Supple Sheer Lace Maxi Skirt

Verified claims

Coverage

Unlined sheer lace requires a slip or nude undergarments for coverage.

Layering

Anti-static or Chantilly half slip recommended; stretch lace and elastic waist ensure smooth, non-snag drape.

Styling

Graphic tee or denim jacket layered over for casual contrast.

Travel practicality

100% polyester lace is wrinkle-resistant and quick-drying for travel.

Outfit versatility

Transitions from wedding-guest romantic to street-casual with a graphic tee and denim jacket.

Practical features

Pull-on elastic waist and stretch lace offer comfort and easy tucking; pairing with an anti-static slip ensures smooth drape.

Brand credibility

Icône is a Simons in-house brand since 1840 with B Corp certification.

Sizing

Sizes SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE correspond to US 6, 8, and 10 respectively.

Length

At 35.5 inches, the skirt hits at high-ankle on wearers over 5'5.

Care

Polyester lace costs $69 vs $150 for woven lace, but requires hand-washing and a separate slip for coverage.

Brand and style details

Steel Blue matte lace is a cool muted gray-blue; Icône is a Simons B Corp brand; Lyst sizes map to US 6/8/10.

Drape

Lace's openwork pattern creates a supple, non-clinging drape.

Stretch behavior

Skirt stretches horizontally for hip movement while the maxi length stays consistent.

Convenience

Elastic waistband and stretch lace enable pull-on wear and smooth tucking.

Fit

Stretch lace drapes fluidly over hips and moves with you, no cling or gaping.

Surface feel

Smooth, matte polyester filaments resist snagging and pilling, comfortable against skin.

Synthetic hand

Polyester lace has a warmer synthetic hand and is less breathable than natural blends.

Color tone

Steel Blue is a cool muted gray-blue that blends with nude underlayers — lighter than the name suggests.

Product record

Title

Supple Sheer Lace Maxi Skirt

Brand

Icône

Price

69 CAD

Availability

In stock

About the Icône brand at Simons

• Simons operates 15 stores across Canada from British Columbia to Quebec, and its online platform reaches coast-to-coast — meaning Icône is backed by a national brick-and-mortar presence and easy returns, a logistical confidence-builder for an online skirt purchase where fit and fabric hand-feel are risks.
• Icône is one of Simons' own in-house brands, backed by a Canadian department store that has been a fashion authority since 1840 — buying into the line means you’re purchasing a designed-in-Canada piece with nearly two centuries of retail curation behind it, a positioning that elevates it above typical fast-fashion private labels.
• Since 2020, Simons has held B Corp certification, a rigorous third-party validation of social and environmental performance; while this skirt is a polyester piece, the company-wide commitment — paired with Icône’s use of organic cotton in other items — lends a layer of responsible production credibility that fast-fashion alternatives lack.
• The existence of a dedicated 'Simons - Icone 2023' editorial shoot by a professional design studio suggests that Icône receives considered visual merchandising and storytelling, reinforcing its market position as a fashion-intentional label rather than a basic commodity line.

What 'stretch lace' means for this skirt

• The absence of high-recovery elastane leaves the lace with a soft, supple hand that drapes rather than clings — it will move with you fluidly and relax against the body over time, making it a good candidate for wearing over a slip for a smooth, elegant line.
• The openwork design of the lace — typical for delicate maxi skirts — inherently amplifies stretch because the loops have more room to elongate compared to a dense weave; this structural flexibility gives the skirt a pliable, body-skimming quality that feels unrestrictive through the hips and thighs.
• As is typical for this category of lace, the primary stretch runs across the width — the direction that matters for accommodating hip and seat movement — while the vertical length remains stable, so the maxi drop of 35.5 inches stays consistent even as the skirt flexes during walking or sitting.

Durability and long-term wear

• Polyester's excellent UV resistance ensures that the Steel Blue shade holds its cool, muted tone without yellowing or significant fading even with regular outdoor wear or storage near sunlight, unlike nylon lace that can discolor over time.
• Polyester lace resists wrinkling naturally, so the skirt can be folded into a suitcase or worn through a long ceremony and simply hung to release any light creases, making it a practical choice for travel or events where you need to look polished without an iron.
• The lace's synthetic composition makes it naturally resistant to moths and mildew, so the skirt can be stored in closets or even humid bathrooms without fear of larvae damage or musty odors, adding years to its wearable life.
• With a moisture absorption rate below 0.5%, the lace sheds water quickly, reducing the time it sits damp after hand washing — this minimizes fiber swelling and keeps the elastic waistband and delicate lace motifs from degrading prematurely.
• The lace's smooth polyester filaments create a surface that resists snagging from crossbody bags or chair backs far better than nubbier cotton laces; abrasion resistance is built into the fiber, so daily friction doesn't quickly rough up the sheer material.
• Polyester lace maintains its dimensional stability through hundreds of wash cycles with less than 2% shrinkage, so the fit-and-flare silhouette stays true to its original cut without sagging or stretching out at the hips after repeated sitting or laundering.
• The lace's filament yarns are inherently resistant to pilling, so even after multiple hand washes the fabric surface stays smooth and free of fuzz balls, preserving the clean, sheer look that defines the skirt's elegance.

Value compared to other lace maxi skirts

• Where the $150 SHEIKE Harlow skirt uses a woven nylon/viscose/cotton lace with diamanté and a mini-length lining, the Icône achieves the all-over lace aesthetic with a stretch polyester lace and no lining — stretch polyester holds the fit-and-flare shape without a zipper or precise sizing, but it also means a warmer synthetic hand and hand-wash care.
• Whereas the boohoo godet skirt uses triangular fabric inserts to create a bottom-heavy, sweeping hemline, the Icône's fit-and-flare cut follows a continuous flare from the hip, yielding a more uniform volume that highlights the waist without adding excess fabric through the hips — a cleaner silhouette for those who prefer a less boho, more structured lace look.
• At 35.5", the Icône skirt is shorter than the Old Navy Lace-Trim Maxi Skirt (which hits at the ankle on a 5'9" model) and noticeably shorter than the 38.2" centre-back length of the SHEIKE Harlow, effectively making it a high-ankle maxi on anyone over about 5'5" and a floor-length maxi on petites — a deliberate proportion that pairs with flat sandals without dragging.
• The Icône's thin elastic waistband and stretch lace make it entirely pull-on, unlike the SHEIKE Harlow's invisible zip and boohoo's low-rise relaxed waistband, so there's no metal hardware to snag the delicate lace and the fit remains forgiving through the day — a functional advantage for a sheer piece meant for summer socials.

How the fit-and-flare silhouette fits

• On multi-brand platforms like Lyst, the skirt's SMALL is listed as US 6, MEDIUM as US 8, and LARGE as US 10 — providing a concrete numeric anchor for shoppers accustomed to standard US sizing, which is especially helpful since the Simons product page only shows alphabetic size options.
• Because the waistband is thin and elastic, it creates a nearly flat profile under fitted tops, allowing the skirt to be worn with tucked-in blouses or cropped sweaters without adding the bulk of a wider elastic or structured waistband.
• The soft and stretch lace fabric works with the fit-and-flare silhouette to glide over the hips without pulling or gaping, so the skirt can accommodate a wide range of lower-body shapes within each size — a practical advantage for those who carry weight in their thighs or fluctuate between sizes.