Contemporaine
Casual Merino Wool Cardigan
This is a long-sleeve, button-front cardigan in a relaxed fit, with a crew neck, a single central placket of small round buttons, and ribbed trim at the neckline, hem, and cuffs. It is made from 100% responsibly sourced extra-fine merino wool using Baruffa thread spun in Italy, in a fine, even knit, and is shown in black. It functions as a lightweight layering garment for everyday wear and holds a 4.58/5 average rating across 12 customer reviews.
- Material
- 100% responsibly sourced merino wool; Baruffa extra-fine merino wool thread spun in Italy
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal, relaxed-fit, layering-piece
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Casual relaxed-fit merino wool cardigan with crew neck and button front.
Fine knit, 100% responsibly sourced extra-fine merino wool, Baruffa yarn spun in Italy, relaxed fit, crew neck, button-front closure, ribbed edging.
- Material
- 100% responsibly sourced merino wool; Baruffa extra-fine merino wool thread spun in Italy
- Style
- casual, classic, minimal, relaxed-fit, layering-piece
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% responsibly sourced merino wool
- Baruffa extra-fine merino wool yarn spun in Italy
- soft fine knit construction
- relaxed fit
- crew neckline
- button-front closure
- ribbed edging
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- designed in Canada
- casual cardigan silhouette
- Italian-spun yarn known for softness and strength
Product Insights
Casual Merino Wool Cardigan 100% responsible merino wool Fine-gauge warmth without bulk Relaxed fit with built-in ease One buyer reports a slim, small fit Hand wash only, do not bleach, lay flat to dry, iron with or without steam
Verified claims
- material
- 100% responsible merino wool
- yarn
- Baruffa extra-fine merino thread spun in Italy
- fit
- Relaxed fit with built-in ease
- sizing
- One buyer reports a slim, small fit
- comfort
- Soft extra-fine merino, unlikely to prickle
- warmth
- Fine-gauge warmth without bulk
- styling
- Easy layering for early autumn with jeans or a black skirt
- color
- Five colourways, including rich green, merlot and lilac-pink tones
- variant_availability
- Grape/Dark Crimson is limited to XS and Small
- construction
- Crew neck, button front, ribbed edging and raglan-style shoulder seam
- knit
- Fine, even knit with no visible patterning
- care
- Hand wash only, do not bleach, lay flat to dry, iron with or without steam
- care_technique
- Hand wash lukewarm around 30°C with mild wool detergent, then reshape and dry flat
- durability
- Fine-gauge merino may pill at friction points, but pilling is manageable
- shape
- Merino resilience helps the knit keep its shape, but store it folded
- performance
- Breathable, moisture-buffering and naturally odour-resistant
- color_accuracy
- One reviewer felt the colour did not match the picture
- size_range
- XS–XL only, with no XXL
Product record
- Title
- Casual Merino Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.58 stars, 12 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 3 sourcesUses
Early autumn layering piece
This merino wool cardigan works as a light layer for early autumn, with a weight suited to transitional weather. Its neutral tone pairs easily with jeans or a black skirt for everyday outfits.[1]
Lightweight layer for transitional weather
Reach for this cardigan in early autumn or cool weather when you want warmth without bulk. Reviewers describe the thin, soft merino as warm and say its weight suits in-between seasons. The neutral tone layers easily over outfits like jeans or a black skirt.[1]
Adding rich color to a capsule wardrobe
This merino wool cardigan comes in rich shades like merlot, olive, and lilac-pink that customers repeatedly praise. It works well as a colorful layering piece when building a capsule wardrobe around statement tones.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Casual Merino Wool Cardigan: Choose this if you want a soft, lightweight 100% merino wool cardigan that keeps reviewers warm without bulk for cool-weather layering with jeans or a skirt. The relaxed-fit, crew-neck button-up comes in a standout color range, including rich merlot, olive, lilac-pink, and neutral tones, in sizes X-SMALL through X-LARGE. Note that reviewers report the slim sizing runs small, with one XL fitting like a Banana Republic large, so consider ordering a size up or being prepared to return it.[1] | Fine-Knit Crew-Neck Cardigan: Choose this if you want a lightweight, fine-knit layering piece for smart-casual office wear or polished weekend outfits — customers report it sits smoothly under blazers or worn alone, and it comes in a regular fit with a ribbed-trim crew neck, shiny tone-on-tone buttons, and seven colors from Black to Patterned Red across X-Small to X-Large. Its fine stretch knit of 78% reprocessed viscose and 22% nylon feels soft and breathable for all-day wear in moderate climates. Note that reviewers say the fit runs slim and short, hitting above the hip for a cropped look that may not suit tall or long-torso frames, and the thin knit provides little warmth for cool weather.[2] | Boxy-Fit Cable-Knit Pure Cotton Cardigan: Choose this if you want a soft, breathable 100% cotton layer for sensitive skin and mild-season wear from spring through autumn, with a relaxed slouchy silhouette that reviewers say works for the office and weekends alike, and it's lightweight and packable for travel. Note that the intentionally boxy, oversized cut runs large and slightly cropped — shoppers between sizes are advised to size down, though the length stays short, so it may overwhelm smaller frames and feel too short on taller bodies. Also expect possible color variation: the blue can appear darker than the website images and the red can lean burgundy.[3] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing black long-sleeve button-up cardigan laid flat against a light background; visible round buttons down the center and a knit ribbed hem and cuffs.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve cardigan shown flat in a front view with a slightly boxy torso, raglan-style shoulder seam, and a rounded crew neckline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (medium) - ClosureSingle central button placket with a vertical row of small round black buttons running from neckline to hem.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineRounded crew neckline finished with a ribbed knit trim that is slightly wider than the hem ribbing.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Hem and cuffsRibbed knit hem band at the bottom and narrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends, both matching the body color.
