
Contemporaine
Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater
The Contemporaine by Simons Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater is a long-sleeve women's pullover made in Canada from a fine knit blend of LENZING ECOVERO viscose and polyester. It has a boatneck, a fitted pleated/ruched waist with a vertical row of decorative pearl-like buttons at the left hip, ribbed edging and cuffs, and a high-low hem. The black waffle-knit body has a relaxed upper fit with dropped shoulders and tapered sleeves, intended for everyday wear as a standalone top or layering piece.
- Material
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose and polyester blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual, elevated-basics
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Fitted waffle-knit sweater with a boatneck, pleated beaded waist, and high-low hem in a LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose blend.
Waffle-knit texture, boatneck, fitted waist, pleated waist with decorative beads, pearl-button detail, high-low hem, ribbed edging.
- Material
- LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose and polyester blend
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual, elevated-basics
- Occasion
- everyday, work, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- waffle-knit texture
- fine knit blend of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose and polyester
- fitted waist
- boatneck
- pleated waist with decorative beads
- pearl-button detail
- high-low hem
- ribbed edging
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 28% polyester, 22% nylon Loose through the upper body with a fitted waist Hand wash inside out in cold water; do not soak; wash dark colours separately All 15 colour-and-size combinations are in stock at 69 CAD Hand-wash care is more demanding than machine-washable knits
Verified claims
- Composition
- 50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 28% polyester, 22% nylon
- Fit
- Loose through the upper body with a fitted waist
- Sizing
- Take your usual size; sizing down would pull the pleated waist tight
- Neckline
- Wide boatneck with a narrow finished trim
- Waist Detail
- Pleated/ruched waist with decorative pearl-like buttons at the left hip
- Hem
- High-low hem
- Ribbing
- Ribbed edging at the hem and cuffs
- Knit Texture
- Fine waffle/horizontal rib knit
- Sleeves
- Relaxed/dolman sleeves with dropped shoulder seams, tapering to ribbed cuffs
- Care - Washing
- Hand wash inside out in cold water; do not soak; wash dark colours separately
- Care - Drying
- Reshape and lay flat to dry; do not bleach
- Care - Ironing
- Cool iron if needed, with or without steam
- Care - Storage
- Fold to store; do not hang
- Material Behavior
- Viscose-dominant blend gives softness and drape, with synthetics adding resilience
- Styling
- Boatneck and high-low hem create a defined silhouette; pearl buttons add contrast
- Construction
- Dropped shoulder seams and side seams at the ruched panel
- Maintenance
- Hand-wash care is more demanding than machine-washable knits
- Reception
- Rated 5 stars from 2 reviews
Product record
- Title
- Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 2 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater: Choose this if you want a relaxed-fit waffle-knit sweater with a wide boat neckline, long sleeves that taper to ribbed cuffs, and a defined waist from the pleated waistband accented by a vertical row of pearl-like buttons at the left hip. It is made from a blend of 50% LENZING ECOVERO viscose, 28% polyester, and 22% nylon, with a high-low hem and ribbed edging. Choose it for a classic black look—it also comes in Off White and Pink, each in sizes X-SMALL through X-LARGE—and note it is a Contemporaine by Simons exclusive designed in Canada.[1,2,3] | Funnel Neck Buttoned Sweater: Choose this if you want a soft, plush knit for cozy all-day wear and casual outings—customers describe a buttery-soft, cloud-like feel, and its funnel neck and cream-and-gray stripes reportedly dress up or down easily, while the light knit layers under a jacket for spring and fall. Choose this for a relaxed, slightly oversized one-size fit with dropped shoulders and long ribbed-cuffed sleeves, though some reviewers love the slouchy look while petite or narrow frames report it overwhelms smaller proportions and the back hem can flare awkwardly. Be aware the acrylic fabric reportedly pills quickly—even without washing—requires gentle cold-water wash and flat drying, and loose buttonholes may cause the lower buttons to pop open, with some customers re-sewing them for a functional button-up layer.[4,5,6,7] | Soft Honeycomb Sweater: Choose this if you want a soft, stretchy knit for transitional weather or layering — its lightweight viscose-blend fabric breathes well and its relaxed, boxy crew-neck silhouette with a distinctive honeycomb dot pattern reportedly earns compliments at dinners and everyday outings. Reviews describe the fabric as buttery-soft for all-day wear, though it is too light to stand alone as a winter sweater, and sizing is inconsistent, with the body running short and sleeves running long; between-size shoppers may need to try both Small and Medium, and petite frames may find the cropped length and longer sleeves hard to wear without alterations. It comes in four colors and sizes X-Small through X-Large (Patterned Ecru stops at Large), and a minority find the busy pattern overwhelming in person.[8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Black waffle-knit long-sleeve sweater with a wide boat neckline, relaxed/dolman sleeves, and a pleated/ruched waist detail with a vertical row of pearl-like buttons at the left hip.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit sweater with a wide shallow boat neckline, dropped shoulder seams and long, slightly voluminous sleeves that taper toward the wrists.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - Fabric textureFine waffle or horizontal rib knit visible across the torso and sleeves, producing a subtle horizontal texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Neckline finishNarrow, slightly raised trim around the boat neckline in the same black knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffSleeves narrow at the wrist with a visible cuff area that appears smoothly finished in the knit.