
Icône
Short Puff-Sleeve Sweater
The Short Puff-Sleeve Sweater is a women's knit top constructed from soft, stretch reprocessed acrylic yarn with a slightly fuzzy finish. It features a regular fit that sits at the natural waist, short puff sleeves with ribbed cuffs, a crew neck, and ribbed edging at the hem and neckline. This sweater is suitable for casual wear and layering.
- Material
- reprocessed acrylic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft stretch knit sweater with short puff sleeves, crew neck, and ribbed edging, made with reprocessed acrylic.
Soft, stretch knit with slightly fuzzy finish. Regular fit. Short puff sleeves. Crew neck with ribbed edging.
- Material
- reprocessed acrylic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch knit
- slightly fuzzy finish
- made with reprocessed acrylic
- regular fit
- short puff sleeves
- crew neck
- ribbed edging
Product Insights
The Icône Short Puff-Sleeve Sweater, at $49, offers a cropped fit with oversized puff sleeves that do not lengthen when sizing up. Made from 68% reprocessed acrylic, it is soft and durable but may feel scratchy on sensitive skin. Warm yet breathable, it suits office, transitional weather, and menopause layers, but requires high-rise bottoms and careful care—cold wash and flat drying to prevent pilling and maintain shape. While versatile and value-priced with no brand markup, the cropped hem and voluminous sleeves can make the torso appear short and wide, and the knit lacks third-party eco certification.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Cropped length with oversized sleeves; sizing up does not add length.
- Material quality
- 68% acrylic blend knit is soft and durable but can feel scratchy on sensitive skin.
- Use cases
- Sweater suits office, transitional weather, and menopause; requires high-rise bottoms.
- Value
- At 49 CAD, the price reflects no brand markup, so value depends on fit preference.
- Puff sleeve volume
- The puff sleeves are moderately puffed but can read as oversized on certain body types.
- Length proportion
- The cropped hem and voluminous sleeves can make the torso appear short and wide, especially on longer torsos.
- Care
- Puff sleeves hold their shape best when laid flat to dry.
- Handfeel
- Soft to most wearers, but may feel scratchy for sensitive skin due to brushed texture.
- Durability
- Requires cold wash and flat drying to maintain softness and prevent pilling.
- Thermal comfort
- Buyers report it is warm yet breathable, ideal for temperature-sensitive wearers.
- Pilling
- No pilling with cold wash and lay-flat drying
- Shape retention
- Puff sleeves and shape hold when laid flat to dry
- Warmth retention
- The knit stays warm after proper washing
- Versatility
- Buyers report the sweater works for office, weekend, weather transitions, and menopause layers.
- Temperature regulation
- Buyers: warm but not hot for hot flashes and transitional weather.
- Softness
- Buyers: mostly soft, but some with sensitive skin find it scratchy.
- Eco certification
- 68% reprocessed acrylic from waste, lacking third-party certification.
- Design details
- No logos; subtle brushed knit suits casual and office.
Product record
- Title
- Short Puff-Sleeve Sweater
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The Icône brand and its design ethos
- Because Icône is developed and sold solely by Simons, the sweater bypasses the wholesale distribution markup that licensed brands carry, so at 49 CAD the budget is weighted toward tactile features like the brushed fuzzy finish and the pleated puff-sleeve construction rather than a brand royalty fee.
- With pattern-making and fit approval handled by Simons’ Canadian design studio, the ‘regular fit’ and puff sleeves are calibrated to a North American fit block, which on a short-sleeve knit means the sleeve volume stays in a polished, wearable range instead of drifting into exaggerated costume territory.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short puff-sleeve knit sweater worn on a model; visible details include short gathered sleeves, crew neck, ribbed hem, and a soft brushed knit texture.
- SilhouetteWaist-length fitted sweater with short puffed sleeves and a straight ribbed hem sitting at the model's natural waist.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with subtle puff at the shoulder and a fitted ribbed cuff ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - NecklineClose-fitting crew neckline with a narrow ribbed finish.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureSoft brushed knit surface with a slightly fuzzy appearance and uniform knit stitch visible across the body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem detailHorizontal ribbing at the bottom edge forming a fitted band.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible stylingSweater is worn tucked slightly into high-waist leather pants on the model, showing the sweater length and hem placement.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a standing female model against a plain light background. Even frontal lighting with soft shadow cast to the right, full-body crop showing footwear and pose with one hand in pocket.
