
Contemporaine
Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt
This is a women's maxi skirt from Simons' Contemporaine line, crafted from 100% organic cotton poplin with broderie anglaise openwork embroidery and a fine organic cotton lining. It features a flared, slightly puffy silhouette with sewn flat pleats at the waist, a gathered elastic waistband at the back, a hidden side zip, slit side-seam pockets, and a length of 35 inches (89 cm). Customer reviews indicate the skirt runs small, so consider sizing up.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin with organic cotton lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
Size
Specifications
Flared maxi skirt in organic cotton poplin with broderie anglaise embroidery and a slightly puffy silhouette.
Broderie anglaise openwork embroidery, organic cotton poplin, flat pleats at waist, gathered elastic back, hidden side zip, side-seam pockets.
- Material
- Organic cotton poplin with organic cotton lining
- Style
- flared
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Broderie anglaise openwork embroidery
- Organic cotton poplin fabric
- Fine organic cotton lining
- Flared and slightly puffy silhouette
- Sewn flat pleats at waist
- Gathered elastic waistband at back
- Hidden side zip closure
- Slit side-seam pockets
- Maxi length (35 inches)
- Exclusive design in Canada
Product Insights
Contemporaine's Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt is a Canadian-designed exclusive in 100% organic cotton, offering a crisp A-line silhouette with sewn flat pleats at the front and an elastic back for a tailored yet flexible fit. The breathable, opaque cotton poplin naturally conceals creases, while bound eyelets and machine embroidery ensure durable, distortion-free detail. Side-seam pockets add utility without altering the shape. At 89 cm, it falls as a midimaxi, shorter than traditional maxi skirts, and requires cool gentle washing to preserve its structure. Priced comparably to conventional cotton maxi skirts, it delivers a locally crafted, sustainable alternative with a romantic heritage rooted in 16th-century and 1950s styles.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Side zip secures hip fit; back elastic flexes for sitting and movement.
- Pockets
- Side-seam pockets sit below waistband, adding storage without altering fit.
- Waistband
- Sewn flat pleats at front and elastic at back create a tailored A-line silhouette without waistband bulk.
- Fabric
- Crisp organic cotton poplin holds the pleats and naturally hides wrinkles in the folds.
- Materials
- 100% organic cotton shell and lining: breathable, opaque without a slip, with durable buttonhole-bound eyelets.
- Exclusivity
- Designed in Canada as a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive, a locally designed alternative.
- Length
- At 89 cm, shorter than typical maxi skirts, lands in midimaxi range and skims the ankle.
- Heritage
- Originating in 16th-century Eastern Europe, revived in the 1950s for romantic full skirts.
- Craftsmanship
- Buttonhole-stitched eyelets prevent fraying; machine-produced since the 1870s.
- Durability
- Bound eyelets and machine production ensure durable, distortion-free embroidery.
- Opacity
- The organic cotton lining makes the skirt opaque enough to wear without a slip.
- Design origin
- Exclusive to Contemporaine by Simons, designed in Canada.
- Value
- 100% organic cotton throughout at $49.95 — comparable to conventional-cotton maxi skirts.
- Creasing
- Light creases are concealed by the A-line silhouette and sewn flat pleats.
- Care
- Cool gentle wash and air drying prevent shrinkage and set-in creases.
Product record
- Title
- Broderie Anglaise Puffy Maxi Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 2 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Full-length gathered maxi skirt in a bright blue broderie anglaise fabric with a fitted waistband and scalloped eyelet hem, shown worn at waist with soft fullness through the skirt.
- SilhouetteFull-length A-line maxi silhouette that flares from a fitted waistband to a wide hem, shown on a model from a slightly angled front view.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.62 · h 0.56 (high) - WaistbandFitted high waistband sitting at the natural waist with a smooth, non-elastic appearance and no visible fasteners on this side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric patternBroderie anglaise / eyelet embroidery arranged in horizontal bands of repeating geometric and floral cutwork patterns across the skirt.
- Hem detailLower hem finished with a scalloped edge featuring triangular and floral cutouts forming a decorative border.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - GatheringSoft gathers beneath the waistband creating volume and vertical fullness through the skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.32 (high) - Lining visibilityA solid lining is partially visible behind some eyelet rows, reducing transparency in those areas.Partial
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the skirt with a white short-sleeve top, holding a black woven handbag and wearing black platform sandals; neutral gray gradient background and smooth reflective floor.
