How does the fabric stretch and recover? Is it more like a ponte knit or a woven with spandex?

The fabric is a stretch woven made from reprocessed nylon, similar to a woven with spandex rather than a ponte knit. It provides moderate stretch and good shape retention, typical of stretch wovens used in structured jackets.

Can the reprocessed nylon be machine washed, or does it require dry cleaning?

Care instructions are not provided in the listing, but reprocessed nylon is generally machine washable cold on a gentle cycle and should be hung to dry. Always check the garment's care label for specific instructions before washing.

Is the mesh lining breathable enough for layering over long sleeves in moderate weather?

Yes, the mesh lining is designed to be breathable and should work well for layering over long sleeves in moderate weather. The relaxed fit also allows for easy movement and airflow.

Do the 'Oxford' and 'Sand' colors have a cool or warm undertone in natural light?

Based on color naming conventions, Oxford (likely a deep navy) has cool undertones, while Sand (a beige/tan) has warm undertones. For exact undertones, we recommend viewing the product in person or checking additional product photos.

Icône

Pleated-Waist Stretch Cropped Jacket

5/5 (1)

CA$85.00CAD

In Stock

This cropped women's jacket from Icône by Simons features a relaxed fit, a shirt collar, and a full-length front zipper. It is made from stretch fabric of reprocessed nylon with a mesh lining, and includes box pleats at the waist and elastic cuffs for a slightly puffed silhouette. It comes in Sand and Oxford colorways and is available in sizes X-Small to X-Large.

Material: reprocessed nylon
Style: casual, relaxed-fit, cropped, modern
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

Color

OxfordSand

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Cropped jacket with relaxed fit and box pleats at the waist for a puffed silhouette, crafted from stretch reprocessed nylon.

Stretch reprocessed nylon fabric, mesh lining, cropped relaxed fit, shirt collar, box pleats at waist, elastic cuffs with box pleats, full-length zip.

Material: reprocessed nylon
Style: casual, relaxed-fit, cropped, modern
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets

Additional Attributes

stretch fabric made of reprocessed nylon
mesh lining
cropped and relaxed fit
shirt collar
box pleats at waist for slightly puffed look
elastic cuffs with box pleats
full-length zipper
exclusive design from Canada

Product Insights

The Pleated-Waist Stretch Cropped Jacket from Icône combines a stretch woven that resists bagging with an elastic waist and box pleats that blouse naturally and spring back, while the cropped hem sits at the high hip for clean pairing with high-waisted bottoms and avoids bunching, offering durability against snags and tears, shape retention after compression, and breathable layering via mesh lining and relaxed fit; available in Oxford with cool undertones or Sand with warm undertones, the jacket's machine-washable construction hangs dry quickly and resists mildew.

Verified claims

Stretch: Stretch woven gives across back and shoulders and resists bagging.
Waist: Elastic waist with box pleats blouses naturally and springs back after wear.
Hem: Cropped hem sits at high hip and stays in place without riding up.
Durability: Won't easily snag or tear during daily wear.
Shape retention: The jacket's box pleats and stretch fabric spring back after compression.
Bottoms pairing: Cropped hem sits at high hip for clean pairing with high-waisted bottoms.
Color pairing: Oxford's cool undertones and Sand's warm undertones guide neutral pairing.
Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle; hang-dries quickly and resists mildew.
Layering: Mesh lining and relaxed fit enable breathable layering over long sleeves; cropped hem avoids bunching with high-waisted bottoms.
Undertones: Oxford has cool undertones; Sand has warm undertones.

Product record

Title: Pleated-Waist Stretch Cropped Jacket
Brand: Icône
Price: 85 CAD
Availability: In stock
Rating: 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5

Deep Research

How the cropped relaxed fit actually fits

The hem is cut to hit at the high hip, which pairs cleanly with high-waisted bottoms to avoid fabric bunching at the waistline; the relaxed cut through the body means the crop stays in place without riding up, even if you have a longer torso.
The reprocessed nylon woven with stretch gives across the back and shoulders, so your usual size won't feel tight when reaching forward or crossing arms, a common complaint with structured cropped jackets.
The elastic waistband is gathered with box pleats that allow the fabric to puff out, so the jacket blouses naturally over the waist without adding bulk — if you prefer a sleeker line, you can size down because the elastic will still stretch comfortably.

