Contemporaine
Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt
The Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt is a women's flared midi skirt from Contemporaine by Simons, featuring a sheer pleated chiffon outer layer over a full opaque lining and a diagonal plaid pattern in dark and warm neutrals. It is crafted from 100% recycled polyester (with a 100% polyester lining) and measures 33 inches (84 cm) in length in size small. The skirt is machine washable (cold delicate cycle, hang to dry) and meets the Vision program criteria for reduced-impact materials.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra light and fluid sheer chiffon pleated skirt in a plaid pattern, featuring a flared fit and full lining.
Ultra lightweight fluid chiffon, full chiffon lining, flared fit, pleated design, plaid pattern, 33-inch length (size small).
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- flared
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Ultra lightweight and fluid sheer chiffon fabric
- Full chiffon lining for modesty
- Made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- Flared fit for movement
- Pleated construction
- Plaid pattern
- 33-inch length (size small)
- Exclusive design by Simons Contemporaine line
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Nocturnal Plaid Pleated Chiffon Skirt by Contemporaine offers a sustainable alternative in long skirts using certified recycled polyester that matches virgin polyester in wrinkle resistance, color retention, and pleat durability, while reducing waste and carbon emissions. Its heat-set pleats create alternating translucent and opaque bands in light, and the A-line cut with full lining provides opaque coverage (with slight sheerness at the hem in bright light) and fits heights 5'0 to 5'9 with adjustable hem placement via rise changes. At $125 CAD, it undercuts luxury brands, but requires hang drying to maintain pleat shape and avoid ironing and tumble-drying.
- Care instructions
Hang drying is essential to maintain pleat shape.
Why this is supported
The most critical care instruction is hang drying because
Its own wet weight re-tensions every fold as it dries — gravity does the work an iron cannot.
hctbeauty.comTumble drying must be avoided:
Never tumble-dry — heat bakes in random creases and relaxes the original set, usually beyond home repair.
hctbeauty.comFor steam revival,
For travel creases, hold a handheld steamer two to three inches off the fabric and move top-to-bottom with the folds, letting each section cool before you move on. Pressing the plate flat flattens the pleat you are reviving.
hctbeauty.comStorage requires hanging because folding
Folding sets a permanent cross-crease that no steam fully removes.
hctbeauty.comThe pleats' defining visual effect depends on crispness:
Sheer chiffon — the fine translucent weave that glows where light passes through the lower hem
hctbeauty.com. The brand's care instructions align with these best practices:
machine wash cold on delicate cycle, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, hang to dry, and iron low inside out if needed.
What are the care instructions? Can it be machine washed or is dry cleaning required?- Light-play
Pleats create alternating translucent and opaque bands in light.
Why this is supported
The skirt's defining visual feature is the alternating translucent and opaque bands created by crisp pleats; as described,
Sheer chiffon — the fine translucent weave that glows where light passes through the lower hem
hctbeauty.com, which is especially prominent at the hem where the outer chiffon extends below the opaque lining, creating a translucent band when light passes through.
- Pleat care
Pleats are heat-set permanent; hang dry to restore, avoid ironing and tumble-drying.
Why this is supported
The pleats are heat-set permanently using a specific process:
The atelier clamps the chiffon between pleating boards, applies heat near 180°C, and lets the fiber cool locked in that shape.
hctbeauty.comThe recycled polyester used is identical in performance:
Hugo Caesar Tassi (women's luxury occasionwear house, designed in Roma, founded 2004) builds its chiffon from a recycled polyester chiffon, knife-pleated or bias-cut. That fiber choice is the reason the care method works at all.
hctbeauty.comTo maintain the pleats, gravity drip-drying re-tensions the folds:
Its own wet weight re-tensions every fold as it dries — gravity does the work an iron cannot.
hctbeauty.comIroning flattens pleats instead of reviving them:
Pressing the plate flat flattens the pleat you are reviving.
hctbeauty.comAnd tumble-drying is especially damaging:
Never tumble-dry — heat bakes in random creases and relaxes the original set, usually beyond home repair.
hctbeauty.comStorage is critical:
Folding sets a permanent cross-crease that no steam fully removes.
hctbeauty.comTherefore, hanging on a clip hanger preserves the pleats and the light-play across seasons.
- Coverage
Full lining provides opaque coverage; slight sheerness at hem in bright light.
Why this is supported
The skirt provides opaque coverage due to the full chiffon lining:
So in bright light, the hem may appear slightly translucent.
- Hem placement
Fits heights from 5'0 to 5'9 with hem from below-calf to midi.
Why this is supported
On an average 5'5" frame, the skirt falls in the tea-length range, a few inches above the ankle.
