Contemporaine
Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt
The Prince of Wales Pleated Skirt by Contemporaine by Simons is a midi skirt in a gray Prince of Wales check with a high waistband, button closure at the waist, flat front knife pleats, and a full silky lining; the measured size 4 length is 75 cm (29.5 in). It is made from a supple heavyweight fabric partially composed of recycled polyester and is designed in Canada. It has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
- Material
- Partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, tailored, wrap, business, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Knee-Length Skirts
Color
Specifications
Tailored pleated skirt in a Prince of Wales check with a wrap-style button waist and full silky lining.
Wrap-style button waist, flat front pleats, full silky lining, heavyweight drapey fabric, partially recycled polyester content.
- Material
- Partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester
- Style
- classic, tailored, wrap, business, smart-casual
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Skirts > Knee-Length Skirts
Additional Attributes
- Prince of Wales check pattern
- wrap-style front with button closure at waist
- flat pleats at front
- full silky lining
- supple heavyweight fabric with rich drape
- partially made with recycled polyester from plastic bottles
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- designed in Canada
- 75 cm length
Product Insights
A women's midi-length pleated skirt in a Prince of Wales check, designed in Canada by Contemporaine by Simons. Fixed button-wrap waist with no elastic; check hip measurement rather than relying on letter size. Patterned Brown is the only colourway and reads as a grey-brown Prince of Wales check, not a rich chocolate brown. Machine wash cold on delicate; no bleach, soaking or wringing; hang dry; do not tumble dry, iron, press or professionally clean. Online colour and weight can disappoint, and the cut may not suit every body, so returns are a real possibility. 125 CAD across all sizes, with no extended-size uplift.
Verified claims
- product_identity
- A women's midi-length pleated skirt in a Prince of Wales check, designed in Canada by Contemporaine by Simons.
- category
- Knee-length / midi skirt category
- fit_sizing
- Fixed button-wrap waist with no elastic; check hip measurement rather than relying on letter size.
- length
- 75 cm (29.5 inches) on size 4, landing around mid-calf on a 5'8 wearer.
- size_range
- Eight sizes, 2 through 16, all currently in stock.
- color
- Patterned Brown is the only colourway and reads as a grey-brown Prince of Wales check, not a rich chocolate brown.
- materials
- Shell is 89% recycled polyester, 10% viscose and 1% spandex; lining is 100% polyester.
- fabric_behavior
- Heavyweight in the listing means a dense, supple drape rather than wool-like winter weight; buyer reports on actual weight are mixed.
- construction
- Wrap-style button waist, high fitted waistband, side button/tab, centre back seam and straight hem.
- pleating
- Flat knife pleats start below the waistband and continue to the hem, with a deeper front-centre fold.
- lining
- Full silky polyester lining adds a smooth barrier, warmth and reduced cling against tights.
- care
- Machine wash cold on delicate; no bleach, soaking or wringing; hang dry; do not tumble dry, iron, press or professionally clean.
- pleat_care
- Heat can permanently relax the pleats; steam rather than iron, and reshape damp pleats by hand.
- durability
- The full lining is a practical durability feature, reducing friction and wear on the shell.
- styling
- Prince of Wales check pairs best with muted cream, white, grey or navy, keeping other pieces simple.
- use_cases
- Well suited to office and business-casual settings; the lined, heavier-feeling fabric reads polished.
- tradeoffs
- Online colour and weight can disappoint, and the cut may not suit every body, so returns are a real possibility.
- value
- 125 CAD across all sizes, with no extended-size uplift.
- sustainability
- Made with 89% recycled polyester in the shell and qualifies under Simons' Vision program, though no third-party certification such as GRS is named.
- sentiment
- Mixed but positive overall: 4 stars from 4 reviews, with praise for the classic flattering cut and complaints about colour and weight.
- comparison
- A suiting-inspired Prince of Wales check in a recycled-poly blend rather than wool, so it has a smoother hand and different care needs.