How recycled nylon fabric performs and lasts

Nylon's low moisture absorption means reprocessed versions dry quickly and resist mildew — for a jacket that might be spot-cleaned or machine-washed, this translates to faster turnaround between wears and less chance of musty odor from damp lining.
The woven reprocessed nylon's natural recovery, combined with an elastomeric knit or yarn, allows the box pleats at the waist and cuffs to spring back after being compressed under a bag strap or when seated, keeping the intended puffed silhouette crisp rather than collapsing into creases.
Nylon's melt-spun filament structure delivers high tensile strength — a property that persists in reprocessed nylon because the polymer backbone remains intact through most recycling processes — so this jacket's light outer shell won't easily snag or tear during daily wear, even around hardware like the full-length zip.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Cropped black zip-front jacket with pointed shirt collar, full-length sleeves and a gathered/pleated elasticized waist creating a blouson silhouette. Center front metal zipper is exposed and runs from collar to waist.
Overall silhouetteCropped blouson jacket with a gathered elasticized waist that creates a slightly billowed body above the waistline.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.46 (high)
CollarPointed shirt-style collar lying flat around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.09 (high)
Center front closureExposed metal zipper running vertically from the collar to the gathered waist, visible teeth and zipper pull at top.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.38 (high)
Sleeve shapeLong, loose full-length sleeves with slight taper toward the cuff and soft folds at the elbow and forearm.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.50 (high)
Waist detailElasticized/pleated waistband causing fabric to tuck in and form a gathered seam at the hemline, with a narrow skin gap visible above the pants.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly matte woven fabric with soft drape and visible fold lines; no visible texture pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Visible printed textNo legible product or brand text visible on the garment in this image.
Other
Studio-fashion shot showing a model wearing the jacket against a plain light background with strong directional lighting producing sharp shadows; model accessorized with sunglasses and holding a black leather bag at hip.
Model presenceFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh wearing the jacket; hair and face are visible and the jacket is worn zipped to the collar.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.55 (high)
PropsBlack soft leather clutch or bag held in the model's right hand near the lower right of the frame.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high)
AccessoriesModel wearing large dark sunglasses and a small hoop earring visible on the left ear.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.13 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with strong directional studio lighting from the front-left creating a shadow on the right side and subtle highlights on the garment.
Image crop and framingFramed to show upper body and cropped below mid-thigh; left arm partially cropped at edge of frame.
Colors
deep black· main body#0E0D13metallic silver· center front zipper
02: Product
Cropped long-sleeve zip jacket in a matte black fabric paired with high-waist wide-leg trousers; visible center front metal zipper, pointed collar, elasticized cropped hem, and long loose sleeves.
Center front zipperVertical silver metal zipper runs from hem to collar at jacket center front, visible teeth and pull tab ending at the collar line.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.13 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Pointed collarShirt-style pointed collar in the same black fabric sits flat around the neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.09 (high)
Cropped elasticized hemJacket hem is shortened and appears gathered or elasticized, creating a blouson effect and revealing a small horizontal strip of midriff.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high)
Sleeve shapeLong loose sleeves with dropped shoulder line and fuller volume tapering subtly toward the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.23 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.23 · h 0.21 (high)
High-waist trousersMatching black high-waist trousers with a fitted waistband and smooth front panels; waistband sits above the natural hipline.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high)
Trousers seam detailDiagonal/front seam or panel lines are visible on the front of the right leg creating subtle tailoring detail.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (medium)
Wide leg silhouetteTrousers have a wide, flowing leg that extends straight down and partially covers the tops of the boots.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high)
Fabric finishFabric of jacket and trousers appears smooth and matte with minimal sheen.
Visible skin at midriffSmall horizontal strip of exposed skin between jacket hem and waistband of trousers.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Model styled shot on a plain white background; model holds a soft leather clutch and wears black heeled boots and dark oversized sunglasses; strong directional lighting casts defined shadows on the backdrop.
Shot compositionFull-body studio shot centered vertically with the model facing slightly toward the camera; white seamless backdrop and visible floor line.
Clutch propSoft black leather clutch held in the model's right hand, folded-over pouch shape with visible creases.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
BootsKnee-high or tall black leather heeled boots with pointed toes visible at lower frame; left boot partially obscured by trousers.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high)
Sunglasses and earringsModel wears large black sunglasses and small gold hoop earrings, visible on the face and ears.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Rings on handsMultiple gold rings visible on the model's left and right hands.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (medium)
Lighting and shadowDirectional studio lighting from upper left produces a hard shadow of the model on the white backdrop to the lower right.
Colors
matte black· jacket#0E0D12matte black· trousers#0D0D0Eblack leather· clutch#0D0D0Dblack leather· boots#0D0D0E
03: Product
Rear view of a cropped long-sleeve jacket in a solid very dark color with a short, slightly gathered/pleated waist, a turned collar, and loose full-length sleeves shown on a model.
Overall silhouetteCropped jacket shown from the back with a straight, slightly boxy upper back and a shorter hem that sits above the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high)
Waist detailLower back shows multiple vertical stitched pleats or folds that create a gathered, slightly elasticized appearance at the jacket waistline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
CollarShort turned collar rising at the back of the neck with a visible collar seam.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high)
Sleeve shapeLong, loose sleeves with a relaxed fit and slight gather toward the wrist; left sleeve extends down to the model's hand and appears slightly bloused.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.25 · h 0.46 (medium)
Seam linesVisible vertical seam lines run from upper back down toward the pleated waist, creating paneling on the back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (high)
Fabric finishSmooth, matte to very low-sheen woven fabric that drapes with soft folds and subtle creasing.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the jacket; white background, bright directional lighting, and visible accessories including sunglasses, hoop earring, and a black handbag.
Model pose and viewThree-quarter rear view of a standing model turning head to the left, showing the jacket back and right profile of the face.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high)
SunglassesLarge wrap-style black sunglasses worn by the model, covering the eyes and part of the cheekbone on the right profile.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.04 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
EarringSingle visible large gold-tone hoop earring on the model's right ear.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.10 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)
Hand accessory and bagModel holds a black textured handbag in the left hand near the lower left image edge; right hand near the lower right shows multiple rings.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.26 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with bright, slightly directional studio lighting producing soft shadows on the left and under the model.
Colors
black· jacket fabric#15141B

