuff button- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped overshirt silhouette seen from the rear; hem sits at the top of the hips and is gathered into an elastic band.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- What material is the Contemporaine Flap Pockets Tweed Overshirt made of?
- This overshirt is made from textured organic wool-blend tweed.
- How does the sizing run compared to other Contemporaine jackets? Is it true to size or larger due to the relaxed fit?
- Contemporaine jackets typically run small, and most shoppers size up [2]. However, this overshirt has a relaxed fit, so it may be closer to true to size — you might not need to size up unless you prefer a looser look.
- What are the recommended care instructions for the organic wool-blend tweed? Can it be machine washed or is dry cleaning required?
- We recommend dry cleaning for the organic wool-blend tweed to preserve its texture and shape. Machine washing is not advisable; if home care is necessary, hand wash gently in cool water with a mild soap and avoid wringing or aggressive rubbing [2].
- How accurate is the 'Off White' color in person compared to the product photo? Is it more cream or pure white?
- The 'Off White' color in this tweed overshirt is a warm off-white, leaning more toward cream/ivory than pure white. It has a subtle warm undertone (typical of organic wool-blend tweed) that makes it softer and less stark than true white [1]. In person, expect a slightly warmer, muted tone compared to bright white product photos, but it's not beige—it still reads as white at a glance.
- Is the satiny lining breathable, or does it make the jacket feel warm? Would it be suitable for layering in mild weather?
- Satin linings generally trap heat and are less breathable than options like cotton or taffeta, making this overshirt feel warmer. For mild weather layering, it works well in cooler conditions (e.g., spring/fall) but may cause overheating in warmer temperatures.