
Contemporaine
Ultra-Soft Tie-Up Boxy-Fit Cardigan
This ultra-soft cardigan from Contemporaine by Simons features a boxy fit, crew neck, and tie-cord front closure. It is knit from a recycled polyester blend with a plush, fuzzy texture, raglan sleeves, and ribbed hem and cuffs. Designed in Canada, it offers a comfortable layering piece for everyday wear.
- Material
- polyester blend made from recycled plastic bottles
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra-soft boxy-fit cardigan with tie closure and ribbed edging, made from recycled polyester.
Ultra-soft plush knit, boxy fit, crew neck, tie-cord closure, ribbed edging.
- Material
- polyester blend made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear
Additional Attributes
- ultra-soft plush knit
- boxy fit
- crew neck
- tie-cord closure
- ribbed edging
- made from recycled plastic bottles
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Ultra-Soft Tie-Up Boxy-Fit Cardigan by Contemporaine offers a two-in-one silhouette through a tie-cord that cinches for an hourglass fit or stays loose for a boxy drape, styled as a knot or bow, and worn open over a fitted top for a 90s-inspired look. Made from a recycled polyester blend that is ultra-soft, moisture-wicking, and pill-resistant through 40+ washes, it retains its shape and resists shrinkage. Available in XS-XL (unlike competitors' one-size), this Simons-exclusive, Canadian-designed piece is priced at CAD 69, positioned between more expensive alpaca-wool cardigans and cheaper linen/acrylic options.
Verified claims
- Fit adjustment
- Tie-cord cinches for an hourglass fit or stays loose for a boxy drape.
- Tie finish
- Tie the cord as a simple knot for a sporty look or a soft bow for a romantic look.
- Fit cinching
- Tie-cord can be cinched to transform the boxy fit into an hourglass silhouette.
- Open layering
- Worn open over a fitted top, the cardigan creates a 90s-inspired silhouette.
- Fit adjustability
- The tie cord cinches the waist when tightened and can be styled as a bow.
- Sizing range
- Available in XS-XL, while competitors like Suzie Blue are one-size.
- Fit retention
- Recycled polyester construction retains shape and resists shrinkage after washing.
- Fit profile
- Boxy, structured, full-length cardigan ideal for layering over fitted tops.
- Pilling removal
- Use a fabric shaver to trim pills without damaging the knit.
- Care
- Recycled-polyester blend knit stays ultra-soft, holds shape, and resists pilling through 40+ washes.
- Softness
- Recycled polyester knit feels softer than virgin polyester
- Moisture management
- Moisture wicking and drying speed are within 2-3% of virgin polyester
- Shape retention
- Resists wrinkles and shrinkage, preserving the boxy silhouette
- Design exclusivity
- Simons-exclusive cardigan designed in Canada
- Sizing and fit
- Available in XS–XL with adjustable tie for two silhouettes
- Fabric quality and sustainability
- 52% recycled polyester, 37% acrylic, 8% nylon, 3% spandex: ultra-soft, medium-weight, machine-washable, quick-drying, pill-resistant
- Price value
- At CAD 69, more affordable than alpaca-wool cardigans but pricier than linen and acrylic options
- Design origin
- Exclusive to Simons, designed in Canada, with recycled polyester and XS–XL sizes.
- Tie-cord adjustability
- Tie-cord transforms the boxy fit from loose to cinched hourglass silhouette.
- Styling
- Creates a 90s contrast when worn open over a fitted base, with gaps revealing the underlayer.