- Model stylingModel wears a plain white short-sleeve top tucked into the skirt, visible from shoulders to waist on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high) - Prop handbagSmall black woven leather-look handbag held in the model's right hand at hip level.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - FootwearBlack platform slide sandals with a thick sole shown on the model's feet visible at the lower edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and floorNeutral light gray gradient background with a smooth mid-gray reflective floor; studio lighting produces soft even illumination and faint shadow under the model.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the model, full-body crop with head near top edge and feet near bottom edge, centered horizontally but slightly shifted left.
Colors
royal blue· skirt body#033C9B- SilhouetteFull-length A-line maxi silhouette that flares from a fitted waistband to a wide hem, shown on a model from a slightly angled front view.
- 02

Product
A full-length royal blue broderie anglaise skirt with a gathered waistband, visible side pockets, floral eyelet embroidery in horizontal bands, and a scalloped hem with cutout motifs.
- Waistband and gatheringWide fitted waistband in the same blue fabric with vertical gathers falling from the waistband into the skirt body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Broderie anglaise patternAll-over embroidered eyelet pattern arranged in horizontal bands featuring small floral cutouts and zigzag/arch stitching motifs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (high) - Side pockets with handsSide seam pockets visible where the model's hands rest inside near hip level, creating slight pulls at the pocket openings.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Scalloped hem with cutoutsLower edge finished with a scalloped hemline containing larger floral cutouts aligned along the bottom band.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Skirt drape and fullnessFull A-line silhouette with pronounced fullness created by the gathered top, falling to an ankle-length hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Image shows the skirt worn by a model cropped at the waist and ankles, against a neutral studio background and grey floor; a white tucked top and black platform sandals are visible as styling props.
- Model styling propsModel wears a white tucked top visible at the waistband and black platform thong sandals on a grey floor; these items appear as styling props, not packaging.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Shot compositionFrontal studio shot cropped at midriff and just above ankles showing skirt front and partial legs; model stands with feet slightly apart.
- Background and floorNeutral light grey background with a smooth mid-grey floor creating soft contrast against the skirt.
- Lighting and shadowsEven soft studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and subtle shadowing under the hem and sandals.
Colors
royal blue· skirt fabric#0B44A3- Waistband and gatheringWide fitted waistband in the same blue fabric with vertical gathers falling from the waistband into the skirt body.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a full-length blue broderie anglaise skirt with an elasticized waistband, gathered fullness, all-over eyelet floral pattern, and a scalloped eyelet hem; worn on a model so lower legs and sandals are visible.
- SilhouetteFull-length gathered skirt hanging from waist to just above the ankles with a straight, slightly A-line fall.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - WaistbandElasticized gathered waistband sitting at the natural waist with visible stitched channels creating narrow gathers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over broderie anglaise eyelet pattern composed of repeating floral cutouts and small circular perforations arranged in horizontal bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Vertical detailA central back seam or inverted pleat is visible running down the middle back of the skirt, creating a slight vertical break in the pattern.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.70 (medium) - HemScalloped hem with larger eyelet motifs and triangular scallop points; the bottom edge shows decorative cutouts exposing background through the eyelets.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.80 · w 0.68 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric textureWoven cotton-like fabric with visible embroidered edges around the eyelet holes and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (medium) - Occlusion by modelSkirt is worn by a model; portions near the sides are partially obscured by the model's hands and arms.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from mid-back with a neutral wall background and reflective floor; visible styling includes a tucked white top and black slide sandals.
- Model stylingModel wearing a white tucked top visible at the waist and black flat slide sandals visible at the feet.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter centered crop showing the skirt on a standing model; camera angle is at approximately calf level.
- Background and surfacePlain light neutral wall background and smooth slightly reflective gray floor surface creating a studio environment.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
royal blue· skirt body#033C9B- SilhouetteFull-length gathered skirt hanging from waist to just above the ankles with a straight, slightly A-line fall.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Lovely skirt
Lovely, comfy skirt with great pockets. Fits a tiny bit smaller than the size chart.