
Contemporaine
Adjustable Ruched Waist Sweater
This is a long-sleeve crew-neck sweater with a loose fit, made from a fine-knit acrylic and nylon blend. It features a ribbed texture, a slightly cropped hem, and an adjustable gathered waist with drawstrings that tie on the sides. Designed for casual wear, the sweater provides a relaxed silhouette with adjustable side shaping.
- Material
- Acrylic and Nylon blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Fine knit sweater with an adjustable ruched waist for a customizable fit.
Fine knit, loose fit, crew neck, adjustable gathered waist with drawstrings
- Material
- Acrylic and Nylon blend
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, loungewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- fine knit construction
- acrylic and nylon blend
- loose fit silhouette
- crew neckline
- adjustable gathered waist with side drawstrings
- ruched detailing at waist
- optional cinched look
- side ties for customization
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Adjustable Ruched Waist Sweater, priced at 49 CAD and half the sale price of Target's ruched-waist knit top at $19.99 CAD, offers a custom hourglass fit via side drawstrings that toggle between an oversized blouson and cinched silhouette. Its 58% acrylic/42% nylon blend reduces pilling, resists wrinkles and color fading, and provides wool-like warmth and softness without itch, but requires hand washing and flat drying to preserve the drawstrings and fine knit. Exclusively available at Simons in Canada, it carries Contemporaine's curated Canadian cachet.
Verified claims
- Price comparison
- Half the sale price of Target's ruched-waist knit top at $19.99 CAD.
- Durability
- The 58% acrylic/42% nylon blend reduces pilling and resists wrinkles.
- Adjustability
- Side drawstrings cinch the waist for a custom hourglass fit.
- Silhouette
- Side drawstrings toggle between an oversized blouson and a cinched hourglass.
- Wrinkle resistance
- The acrylic-nylon blend resists creasing for a smooth post-pack look.
- Color fastness
- Burgundy colour resists fading from washing and sunlight.
- Warmth and softness
- Hollow acrylic fibers deliver wool-like warmth and softness without itch.
- Washing method
- The acrylic-nylon blend can be machine washed on a gentle cycle, but hand washing and laying flat to dry are recommended to avoid snagging the drawstrings and stretching the fine knit.
- Exclusivity
- Sold exclusively at Simons in Canada, this sweater carries Contemporaine's curated Canadian-designed cachet.
- Pilling resistance
- Blending nylon with acrylic reduces pilling to a moderate level, minimizing fuzz balls compared with pure acrylic.
- Shape retention
- The nylon in the blend reinforces the fine knit, helping the sweater resist tearing and hold its shape through everyday wear.
- Sizing
- The sweater is offered in a single one-size cut, and the adjustable waist extends the fit range from oversized to cinched.
Product record
- Title
- Adjustable Ruched Waist Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Adjustable Ruched Waist Sweater: Choose this if you want a relaxed, loose-fit crewneck sweater in a fine ribbed knit whose adjustable ruched drawstring waist lets you cinch or release the silhouette at the sides. It is made of 58% acrylic and 42% nylon, has dropped shoulders, long sleeves, and a straight hem that sits at the top of the hips (slightly cropped on the model), and this burgundy variant comes in one size only.[1,2,3] | Ruched Waist Fine-Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a fitted, fine-knit crew-neck top with slight ruching at the waist and short, above-the-elbow sleeves in a smooth, matte fabric. It is made of 53% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 29% polyester, and 18% nylon, comes in Black, Off White, Taupe, and Red in sizes X-Small to X-Large, and is a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive designed in Canada. Note that the fit is close to the body rather than loose, so it suits those who prefer a shaped silhouette.[4,5,6] | Fitted Waist Ottoman Sweater: Choose this if you want a soft, stretchy ottoman-knit sweater with a defined waist — it has a slightly boxy upper body with dropped shoulders, a crew neck, short dolman-style sleeves with slits near the hems, and a matte, medium-weight, opaque fabric with fine horizontal ribbing. Choose it for a fitted-waist silhouette with a hem that sits at the waist or hips, in a solid dark color shown in images. Note it comes in one size only, so fit flexibility matters before buying.[7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front-facing ribbed crew-neck sweater in a deep burgundy/maroon knit with long sleeves, a slightly cropped hem and an adjustable ruched drawstring at the right hip; a white cord necklace with a beige pendant is worn over the sweater.
- Body knit and textureVertical ribbed knit fabric visible across the torso and sleeves with a slightly slubbed yarn texture and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Color and finishSweater appears in a deep burgundy / maroon tone with an even, matte knit finish.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.25 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sleeve shapeLong set-in sleeves with the same vertical ribbing continuing from shoulder to cuff; left sleeve extended horizontally across the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.25 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high) - NecklineNarrow crew neckline that lies close to the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem and fitHem is slightly cropped on the model, showing a small portion of the midriff and appearing relaxed rather than tightly banded.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high) - Adjustable ruched sideRight-hip ruched drawstring detail with two long knit cords emerging and hanging down from a gathered side seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - Necklace accessoryThin white cord necklace with an oval beige pendant resting at mid-chest over the sweater.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible stitching and seamsShoulder seam and side seam are visible where the sleeve meets the body and at the drawn side, consistent with a constructed knit garment.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Portrait-style product photo featuring a seated model against a neutral grey backdrop and floor; soft, diffused lighting with subtle shadows; the model wears blue denim jeans and gold hoop earring visible.
- Shot compositionSeated three-quarter portrait framing showing the model from head to upper thighs, cropped at ankle area and left arm extending to image left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth neutral light-grey vertical backdrop with matching grey floor surface creating a seamless studio look.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and stylingFemale model wearing the product, styled with dark blue denim jeans, a pendant necklace, and a gold hoop earring; pose intentionally relaxed and angled slightly toward camera.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the chin and along the clothing folds; no harsh specular highlights.
Colors
deep burgundy· sweater body and sleeves#7B2C33dark indigo blue· jeans#3B4364warm beige· necklace pendant- Body knit and textureVertical ribbed knit fabric visible across the torso and sleeves with a slightly slubbed yarn texture and matte finish.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve ribbed knit crewneck sweater with dropped shoulders and side ruching finished with visible drawstring ties; relaxed fit that falls to the top of the hips.
- SilhouetteBack-facing relaxed-fit sweater with a straight hem that sits at the top of the hips and a crew neckline visible from the rear.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric textureVertical wide rib knit texture across the back and sleeves, showing visible knit stitch definition and a slightly slubby yarn appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - ColorationUniform maroon/burgundy tone across the body and sleeves with subtle lighter flecking in the yarn.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.70 · h 0.64 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam with the sleeve seam starting lower on the arm rather than at the shoulder tip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Side ruching and tiesGathered ruching on both side seams at waist level with narrow drawstring ties hanging down on each side; ties are same color as the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve length and fitLong sleeves extending past the wrist with a slightly loose, straight sleeve profile.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high) - Neckline finishCrewneck finished with a narrow ribbed band that sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a neutral textured backdrop with a model wearing jeans; soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model visibleFemale model shown from the rear and slightly in profile at the head, wearing the sweater and mid-blue denim jeans.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral warm-gray textured backdrop with a visible vertical seam or panel line slightly left of center.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting with gentle shadows under the arms and slight shadowing at the sweater hem and along the model's left side.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (medium) - Jeans detailMid-blue denim jeans with visible back pockets and contrast topstitching, partially covering the lower sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.70 · w 0.52 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
burgundy· body and sleeves#7B3235- SilhouetteBack-facing relaxed-fit sweater with a straight hem that sits at the top of the hips and a crew neckline visible from the rear.