Contemporaine
3/4-Sleeve Fine Knit Open Cardigan
Contemporaine by Simons presents a fine knit open cardigan featuring a cropped, open-front design with no closures and 3/4-length sleeves. Constructed from a soft stretch knit with ribbed cuffs and hem, this layering piece is designed to be worn over dresses and tops for versatile use. Designed in Canada, it offers a relaxed fit and a straight hem.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 80% reprocessed viscose, 20% nylon
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Contemporaine's 3/4-sleeve fine knit open cardigan is a consciously designed staple for $39.95, made from 80% reprocessed viscose that diverts waste without compromising virgin quality, blended with 20% nylon for durability and pilling resistance. Its open front reduces fit-related returns and allows flexible sizing, while the cool-to-touch, breathable knit and fluid drape enable seamless layering across seasons. The cropped hip-length and 3/4 sleeves create a balanced, intentional silhouette, though the semi-sheer fabric (black is more opaque) and required hand washing in cold water (lay flat to dry) represent the main tradeoffs for this exclusive Simons private-label design.
Verified claims
- Material
- 80% reprocessed viscose diverts waste and matches virgin quality; 20% nylon adds durability.
- Durability
- Nylon blend resists pilling and maintains shape; hand washing extends garment life.
- Value
- At $39.95, matches conventional prices for a sustainable option with exclusive design.
- Design sustainability
- Open front reduces fit-related returns; breathable drape suits multiple seasons.
- Hand feel
- Cool-to-touch, soft recycled viscose matches virgin quality and outperforms standard rayon; hand wash to preserve.
- Sizing
- Open front and stretch allow flexible sizing; choose smaller for fitted or larger for relaxed.
- Length
- Cropped to hip level and proportioned with 3/4 sleeves for an intentionally layered silhouette.
- Layering
- Fluid drape and semi-sheer design enable seamless layering over dresses and camisoles.
- Proportion
- 3/4 sleeves and cropped body are proportioned to create a balanced, styled look.
- Fit
- The open front and stretch knit allow the cardigan to fit without gaping and stay in place during movement.
- Care
- Hand washing in cold water and laying flat to dry is required.
- Sheerness
- Semi-sheer knit; black is more opaque than paler shades.
- Design exclusivity
- Simons private-label cardigan designed in Canada, distinct from basics.
- Breathability
- Cool-to-the-touch knit and open front stop overheating in hot weather.
Product record
- Title
- 3/4-Sleeve Fine Knit Open Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 39.95 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Cropped open-front fine knit cardigan in solid black with 3/4-length sleeves and ribbed cuffs and hem, shown worn open over a white top.
- SilhouetteCropped open-front cardigan ending near the waist with a straight hem and a narrow open front band; no visible buttons or closures.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (medium) - Sleeve styleThree-quarter length sleeves finishing with a ribbed cuff that sits below the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (medium) - Knitted textureFine, smooth knit fabric with visible ribbed knit at the hem and cuffs contrasting the plain knit body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - ColorSolid black color across the entire cardigan.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (medium) - Fit on modelRelaxed, slightly boxy fit with the front panels falling straight and a short overall length that reveals the garment underneath.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh up against a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown three-quarter front, left hand in pocket and torso slightly angled to camera; head and shoulders centered in upper part of frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - BackgroundSmooth light gray or off-white seamless background with no visible props.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting with even illumination and gentle shadows under the chin and along the garment folds.
- Image framingCropped vertical composition showing the model from about mid-thigh to just above the head; cardigan and layering garments fully visible in frame.
Colors
black· cardigan body and sleeves#0D0D0F- SilhouetteCropped open-front cardigan ending near the waist with a straight hem and a narrow open front band; no visible buttons or closures.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a black fine-knit cardigan shown on a model; the garment is hip-length with ribbed hem and three-quarter sleeves, visible shoulder seams and a smooth knit body.
- Silhouette and lengthHip-length cardigan with a straight lower edge that sits at the model's upper hips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Lower bandWide ribbed hem band at the bottom of the cardigan, visibly denser knit than the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.58 · h 0.13 (high) - Sleeve styleThree-quarter length sleeves ending below the elbow with a narrower ribbed cuff.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.45 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve seamVisible set-in sleeve seam running from the neckline to the top of the arm, visible as a stitched line on the back shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Neckline finishNarrow ribbed neckline band visible at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.25 · h 0.09 (high) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit body with uniform stitch appearance and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Closure absenceNo visible buttons, zippers, or other closures on the back view.
