Contemporaine
Flowy Crew-Neck Vest
CA$29.95CAD
In Stock
The Flowy Crew-Neck Vest by Contemporaine is a sleeveless, cropped vest with a crew neckline and full-length front button closure. It is crafted from Livaeco viscose by Birla Cellulose with a flowy twill weave and silky sheen, fully lined with satin, and features vertical seaming for a fitted silhouette. Designed in Canada, this vest pairs with matching trousers sold separately (style 17455-227074).
- Material
- Livaeco viscose by Birla Cellulose
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Color
BlackTaupe
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Flowy cropped vest with silky sheen and full satin lining, featuring a crew neck and full-length button front.
Flow twill fabric with silky sheen, Livaeco viscose, full satiny lining, cropped style.
- Material
- Livaeco viscose by Birla Cellulose
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Vests
Additional Attributes
- flowy twill with silky sheen
- made of Livaeco viscose by Birla Cellulose
- full satiny lining
- cropped style
- crew neck
- full-length buttons
- matching pant sold separately (17455-227074)
- exclusively designed in Canada (Contemporaine by Simons)
Product Insights
The Flowy Crew-Neck Vest from Contemporaine combines a twill-weave outer that resists creasing with a full satin lining that eliminates static cling and adds light insulation, delivering a flowy, unrestrictive drape that moves at the cropped hem—designed to land at the natural waist for intentional pairing. The tradeoff: hand washing in cold water and hanging dry is required to preserve the fabric's sheen and shape, while the sleeveless, cropped cut suits transitional weather, balancing warmth without overheating.
Verified claims
- Drape
- Twill weave and satin lining create a flowy, crease-resistant drape with unrestricted movement.
- Lining
- Full satin lining prevents static cling, adds warmth, and eases layering.
- Hem
- The cropped hem sits at the natural waist, emphasizing movement at the hemline.
- Care
- Hand washing in cold water and hanging dry preserves the fabric's sheen and shape.
- Waistline pairing
- Hem lands at natural waist to show matching pants' waistband.
- Layering performance
- Satiny lining allows smooth layering over shirts without snagging or static.
- Thermal comfort
- Cropped cut and sleeveless design suit transitional weather.
- Outer fabric
- Outer twill has a matte, flowy finish and resists creasing; the satin lining provides the silky sheen.
- Anti-static
- Full satin lining eliminates static cling and seam-catching on underlayers.
- Insulation
- Satin lining traps air for light insulation in mild conditions.
- Thermal regulation
- Satin lining provides warmth without overheating in mild conditions.
- Layering compatibility
- Full satiny lining eliminates static cling for easy layering.
- Fabric construction
- Twill weave resists creasing, and satin lining reduces snags and wear.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size; size up for a relaxed fit.
- Fit
- Cropped at the waist with a flowy, relaxed drape.
Product record
- Title
- Flowy Crew-Neck Vest
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Twill weave and satin lining in practice
- Satin lining is built with long warp floats (often 4/1 or 8/5), producing a near-seamless, ultra-low-friction surface that lets the vest slip over shirts, tees, or bare arms without catching — a functional asset for a button-front layer that goes on and off multiple times a day.
- The outer fabric's twill construction — typically a 2/1 or 3/1 diagonal rib — allows the viscose yarns to shift more freely than in a plain weave, giving the vest a pliable, 'flowy' hand that resists starch-like creasing and hangs smoothly from the shoulders even after extended sitting.
- The full satiny lining covers the entire interior — not just a back yoke or partial front — so the textured reverse of the twill never touches undergarments, eliminating the static cling or seam-catching that can occur with unlined twill vests and making it a safer layer over silk or fine-gauge knits.
- The dense float structure of the satin weave packs threads together more tightly than twill, trapping a thin still-air layer next to the body; this gives the vest a slight insulative boost that keeps it cozy in air-conditioned rooms or mild evenings, though the open armholes and cropped hem prevent it from feeling stifling.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless, crew-neck black vest shown from the front on a model; visible front button closure with five round buttons, vertical seam lines and a slightly cropped hem.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, straight-shoulder vest with a crew neckline and a slightly cropped, straight hem that sits near the natural waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - ClosureCenter-front vertical button closure with five round buttons evenly spaced from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - SeamingVisible vertical princess seams or darts on the front panels creating a fitted shape through the torso.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth woven fabric with no visible texture or pattern in the photograph.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible textNo legible printed text or labels visible on the vest in this image.