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Pleated/ruched waistLower torso shows horizontal gathering or pleating on the left side that creates a ruched panel above the hip.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Pearl-button detailA vertical row of round pearl-like buttons located at the left hip along the ruched panel; buttons are light/pearl colored and contrast with the black knit.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible seams and joinsSide seam area near the ruched panel is visible where fabric is gathered; shoulder and sleeve joinlines are smooth and low-profile.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (medium) - Partial occlusion by accessoriesRight hand holds a black pebbled leather clutch that covers part of the sweater's lower right front; skirt visible beneath sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light gray to white background; three-quarter frontal pose with head turned left, soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel shown from upper thighs to head in a three-quarter frontal pose, facing left with left arm relaxed and right arm lowered holding a clutch.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background that is seamless and free of texture or scenery.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting with gentle shadows under the chin and subtle shading that defines the knit texture.
- Image crop and framingImage framed to include model from upper thighs to above head with even margins; lower left shows hand and clutch partially cut off at the edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
black· main knitpearl white· buttons- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit sweater with a wide shallow boat neckline, dropped shoulder seams and long, slightly voluminous sleeves that taper toward the wrists.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a black waffle-knit sweater worn by a model showing back, sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a wide shallow neckline.
- Back body shapeSweater back panel visible from shoulders to waist with a slightly relaxed fit and subtle horizontal waffle-knit texture.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.62 (high) - NecklineWide shallow crew/boat neckline with a narrow finished band lying flat against the upper back and base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a relaxed fit that taper to fitted ribbed cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.28 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed waistband at the bottom of the sweater creating a defined waistline where the knit pattern becomes tighter.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.64 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface textureFine horizontal waffle or pique knit texture visible across the back and sleeves, consistent in stitch size and direction.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible stitching at shoulderSlight seam line visible at the shoulder where the sleeve meets the back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot rear product image with a model against a plain white background; three-quarter rear pose, soft even lighting, minimal shadows, and part of a polka-dot skirt visible below the sweater.
- Model pose and framingModel shown from rear three-quarter angle, head turned slightly to the left, image framed from upper head to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a plain white background producing soft, minimal shadows and neutral color rendering.
- Visible non-product clothingBrown skirt with evenly spaced black polka dots visible below the sweater; considered part of styling, not the sweater itself.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high) - AccessoriesModel wearing gold-tone hoop earrings visible at the left ear.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.04 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the sweater and model with no motion blur; colors and knit texture are clearly visible.
Colors
deep black· sweater body, sleeves, hem and cuffs- Back body shapeSweater back panel visible from shoulders to waist with a slightly relaxed fit and subtle horizontal waffle-knit texture.
Variants
15 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4715102 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Black - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715103 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Black - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715104 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Black - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715105 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Black - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715106 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Black - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715107 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Off White - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715108 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Off White - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715109 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Off White - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715110 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Off White - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715111 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Off White - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715112 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Pink - X-Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715113 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Pink - Small | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715114 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Pink - Medium | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715115 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Pink - Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4715116 | Pearl-Button Pleated-Waist Waffle-Knit Sweater - Pink - X-Large | CA$69.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Classic with an interesting twist
Great sweater; soft material that's not too thin and flimsy; the waffle knit pattern adds a unique element. Loose around upper body but great fit around the waist so it doesn't look oversized.
Tres beau
Chandail correspond a la description, confortable