Contemporaine
Organic Cotton Pattern Boxy T-Shirt
The Organic Cotton Pattern Boxy T-Shirt is a casual crew-neck short-sleeve top made from soft organic cotton jersey, featuring a boxy, relaxed fit. It has dropped shoulder seams, elbow-length sleeves, a straight hip-length hem, and an all-over white polka dot print on a dark navy base. Designed by Contemporaine by Simons exclusively in Canada, this t-shirt is suitable for everyday wear.
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Specifications
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Contemporaine Organic Cotton Pattern Boxy T-Shirt is an exclusive Simons brand designed in Canada, offering a structured square silhouette with a wider chest and shorter length that typically commands higher prices, now at a sub-$50 price point of CA$39 that undercuts competitors like Everlane while reducing purchase risk. The main tradeoff is that the organic cotton may shrink 3–5% on first wash, so sizing up is advised to preserve the intended cropped length, and care requires washing inside out in cold water and air drying to minimize shrinkage and fading.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Boxy fit is a structured square silhouette: wider across chest and shoulders, shorter than a typical relaxed fit.
- Exclusive design
- Contemporaine is an exclusive Simons brand designed in Canada, offering a curated piece with intentional design and sub-$50 price.
- Sizing
- Organic cotton may shrink 3–5% on first wash; sizing up can preserve the intended cropped length.
- Shrinkage
- May shrink 3–5% on first wash; not confirmed pre-shrunk, so size up between sizes.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and air dry to minimize shrinkage and fading.
- Price comparison
- At CA$39 (~US$28), undercuts Everlane's solid and striped tees even after accounting for potential 3–5% shrinkage.
- Pricing strategy
- Exclusive to Simons and designed in Canada, the $39 price stays under the $50 psychological threshold, reducing purchase risk.
- Silhouette value
- The boxy fit, typically found at higher price points, is here priced like a conventional relaxed-fit tee.
- Designed in Canada
- Simons-exclusive T-shirt designed in Canada.
Product record
- Title
- Organic Cotton Pattern Boxy T-Shirt
- Brand
- Contemporaine
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it compares to similar organic cotton tees
- As a Contemporaine piece created exclusively for the Simons department store, this tee carries a 'designed in Canada' label that distinguishes it from generic direct-to-consumer basics — meaning it was developed for a curated retail experience with a more intentional point of view, all while staying under the $50 psychological threshold.
- Contemporaine's patterned organic cotton boxy tee rings in at CA$39 (~US$28), which is less than Everlane's solid US$30 boxy tee and a full US$7 below Everlane's US$35 striped version — effectively pricing its pattern at zero compared to a solid while matching the same 100% organic cotton jersey construction and slightly cropped silhouette.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Boxy short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt in a dark navy knit with an all-over regular white polka dot print. Dropped shoulder seam and straight hem; relaxed, slightly cropped boxy silhouette visible on model.
- SilhouetteBoxy, relaxed short-sleeve T-shirt with a straight hem that sits near the top of the hips on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (high) - NecklineClose-fitting crew neck with narrow ribbed band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesElbow-length sleeves with dropped shoulder seam creating a relaxed fit across the upper arm.
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x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Print patternEvenly spaced solid circular white polka dots printed over the navy field; dots are uniform in size.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth medium-weight knit with soft drape and minimal sheen consistent with cotton jersey.
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x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (medium) - Hem detailStraight hem with visible single-line topstitching at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the T-shirt against a plain light background; image cropped near mid-thigh, even soft lighting with minimal shadows, model posed with one hand in pocket.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward at slight three-quarter angle with left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed at side; hair partially covers left shoulder area of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray to off-white seamless studio background.
- Cropping and framingImage cropped near mid-thigh so full shirt front is visible but lower body and full arms are partly cropped.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting with even illumination and minimal directional shadows.
Colors
dark navy· main body fabric#1E2339white· polka dots- SilhouetteBoxy, relaxed short-sleeve T-shirt with a straight hem that sits near the top of the hips on the model.
- 02
Product
Right-front upper portion of a navy boxy short-sleeve T-shirt with regularly spaced white polka dots, shown on a model; visible crew neckline and set-in short sleeve with hem stitching.