Other
Lifestyle studio shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the vest with matching black pants and holding a woven black tote; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseThree-quarter frontal pose with the model looking slightly to her left, right arm bent resting on hip and left arm extended down holding a bag.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Prop - toteWoven black tote handbag with two thin top handles held in the model's left hand at the lower-left of the frame.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadows under the model.
- Image cropFull-body crop from just above the head to the mid-thigh; lower part of legs out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
black· vest body#0E0D13- SilhouetteSleeveless, straight-shoulder vest with a crew neckline and a slightly cropped, straight hem that sits near the natural waist on the model.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless black crew-neck vest shown on a model, cropped at the waist with a center-front button closure, fitted shaping via vertical seams and a straight hem.
- SilhouetteSleeveless vest with a crew neckline and a waist-length straight hem; the body is closely fitted through the torso and slightly tapers at the waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Front closureCenter-front vertical row of round buttons set on a narrow placket running from the neckline to the hem.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.09 · w 0.08 · h 0.22 (high) - Seaming and shapingVertical princess-style seams or darts on the front create fitted shaping through the bust and waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.27 · h 0.23 (high) - ArmholesSleeveless arm openings with a clean finished edge that sit close to the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.27 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with low sheen and no visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the vest as part of an outfit; plain white background and a black woven tote prop held by the model.
- Model and poseFemale model standing, facing forward with one hand resting at the hip and the other holding a handbag; full body visible from head to feet.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.96 (high) - Prop - handbagBlack woven rectangular tote with two handles carried in the model's left hand, positioned near the lower left of the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Footwear and pants visibleModel wears wide-leg black pants and black flat shoes that are visible below the vest; these appear as part of the styled outfit.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.66 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain white background with minimal shadowing under the model.
Colors
black· vest#0E0D13- SilhouetteSleeveless vest with a crew neckline and a waist-length straight hem; the body is closely fitted through the torso and slightly tapers at the waist.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, waist-length black vest on a model showing center-back seam and straight hem overlapping matching black trousers.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted vest with a straight, waist-length hem that slightly overlaps the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.55 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the center of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.55 (high) - Side/back vertical panelsCurved vertical seams on each side of the back panel suggesting shaped panels for fit.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high) - ArmholesRounded sleeveless armhole openings with a clean finished edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.23 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.26 (high) - NecklineShallow crew-neck visible from rear with a narrow finished band at the neck edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, matte woven fabric with minimal surface texture and soft drape.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.55 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem that sits above the waistband of the trousers, creating a slight layered overlap.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high) - Matching trousers visibleTop of matching black trousers visible with horizontal welt pockets on the back.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.68 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Back pocketsTwo horizontal welt pocket openings on the back of the trousers, no visible pocket hardware.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear-left three-quarter angle against a plain white background with soft, even lighting.
- Pose and compositionModel shown from the rear-left three-quarter angle with left arm bent across the body and head turned to the left profile.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven white studio background with no visible props or patterns.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting producing minimal shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- AccessoriesModel wearing small hoop earrings on the visible ear.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with natural skin tones and clear garment details.
Colors
matte black· vest body#0E0D13matte black· trouser top and pocket welts#0E0D13- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted vest with a straight, waist-length hem that slightly overlaps the top of the trousers.
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Q&A
4 answered- How cropped is the vest exactly? Does it hit at the natural waist or higher?
- The vest is described as a cropped style, but the exact length isn't provided in the product details. Typically, cropped vests hit at or just above the natural waist, and since matching pants are sold separately, it's designed to show the waistband.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this vest?
- The care instructions are not listed in the product details. Since the vest is made of Livaeco viscose, we recommend hand washing in cold water and hanging to dry to maintain the fabric's sheen and shape. Always check the garment's care label for specific instructions.
- What material is the satiny lining made of? Is it polyester, rayon, or something else?
- The product description mentions a 'full satiny lining' but does not specify the material. Typically, satiny linings are made from polyester, but it could also be rayon or a blend. We recommend checking the care label on the garment for exact fiber content.
- How does the sizing run? Should I order true to size, size up, or size down for this vest?
- Sizing information is not provided in the listing. We suggest ordering your usual size based on the available range (XS to XL). If you prefer a more relaxed fit, consider sizing up. For the most accurate fit, refer to the brand's size guide on the Simons website.