Summer embroidery poplin maxi skirt product image (primary)
White gathered midi-to-maxi skirt with wide elasticized waistband and blue floral embroidery concentrated along the hem and lower side panels; lightweight opaque woven fabric with soft vertical fullness from gathered waist.

Icône

Summer Embroidery Poplin Maxi Skirt

CA$89.00CAD
In Stock

This women's white maxi skirt is crafted from 100% cotton poplin with a delicate lining, featuring a fit-and-flare silhouette and an elastic waistband at the back. It measures 32 inches (81 cm) in length and is adorned with blue floral embroidery and a scalloped hem. Designed for warm-weather wear, it requires hand washing in cold water.

Material
100% Cotton Poplin
Gender
female
Style
casual, boho, romantic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts

Color

White

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

Specifications

A summer-ready maxi skirt in embroidered cotton poplin with a fit-and-flare silhouette and elastic waistband.

Fit-and-flare style, elastic waistband, delicate lining, embroidered details

Material
100% Cotton Poplin
Style
casual, boho, romantic
Occasion
everyday, vacation, party
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts

Additional Attributes

  • 100% cotton poplin fabric
  • delicate lining
  • fit-and-flare silhouette
  • elastic waistband at back
  • maxi length 32 inches (81 cm)
  • matching blouse sold separately (style 22423-8683)
  • embroidered detailing
  • lightweight summer fabric

Product Insights

This 100% cotton poplin maxi skirt combines structured drape and high breathability (300-500 CFM) with 94% wrinkle recovery, outperforming linen. Its fit-and-flare silhouette requires a tucked-in top to preserve waist definition, and hand-washing is recommended to avoid 2-5% shrinkage. The ankle-to-tea-length hem varies by height, and the skirt is part of a CAD$178 set with a matching blouse, offering value versus US alternatives.

Verified claims

Fit
Hem: ankle on 5'3 frames, mid-calf on 5'5 frames, 5 above ankle on 5'9 frames (tea-length).
Comfort
300-500 CFM airflow and 25% less skin friction prevent clamminess and stickiness.
Drape
Structured drape at 100-150 gsm holds skirt away from body and resists wilting in humidity.
Wrinkle resistance
94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours, outperforming linen by 34%.
Shrinkage
Hand-washing preserves the 32-inch length; hot washing can shrink it 2-5%.
Volume
Voluminous fit-and-flare requires a fitted, tucked-in top to preserve waist definition.
Fabric
100% cotton poplin with delicate lining achieves 94% wrinkle recovery and 300-500 cfm breathability.
Washing
Hand-wash in cold water to protect embroidery and avoid shrinkage.
Ironing
Iron inside out on low heat with a pressing cloth to protect embroidered stitches.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from plastic, folding without creasing the embroidery.
Construction
Full cotton lining, back-elastic waistband, no side pockets.
Value
CAD$89 skirt and matching blouse for a CAD$178 set, undercutting US poplin maxis.
Coordinated set
Matching embroidered blouse sold separately; two-piece set totals CAD$178.
Silhouette
Fit-and-flare cut and structured cotton poplin maintain the bell shape throughout wear.

Product record

Title
Summer Embroidery Poplin Maxi Skirt
Brand
Icône
Price
89 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Where the 32‑inch length falls on different heights

  • For wearers 5'3" and under, a 32-inch skirt typically falls at the ankle or lower, functioning as a true maxi — other brands market similar lengths (e.g., 31.5") as petite maxis.
  • Some size calculators categorize a 32-inch hem as tea-length (32–36 inches), meaning on most frames it will stop a few inches above the ankle bone rather than reaching it.
  • On a 5'9" frame, a 32-inch skirt will land roughly 5 inches above the ankle — a full maxi on a model that height typically measures about 37 inches from waist to hem.
  • Standard guides classify midi as 26–32 inches and maxi as 39–44 inches, placing this skirt at the extreme upper end of midi; on an average 5'5" woman, it will hit mid-calf rather than the ankle.

Caring for the embroidered details

  • Washing in cold water (under 30°C) prevents the embroidery's thread dyes from bleeding and protects the stabilizer backing behind the design, which would otherwise shrink at warmer temperatures and pucker the fabric.
  • Ironing the skirt inside out on a low setting or using a pressing cloth avoids crushing the raised embroidery stitches, maintaining the dimensional look of the design.
  • Folding the skirt gently — never directly creasing over the embroidery — and storing it in a breathable cotton cover instead of plastic prevents the threads from becoming permanently compressed and allows the natural fiber to stay fresh.
  • Hand washing eliminates the mechanical agitation of a washing machine drum that snags decorative stitches and loosens anchor points at the edges of the embroidered design.
  • Spot cleaning minor spills with a damp cloth and mild soap instead of full washing limits water exposure for the embroidery, extending the life of the threads and the cotton base.