Other
Studio three-quarter rear view on a model against a plain white background with even soft lighting; model is turned to the right with one hand in a pocket.
- Model poseFemale model shown from the back and right side, head turned to the right and smiling, right hand in pocket of trousers.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail and accurate focus on the garment.
- Visible additional garmentLight grey tailored trousers worn by the model visible at the lower part of the image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.75 · w 0.80 · h 0.23 (high)
Colors
black· cardigan body#0D0D0E- Silhouette and lengthHip-length cardigan with a straight lower edge that sits at the model's upper hips.
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Customer Reviews
48 total48 reviews · out of 5
Très appréciée
Très appréciée
Nice bright colour
Love it
Buttonless shrug
Excellent quality, exactly what we were looking for! Quick shipping A++
Exactly what I was looking for!
It's lightweight bolero style sweater perfect for summer when I need something inside but don't want anything too heavy.
J'aime bien
Très joli porté sur une camisole ou une robe sans manche. J'aime la manche 3/4.
Great Cardigan
Bought this cardigan to wear over some sleeveless summer dresses. Looks great and fits well. Good quality.
De très bonne qualité excellent
Parfait
Great basic
The kind of cardigan no one is excited to buy, but we all need. This one feels really nice and sits well!
Parfait
Égal à mes attentes
The perfect little sweater!
The perfect little sweater!
Bravo
Parfait
Fits well
True to size. Good vslue for money.
Cut is in style, hard to find three quarter length sleeves. Great for summer
Light weight, good quality material. Love them.
Exactement ce que je voulais
Belles couleurs. Beau tissu et de bonne qualité. Très confortable.
Nice piece.
I like everything about it but the too small size.
Cardigan
Great affordable addition to my wardrobe
Every day staple
Great every day staple. Perfect over summer dresses in the office. I own in multiple colours.
Cardigan
Good colour and quality material
Low quality
Low quality
fait bien, couleur magnifique
fait bien, couleur magnifique
Très versatile
Il est super confortable,peux se porter avec un jeans et camisole ,ou même très chic par dessus une robe ou jumpsuit sans manche . Je l adore !!
Beautiful fabric
Beautiful fabric
Bien
Bien
Trop court
Trop court
Modern and classic
Lovely fit for a petite pear (5' 5")... helps to draw the eye to the waist and doesn't drag me down!
Perfect light sweater!
I was looking for a light-weight slightly dressy layer and this fits the bill perfectly. Fits nicely, drapes well. I bought an XL based on the size chart instead of my usual size.
Boléro fin tricot
Très beau, pratique et confortable
Commentaires
Il est fait trop petit.
Cute and simple bolero
I like the fit very much.. simple and good quality. I also have a black one and it compliments many of my tops.
Bolèrjo
Répond aux attentes
Boléro
Très satisfaite
Le tissu n’est pas de
Le tissu n’est pas de bonne qualité, la coupe est un peu trop droite, ne me convient pas.
Belle couleur mais tissu semble fragile
Superbe couleur, belle coupe. Toutefois j’avais une maille tirée, j’ai du le retourner. Heureusement Simons offre un bon service, rapide.
Comfortable.
Soft fabric and desired colour of the product is making feel fashion and comfortable! Thanks.
Boléro tricot
Belle qualité
Good for office and casual
Classic. Nice fabric with a little structure and stretch.
Wardrobe staple
A handy cotton sweater that goes with everything. Have washed it many times and it keeps its shape.
Just the thing
Just the thing I was looking for. The fit is good and it feels so soft. Perfect colour for those colder evenings!
Boléro
Très beau
True to size, good length
Great length for wearing with dress or high waisted pant. Lightweight for cool evening.
Nice sweater but too yellow
The fit and style of this sweater is nice but the ivory colour is a lot more yellow than the picture shows. I’m returning it.
Lavage délicat
Le tissus noir a marqué au premier lavage. J'ai hate de voir le suivant, si ça va refaire
Cardigan
A été retourné, trop court
Good quality
The fabric is of very good quality. Colour is crisp white and fits as expected.
Boléro rosé
Superbe vêtement! Belle texture et belle couleur!
Useful top
This is a little thicker than I expected so for hot days not useful as a topper for a dress but it looks good worn as in the website photo. I’m 118 lb and 5’4” small is perfect .
Parfait comme toujours
Parfait comme toujours
Passe partout!
Pratique et sied aussi bien sur une robe qu’avec un jean