Contemporaine
Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan
The Contemporaine by Simons Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan is a women's button-front cardigan made from pure recycled lambswool in a dense stockinette knit with ribbed trim. It has a boxy, slightly cropped silhouette with a crew neckline, raglan sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a center-front placket with evenly spaced round buttons. Designed in Canada for warm layering, it holds a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
- Material
- pure recycled lambswool knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal, relaxed-fit, boxy, layering-piece
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Boxy-fit pure recycled lambswool cardigan with a crew neck and button front.
Warm pure recycled lambswool knit; boxy fit; crew neck; raglan sleeves; buttons down the front; ribbed edging.
- Material
- pure recycled lambswool knit
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal, relaxed-fit, boxy, layering-piece
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, work, business-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- pure recycled lambswool knit
- warm wool construction
- boxy fit
- crew neckline
- raglan sleeves
- button-front closure
- ribbed edging
- solid design
- designed in Canada
- Contemporaine by Simons exclusive
- knit cardigan silhouette
Product Insights
Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan 100% reprocessed lambswool Deliberately boxy, straight cut with a slightly cropped hem Rustic, slightly rough wool hand; can feel scratchy on bare skin, fine over a base layer Recycled lambswool may pill and can felt or shrink if washed hot or agitated Real wool at $99 CAD surprises buyers who expect acrylic at this price
Verified claims
- material
- 100% reprocessed lambswool
- fit
- Deliberately boxy, straight cut with a slightly cropped hem
- construction
- Raglan sleeves improve movement and forgive a wider range of shoulder widths
- construction
- Crew neck with wide ribbed edging at neck, cuffs and hem; button front
- performance
- Warm pure wool knit that breathes as temperatures change
- comfort
- Rustic, slightly rough wool hand; can feel scratchy on bare skin, fine over a base layer
- sizing
- Size up for layering over shirts or sweaters; size down only if you accept a shorter length
- fit caution
- Cropped cut can be too short and square on taller frames, such as 5'8
- care
- Hand wash cold inside out, mild detergent, no bleach or soaking, dark colours separately; dry flat; cool iron inside out
- maintenance
- Remove pills with a fabric shaver or comb; fold rather than hang; store against moths
- durability
- Recycled lambswool may pill and can felt or shrink if washed hot or agitated
- value
- Real wool at $99 CAD surprises buyers who expect acrylic at this price
- styling
- Neutral taupe pairs easily with jeans for a casual cool-weather look
- styling
- Half-tuck or full tuck into high-waisted trousers or jeans to define the boxy shape
- layering
- Crew neck layers well over scoop and crew necklines; a fine-gauge roll neck adds warmth without bulk
- color guidance
- Fuchsia is the statement option; taupe is the neutral baseline; navy and sapphire are distinct blues
- gender
- Women's style
Product record
- Title
- Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.5 stars, 6 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
A warm wool layer for casual cool-weather outings
Reviewers describe this cardigan as a warm, genuine-wool layer that works well for casual outings, such as worn with jeans on cool days. Some note the rustic wool can feel rough against skin without a base layer underneath. The pure recycled lambswool knit has a boxy fit with buttons down the front for easy layering.[1]
Layering cardigan over shirts or sweaters
Wear this pure wool cardigan as an outer layer over shirts or sweaters. Reviewers report that taking a size up gives the room needed to wear other clothes comfortably underneath. Since the wool's rustic texture can feel scratchy against bare skin, reviewers find it works best over a long-sleeve base layer.[1]
Casual Styling with Jeans
Use this boxy pure wool cardigan for casual outings with jeans. Its natural tone pairs easily for an effortless look, providing both warmth and versatile style.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan: Choose this if you want a warm, genuine wool layer for cool-weather casual wear with jeans—the 100% reprocessed lambswool knit is praised for heat, and its natural tone pairs easily for an effortless look. Plan to wear it over a base layer, since the rustic wool can feel scratchy against bare skin, and size up if you want room to layer over shirts or sweaters. Note that the boxy, slightly cropped cut can run too short and square on taller frames around 5 feet 8 inches, so longer-torso wearers may want to check the length first.[1,2] | Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan: Choose this if you want an exceptionally soft, breathable 100% cotton layer for mild seasons, travel, and outfits that work from the office to weekends — reviewers report warmth without bulk and well-made construction. Note that the intentionally boxy, oversized cut runs large and slightly cropped, so shoppers between sizes are advised to size down, though the length stays short and may feel cropped on taller frames or overwhelm smaller ones. Colors are reported as rich and largely true to photos, but the blue can run darker and the red has a burgundy cast.[3] | Ultra-Soft Tie-Up Boxy-Fit Cardigan: Choose this if you want an ultra-soft, plush knit cardigan whose polyester content (52%) is made from recycled plastic bottles, in a boxy fit with a crew neck, raglan sleeves, and ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem. Its tie-cord closures front the look, but note the front stays open between the ties rather than closing fully, so an underlayer will show through. It comes in Light Grey, Chocolate/Espresso, and Baby Blue, each in sizes X-Small through X-Large.[4,5,6] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing boxy knit cardigan with a round ribbed neckline, full-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs, a vertical button placket, and a wide ribbed hem. Visible knit texture and raglan seam lines from neckline toward underarm.
