Contemporaine
Loose Turtleneck Sweater
The Contemporaine by Simons Loose Turtleneck Sweater is an oversized pullover knit sweater designed in Canada, featuring a folded ribbed turtleneck, drop shoulders, long sleeves, and ribbed cuffs and hem. It has a light beige base with wide horizontal black stripes across the body and sleeves, plus a narrow vertical black shoulder stripe detail visible from the back, and is intended for casual cold-weather wear and layering. It has a 4.36 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews.
- Material
- Plush, supple, and soft knit
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Loose-fit turtleneck sweater in a plush, soft knit with contrasting horizontal stripes and drop shoulders.
Plush, supple, and soft knit; contrasting horizontal stripes; loose fit; drop shoulders; ribbed edging.
- Material
- Plush, supple, and soft knit
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- plush, supple knit with a soft handfeel
- contrasting horizontal stripe pattern
- loose, relaxed silhouette
- drop shoulder construction
- turtleneck collar
- ribbed edging at openings
- exclusive Contemporaine by Simons design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 28% polyester, 22% nylon; no cotton or wool Runs large and polarizing; size down for a cleaner line unless you want a very roomy oversized fit Loose drop-shoulder silhouette drapes stylishly for many, though a minority find the back tents Hand wash only: inside out in cold water with mild detergent, reshape and lay flat to dry; do not soak, bleach or wring Strong value at 39.95 CAD from 69 CAD, with all variants at the same price and in stock Color availability is tied to size: Patterned Beige is the only XS-SMALL colorway, while Patterned Brown and Green are XL-XXL only
Verified claims
- fit
- Runs large and polarizing; size down for a cleaner line unless you want a very roomy oversized fit
- sizing
- Only XS-SMALL and XL-XXL are offered, with no M-L; XS-SMALL roughly covers chest 82.5–87.5 cm / 32.5–34.5 in
- variants
- Color availability is tied to size: Patterned Beige is the only XS-SMALL colorway, while Patterned Brown and Green are XL-XXL only
- material
- 50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 28% polyester, 22% nylon; no cotton or wool
- fabric
- Reported as soft, supple and luxurious straight out of the box
- warmth
- Warm enough for cold-weather layering without bulk
- silhouette
- Loose drop-shoulder silhouette drapes stylishly for many, though a minority find the back tents
- collar
- Ribbed turtleneck can be folded inward or down once for a cleaner look; scrunching suits lighter knits
- construction
- Drop shoulders place the seam below the shoulder and remove armhole shaping, so the loose cut is built in
- pattern
- Wide horizontal black stripes on a light beige ground, with a narrow vertical stripe along each shoulder
- trim
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and wide hem; hem falls over the hips
- sleeves
- Sleeves frequently run long; some reviewers find them ridiculously long
- length
- Length is mixed: some find it too short, while the intended hip-length drape suits petite proportions
- durability
- A minority report pilling within the first few wears; expect to de-pill or handle gently
- care
- Hand wash only: inside out in cold water with mild detergent, reshape and lay flat to dry; do not soak, bleach or wring
- use_cases
- Works for cold-weather layering under coats, casual outfits and lounging at home
- value
- Strong value at 39.95 CAD from 69 CAD, with all variants at the same price and in stock
- texture
- Medium-gauge knit with visible texture across the body and sleeves
Product record
- Title
- Loose Turtleneck Sweater
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 69 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.36 stars, 11 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Layering under coats for cold-weather commutes
Some reviewers reach for this loose turtleneck as a warm base layer under coats for work or commuting, drawn to its soft, very warm fabric that adds warmth without bulk. It's also a pick for cozy lounging, though reviewers report pilling within a few wears, so it may need extra care to stay looking smooth.[1]
Building casual outfits around this turtleneck
Shoppers style everyday casual looks around the sweater's drop-shoulder turtleneck, drape, and rich colors. According to a review analysis, the neck, drape, and colors earn 'gorgeous' and 'stylish' compliments from reviewers.[1]
Cozy lounging at home
This loose turtleneck sweater works for lounging at home in an oversized, drapey knit that reviewers who love drapey volume call perfection. Note that some reviewers report pilling within a few wears, so it may need extra care to stay looking smooth.[1]
Folding the neck down for a cleaner, polished look
When you put on this loose turtleneck sweater, the neck may reach up to your chin or higher — folding it down once toward your chest gives the sweater a crisp, defined outline. This classic styling trick can make the turtleneck look more polished than scrunching the neck, and it leaves a cleaner canvas for layering jewellery or other tops.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Loose Turtleneck Sweater: Choose this if you want a plush, warm knit for cold-weather layering or cozy oversized styling — reviewers repurchase it for warmth without bulk and praise the draped drop-shoulder turtleneck and rich colors. It's a loose, slightly oversized pullover with contrasting horizontal stripes, a wide folded ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, made of 50 percent LENZING ECOVERO viscose with polyester and nylon. Note that the fit runs large — sleeves are long and the back can tent — so sizing down is common unless you want a very roomy look, and the fabric pills within the first few wears, needing gentle care to stay smooth.[1,3] | Solid Turtleneck Tunic Sweater: Choose this if you want a soft, stretchy knit tunic in a loose, A-line silhouette that covers the hips with a longer back hem and side slits. It features a tall, wide ribbed fold-over turtleneck, dropped shoulders, and ribbed lower sleeves with cuffs that appear snug and extend partway over the hand, made from a blend of 50% LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, 28% polyester, and 22% nylon. It comes in five colors including Black, Off White, and Eggplant/Plum, in size groupings XS-SMALL, MED-LARGE, and XL-XXL; note that fit details like the snug cuffs come from image observations rather than confirmed specifications.