Contemporaine
Striped Lightweight Poplin Maxi Skirt
CA$29.95CA$99.00-70%
In Stock
This is a striped lightweight poplin maxi skirt with an A-line/flared fit, an elastic waistband at the back, and side slit pockets. It is made from 100% cotton poplin and has a length of 37.5 inches (95 cm). The skirt features a vertical narrow stripe pattern in pale yellow, navy, and white, and is designed exclusively in Canada by Contemporaine by Simons.
- Material
- Lightweight 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared, classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
PinkPatterned Yellow
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight cotton poplin maxi skirt with flared fit, elastic waistband, and side pockets.
Flared fit, elastic waistband, side pockets, maxi length
- Material
- Lightweight 100% cotton poplin
- Style
- flared, classic, casual
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight 100% cotton poplin
- Flared silhouette
- Elastic waistband at back
- Side slit pockets
- Maxi length (37.5 inches)
- Striped pattern
- Exclusive design by Contemporaine Simons
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Striped Lightweight Poplin Maxi Skirt from Contemporaine delivers a crisp, cool drape that swishes away from the body, with side pockets that stay flat and do not gape. Its flat front and hidden back elastic provide a smooth tuck and comfortable stretch, but the elastic requires rinsing after sweaty days to prevent hardening. Light colors may appear slightly sheer in direct sunlight, though the A-line cut and nude undergarments reduce this. At 37.5 inches from the waist, the length may need hemming for shorter wearers. Machine wash cold, dry low, and iron or steam to restore crispness.
Verified claims
- Drape
- Buyers report a pronounced swish and a cool, non-clingy fit.
- Pockets
- Side pockets do not gape or sag.
- Waistband design
- Flat front with hidden back elastic gives smooth tuck and comfortable stretch.
- Fabric comfort
- Crisp poplin drapes away from skin; owners say it's cool on hot days.
- Elastic durability
- Rinsing after sweaty days prevents waistband elastic from hardening.
- Elastic care
- Rinse or cold wash after each wear to protect the elastic from sweat.
- Sheerness
- Sheerness for lighter colors in direct sunlight is reduced by A-line fit and nude undergarments.
- Length guide
- For a 5'2 person, the 37.5-inch length from the waist falls near floor or above and likely requires hemming.
- Laundering
- Machine wash cold, dry low, iron or steam to restore crispness.
- Tucking
- Flat front and crisp poplin keep tucked tops smooth and free of bulk.
- Pocket load
- Elastic back and flare prevent pockets from pulling when tucked.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Lightweight Poplin Maxi Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Side pockets in a lightweight flared skirt
- With the elastic panel behind the waist distributing tension, any weight from phone-sized pocket contents is countered at the back, so the front waistband stays flush and the pockets don't drag the skirt downward — a subtle construction detail that maintains the clean A-line silhouette.
- The flared silhouette provides natural ease through the hips, which keeps seam-set pockets from pulling open under lateral tension — a fit advantage that sidesteps the gaping common in straight-cut or pencil skirt designs, making the side slit pockets genuinely usable rather than ornamental.
How cotton poplin wears in a long skirt
- Unlike limp fabrics, lightweight poplin maintains enough body to create a noticeable skirt swish when walking — a detail that makes this maxi feel lively and fluid, and that owners of similar poplin skirts mention as a deciding factor in their satisfaction.
- The tight plain weave of poplin gives the fabric a crisp hand that resists clinging, so the A-line flare holds its shape away from the body — a property that reviewers specifically call out as making the skirt feel ‘cool on very hot days’ because air circulates freely against the skin.
Elastic waistband comfort and durability
- Body sweat and skin oils chemically attack the elastomeric polymers in the waistband elastic, causing it to yellow, harden, and lose stretch over time — rinsing or washing the skirt promptly after warm-weather wear removes these corrosive substances before they cause permanent damage, making regular gentle washing (not just spot cleaning) a longevity practice.
- The skirt uses a flat-front waistband with elastic only at the back, meaning it presents a smooth, non-gathered front that layers cleanly under tops while the hidden back panel adds enough stretch for comfortable movement and minor size fluctuations — a design that avoids both the rigid feel of a fixed waist and the bulky, all-around gathered look of a full elastic waist.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Maxi skirt with gathered waistband and long A-line silhouette in a vertical striped lightweight woven fabric. Visible side seam pocket at hip and full hem at ankle.