- SilhouetteBoxy, straight-bodied cardigan shown flat from the front with little taper at the waist and a slightly cropped hem relative to sleeve length.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.14 · w 0.69 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineRound crew neckline finished with wide ribbed knitting that is thicker than the body knit.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.09 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesFull-length sleeves with ribbed cuffs; sleeves join the body with visible raglan seam lines extending from the neckline toward the underarm.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.63 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.63 (high) - Hem and cuffsWide ribbed hem band across the bottom and matching narrower ribbed cuffs on each sleeve.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.69 · w 0.45 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high) - Button placketCenter-front vertical button placket with evenly spaced round sew-through buttons and a knit-reinforced strip on both sides of the buttons.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.13 · h 0.62 (high) - Buttons detailRound buttons matching garment color with visible perforations for stitching.
5 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.22 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.47 · y 0.33 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.47 · y 0.44 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.47 · y 0.55 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.47 · y 0.66 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Knit textureDense stockinette-style knit on the body with slightly denser rib knit at trims; texture appears soft and slightly fuzzy.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.21 · w 0.48 · h 0.48 (high) - Neck labelWoven label sewn to the inside back neck, text on the label is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.15 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat against a neutral light gray background, centered in frame with soft shadow beneath. Even studio lighting with minimal glare highlights knit texture.
- Shot compositionCardigan centered and laid flat, full front visible with sleeves extended downward; image includes small soft shadow directly under the garment.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no props or additional styling elements.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft, even illumination and subtle shadow under the hem.
Colors
muted mauve brown· main body- SilhouetteBoxy, straight-bodied cardigan shown flat from the front with little taper at the waist and a slightly cropped hem relative to sleeve length.
Variants
20 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4693282 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Taupe - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693283 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Taupe - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693284 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Taupe - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693285 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Taupe - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693286 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Taupe - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693287 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693288 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693289 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693290 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693291 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693292 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Royal/sapphire Blue - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693293 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Royal/sapphire Blue - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693294 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Royal/sapphire Blue - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693295 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Royal/sapphire Blue - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693296 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Royal/sapphire Blue - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693297 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Fuchsia - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693298 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Fuchsia - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693299 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Fuchsia - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693300 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Fuchsia - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4693301 | Boxy Solid Pure Wool Cardigan - Fuchsia - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
beau cardigan, chaud , la
beau cardigan, chaud , la laine est rude un peu. J'aime la couleur qui se marie bien à un jeans.
Je l’adore
J’adore la vrai laine … J’ai pris la taille large pour porter aisémant autre chose dessous
Je n'aime pas.
La coupe est trop courte pour une personne assez grande (5'8). Ça fait vraiment trop carré. De plus, je n'aim pas la qualité de la laine
Parfait
Il correspond exactement à ce que je voulais et très bon marché pour de la laine.
Very nice
Very nice
Beau
Beau