- Model poseFull-body frontal pose with weight on one leg, left hand placed in right front pocket and right arm relaxed by side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with even studio lighting and a soft shadow of the model falling to the right.
- Accessories and stylingModel wears small hoop earrings and a bracelet visible on the wrist of the hand in the pocket; pointed black high-heeled shoes are visible.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.84 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Image crop and qualityFull-length product image centered vertically; high resolution with no motion blur and minimal image noise.
Colors
charcoal gray· sweater body#3C3D42black· pants (leather)#141205black· shoes#140D04- SilhouetteWaist-length fitted sweater with short puffed sleeves and a straight ribbed hem sitting at the model's natural waist.
- 02

Product
Cropped short-sleeve knit top in a heathered charcoal gray with ribbed crew neckline, slightly gathered puff sleeves, and a ribbed hem that sits at the waist.
- Overall shapeCropped pullover sweater with a straight torso that ends at the model's natural waist.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high) - NecklineClose-fitting crew neckline with a narrow ribbed finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort puff sleeves with visible slight gathering at the shoulder seam and a fitted ribbed cuff at mid-upper arm.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high) - Fabric textureSoft, slightly fuzzy knit with a uniform fine stitch visible across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem detailRibbed hem that aligns with the cropped length; edge appears slightly scalloped from knit finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Fit on modelRelaxed but not oversized fit across the bust with gentle drape against the torso.
- Logos or labelsNo visible logos, brand names, or printed text on the sweater surface in this view.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater; neutral background with a distinct cast shadow. Visible styling includes black faux-leather pants and silver jewelry which are props.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter crop portrait showing the model from head to waist angled slightly toward camera.
- Background and shadowPlain light-colored wall background with a high-contrast cast shadow of the model to the right.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.44 (high) - Styling propsModel is styled with high-waisted black shiny pants and a silver chain bracelet and hoop earrings; these are visible but are not the product being analyzed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - LightingSoft frontal lighting with a stronger side light creating a pronounced shadow on the background.
Colors
charcoal gray· body and sleeves#4A4A4D- Overall shapeCropped pullover sweater with a straight torso that ends at the model's natural waist.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short, fitted pullover sweater with short puffed sleeves, visible ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem in a dark charcoal knit, shown on a model from the back.
- Overall silhouetteBack-facing, waist-length pullover sweater fitted at the torso with a slightly tapered hemline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Sleeve styleShort puffed sleeves that are fuller at the upper arm and taper to a fitted ribbed cuff ending above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with a narrow ribbed trim visible at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem and cuffsRibbed hem band at the waist and ribbed sleeve cuffs with the rib texture clearly visible.
3 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.58 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit textureSoft fuzzy knit texture with visible fine pile giving a slightly heathered appearance across the back surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Seam detailShoulder seams angled slightly toward the sleeve cap and a vertical center-back knit without a visible center seam.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Color appearanceUniform dark charcoal gray across the sweater visible under neutral lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a model against a plain light background with soft even lighting producing a faint shadow to the model's right; image cropped to show mid-thigh and above.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter portrait framing showing the model from mid-thigh upward, centered horizontally.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain off-white or very light gray seamless background with subtle shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model as propModel's hair, arms, and upper body are visible and partly occlude the sweater; metallic hoop earring and bracelets visible as styling elements.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with soft shadow on the background to the right of the model and mild specular highlights on the model's hair and pants.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
Colors
dark charcoal gray· body#393A3E- Overall silhouetteBack-facing, waist-length pullover sweater fitted at the torso with a slightly tapered hemline.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
89 total89 reviews · out of 5
Perfect Addition To My Wardrobe
Love this new addition to my wardrobe. It's perfect for this time of year and I can dress it up or down.
Très classe
J’adore ce chandail!! Je trouve qu’il fait très classe avec ces manches bouffantes et son tissu en tricot!! J’aime qu’il soit fait court mais sans trop!!! Peut se porter autant avec un jeans qu’avec un pantalon noir plus chic!!!
Cozy
Love the colour and the fit
good
good
Warm sweater
I love the sweater although the fabric is a bit thicker/denser than anticipated. However, it looks good under a black jacket or blazer. It is also comfortable as an indoor winter garment on its own.
Grand
Ce chandail était vraiment de belle qualité, mais la manche était vraiment trop large
Lovely short sleeved sweater
Really cute top - perfect for “in between” weather. Going to buy more colours!