Tea-Length | 32–36 in (81–91 cm) | Ends a few inches above the ankle
toolsrail.comFor petite frames under 5'4", the length drops below the calf, bypassing the mid-calf zone that can visually widen the legs. For taller frames 5'7" and above, it fits the tall midi range, with the hem clearing the widest calf point.
Midi skirts are a strong length for taller frames — the hem clears the widest calf point more reliably and the elongated leg proportion reads the length elegantly.
bitsandbangles.com- Rise adjustment
High rise drops hem toward ankle; low rise lifts it to mid-calf.
Why this is supported
When worn with a high rise, the hem drops toward the ankle; with a low rise, it lifts to mid-calf.
A 70cm skirt in a high rise will visually fall lower on the leg than a mid-rise skirt of the same length.
tellar.co.uk- A-line cut
Pleated A-line silhouette prevents an abrupt hem line at the calf.
Why this is supported
The pleated A-line silhouette is more forgiving than straight cuts because the outward flare prevents an abrupt horizontal line at the calf.
Bias-cut and A-line midis are more forgiving than straight or pencil midis at this height range.
bitsandbangles.com- Value
At $125 CAD, it undercuts luxury while using certified recycled polyester.
Why this is supported
At $125 CAD, the Contemporaine undercuts Brooks Brothers' plaid chiffon mini, which sells at
$158.99 $228.00
brooksbrothers.com. Budget alternatives like Chicwish and PrettyLittleThing start at
$37.90
chicwish.comand
$59.50$85.00
prettylittlething.ca, but lack the verified recycled content. The Contemporaine's premium is directly justified by its use of
at least 50% reduced-impact materials
Recycled polyester chiffon: feel, drape, and durability — resource_reduced_production, and it carries no color-transfer warning like the PLT skirt.
- Pleat retention
Heat-set pleats hold identically to virgin polyester chiffon.
Why this is supported
Recycled polyester chiffon holds heat-set pleats just like virgin polyester. The pleating process:
The atelier clamps the chiffon between pleating boards, applies heat near 180°C, and lets the fiber cool locked in that shape.
hctbeauty.comThis ensures the pleats stay sharp after washing.
- Environmental impact
Recycled polyester from plastic bottles reduces waste, energy use, and carbon emissions.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester chiffon in this skirt is produced from post-consumer plastic bottles. As one textile source reports,
Plastic bottles take a very long time to break down. Turning them into fabric keeps them out of nature.
suertefabric.comAdditionally, it
Making recycled poly chiffon uses less energy and water. It also makes less carbon dioxide.
suertefabric.comTogether, these environmental savings and waste diversion confirm the skirt’s lower ecological footprint.
- Certification
Carries Simons' Vision designation confirming at least 50% reduced-impact materials.
Why this is supported
The skirt is part of Simons’ Vision program, which identifies products that use materials with at least a 50% lower environmental impact than conventional alternatives. The designation is based on the use of recycled polyester chiffon, as noted:
this accounts for the Vision program designation, which confirms at least 50% reduced-impact materials compared to conventional counterparts.
Recycled polyester chiffon: feel, drape, and durability — resource_reduced_productionThis certification provides an externally verifiable sustainability claim.
- Performance parity
Recycled polyester chiffon matches virgin polyester in wrinkle resistance, color retention, and pleat durability.
Why this is supported
Although made from recycled plastic, the fabric behaves identically to conventional polyester chiffon in everyday use.
Poly chiffon does not wrinkle much. Your clothes stay neat for a long time.
suertefabric.comMoreover,
The recycled polyester chiffon holds a heat-set pleat exactly like virgin polyester because the thermoplastic polymer backbone is identical
Pleat maintenance for chiffon skirts — recycled_polyester_performance, meaning the skirt’s distinctive pleats stay crisp wash after wash.
- Fabric performance
Recycled polyester chiffon resists wrinkling, dries quickly, and holds color with lower environmental impact.
Why this is supported
The recycled polyester fabric resists wrinkling and holds color well:
Poly chiffon does not wrinkle much. Your clothes stay neat for a long time.
suertefabric.comand
The color stays bright for a long time.
suertefabric.comThe quick-drying property is inherent in synthetic textiles. The brand's claim that the recycled version matches virgin performance is supported:
it still resists wrinkles, holds color well, and dries quickly
Recycled polyester chiffon: feel, drape, and durability — performance_parity_with_virgin_chiffonAdditionally, the recycled production reduces environmental impact:
Making recycled poly chiffon uses less energy and water. It also makes less carbon dioxide.
suertefabric.comThe pleats are permanently heat-set during production:
The atelier clamps the chiffon between pleating boards, applies heat near 180°C, and lets the fiber cool locked in that shape.
hctbeauty.comThis ensures they survive cold machine washing. The recycled polyester version holds pleats identically:
That fiber choice is the reason the care method works at all.
hctbeauty.com
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A long pleated A-line skirt with a diagonal plaid pattern in dark and warm neutrals, semi-sheer chiffon outer layer with visible pleats and a shorter opaque lining.