Product record
- Title
- Ultra-Soft Tie-Up Boxy-Fit Cardigan
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a light heather gray knit cardigan worn by a model; boxy silhouette with three vertical tie closures, ribbed hem and cuffs, raglan sleeves, and a soft fuzzy knit surface.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, waist-length cardigan shown from the front with a straight hem that falls to the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - Closure detailThree vertical tie closures down the center front formed by narrow knit cords tied into simple bows, leaving narrow open gaps between each tie.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high) - NecklineShallow round neckline finished with a narrow ribbed trim and the top tie emerging from the center front neckline.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong raglan sleeves that taper slightly to ribbed cuffs; sleeve seam runs diagonally from neckline toward underarm.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.58 (high) - Hem and cuff finishWide ribbed hem at the bottom of the body and narrower ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends in the same yarn.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureSoft, slightly fuzzy knit surface with a uniform heathered appearance across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Front opennessCenter front is not fully closed; visible vertical strip of an underlayer garment is revealed through the gaps between the ties.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral white background showing a cropped mid-thigh framing with even, soft lighting and minimal shadows; model present wearing the cardigan.
- Model presentationFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh wearing the cardigan; hands relaxed at sides and hair loose over one shoulder.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, diffused studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering.
- Image cropImage cropped slightly above the head and at mid-thigh, centering the torso and cardigan in the frame.
Colors
light heather gray· cardigan body and ties#D1CECB- Overall silhouetteBoxy, waist-length cardigan shown from the front with a straight hem that falls to the model's hips.
- 02

Product
Front upper view of a light heather gray knit cardigan showing tied closures at the neckline and mid-chest, ribbed collar and cuffs, and visible soft brushed knit texture.
- Neckline tieNarrow tubular knit tie forming a small bow at the center of the neckline, tied through a short vertical opening at the chest.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower tie closureA second pair of tubular knit ties tied in a bow at mid-chest, aligned vertically below the neckline tie and passing through the garment front opening.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Ribbed collarNarrow ribbed round collar finishing the neckline with visible vertical rib knit pattern.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.27 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (high) - Sleeve cuffWide ribbed cuff visible at the left wrist area with tighter ribbing than the body.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric textureSoft brushed knit texture with a slightly fuzzy surface and even heathering visible across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (medium) - Front openingVertical front opening beneath the ties showing an inner white layer, indicating the cardigan front parts are separated where ties are tied.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.43 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Close-up studio portrait of a model wearing the cardigan against a plain white background with soft, even lighting; image cropped at mid-forearm and top of head.
- Model presenceFemale model shown from upper chest to slightly above head wearing the garment; hair drapes over the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, diffuse frontal lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image cropImage is cropped at mid-forearm on the left and slightly above the head at the top, focusing on upper torso details.
Colors
light heather gray· cardigan body and sleeves#CDCCCB- Neckline tieNarrow tubular knit tie forming a small bow at the center of the neckline, tied through a short vertical opening at the chest.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a boxy, light grey knit cardigan with raglan sleeves, visible ribbed hem and cuffs, and a soft slightly fuzzy surface; worn by a model so fit and drape are shown from the back.
- Back body panelFlat rear panel with a boxy, straight hemline and a soft, slightly fuzzy knit surface visible across the back.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.14 · w 0.82 · h 0.58 (high) - Sleeve constructionRaglan sleeve seams angling from neckline toward underarm; long sleeves that drop to ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.66 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed knit band along the bottom edge of the cardigan, slightly wider in the center with a small notch where hem meets side seam.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Cuff detailRibbed cuffs at sleeve ends that appear slightly narrower than the hem ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.72 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Neckline and shoulderRounded neckline at back with a visible raglan seam; upper back partially covered by the model's hair.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Hair occlusionModel's long brown hair falls down the center of the back and partially covers the upper back knit surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - No rear fastenersNo visible closures, ties, buttons, or fasteners on the back panel.
Other
Studio shot of a model from behind on a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model wears white pants and a small hoop earring is visible on the right ear.
- Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter crop showing the model from head to hips against a seamless light background.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal directional shadows and neutral color balance.
- Visible props or garmentsOff-white pants visible from the waist down and the model's hands resting at sides; these are not part of the cardigan.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - AccessorySmall hoop earring visible on the model's right ear.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Colors
light heather grey· cardigan body and sleeves#D1CECC- Back body panelFlat rear panel with a boxy, straight hemline and a soft, slightly fuzzy knit surface visible across the back.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Soft and cozy
Love this oversized fun comfy sweater, great over tank! Lots of compliments on cooler summer night