3 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit textureFine, even knit texture visible across the garment surface with no visible patterning or print.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Neck label text“SIMONS”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat against a uniform light grey background with even frontal lighting and a soft shadow beneath the hem.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background filling the frame.
- Shot compositionCentered flat-lay composition showing the full front of the cardigan with consistent margins on left and right.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow visible beneath the lower edge of the cardigan, suggesting top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.82 · w 0.52 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
deep black· body- Overall shapeLong-sleeve cardigan shown flat in a front view with a slightly boxy torso, raglan-style shoulder seam, and a rounded crew neckline.
Variants
22 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4654483 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Black - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654484 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Black - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654485 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Black - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654486 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Black - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654487 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Black - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654488 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Taupe - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654489 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Taupe - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654490 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Taupe - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654491 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Taupe - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654492 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Taupe - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654493 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Pine/bottle Green - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654494 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Pine/bottle Green - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654495 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Pine/bottle Green - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654496 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Pine/bottle Green - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654497 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Pine/bottle Green - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654498 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Grape/dark Crimson - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654499 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Grape/dark Crimson - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654503 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Dusky Pink - X-Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654504 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Dusky Pink - Small | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654505 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Dusky Pink - Medium | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654506 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Dusky Pink - Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4654507 | Casual Merino Wool Cardigan - Dusky Pink - X-Large | CA$99.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
12 total12 reviews · out of 5
Belle couleur
Belle couleur
Good basic
Good basic
Fitting Sweater
Flattering light weight sweater in a beautiful lilac-pink colour
Vraiment confortable
Ce cardigan est idéal à porter en ce début d’automne. Avec son ton neutre, il se marie aussi bien avec un jean qu’une jupe noire.
Excellent
Confortable
Love this Sweater!
The merlot colour is so rich and the seater is so thin and soft, but so warm at the same time.
Great gift
I bought this as a gift for a friend. She loved it. I sized down one size and the fit was perfect. The colour was a beautiful and bright olive green. The fabric is light merino which is warm but light weight. Great cardigan overall!
Beau classique
Belle coupe, belle couleur et belle laine mérinos
Not the right color
Was not as the picture
Très beau chandail
Très doux. Bonne grandeur. La couleur est magnifique. couleur est magnifique
Lovely soft cardigan!
Purchased this cardigan in green and it is perfect! Lightweight, comfortable, great on its own or layering over t-shirt. Seems well made.
Excellent quality, fits small
Normally wear an xl top at Banana Republic. However this XL cardigan was a slim fit. More like a BR large. Beautiful colour and fine quality merino. Wish Simons offered xxl sizing. Returned.