- SilhouetteLong A-line skirt falling to mid-calf with a flared hem visible in front view.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.33 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric and finishSheer chiffon outer layer with narrow vertical pleats that create a finely textured surface; an opaque inner lining ends above the outer hem.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.72 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (medium) - PatternDiagonal plaid composed of intersecting dark and warm tan lines forming diamond shapes across the skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.33 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Waistband areaWaist area covered by model's top but a fitted waistline is implied where the skirt meets the torso; top edge of skirt is visible under the hands.Partial
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.31 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (medium) - Hem detailOuter chiffon hem is slightly uneven due to pleats and shows the sheer layer extending below the opaque lining by a visible band.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.75 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the skirt; three-quarter front view, soft diffuse lighting, minimal shadows.
- Model and poseStanding model shown from head to feet in a three-quarter front pose with hands near the waist, left leg slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.01 · w 0.84 · h 0.99 (high) - BackgroundPlain seamless white background with even studio lighting and soft shadow under shoes on the floor plane.
- Visible non-product clothingModel is wearing a black buttoned top and black pointed high-heeled shoes visible in the image but these are not described as the product.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.05 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.85 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear detail on fabric texture and pattern, no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
deep black· background plaid field#0E0D0Bdark brown· plaid lines#4B3324tan beige· contrast stripes- SilhouetteLong A-line skirt falling to mid-calf with a flared hem visible in front view.
- 02
Product
A mid-length pleated chiffon skirt with a diagonal plaid pattern in dark and warm neutral tones; visible sheer outer layer with pleats and an inner lining, fitted at the waist and falling to a midi hem.
- Silhouette and lengthMid-calf A-line skirt silhouette with a flared shape created by narrow vertical pleats; hem falls below the knee to mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Material and layersSheer chiffon outer layer with visible vertical pleating and a more opaque inner lining that ends slightly above the outer hem, producing a translucent band at the very bottom.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - WaistbandFitted waistband that sits at the natural waist with a smooth top edge and no visible external fastener in this view.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Pleat detailUniform narrow knife pleats running vertically from the waistband to the hem, producing evenly spaced folds visible across the entire skirt surface.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Plaid pattern orientationDiagonal tartan/plaid motif formed by intersecting lines in tan, beige, and brown on a dark (near-black) ground; lines create diamond shapes across the pleats.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Hem finishOuter chiffon hem is narrow and slightly sheer with visible pleat edges; inner lining hem sits higher and is opaque.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Front-on studio shot showing the model wearing the skirt; white seamless background, even soft lighting, visible model hands and shoes provide scale.
- View and compositionFrontal view cropped from mid-torso to feet showing the front of the skirt centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model stylingModel wearing a black top cropped at the waist, visible hands resting at sides with gold rings, and black pointed-toe high-heeled shoes under the skirt.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a clean white seamless background producing soft shadows beneath the model's feet.
Colors
near black· skirt base#0E0D0Cwarm beige· plaid lines - lightrich brown· plaid lines - dark accent#4B342B- Silhouette and lengthMid-calf A-line skirt silhouette with a flared shape created by narrow vertical pleats; hem falls below the knee to mid-calf on the model.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a midi-length pleated chiffon skirt with an all-over diagonal plaid pattern, fitted waistband, and a slightly sheer lower hem showing the model's leg silhouette.
- Overall silhouetteMidi-length flared skirt falling below mid-calf with an A-line silhouette visible from the rear.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - WaistbandFitted waistband sitting at the natural waist, seam line visible where skirt pleats join the waist.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fabric and textureLightweight semi-sheer chiffon with fine vertical knife pleats creating narrow regular folds down the skirt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem detailLower hem is slightly translucent, allowing a faint view of the model's legs through the fabric at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Plaid patternAll-over diagonal plaid composed of intersecting bands in dark and lighter tones forming diamond-like diagonal checks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Pleat alignmentPleats maintain the plaid pattern alignment, creating continuous diagonal lines across folds rather than breaking the pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a white background showing the model from lower back to calves; black pumps used as props; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- View and compositionRear-facing view of the skirt on a model, framed from just above the waist to below the calves, centered in the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows on the floor.
- PropsModel is wearing black pointed-toe high-heeled pumps visible in the lower frame; shoes are props and not part of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.80 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - CroppingImage is cropped above the mid-back and just below the calves, so upper garment and full legs are partially out of frame.
Colors
black· base background of plaid#0E0D0Cdark brown· dark brown plaid bands#533C33tan· light tan plaid lines- Overall silhouetteMidi-length flared skirt falling below mid-calf with an A-line silhouette visible from the rear.