- Overall patternNavy knit T-shirt front covered with an even grid of medium-size white circular polka dots.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with a narrow band of the same navy fabric folded and topstitched around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high) - SleeveShort, slightly loose set-in sleeve ending above the elbow with visible single-line hem stitching.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, smooth knit surface consistent with cotton jersey; fabric drapes softly with subtle natural folds at the torso.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium) - Polka dot shapeDots are solid, uniformly filled circles with crisp printed edges and consistent spacing.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.72 · h 0.50 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-row topstitching at sleeve hem and neckline band in matching navy thread.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Tight cropped studio portrait of a model wearing the T-shirt; neutral light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadow; model head and hair partially visible and covering part of the garment.
- Shot compositionCropped portrait framing upper torso and head-tilt to model's left; garment occupies center and right of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray studio background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and hair occlusionLong brown hair falls over the left front of the T-shirt, partially covering several polka dots and the shoulder area.
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x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the chin and slight shading along fabric folds; no specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (medium)
Colors
deep navy· main fabric#1E2135white· polka dots- Overall patternNavy knit T-shirt front covered with an even grid of medium-size white circular polka dots.
- 03
Product
Back view of a boxy short-sleeve T-shirt in a dark navy fabric printed with evenly spaced white polka dots. The shirt has a crew neckline, dropped shoulders, and a straight hem that falls to the hip on the model.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit T-shirt shown from the back with a straight hem ending at the model's hip and a loose torso drape.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (high) - PatternAll-over pattern of regularly spaced round white polka dots on the navy fabric covering the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with a narrow band of the same navy fabric visible around the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleDropped shoulder short sleeves with a loose, slightly boxy cut extending toward the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Seam and stitchingVisible shoulder seam running from neckline to sleeve; hem stitching visible along bottom edge.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.67 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte knit fabric with soft drape and slight creasing where the body bends; no visible sheen.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the T-shirt from the rear against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the back at a slight three-quarter angle to the right, head turned right so profile is visible; left arm mostly visible, right arm partially cropped at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadowing under the hem and arms.
- Supporting garment visibleBlue denim jeans visible from the waist down; they are not part of the T-shirt product but appear in the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
dark navy· main fabric#1E2135white· polka dots- Overall silhouetteBoxy, relaxed-fit T-shirt shown from the back with a straight hem ending at the model's hip and a loose torso drape.
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Customer Reviews
10 total10 reviews · out of 5
Tissu très doux et selon
Tissu très doux et selon les goûts très aéré lorsque sur le corps
T-shirt
Couleur plus pâle que prévu
Belle qualité
Belle longueur et coton de qualite
Joli modèle
Très joli sur un pantalon crème pour le printemps. Bonne longueur.
Retour
Il était trop grand.
Great tee
Good quality and fit.
Maybe a wee bit too oversized
Nice quality fabric, but I probably could've sized down. Kept it anyway.
T-shirt
Intéressant Facile à porter
Staple
Loving it, perfect for spring and summer
beautiful fabric
oversized but does not look huge, fabric is smooth & so soft, I shall wear it often
Q&A
3 answered- How does the boxy fit compare to a typical relaxed fit? Is it significantly oversized or just slightly loose?
- The boxy fit is a structured square silhouette: it's wider across the chest and shoulders but shorter in length compared to a typical relaxed fit. It is not significantly oversized — oversized tees add length and volume in all directions, while boxy tees focus on width with a shorter body, creating a more intentional, fashion-forward shape [1][2].
- Does this 100% organic cotton T-shirt shrink after washing, and if so, how much?
- Like most organic cotton, this T-shirt can shrink 3–5% on the first wash if the fabric has not been pre-shrunk [1]. To minimize shrinkage, wash in cold water and air dry instead of using high heat. We do not have confirmation whether this specific garment is pre-shrunk, so sizing up may be worth considering if you are between sizes.
- What is the recommended washing and drying method to maintain the shape and color of this T-shirt?
- To maintain shape and color, wash this T-shirt inside out in cold water and air dry away from direct heat [1]. Avoid fabric softener and high-heat tumble drying, as hot water and heat accelerate shrinkage and fading. If you must use a dryer, select the lowest heat setting and remove while slightly damp.