Contemporaine
Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater
Fine-knit boat-neck sweater for women from Contemporaine by Simons, designed in Canada. It is made from a recycled viscose blend and features a loose fit with a stretch hem for a blousing effect, a boat neckline, and ribbed edging. Suitable for casual wear, the sweater has long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and a relaxed silhouette.
- Material
- Recycled viscose blend
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Fine-knit boat-neck sweater with a loose fit and ribbed edging, made from a recycled viscose blend.
Loose fit with stretch hem for blousing effect; boat neckline; ribbed edging.
- Material
- Recycled viscose blend
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- fine knit
- recycled viscose blend
- loose fit
- stretch hem for blousing effect
- boat neck
- ribbed edging
Product Insights
The Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater from Contemporaine offers a polished, bloused silhouette through a fine-gauge recycled viscose knit with a stretch hem and ribbed edging that stabilizes the neckline and preserves shape, providing smooth drape and layering capability typical of premium sweaters; its core promise of versatile styling through half-tuck or blousing is balanced by the tradeoff that the viscose blend requires cold washing and flat drying to prevent shrinkage, yet at a sale price of $39.95 it undercuts comparable boatnecks by roughly 73%, while the recycled material matches virgin fiber performance and supports circularity.
Verified claims
- Styling
- Tuck the stretch hem into high-waisted bottoms and pull out slightly for a bloused look.
- Care
- Viscose blend shrinks with heat; wash cold and flat dry to preserve the blousing.
- Value
- At $39.95 sale price, it undercuts comparable boatnecks by ~73%.
- Drape
- Fine-knit 12-14gg and recycled viscose give a smooth, fluid drape that layers invisibly.
- Blousing effect
- Half-tuck or blouse over a waistband for a peplum effect.
- Recycled fiber quality
- Recycled viscose fibers match virgin in dry tenacity and elongation.
- Material
- Recycled viscose matches virgin fiber strength and drape, enabling the bloused silhouette.
- Circularity
- Recycled viscose diverts textile waste into fibers matching virgin viscose performance.
- Knit and design
- Fine knit gauge (12–14 GG) with stretch hem for blousing offers a polished, non-bulky look.
- Neckline stability
- To help keep the boat neck from sliding, choose a size with the neck opening no more than 1 inch smaller than your shoulder-to-shoulder measurement; the sweater’s ribbed edging adds structure.
- Silhouette balance
- Boat neck widens shoulders to balance bloused waist for hourglass contour.
- Shape retention
- Ribbed edging prevents sagging at stress points, preserving the bloused silhouette.
- Layering
- Fine knit with ribbed trim holds shape without bulk, ideal for layering under jackets.
- Fit note
- One reviewer found the boat neck ran bigger than expected, feeling oversized at the neck on narrower shoulders.
- Machine washing
- If machine-washing, place the sweater in a mesh laundry bag and keep the spin speed under 800 rpm to reduce pilling and seam stress.
Product record
- Title
- Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a fine-knit sweater with a wide boat neckline that sits near the collarbones and a loose, relaxed fit shaped by a ribbed stretch hem for a blousing effect. It is made of a recycled viscose blend (53% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 29% polyester, 18% nylon) with long sleeves, ribbed cuffs, and a hem that sits near the top of the hips on the model, which may vary by wearer. It comes in Black, Light Grey, and Pine/Bottle Green, listed in sizes X-SMALL through X-LARGE.[1,2,3] | Fine Knit Oversized Boxy-Fit Boat-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a soft, non-clingy fine knit for comfortable all-day casual wear, with a relaxed boxy silhouette, dropped shoulders, and a wide boat neck that reviewers say dresses up an outfit without feeling too formal. It runs true to size, though reviewers recommend sizing up for an extra-roomy, slouchy look. Note that it needs hand washing and flat drying, and the fine knit may stretch out after washing or snag on rings and jewelry.[4,5,6] | Wide Ribbing Fitted Boat-Neck Sweater: Choose this if you want a fitted, long-sleeve sweater with a wide boat neckline that sits close to the collarbone and wide vertical ribbing running from the neckline to the slightly curved hem, including ribbed cuffs and waistband. It is described as an ultra-soft, fine knit made from a blend of 53% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose (characterized as forest-conscious), 29% polyester, and 18% nylon, in a Canadian-designed Contemporaine exclusive. It comes in Black, Sand, and Slate Blue across X-SMALL to X-LARGE, though Slate Blue has no X-SMALL size listed.[7,8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fine-knit, boat-neck sweater worn on a model. The sweater has a wide horizontal neckline, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a relaxed, slightly blouson body with a ribbed hem.