Short puff sleeve sweater
Loved the colour, look, and feel. Would buy another in a different colour.
confortable et joli
tres apprecie
Superbe et très féminin
J’ai hésité avant de commander ce chandail. Je n’ai aucun regret. Il est superbe et très féminin. J’adore!
Confortable avec un petit je ne sais quoi
La taille convient parfaitement. La douceur du gilet est agréable.
Ne fait pas bien ….je l’ai retourné en magasin
Trop court
Joli!
Beau petit chandail versatile. Le tissus pique légèrement ce pourquoi 4 étoiles.
Trop chaud et pelucheux
Je l'ai retourné, c'est un tissus que je n'aime pas dommage car j'adore cette coupe avec manche 3/4 et epaules froncées
Merveilleux
Il fait très bien et il est super doux
Runs large, itchy material
Runs big, itchy/thicker material than expected
Cute et confortable
Cute et confortable
Beautiful fleck and soft feel
Size up! It fits a little small for my regular size
Beau, mais…
Chandail est très beau, mais les manches me donnent l’air de porter un équipement de footballer!!
Confortable
Confortable
Basic with a twist
Great sweater. It is a classic navy basic sweater, but the puff sleeves make it special
short puff sleeve sweater
très belle couleur, belle coupe mais le tissu était piquant, j'ai dú le retourner.
très satisfaite
très doux et je le recommande
Soft and Cute
Love this sweater, perfect for a casual party. I always get compliments when I wear it.
Chandail laine
Qualité du produit
Je l’aime beaucoup. Pour moi,
Je l’aime beaucoup. Pour moi, je le porte avec du noir ou du marine. Étant donné que j’ai besoin de pantalons pour l’automne, je vais essayer de trouver une autre couleur pour faire différent. Je ne suis pas grande, alors les pantalons pas trop large serait bien .
Cute
Real cute, but it’s short. Missing the bottom half of the shirt. Nobody wants to be seeing tummies peeking out.
Chandail chaud à manches courtes
Très confortable et taille parfaite
Simplement, il est beau
Ce chandail est de très belle qualité, confortable.
Très bien
Un peu court mais sinon il est très confortable
Such a soft, cozy sweater!
The puffed shoulders give it a fashionable silhouette, and the short sleeves make it lightweight and easy to wear year-round.
Colour
Fits well and very comfortable
Stomach
Hello, I bought clothes but they aren't long enough. Im 5'10.
Gift
Gift
Joli et confortable
Parfait pour les journée casual en conservant une petite touche chic avec les manches bouffantes.
Perfection all around
True to size!
C’est le gilet à manche
C’est le gilet à manche courte que j’attendais qui donne une belle ligne aux épaules petite et il est très confortable!!
Comfo et pratique
Un peu court. Idéalement le porter avec un pantalon taille haute. Sinon très comfo.
Je l'adore
La couleur, la qualité et sa douceur sont exceptionnelles
short sleeve sweater
I absolutely love this sweater. It is incredibly soft and cosy. It washes like a dream.
Better in person.
The flecks of colour in the yarn make this sweater even better. Very soft. Would buy other colours.
Très joli, doux et belle coupe
J'adore ce chandail très confortable qui peut être jazzé up ou down.
My 3rd sweater in this style!
I have the black, cream, and now yellow. Perfect style and warmth for winter, looks and feel like soft wool (not synthetic) and adds a good layer while looking fashionable. Great to style with a silk scarf. The sweater fibres do pill up a little on the sides, but that seems easy to brush off.
cozy stylish and fit
i like it
Belle qualité
Oui il est super confortable
Love This Sweater!
I love this short puff-sleeve sweater so much, I've bought it in 3 different colours over the past year! It fits perfectly, is very soft, washes like a dream, doesn't pill, and is warm but not hot. I've received many compliments when wearing. I'm hoping one day they make it in a pale blush pink!
Warm and stylish
Cute style, warm and comfortable
True to picture on website.
True to picture on website.
Parfait
Bonne grandeur, super qualité!
Chandail manche bouffante
Belle couleur mais manche trop bouffantes pour moi.
Confortable
Tissu très doux
Comfy and cute
Love this sweater biught in green and yello. Great with jeans and can be dressed up for work environment
Doux
Chandail très confortable , laine douce . Reste beau apres le lavage . Ne se déforme pas . Grandeur exacte .
