Contemporaine
Fine Knit Oversized Boxy-Fit Boat-Neck Sweater
This oversized fine-knit sweater from Contemporaine by Simons features a boxy fit, boat neckline, and slight high-low hem. Made from a stretchy reprocessed viscose blend, it has long sleeves with ribbed cuffs and a relaxed silhouette suitable for everyday wear. Designed in Canada, the sweater offers a smooth, matte finish in a solid dark color.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 78% reprocessed viscose, 22% nylon
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Fine Knit Oversized Boxy-Fit Boat-Neck Sweater from Contemporaine offers a designer-inspired silhouette with a boat neck that widens shoulders and a high-low hem that enables a French tuck to define the waist, all in a breathable, shape-retentive blend of 78% reprocessed viscose and 22% nylon that resists bagging and pilling. Its core promise is accessible style at 69 CAD—roughly 40% less than comparable pieces—with a generous fit that allows layering a button-down under the boat neck for more collar visibility or pairing with straight-leg pants or mini hemlines. The main tradeoff is that sizing down for a fitted look alters neck and hem placement, and lighter shades may be partially sheer when stretched, requiring darker colors for a solid silhouette and careful balancing of proportions to accommodate the widened shoulders.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Usual size for intended loose fit; sizing down creates a fitted look but affects boat neck and hem placement.
- Body proportions
- Boat neck widens shoulders; high-low hem enables a French tuck to define the waist.
- Durability
- The fine knit drapes fluidly, resists bagging, and stays fuzz-free due to the nylon core.
- Hem design
- High-low hem allows front tuck to define waist while back remains loose.
- Neckline effect
- Boat neck visually widens the shoulders, requiring proportion-balancing bottoms or layering.
- Fit
- Size Small wears generously; lighter colors may be sheer, so darker shades ensure solid silhouette.
- Breathability
- 78% viscose gives 12% moisture regain, making it more breathable than polyesters.
- Material
- 78% reprocessed viscose with 22% nylon provides breathability and shape retention.
- Care
- Hand wash cold with pH-neutral detergent, cap spin at 400 RPM, and flat dry.
- Neckline balance
- Boat neck balancing: straight-leg pants, French tuck, or mini hemline.
- Layering
- Layering a button-down under the boat neck reveals more collar.
- Sheerness
- Lighter shades (Baby Blue, Mint/Pistachio Green) are partially sheer when stretched.
- Shape retention
- 22% nylon anchors fibers to resist bagging and pilling.
- Fabric performance
- 22% nylon core reinforces shape, stretch recovery, and anti-pilling.
- Boat neck
- Boat neck allows both collar layering and leg-lengthening mini pairings.
- High-low hem
- Slight high-low hem makes the French tuck effective, defining the waist while the back floats.
- Value
- Designer-inspired boat neck and high-low hem at 69 CAD, ~40% less than comparable styles.
Product record
- Title
- Fine Knit Oversized Boxy-Fit Boat-Neck Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fine-knit, oversized boxy sweater in a solid very dark color with a wide boat neckline, long dolman-style sleeves, and a relaxed untucked hem partially tucked into the front of the pants.
- Overall shapeLoose, boxy torso with dropped shoulder seams producing a relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette; the body hangs straight with minimal taper.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (medium) - NecklineWide boat-neck that sits near the collarbone and is slightly asymmetrical on the visible side, with a narrow, clean finished edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleLong sleeves extending to the wrists with a smooth continuous sleeve line from the dropped shoulder; right sleeve is visible down the arm and wrist.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.52 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.50 (medium) - Hem and stylingFront hem is casually tucked into the high-waist trousers creating a slight fold and asymmetric drape; hem edge appears simple and not ribbed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.55 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine, smooth knit with a matte finish and uniform surface texture; no visible patterns, ribs, or embellishments.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - ColorSolid very dark color across entire garment with no visible prints or color variation.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the sweater with light-colored high-waist pleated trousers and holding a brown woven clutch; plain light gray studio background, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingModel is shown from head to upper thighs wearing the sweater over high-waist cream trousers; hands are in pockets and the right hand holds a brown woven clutch.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Prop detailBrown woven-texture clutch held in right hand, visible at lower right of frame and partially cropped by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - TrousersLight cream or off-white high-waist pleated trousers visible from waist to mid-thigh, providing contrast with the dark sweater.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale gray studio background with soft, even lighting and subtle soft shadows under the model creating gentle depth.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharply focused on garment and model with natural color rendering and no visible noise.