- SilhouetteFloor-length A-line maxi skirt with a full, gently flared lower half and a defined gathered waistline.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.35 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Waist constructionGathered waistband creating soft pleats below the waist; top of skirt sits at model waist and is covered partially by the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Pocket presenceModel's right hand is inserted at the hip crease indicating a side seam pocket on the skirt.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric patternVertical narrow stripe pattern of alternating thin blue and white stripes on a yellow ground running continuously from waist to hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven poplin appearance with a smooth, slightly crisp drape and fine vertical texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - HemStraight finished hem resting at the model's ankles showing full-length coverage.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.81 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a model wearing the skirt and matching button-up shirt against a plain light background. Three-quarter front pose, soft even lighting, minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly to camera with weight on one leg, right hand in skirt pocket and left arm relaxed at side; upper body turned slightly.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.95 (high) - Visible topMatching long-sleeve button-up shirt in the same vertical stripe fabric worn untucked over the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Footwear and floorModel is wearing black flat slide sandals standing on a seamless light-colored studio floor.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.88 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
Colors
pale yellow· skirt base#F3D38Csteel blue· vertical stripes (blue)white· vertical stripes (white)- SilhouetteFloor-length A-line maxi skirt with a full, gently flared lower half and a defined gathered waistline.
- 02
Product
Lower half of a long, gathered A-line skirt made from lightweight woven fabric with vertical narrow stripe pattern and a horizontal-trimmed waistband; ankle-length hem visible.
- SilhouetteA-line maxi skirt falling to the model's ankles with a flared, gathered lower section.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.72 (high) - Waistband detailHorizontal waistband band at natural waist with the stripe pattern rotated to run horizontally across the band.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.07 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth lightweight woven fabric with soft drape and fine gathers at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Stripe patternVertical narrow stripe pattern across the skirt consisting of a pale yellow ground with repeating thin dark navy and thin white stripes.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Side seam / pocket openingSlight diagonal opening at the side seam near the hip consistent with a hand placed inside a side pocket.Partial
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - HemClean turned hem with a gentle curve at the skirt bottom.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.90 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot of the model wearing the skirt cropped at midriff; plain white background and floor with visible model hands, lower legs, and black slide sandals.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio crop showing lower torso to feet; image centered on the skirt.
- BackgroundEven white seamless background and floor with soft shadow beneath the model.
- Model and propsModel's hands rest near the skirt sides and lower legs and black flat slide sandals are visible at the bottom of the frame.
3 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint shadow under the hem and sandals.
Colors
pale yellow· main fabric#F2D38Cnavy· thin vertical stripeswhite· thin vertical stripes- SilhouetteA-line maxi skirt falling to the model's ankles with a flared, gathered lower section.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long, A-line skirt in lightweight woven fabric with vertical narrow stripes, elasticated waistband and smooth drape to ankle length.
- SilhouetteLong A-line skirt falling to the ankles with a smooth, gently flared drape from the waist.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.74 (high) - WaistbandElasticated waist with visible gathered top edge and small horizontal stitching at the waistband line.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternEvenly spaced vertical narrow stripes running the full length of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.74 (high) - Stripe colorsNarrow alternating light and dark narrow stripes on a yellow background (visible as two thinner stripe colors on top of the yellow ground).
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Center-back seamSubtle vertical seam or fold visible near the center back running from the waistband toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.70 (medium) - Top detailMatching cropped top hem visible above the waistband with the same stripe pattern, indicating a two-piece styling in the shot.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem finishClean turned hem along the bottom edge with a narrow stitched finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the lower rear half of a model wearing the skirt against a plain white background with visible black slide sandals and the model's hand at the side.
- BackgroundNeutral white studio background and floor with soft shadows beneath the model.
- Model elementsModel's left hand resting at the side and lower legs and black slide sandals visible at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionRear-facing crop showing the garment from the mid-back to the floor; edges of the image crop off the model at the left and right sides.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights, producing soft shadows and true-to-color appearance.
Colors
pale yellow· main fabric (background)#F2D48Cwhite· thin stripe 1navy· thin stripe 2- SilhouetteLong A-line skirt falling to the ankles with a smooth, gently flared drape from the waist.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Is the lightweight poplin fabric see-through, especially in sunlight or with lighter colors like pink?
- The lightweight 100% cotton poplin is tightly woven but may be slightly sheer in direct sunlight, especially with lighter colors like pink. We recommend wearing nude or seamless undergarments to be safe.
- What are the care instructions? Is the skirt machine washable, and does it wrinkle easily?
- Since the skirt is 100% cotton poplin, it is generally machine washable in cold water and can be tumble dried on low. Cotton poplin does wrinkle, so ironing or steaming may be needed. We recommend checking the care label inside the garment for the most accurate instructions.
- For someone 5'2" tall, where does the 37.5-inch length fall (e.g., floor-length, ankle-length, or need hemming)?
- For someone 5'2" tall, the 37.5-inch length from the waist will typically fall near the floor or slightly above, depending on your waist-to-floor measurement. It may be ankle-length or require hemming for a shorter look.