[4,5,6,7] | Mock Neck Solid Tunic Sweater: Choose this if you want the high-neck look without the bulk: the short mock neck collar (typically 2 to 6 cm above the neckline, per a knitwear guide that calls mock necks the more accessible style) creates a clean, minimal silhouette with little restriction, which some shoppers prefer over full turtlenecks. Choose this for a soft, ultra-comfortable stretch knit (80 percent reprocessed viscose, 20 percent nylon) in a long, loose tunic fit that falls past the hips to the upper thigh, with a slightly longer back hem, dropped shoulders, ribbed cuffs, a wide ribbed hem with side vents, and a smooth, matte, solid-color finish. It comes in Black, Grey, Chocolate/Espresso, and Burnt/Brick Orange across X-Small to X-Large, and it has no visible patterning, so it suits plain, minimalist wardrobes rather than patterned looks.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of an oversized knit turtleneck sweater with wide horizontal black stripes on a light beige background, ribbed turtleneck, cuffs and hem, shown on a model with hands in pockets.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized pullover silhouette with dropped shoulders and roomy body falling over the hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (medium) - Turtleneck constructionHigh, folded ribbed turtleneck collar in the same light beige as the sweater base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Striping patternWide horizontal black stripes alternating with light beige base across the torso and sleeves; stripes are uniform in thickness across the visible area.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Ribbed trimsWide ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs in light beige matching the collar; hem folds slightly and sits over the model's hips.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.64 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureVisible medium-gauge knit texture across body and sleeves consistent with sweater knit construction.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (medium) - Sleeve fit and stylingLong sleeves with relaxed width gathered slightly at the ribbed cuffs; right sleeve shows natural fold where model's hand is in pocket.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high) - Visible interaction with pocketsModel's hands are partially inserted into side pockets of pants, causing the sweater hem to drape and fold inward at the front sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background showing a model wearing the sweater from the front; even, soft lighting with minimal shadow and the image cropped near mid-thigh.
- Model and poseFemale model facing camera, centered in frame, standing with hands in pockets and head upright.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Crop and framingImage cropped slightly above the model's head and near mid-thigh, showing most of the sweater and part of the pants.
Colors
light beige· sweater baseblack· horizontal stripes- Overall silhouetteLoose, oversized pullover silhouette with dropped shoulders and roomy body falling over the hips.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a loose, long-sleeve turtleneck sweater with horizontal black stripes on a light beige ground, ribbed folded collar, cuffs, and hem, shown on a model.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy back silhouette with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit ending at the hips.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.16 · w 0.74 · h 0.68 (high) - Turtleneck collarWide folded ribbed turtleneck collar in the same light beige color as the sweater body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Horizontal stripesEvenly spaced horizontal black stripes running across the back and sleeves on a light beige background.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.20 · w 0.74 · h 0.58 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed hem in the same beige color, forming a band at the sweater bottom.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.78 · w 0.74 · h 0.12 (high) - Ribbed cuffsLong ribbed sleeve cuffs in beige that appear slightly extended and folded at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder seam stripeNarrow vertical black stripe detail running from the collar along the top of each shoulder into the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.15 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.15 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Model photographed from the rear against a neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting; hands and lower leather-look pants visible.
- Shot compositionModel shown from the back, centered in frame, full torso visible down to the hips.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth, neutral light gray background with even, soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model stylingModel's hair is pulled into a tight bun and a small hoop earring is visible on the left ear.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.03 · w 0.15 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible lower garmentShiny black leather-look pants visible below the sweater hem; not part of the sweater product.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
light beige· main bodyblack· stripeslight beige· ribbed trims- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy back silhouette with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slightly oversized fit ending at the hips.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4650627 | Loose Turtleneck Sweater - Patterned Beige - Xs-Small | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4650629 | Loose Turtleneck Sweater - Patterned Beige - Xl-Xxl | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4650632 | Loose Turtleneck Sweater - Patterned Brown - Xl-Xxl | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
| 4650635 | Loose Turtleneck Sweater - Green - Xl-Xxl | CA$39.95CA$69.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
11 total11 reviews · out of 5
Pretty!
I wasnt expecting this but wow!!! I really love this sweater so comfy and so stylish i might order another color!
Softest, nicest sweater
Perfect sizing and shape. The fabric is very soft and very warm. Ordered a second one because I love it so much.
Cute! Wish there was a true medium though
I love the colour the neck and the drop shoulder, but it tents a bit too much in the back so it’s comfortable but less flattering. I think it would be better if you were closer up a true large then medium / that said I am keeping it for all the things I loved
Stylish
Fits well. Great quality
This sweater is absolutely gorgeous
This sweater is absolutely gorgeous and feels luxurious.
Very nice!
Very nice!
Chandail ample
Beau chandail ample, mais vraiment trop grand, on pourrait entrer 2 dedans….
LOVE it. But..
Oversized, cozy, drapey- it's perfection. The ONLY issue is that I am noticing some pilling with the first few wears. But I love it so much. It's oversized by design, and this size worked for me.
Retour! Trop grand…
Très beau, mais trop ample pour moi.
Too big
I love the sweater and the color, but it is way too big and the sleeves are ridiculously long. I amgoing to try the smaller size.
La coupe ne me convenait pas
Était trop court et trop ample pour moi! Dommage car la texture était belle et la couleur vraiment belle!