Colors
very dark black· sweater body#0E0D15- Overall shapeLoose, boxy torso with dropped shoulder seams producing a relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette; the body hangs straight with minimal taper.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a boxy, fine-knit long-sleeve sweater in a solid dark color worn by a model; visible features include a shallow boat neckline at the back, dropped shoulder seams, long fitted cuffs, and a gently curved hem that falls below the waist.
- SilhouetteLoose, boxy back silhouette with a slight A-line drape from the shoulders to the hem; garment falls below the waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.64 (high) - Neckline (back)Shallow boat-style neckline visible at the upper back, horizontal curve sitting close to the nape.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.25 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed sleeve set; shoulder line sits lower on the upper arm.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves that narrow into fitted ribbed cuffs at the wrists; cuffs appear slightly more form-fitting than the sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem detailGently curved hem with a subtle wave and a slight side opening or slit at the model's left hip area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit surface with a uniform texture and matte finish; no visible patterning or ribbing on the body.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible fit on modelSweater worn by a female model seen from the rear three-quarter angle; sweater hangs freely without visible fasteners or closures.
Other
Studio shot showing the model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image framed to include the model from head to upper thighs with modest left-facing three-quarter pose.
- BackgroundUniform pale background with cool tone and no visible props or printing.
- Model poseModel standing with torso turned slightly to the left, head turned further left showing profile; left arm hangs naturally and left hand rests near the thigh.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing even illumination across the garment and minimal cast shadows.
- Image framingVertical crop showing the model from head to upper thighs; lower legs and feet are outside the frame.
Colors
deep black· sweater body#09080E- SilhouetteLoose, boxy back silhouette with a slight A-line drape from the shoulders to the hem; garment falls below the waist on the model.
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Customer Reviews
8 total8 reviews · out of 5
Parfait
Je ne l'ai pas porté encore mais à l'essayage il est parfait.
Je suis cliente chez Simons depuis 2010
confortable et apparence Habillée sans le chic
Fine knit oversized boxy-fit boat-neck sweater
Bought in tan and then bought black. Love it, fabric is soft and fit is amazing.
Love this so much!
I bought both xl and L and absolutely love them. 2 sizes in black and one in pink and oh my gosh they are wonderful. The sleeves are nice and long which I love and the cut and flow is perfect. They fit so lovely and flowy. I did order two different sizes simply bec I wanted to see how a Large would fit compared to XL and I probably could easily wear a medium if I wanted it to fit closer to my size but I wear them over a long linen cami so I like the larger sizes for the way it looks. Definitely a favorite that I wear almost every day now. So where it says true to size, I always order big bec I don’t want anything clingy so I put “ fits perfectly” bec for me they both do and the sleeves are long and I love these tops.
Très bien
Ce chandail est très bien , bon prix et bonne qualité . Très confo J’ai choisie XL pour un look oversize et c’est parfait
Great look
It’s a wonderful sweater but be aware that you must wash by hand and dry flat so it’s extra work
Je l'adore!
Le tissus est doux et de qualité. Super confortable et j'aime bien la coupe.
Fine-Knit Boxy Sweater Requires Care
This fine-knit boxy boat-neck sweater is flattering, super soft, and comfortable, however, it catches easily on jewelry and rings. It also stretches out excessively after hand washing. Extreme care is required.