Product record
- Title
- Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 4 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 13 sourcesUses
Polished office wear
A Prince of Wales patterned pleated skirt for office or business-casual outfits, when you want a polished, put-together look. The lined, thicker fabric and classic, flattering silhouette are described by reviewers as well made and lovely for polished wear.[1]
A styled look with tucked sweater and knee-high boots
Shown styled in the brand's studio photo with a dark fuzzy sweater tucked slightly into the waistband and dark knee-high suede boots beneath the hem, offering an example of how this midi skirt can anchor a polished cool-weather outfit. The look pairs the Prince of Wales plaid with cozy knit textures for a put-together day-to-day ensemble.[2]
Care tip: steaming instead of ironing
When your Prince Of Wales pleated skirt needs de-wrinkling, note that it cannot be ironed. A garment steamer is the recommended way to smooth out wrinkles instead, keeping the pleats in good shape.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt: Choose this if you want a polished, classic midi for office or business-casual wear: it pairs a Prince of Wales check with regular knife pleats, an A-line silhouette, and a high fitted waistband that buttons at the waist, all in a supple, heavyweight fabric with a full silky lining. It is partially made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles and comes in sizes 2 through 16 in the Patterned Brown colorway. Note that reported experiences vary: the brown colorway has been said to read grey in person, some reviewers found the fabric lighter than it looks online, and the skirt cannot be ironed—use a steamer instead.[1,2,3,4] | Flared Textured Crepe Pleated Skirt: Choose this if you want an A-line, fit-and-flare midi with sewn pleats at the waist that create vertical fullness down to a hem reaching mid-calf (about 31.5 inches in size 4). It suits shoppers looking for a defined, fitted natural-waist waistband with belt loops, slant pockets, a zip fly with hidden hook closure, and a delicately textured stretch crepe described as fluid and thick for drape—made partly (58 percent) of polyester from recycled plastic bottles. Note that the skirt is unlined and comes in sizes 2 through 16 in Black, Hazelnut, and Navy/Midnight Blue.[5,6,7,8,9] | Pleated Structured Twill Flared Skirt: Choose this if you want a high-waisted, A-line flared midi skirt with crisp box pleats and structured volume, made from a dense, slightly stretch cotton twill (98% reprocessed cotton, 2% spandex) in Off White. It offers practical details like slant side pockets, a zip fly with hidden hook closure, an elastic waistband at the back, and a wide stitched hem band, with a size small length of 33 inches (85.5 cm) that reached mid-calf on the model. It comes in X-Small through X-Large, though the listed color appears limited to Off White.[10,11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pleated midi skirt worn by a model; visible high waistband with Prince of Wales check pattern and multiple knife pleats extending down the skirt, plus a small side button/tab near the waist.
- Silhouette and lengthA-line midi skirt with a high waist and a hem that falls below mid-calf on the model
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.38 · w 0.46 · h 0.52 (high) - PleatingMultiple evenly spaced knife pleats start below the waistband and continue to the hem, creating vertical folds
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Waistband and fastener detailHigh straight waistband with a visible side button/tab on the right side (model left) at the waistband edge
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Surface patternPrince of Wales check (glengarry/glen plaid) pattern composed of intersecting fine lines forming small checks across the fabric
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.42 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven suiting-like fabric with a smooth, slightly textured finish visible in the close tonal variation of the checks
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high) - Front-center pleat seamA deeper, wider pleat or seam runs near the front-center-right area creating a stronger vertical fold than neighboring pleats
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing full-body model against a plain light gray background with even, diffuse lighting. Model is standing straight with one hand on hip and one arm relaxed; image is centered and uncropped.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot with the model centered and framed vertically to show garment length, generous space above head and below hem
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows beneath feet
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model pose and stylingModel wears the skirt with a tucked fuzzy dark sweater and tall dark suede boots; right hand rests on hip, left hand relaxed alongside skirt
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.10 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high)
Colors
medium gray· skirt basecharcoal gray· check lineswarm beige-brown· accent threads in pattern- Silhouette and lengthA-line midi skirt with a high waist and a hem that falls below mid-calf on the model
- 02
Product
Front view of a mid-length pleated skirt in a Prince of Wales check fabric with a fitted waistband and visible button at the right waist; skirt falls to just below mid-calf over boots.
