Contemporaine
Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt
This is a women's flared midi skirt from Contemporaine by Simons, an exclusive line designed in Canada. It is made from dense, highly structured twill of slightly stretch cotton, and features a pleated waist, zip fly with hidden hook closure, elastic waistband at back, slant pockets, and a 33-inch length in size small. Customer reviews indicate it fits true to size, while noting that the heavy fabric and longer length may be considerations.
- Material
- dense, structured twill made from slightly stretch cotton
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Color
Specifications
A flared skirt crafted from dense, structured twill with a slight stretch, featuring a pleated waist, slant pockets, and a hidden zip and hook closure.
Zip fly and hidden hook closure, elastic back waistband, pleated waist, slant pockets, flared fit
- Material
- dense, structured twill made from slightly stretch cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Long Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Dense, highly structured twill fabric
- Made from slightly stretch cotton
- Flared fit silhouette
- Zip fly and hidden hook closure
- Elastic waistband at back for flexibility
- Pleated detailing at waist
- Slant pockets at sides
- Length (size small): 33 inches (85.5 cm)
- Exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design, made in Canada
Product Insights
Contemporaine's pleated skirt offers career women a polished silhouette in sustainable recycled cotton twill that resists wear, holds structured pleats, and recovers shape, backed by Simons' Vision certification. At $49.95, it undercuts comparable $175 options by over 70%, while earning 5/5 ratings for all-day comfort from both reviewers.
Verified claims
- Brand positioning
- Simons' exclusive private label for career women, designed in-house.
- Value
- At $49.95, undercuts comparable $175 skirt by over 70%.
- Sustainability certification
- Simons' Vision certification recognizes the skirt's recycled cotton and water-conscious production.
- Durability
- Dense recycled cotton twill resists scuffing and is likely to resist pilling, while the structured weave keeps the pleats defined through wear and washing.
- Fabric performance
- Dense twill of recycled cotton and spandex resists wear, holds pleats, recovers shape
- Care
- All 2 reviewers rate it 5/5 for all-day comfort, and the brand targets career women.
- Design philosophy
- Contemporaine's in-house team selects structured fabrics for polished silhouettes.
- Care instructions
- Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low or line dry; iron on medium heat if needed, and do not bleach.
- Stretch and comfort
- The slightly stretch cotton has about 1–2% spandex or elastane, giving enough ease for movement without losing the structured silhouette, and the elastic back waistband and flared fit support all-day comfort, with reviewers noting it wears well from desk to dinner.
- Length and weight
- On a 5'4" wearer, the skirt falls to the ankle and feels heavy, so it may need hemming to wear as a true midi without dragging.
- Silhouette
- The dense, slightly stretch cotton twill holds the pleated flare, keeping the skirt's structured silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 2 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt: Choose this if you want a structured, high-waisted A-line midi with volume: it's a dense twill in slightly stretch cotton (98% reprocessed cotton, 2% spandex) in Off White, with pleats at the waist, slant side pockets, a zip fly with hidden hook closure, an elastic waistband at the back, and a wide stitched hem band. It suits those drawn to the brand's modern, classic lines for career women, and measures 33 inches (85.5 cm) long in size small, with sizes X-Small through X-Large offered. Note that it has no surface pattern and the Off White twill is the colorway established here.[1,2,3,4,5] | Flared Textured Crepe Pleated Skirt: Choose this if you want an A-line flared midi skirt with sewn-down waist pleats, a natural-waist band with belt loops, slant pockets, and a zip fly with hidden hook closure. It is made from delicately textured stretch crepe that the retailer describes as fluid and thick for an impeccable drape, with 58% polyester from recycled plastic bottles. Note it is unlined, and the length is 31.5 inches (81 cm) in size 4.[6,7,8,9] | Pleated Flared Denim Midi Skirt: Choose this if you want a light blue, A-line flared denim midi skirt with two sewn front pleats, a natural-waist waistband with belt loops, and both slant and back patch pockets. It is a Simons-exclusive design in soft stretch cotton-lyocell denim (41% TENCEL lyocell, 38% cotton, 20% reprocessed cotton, 1% elastane) with a 30-inch (77 cm) length in size 4, offered in sizes 2 through 16. Note the length is specific to size 4, so the fit at mid-calf may vary in other sizes.[10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a high-waist, flared midi skirt in an off-white/ivory twill with box pleats at the waist, inset side pockets, a visible center front seam, and a wide stitched hem band.
- SilhouetteA high-waist, A-line flared midi skirt with full lower volume that reaches mid-calf on the model.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.35 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Waist and pleatsStructured waist with vertical box pleats/pressed folds originating at the waistline that open into the skirt body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - PocketsInset side pockets with model's hands placed inside, creating slight gather at each hip.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Center front seamA visible stitched vertical seam runs down the center front of the skirt body.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.46 (high) - Hem constructionWide stitched hem band at the skirt bottom forming a subtle horizontal band and clean finish.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.83 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly structured twill-like fabric with a soft matte finish and minimal surface texture visible in broad areas.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Side panel detailRight-side rear panel is partially visible and shows additional fullness and a seam where a back panel overlaps the front view.Partial
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio-front shot of a model wearing the skirt against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting produces minimal shadows and a subtle floor horizon line.