What cotton poplin feels like and why it works for summer

  • Poplin’s wrinkle recovery measures around 94% after eight hours of wear — better than linen by more than a third — so the crisp fit-and-flare silhouette stays defined through a whole day, from a morning commute to an evening dinner.
  • Poplin’s smooth, tight surface creates roughly 25% less friction against skin compared to a twill weave, so the fabric glides across legs instead of dragging; on a long skirt in humid weather, that difference makes the garment feel notably airier and less clingy.
  • With a plain weave that passes 300–500 cubic feet of air per minute per square yard, cotton poplin makes this full-length maxi skirt ventilate like a much shorter garment; the high airflow prevents the sticky, clammy feeling that can ruin a summer look.
  • At the 100–150 g/m² weight typical of cotton poplin, the fabric has a structured drape that pushes the skirt away from the body rather than clinging; this is what gives the maxi length its clean, flared line and prevents it from collapsing into a pencil shape when you walk.
  • Cotton poplin typically shrinks 2–5% in length on its first hot machine wash, so the hand-wash instruction on this skirt is a practical fit guard: it preserves the 32-inch drop and prevents the embroidered bands from puckering unevenly.

How a fit‑and‑flare skirt looks on different body types

  • Unlike a simple A-line that slopes straight from the waist, a true fit-and-flare is contoured through the hip before releasing into the bell-shaped sweep — on this skirt that means a smooth, non-bulky line at the upper hip where many women carry width, while the poplin holds the embroidered hem away from the thighs for a sculpted hourglass silhouette.
  • Poplin’s tight plain weave and light starch give the fabric enough body to maintain the fit-and-flare’s architectural bell all day, resisting the collapsed, wilted look that softer cotton voile or lawn would succumb to in heat — and because the weave is breathable, the voluminous shape stays airy rather than stifling.
  • The elastic is confined to the back half of the waistband, keeping the front flat — so the skirt gains the comfort and adjustability of pull-on stretch (enough to absorb a long lunch or a size fluctuation) while presenting a crisp, tailored front that needs no belt to look refined.
  • Since the skirt is a high-volume piece (fit-and-flare plus embroidery), the opposite-pairing rule dictates a structured, close-fitting top — a ribbed tank, a fine‑knit cami, or a crisp button‑down tucked in — because a second loose layer creates visual bulk that buries the waistline and makes the silhouette read as oversized instead of shaped.
  • Because the skirt expands dramatically from the hip, any top left untucked over the waistband collapses the proportion into a single fabric column, knocking an estimated 4 to 5 inches off perceived height — the fix is a full front tuck or a cropped top that hits right at the waist seam, restoring the definition the fit-and-flare relies on.

How this skirt compares to similar cotton poplin maxi skirts

  • The delicate cotton lining — also included in the Gap Poplin Maxi Skirt at a similar US price — provides opacity and a smoother drape, distinguishing the Icône from the many unlined poplin skirts at lower price points and signaling a standard of finish that justifies its mid-range tag.
  • The waistband is elasticized only at the back, preserving a flat front that tucks neatly under tops — a design that differs from the full elastic or drawstring waists on the Banana Republic drawstring maxi and Aritzia Vetiver, offering a more tailored look without sacrificing the comfort of a pull-on style.
  • Priced at CAD$89, it lands below the full retail of US-market poplin skirts like Banana Republic's drawstring maxi ($120 USD) and Gap's Poplin Maxi ($89.95 USD), giving Canadian buyers a comparatively lower-cost entry into the lined poplin category.
  • At 32 inches (81 cm), the skirt hits above the ankle on most wearers — a deliberate shorter maxi that avoids overwhelming petite frames and eliminates the need for hemming, contrasting with the 34.5-inch Quince and 37-inch Emporio Sirenuse maxi lengths.
  • The fit-and-flare cut is highlighted in reviews of similar poplin maxi skirts as 'so cute and flattering if you like voluminous skirts,' a silhouette that brings dramatic, swishy movement ideal for summer parties and events.
  • A matching Summer Embroidery loose summer blouse (also CAD$89) is sold separately, enabling a two-piece ensemble that mirrors the designer sets seen at higher price points for a total of CAD$178.

Image Analysis

3 images
Summer embroidery poplin maxi skirt product image (primary)
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Product

White gathered midi-to-maxi skirt with wide elasticized waistband and blue floral embroidery concentrated along the hem and lower side panels; lightweight opaque woven fabric with soft vertical fullness from gathered waist.

