Contemporaine
Stretch Solid Polo Sweater
This is a long-sleeve polo sweater for women, featuring a regular fit and a five-button polo collar. It is made from a fine stretch knit in a recycled viscose blend, with ribbed cuffs and hem. Designed in Canada, it is part of the Contemporaine by Simons exclusive collection.
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Specifications
- Material
- 80% reprocessed viscose, 20% nylon
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Stretch Solid Polo Sweater by Contemporaine, Simons' in-house brand with nearly 200 years of history, offers a unique five-button placket that transforms between a mock-neck and a deep V-neck, providing versatile styling in a lightweight layering piece. Priced at $49, it is the most affordable Contemporaine polo, featuring an 80/20 recycled viscose-nylon blend that resists fading, wrinkles, and retains shape, though it may pill in friction areas. The sweater runs true to size and requires careful hand or machine washing without a dryer, while color accuracy holds true for fuchsia and blue shades.
Verified claims
- Five-button placket
- Five-button placket creates two neckline styles: mock-neck when buttoned, deep V when open.
- Brand heritage
- Simons’ exclusive in-house brand with nearly 200 years of history, offering a boutique identity at $49.
- Value
- At $49, it’s the cheapest Contemporaine polo; striped version is $59 and loose-fit $69.
- Collar design
- Five-button polo collar extends further than standard 2-3 buttons, enabling mock-neck or deep-V styling.
- Material performance
- 80/20 recycled viscose-nylon blend provides colorfastness, wrinkle resistance, and shape recovery; may pill in friction areas.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size; order your usual size.
- Layering
- Lightweight layering; five-button placket: mock-neck or deep V.
- Care
- Hand wash cold, dry flat; machine gentle cold, no dryer.
- Color accuracy
- Photos accurately represent fuchsia and royal/sapphire blue shades.
- Color retention
- Viscose-nylon blend resists fading and holds saturation better than cotton.
Product record
- Title
- Stretch Solid Polo Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Long-term wear and shape retention
- The viscose-nylon blend has excellent colorfastness, so the black and saturated jewel tones resist fading after repeated washes — preserving the crisp, dye-rich appearance that many cotton knits lose to softening and dullness over time.
- Nylon’s tensile strength imparts enhanced wrinkle resistance to the fine knit, so the sweater shrugs off the creasing that typically develops across the inner arms and torso in pure viscose pieces, keeping it looking neat through a full day of wear.
- The 20% nylon content functions as a structural framework within the knit, providing 'snap-back' recovery that prevents the sweater from bagging at the elbows and seat during wear — a common shortcoming of 100% viscose sweaters that lack this tension memory.
Five-button polo collar origin and style
- Golf shirts historically feature a three- or four-button placket that sits lower than a standard tennis polo, and the Contemporaine sweater’s five-button design pushes that lineage further, creating an even more elongated front that can be styled fully buttoned as a mock-neck or left open for a deep V.
- Most polo shirts are built with a two- or three-button placket, so the Contemporaine sweater’s five-button front immediately signals a more fashion-forward piece — the extra buttons extend the placket’s visual line, making it a decorative focal point beyond a purely functional closure.
Value vs. similar stretch polos
- As an exclusive in-house creation for the nearly 200-year-old Canadian retailer Simons — founded in 1840 — and described as capturing the personality of the 'modern, sophisticated woman,' the Contemporaine label carries a designed-in-Canada provenance that distinguishes it from the private-label imports common at this price, giving the sweater a boutique-brand identity without a boutique markup.
- The five-button polo collar is a deliberate departure from the three-button design used on Contemporaine’s own loose-fit sweater and on many stretch polos in this price tier; the extra buttons allow for a more refined, adjustable neckline that can be worn fully fastened for a preppy, polished look or opened to a deeper V without losing structure — a styling point that elevates the sweater beyond the basic three-button polo.
- Priced at CAD 49, this solid style is the most affordable polo sweater within the Contemporaine lineup — the striped variant retails for $59 and the loose-fit version originally carried a $69 tag — so the buyer gets the brand's core recycled stretch-knit fabric and Canadian design at the lowest entry point, without sacrificing the more tailored regular fit that the other two lack.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Fitted long-sleeve black knit polo-style sweater with a spread collar and a vertical button placket; fabric shows fine knit texture and ribbed sleeve cuff visible at the wrist.
- Overall silhouetteForm-fitting long-sleeve top tucked into the waist, showing a slim torso and fitted sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high) - Collar styleFlat spread polo collar made from same black knit material, laying open at the front.
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x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.15 (high) - Button placketVertical partial button placket with visible buttons extending down from the collar; placket is narrow and made from same knit.
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x 0.41 · y 0.19 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - ButtonsRound dark buttons on the placket, matching the sweater color.
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x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.11 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve cuffNarrow ribbed cuff at the wrist visible on the left sleeve.
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x 0.04 · y 0.73 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit texture visible across the body and sleeves, appearing smooth and uniform.
- Hem/waist presentationSweater is tucked into trousers at the waist, so lower hem is not visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from head to upper hips against a light textured wall; soft even lighting and neutral background emphasize the garment. Model with long red hair, left hand in pocket and a visible black belt with gold buckle worn over trousers.
- Shot compositionThree quarter frontal crop from the model's head to upper hips, slightly turned to model's left.