- SilhouetteMid-length A-line skirt with a straight fitted waistband and a flared pleated lower body falling to below mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high) - PleatingRegular knife pleats starting below the waistband and continuing down the skirt; pleats are visible as vertical folds across the front panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - PatternPrince of Wales check pattern with intersecting thin light and dark lines forming small rectangular checks across the fabric.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.56 (high) - Waistband detailFitted waistband sits flat at the natural waist with a single round sewn button visible at the right side of the waistband.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - HemStraight stitched hem finishing the skirt with a visible horizontal line at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.72 · w 0.68 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureTextured woven wool-like fabric appearance with visible weave and slight nap, giving a soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio model shot showing the skirt worn by a model paired with a sweater and knee-high boots; plain light studio background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model stylingModel is wearing the skirt with a dark fuzzy sweater tucked slightly into the waistband and dark knee-high suede boots visible beneath the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high) - Shot compositionCentered frontal crop from mid-torso to boots, showing the front of the skirt and lower body; model hands rest at sides.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with even diffuse lighting producing soft shadows under the boots.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the skirt and nearby garments with no visible motion blur; colors appear natural under studio light.
Colors
gray brown check· main fabricdark charcoal· waistband button- SilhouetteMid-length A-line skirt with a straight fitted waistband and a flared pleated lower body falling to below mid-calf.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a mid-length skirt with a Prince of Wales style checked pattern, straight A-line silhouette, and a fitted high waist shown on a model.
- SilhouetteMid-length straight A-line skirt falling below the knees with a consistent hem width and no visible flare.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.61 (high) - WaistbandHigh fitted waistband that sits at the natural waist with no visible belt loops or elastic.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high) - Center back seamSubtle vertical seam or join runs down the center back of the skirt.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.02 · h 0.56 (medium) - Fabric patternPrince of Wales style checked pattern composed of small checks and horizontal bands forming larger squares.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric textureWoven textured fabric with a slightly coarse appearance suggesting a heavier suiting material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium) - Hem detailStraight hem with a visible stitch line and clean finish at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.67 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a plain light gray background showing model from mid-back to lower legs, soft even lighting, and visible boots as props.
- Shot compositionRear-facing studio shot cropped from the model's mid-back to feet, centered vertically and horizontally on the skirt.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props except the model and boots.
- Prop footwearDark brown suede knee-high boots worn by the model, visible below the skirt hem and not part of the product being described.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.71 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.71 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with minimal directional shadows beneath the boots and slight shadowing along the skirt folds.
Colors
medium gray· main fabric backgroundlight beige· lighter check linescharcoal black· dark grid lines- SilhouetteMid-length straight A-line skirt falling below the knees with a consistent hem width and no visible flare.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4679502 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 2 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679503 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 4 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679504 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 6 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679505 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 8 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679506 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 10 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679507 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 12 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679508 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 14 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679509 | Prince Of Wales Pleated Skirt - Patterned Brown - 16 | CA$125.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
La jupe est très belle
La jupe est très belle
Why would they fold this to deliver it
The skirt arrived folded up in a little square and had the pleating all wrinkled and twisted up. This seems absolutely feral to me. Also was a very lightweight feeling material, not what I expected based on the drape of the pictured garment It is grey not brown
Nice skirt
Lovely skirt well made, but it just did not suit me. Had to return it
Beautiful skirt
Classic and flattering. Thicker fabric and lined. Cannot be ironed but steamed nicely. Will look great with lots of different colour sweaters.