- Model stylingModel is shown wearing a sleeveless brown knit top and sandals while standing facing forward with hands in skirt pockets; head and feet are visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with even, diffuse lighting and soft shadow under the model's feet.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal composition centered on the model with small margin around the subject; image is vertical portrait orientation.
Colors
ivory· skirt body#F1F1F1- SilhouetteA high-waist, A-line flared midi skirt with full lower volume that reaches mid-calf on the model.
- 02
Product
Front-facing view of an A-line, midi-length pleated skirt in a light cream/off-white twill with a structured waistband, front center seam/closure, side pockets, and a wide stitched hem band.
- SilhouetteA-line flared midi skirt falling to mid-calf with visible soft box/knife pleats originating at the waistband creating volume toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.75 (high) - WaistbandHigh, structured waistband with horizontal stitching lines and a center front overlap where a closure is present but not detailed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Front seam and closureVertical center front seam/overlap visible running down from the waistband toward the hem; a small stitched area suggests a concealed fastening at waist.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.15 · w 0.06 · h 0.40 (high) - Pleat detailTwo prominent front pleats on either side of the center front that open into the skirt body, visible as folded fabric lines from waist to mid-skirt.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (high) - Side pocketsHands placed inside side seam pockets produce slight pulling and volume at the hips, indicating the presence of inward side pockets.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem bandA wide stitched hem band runs around the skirt bottom, visible as a horizontal seam and slightly thicker lower edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, tightly woven twill-like fabric with a matt finish and structured hand, showing soft fall and crisp pleat edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from waist to feet against a plain light background with soft even lighting; model wearing brown sandals and a cropped top, hands in pockets.
- Shot compositionCropped vertical studio shot framed from just above the waist to the feet, centering the skirt front.
- Model handsModel's forearms and hands are visible with hands inserted into the skirt side pockets; right wrist shows a translucent brown bangle.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Footwear propModel is wearing flat brown thong sandals with black soles, visible at the bottom of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.82 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral, even light grey to white seamless background with soft shadows under the hem and feet indicating diffuse studio lighting.
Colors
light cream· skirt main#F0F0F0- SilhouetteA-line flared midi skirt falling to mid-calf with visible soft box/knife pleats originating at the waistband creating volume toward the hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a light cream A-line midi skirt on a model showing the waistband, smooth back panel, side panels that create flare, and a wide stitched hem band.
- View and silhouetteRear-facing view of a midi-length flared A-line skirt that widens from the fitted waist to a fuller hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (medium) - WaistbandStraight, fitted waistband with a visible topstitch line and a slightly gathered seam below the waistband at the center back.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Back panel constructionSmooth central back panel with vertical seam lines visible where the skirt flares toward the side panels.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.62 (high) - Side panels and flareFuller side panels create the skirt's flare; the side seams run from the waistband down toward the hem and are visible as faint vertical lines.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.68 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.68 (medium) - Hem bandA wide stitched hem band runs around the bottom edge of the skirt, visible as a horizontal seam line above the raw edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly structured woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible surface pattern.
- Partial hand placementModel's hands rest alongside the skirt near the side seams, slightly obscuring the exact side seam lines.Partial
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light background showing the lower half of a model wearing the skirt; visible props include a bracelet and sandals. Lighting is even with soft shadows beneath the model's feet.
- Shot compositionStudio crop showing the model from the mid-back to the feet, centered in frame against a seamless light background.
- Visible footwearModel wears dark brown flat slide sandals visible at the bottom of the frame, feet positioned slightly apart.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.88 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Accessory on armLarge tortoiseshell-colored bangle worn on the model's left forearm, visible at the upper left of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows, creating high contrast between the skirt and backdrop.
Colors
light cream· main body#F1F1F1- View and silhouetteRear-facing view of a midi-length flared A-line skirt that widens from the fitted waist to a fuller hem.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4606766 | Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt - Off White - X-Small | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4606767 | Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt - Off White - Small | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4606768 | Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt - Off White - Medium | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4606769 | Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt - Off White - Large | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4606770 | Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt - Off White - X-Large | CA$49.95CA$125.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Heavy Weight poplin
Well made, just too heavy for my purposes
Nice skirt but heavy and too long
A beautiful and well tailored skirt. Looks just like the picture. I had to return the XS for an XXS. Unfortunately the XXS is still too long so I will need to get it tailored. I'm 5' 4" and this skirt was at my ankle. Maybe it was meant to be a maxi skirt but it is extremely heavy and weighs you down and gets under your feet so it must be shortened. Otherwise it fits well.