- NecklineWide boat neckline that sits near the collarbones and exposes the upper shoulders on both sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - SilhouetteRelaxed, slightly blouson body that falls to a ribbed hem at the waist; fabric drapes softly over the torso.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.42 (high) - SleevesLong sleeves with visible ribbed cuffs; sleeve heads are dropped from the shoulder seam giving a relaxed fit.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Material appearanceFine-knit fabric with a smooth, matte finish and no visible large texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.38 (medium) - Hem detailRibbed hem visible at the waist, creating a slight gathered effect where the body meets the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible accessory on garmentLong thin cord necklace with a single rounded pendant worn over the sweater.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a light neutral background with a model posing; soft even lighting and minimal shadows; visible jewelry and lower-body trousers as styling elements.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical crop showing the model from just above the head to mid-thigh; sweater is the primary visual focus.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background with even tone and no visible props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model and stylingFemale model wearing simple jewelry including metallic earrings and a pendant necklace; brown trousers visible below the sweater.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and gentle shadows under the jaw and sleeves.
Colors
deep black· sweater body and sleeves#0E0D13- NecklineWide boat neckline that sits near the collarbones and exposes the upper shoulders on both sides.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a fine-knit long-sleeve sweater with a wide boat neckline, relaxed fit body, and ribbed hem visible at the lower back.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, slightly boxy back with a straight lower hem that sits near the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineWide boat neckline that exposes the upper back and the nape area, with a narrow finished edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with a relaxed, slightly dropped-shoulder fit; sleeves appear fuller toward the upper arm and taper slightly at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem detailNarrow ribbed hem band visible at the sweater's lower edge.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.66 · w 0.54 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit surface with no visible patterning or pronounced texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - ColorSolid deep black on the visible sweater surfaces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Studio rear-fashion shot showing a model wearing the sweater against a plain light gray background; model styling and lighting are visible.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view framing the model from above the head to the upper thighs, centered in the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model visibleFemale model with long brown hair pulled back behind shoulders; right profile of face partially visible.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Styling prop - earringChunky hoop earring worn on the visible ear.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light gray background with minimal shadowing.
- Visible styling - pantsDark brown pants worn by the model are visible at the lower portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
deep black· sweater body#0E0D13- Overall silhouetteRelaxed, slightly boxy back with a straight lower hem that sits near the top of the hips.
Variants
15 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4619315 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Black - X-Small | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619316 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Black - Small | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619317 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Black - Medium | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619318 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Black - Large | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619319 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Black - X-Large | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619320 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Light Grey - X-Small | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619321 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Light Grey - Small | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619322 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Light Grey - Medium | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619323 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Light Grey - Large | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619324 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Light Grey - X-Large | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619325 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Pine/bottle Green - X-Small | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619326 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Pine/bottle Green - Small | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619327 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Pine/bottle Green - Medium | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619328 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Pine/bottle Green - Large | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4619329 | Fine-Knit Boat-Neck Sweater - Pine/bottle Green - X-Large | CA$39.95CA$59.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Lovely fine knit
I actually returned this sweater because it’s not the right type of fit for me, however, had this suited me I would have been very happy with it. The knit is fine and the sweater is roomy and drapey. It didn’t work for me because the boatneck was bigger than expected and my shoulders are not broad so it felt oversized at the neck.