  • Silhouette and lengthFull skirt with gathered fullness at the waist falling to a midi/maxi length that reaches above the ankles on the model.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high)
  • WaistbandWide, flat waistband sitting at the model's natural waist with gathering below; waistband area is plain white with no visible closure details.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceOpaque lightweight woven fabric with a smooth poplin-like surface and soft drape created by the gathered waist.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (medium)
  • Hem embroideryContrasting blue floral and scroll embroidery forming a continuous border along the skirt hem with scalloped embroidered lower edge detail.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.79 · w 0.64 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Lower side embroidery motifLarger embroidered floral clusters rising from the hem on the lower left and lower right skirt panels.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (medium)
  • Visible side seam and pleatingSoft pleats and vertical fold lines visible below the waistband indicating gathered construction rather than panels or stiff pleats.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot of a model wearing the skirt against a plain white wall; model is posed standing with one hand at her side and wearing additional garments and accessories not described as the product; strong studio lighting creates a sharp shadow on the wall and floor.

  • Model and poseFemale model standing facing slightly toward camera with left leg forward; left hand relaxed at side and torso partially covered by a cropped top (not described here).
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.04 · w 0.68 · h 0.92 (high)
  • Accessories visibleModel wearing sunglasses and white thong-strap heeled sandals visible in the image.
    2 regionsx 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.89 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Background and shadowPlain white seamless wall background with a distinct soft-edged shadow of the model cast on the wall and a darker floor shadow near the hem area.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • LightingBright studio lighting from the front-left producing highlights on the fabric and clear shadow to the model's right and below.

Colors

white· skirt fabriccobalt blue· hem and motif embroidery
Summer embroidery poplin maxi skirt product image 2
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Product

White gathered midi/maxi skirt with a wide gathered waistband and a prominent blue embroidered floral border along the hem; front view on a model showing skirt length to mid-calf.

  • Silhouette and fitA full gathered skirt falling to mid-calf with a slightly flared A-line silhouette and soft volume created by vertical gathers below the waistband.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high)
  • WaistbandWide straight waistband in the same white fabric with visible gathers immediately below it.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Hem embroideryDecorative blue embroidered floral and scroll motif runs along the skirt hem, including scalloped embroidered edge at the very bottom.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.88 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth lightweight woven fabric with a matte finish and soft drape, appearing opaque in bright studio lighting.
  • Visible overlap with topA cropped white top with matching blue embroidery is visible above the waistband and partially overlaps the skirt, showing the same embroidered motif and scalloped edge.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Model styling and hem heightSkirt hem sits several inches above the ankles on the model, exposing lower calves and feet.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.74 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing the model from mid-torso to feet against a white background and reflective floor; strong directional lighting creates a soft shadow to the left and slight floor reflection; white thong sandals worn by the model are visible.

  • Background and floorPlain white background with a smooth light-reflective floor surface that produces a faint reflection of the model's feet.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowBright studio lighting from the front-right casts a soft shadow of the skirt and legs toward the left side of the image.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Footwear seenModel wears white thong sandals with a thin strap between toes and slim sole, visible at the bottom of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Image crop and framingImage is cropped above the model's waist and includes lower torso, full skirt, and feet; no additional props present.

Colors

bright white· main fabriccobalt blue· hem embroidery
Summer embroidery poplin maxi skirt product image 3
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Product

Rear view of a white midi/maxi skirt with a gathered elastic waistband and blue embroidered scalloped hem; shown on a model with partial overlap from a white top.

  • SilhouetteFull, gathered midi/maxi skirt falling straight from a high elastic waistband to a scalloped hem that reaches the model's lower calves.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.67 (high)
  • Waistband constructionWide smocked/elastic waistband in the same white fabric, forming horizontal gathered rows at the top of the skirt.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.33 · w 0.44 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Hem detailDecorative blue embroidery forming a repeating scalloped edge and floral motif along the skirt hem.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, opaque lightweight woven fabric with soft gathers below the waistband and a generally matte finish.
  • Occlusion by topA white sheer top with blue embroidered trim overlaps the skirt at the upper back, partially obscuring the waistband on the model's right side.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Visible seamsVertical side seam visible on the skirt's right rear panel and subtle stitch lines where the waistband meets the skirt body.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.46 (medium)

Other

Studio shot of a model wearing the skirt against a white wall and gray reflective floor; strong directional lighting casts a distinct shadow to the right rear.

  • Model poseRear-facing model with left arm raised to touch head and right arm relaxed by side, showing the skirt from the back.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Background and surfacePlain white vertical backdrop meeting a light gray polished floor that produces a faint reflection of the model's feet.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowHigh-key directional lighting from the left produces a crisp shadow of the model on the wall to the right and a soft floor shadow beneath the hem.
  • Footwear and ground contactModel wears white heeled sandals that touch the floor and cast small shadows; feet are visible and help indicate skirt length.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.85 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

white· skirt fabriccobalt blue· hem embroidery

Q&A

1 answered
Does the skirt have side pockets?
No, this skirt does not have side pockets. The details include an elastic waistband and embroidered trim, but pockets are not listed.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/skirts/long/summer-embroidery-poplin-maxi-skirt--22423-86342?colourId=0
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