Chandail parfait
Laine douce, grandeur parfaite! Superbe gilet.
great
love it. fits perfect and is exactly as pictured
Nice colour
Soft and very comfortable
Cute, comfotable
Nice way to elevate a simple outfit
Très beau chandail
Très confortable, chic et décontracté en même temps. Très polyvalent.
Perfect !
The sweater is just what I wanted. Very nice blue color and a great fit. Really like the puffy sleeves. Comfortable but stylish.
Chandail
Douillet. Agréable à porter Attire les compliments… Recommande absolument
Belle coupe
Fais très bien
Lots of compliments.
Love it. Very flattering. I get compliments every time I wear it.
Lovely!
It is soft, flattering, and very pretty
Comfy sweater
This is a perfect sweater for winter for those of us ladies that are going through the change! The puffy sleeves make it dressier. I bought the blue and pink.
Sweet Spring Top
Really nice. Good fit and perfect fit for cool Alberta springs. Would be nice under a jacket for colder days. I got both colours and found them exactly like the picture. Very pretty. Good quality.
Beau, bonne taille, tissu piquant.
Très beau chandail. Tissu est rugueux, piquant. Incapable de porter ce chandail. Je dois le retourner, je suis en attente pour le retourner avec Postes Canada.
Soft! Cozy!
Love it, nice shape and fit, I will order the black one too,
Beau modele et beau tricot
Beau modele et beau tricot
Tshirt sweater
Love this fit. Very flattering for smaller top bodies. Love the detail on the shoulders.
Cute Sweater
I love the short sleeves. The price point is good. I purchased several colours. Sometimes it's nice to have a sweater with shorter sleeves instead on long sleeves. I also liked the look of the puff sleeve.
Magnifique
Fait chic tout en étant simple avec un collier discret
Cute sweater, flattering slightly fitted
Cute sweater, flattering slightly fitted waist.
Cute Sweater
I liked the idea of the puff sleeve and crew neck. I bought in a few colours. Would have liked a white/black. I hope the sweater wears well as the contents of the fabric could pill, but I'll see as time goes on.
Short sleeve sweater
As described, well made and comfortable
Très beau
J’ai d’autres couleurs du même modèle
Love it!
Size chart was accurate & fits perfectly. Not too tight or too loose.
Je le porte souvent et
Je le porte souvent et l’aime beaucoup
Très doux
Très doux
Chandail passe-partout qui fait très bien
Parfait pour le travail ou pour être relax à la maison! Il est doux et fait très bien.
Love the colour. Sleeves are
Love the colour. Sleeves are a little puffy for me. But still cute.
Fun top
Cute, nice mix of fibers, fits well and the sleeves add a fun not too much girly touch. Love the brown color!
Très bon travail
Très bon travail
Parfait
Convient pour toutes les occasions. Simple et efficace.
Belle coupe
Très confortable
Pur confort
Il me fait parfaitement
Très duc, tricot de qualité
Très duc, tricot de qualité
Confortable mais…
Confortable mais je doute de la qualité du tissus. Je ne serais pas étonnée qu’il se déforme après quelques lavages.
chandail manches courtes bouffantes
je l'aime bien comme décrit sera parfait pour ma soirée de quilles.
confortable and cute!
confortable and cute!
Q&A
4 answered- How should I care for this sweater? Does the reprocessed acrylic require special washing to avoid pilling or shrinkage?
- For care, we recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and laying flat to dry to minimize pilling or shrinkage. Reprocessed acrylic typically behaves like standard acrylic, so avoid high heat and fabric softeners. The soft, stretch knit should hold up well with proper care.
- How pronounced is the 'slightly fuzzy finish'? Is it subtle like a brushed texture or more like a fuzzy mohair feel?
- The 'slightly fuzzy finish' is a subtle brushed texture, not a heavy fuzzy mohair feel. It adds a soft halo to the surface without being overly fluffy or shedding.
- How puffy are the short puff sleeves in real life? Are they exaggeratedly puffed or more subtle, and do they hold their shape after washing?
- The short puff sleeves are moderately puffed—noticeable but not exaggerated. They hold their shape well after washing if laid flat to dry; the ribbed cuffs help maintain the structure.
- What does 'reprocessed acrylic' mean in terms of sustainability? Is this made from recycled materials, and are there any certifications?
- 'Reprocessed acrylic' means the yarn is made from pre-consumer or post-consumer acrylic waste that has been recycled into new fiber. This reduces virgin material use and landfill waste. However, the product data does not mention any specific third-party certifications like GRS or OEKO-TEX.