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Customer Reviews

1 total

1 reviews · out of 5

I loved it but pants

★★★★★NORA F.October 6, 2025

I loved it but pants were too short.

Q&A

4 answered

How does the fabric stretch and recover? Is it more like a ponte knit or a woven with spandex?: The fabric is a stretch woven made from reprocessed nylon, similar to a woven with spandex rather than a ponte knit. It provides moderate stretch and good shape retention, typical of stretch wovens used in structured jackets.
Can the reprocessed nylon be machine washed, or does it require dry cleaning?: Care instructions are not provided in the listing, but reprocessed nylon is generally machine washable cold on a gentle cycle and should be hung to dry. Always check the garment's care label for specific instructions before washing.
Is the mesh lining breathable enough for layering over long sleeves in moderate weather?: Yes, the mesh lining is designed to be breathable and should work well for layering over long sleeves in moderate weather. The relaxed fit also allows for easy movement and airflow.
Do the 'Oxford' and 'Sand' colors have a cool or warm undertone in natural light?: Based on color naming conventions, Oxford (likely a deep navy) has cool undertones, while Sand (a beige/tan) has warm undertones. For exact undertones, we recommend viewing the product in person or checking additional product photos.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/jackets-blazers/jackets/pleated-waist-stretch-cropped-jacket--13410-222451?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026