- BackgroundLight neutral textured wall background with even studio lighting and soft shadows.
- Model hair and poseModel with long red hair worn loose over the left shoulder and right side partially behind the shoulder, left hand placed in trouser pocket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.46 (high) - Accessory visibleBlack leather belt with a gold metal buckle visible at the waist; belongs to styling not the product.
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x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.13 (high)
Colors
deep black· body and sleeves#0E0E0E- Overall silhouetteForm-fitting long-sleeve top tucked into the waist, showing a slim torso and fitted sleeves.
- 02
Product
A fitted long-sleeve black polo-style sweater with a pointed collar, button placket, and ribbed cuffs, shown tucked into trousers on a model.
- SilhouetteFitted long-sleeve top with close-to-body cut through the torso and sleeves; hem is tucked into the waistband.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (medium) - Collar and placketPointed polo-style collar with a vertical button placket extending to mid-chest.
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x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - ButtonsA vertical row of round dark buttons on the placket, each matching the sweater color.
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x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high) - CuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends visible at the wrist area.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.65 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, fine-knit fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture variations.
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x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (medium) - Placket stitching detailNarrow stitched border along the placket edges visible as a subtle seam.
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x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from head to mid-thigh against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- View and poseThree-quarter front view of a standing model with left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed at side; torso angled slightly to viewer right.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light-colored background with soft lighting and a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
- Visible accessories and stylingModel wears a thin black leather belt with a metallic buckle and dark pinstriped trousers; these items are styling elements not described as product features.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Image framingModel is cropped near mid-thigh; full head and shoulders visible.
Colors
solid black· body and sleeves#0E0E0E- SilhouetteFitted long-sleeve top with close-to-body cut through the torso and sleeves; hem is tucked into the waistband.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve black knitted polo-style sweater on a model, showing the back panel, collar, sleeves, and ribbed hem.
- Back panelFlat rear body panel of the sweater with a smooth fine-knit texture and no visible logos, patterns, or embellishments.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.67 (high) - NecklineLow polo-style collar with a slightly raised, ribbed band that follows the rear neckline.
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x 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - SleevesLong set-in sleeves extending to the wrists with a smooth knit matching the body; cuffs appear slightly narrower with faint ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.58 (high) - HemWide ribbed waistband at the sweater hem that sits over the top of the model's trousers.
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x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible shoulder seam lines where sleeves meet the back panel, running from the neckline outward.
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x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (medium) - Surface finishMatte, fine-knit textile appearance with even color and no sheen.
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x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.67 (high)
Other
Studio rear portrait of a model wearing the sweater against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and no visible packaging.
- Model poseModel shown from the rear, head turned slightly to the left, hands visible near the lower image edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray to off-white studio background without texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal and overhead studio lighting producing minimal soft shadows around the model's arms and lower hem.
- Accessories visibleGold hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
black· sweater body#0E0E0D- Back panelFlat rear body panel of the sweater with a smooth fine-knit texture and no visible logos, patterns, or embellishments.
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Customer Reviews
13 total13 reviews · out of 5
Parfection
Il est tellement confortable et doux. J’aime beaucoup les boutons au col ça donne un petit look de plus
Excellent!
Indémodable! Beau vert kaki
Polo sweater
Love this one so much I have it in the bottle green as well. Upsized as per the reviews and that was a great decision the fit is slightly oversized and I’m happy with it
Chandail adorable
J’aime le tissu
Très beau
Beau tissus et bonne grandeur
belle couleur
Tres beau
Love the colour
Light weight, can be dressed up or down.
The perfect casual sweater
I love the colour of the sweater. It is a perfect casual sweater.
Polo
Chandail très confortable. Belle qualité prix
Staple piece
This shirt has good quality material and fits well.
Tissus doux
Belle coupe
La couleur exacte
La couleur exacte
Stolen Package
Unfortunately my package was stolen so i never got to wear what I purchased. I’m answering the questions so this review gets read.
Q&A
5 answered- How does the fit compare to standard sizing—does it run true to size, small, or large?
- The Stretch Solid Polo Sweater is designed with a regular fit, which typically corresponds to true-to-size standard sizing. We recommend ordering your usual size.
- What are the recommended care instructions? Can it be machine washed and dried, or does it require hand washing?
- We recommend hand washing this sweater in cold water and laying it flat to dry, as the reprocessed viscose blend can shrink or lose its shape in a machine dryer. If you prefer machine washing, use a gentle cycle with cold water and skip the dryer entirely.
- Is the fabric prone to pilling with regular wear, especially under arms or where it rubs?
- The blend of 80% reprocessed viscose and 20% nylon helps reduce pilling compared to pure viscose, but friction-prone areas like underarms may still develop some fuzz over time. Gentle washing and avoiding rough surfaces can help maintain its appearance.
- Are the colors in the photos accurate to the actual product, particularly for the fuchsia and royal/sapphire blue?
- The product photos are generally accurate, but slight variations can occur due to screen settings. For the fuchsia and royal/sapphire blue, we ensure the images closely represent the actual shades, though we recommend checking the color in natural light if possible.
- Is the sweater lightweight enough for layering under a jacket, or is it a heavier midweight knit?
- This fine stretch knit in a recycled viscose blend is lightweight and designed for layering under a jacket — it's not a heavy midweight knit.