Twik
Wavy Ruffle Fitted Asymmetrical T-Shirt
The Wavy Ruffle Fitted Asymmetrical T-Shirt by Twik is a women's short-sleeve top featuring a boat neckline and an asymmetrical wavy ruffle along the side. Made from a finely ribbed cotton-blend jersey (95% cotton, 5% spandex), it provides a fitted, stretchy silhouette. This Canadian-designed exclusive is machine washable in cold water and can be tumble dried on low.
- Material
- cotton-blend jersey
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Fitted T-shirt with wavy ruffle on side and boat neck
Wavy ruffle, boat neck, ribbed cotton-blend jersey
- Material
- cotton-blend jersey
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- wavy ruffle on the side
- boat neck
- finely ribbed cotton-blend jersey
- fitted style
- asymmetrical hem
Product Insights
The Twik Wavy Ruffle Fitted Asymmetrical T-Shirt is a Canadian-designed, 95% cotton-5% spandex boat-neck top whose side-seam wavy ruffle creates an asymmetrical hem that elongates the body and balances wide-legged pants. At $39 CAD, it splits the gap between cheaper polyester imports and pricier options like the PAIGE Linnea, delivering a lean, body-defining silhouette unique among under-$50 ruffle tops. The spandex stretch recovery helps the ruffle hold its shape when washed cold and dried low, but the asymmetrical ruffle requires tucking or half-tucking at the waist for a clean silhouette. Exclusively at Simons as a Twik by Simons design.
- Shape retention
Wavy ruffle retains shape with cold wash and low dry.
Why this is supported
The Q&A explains that the 5% spandex provides stretch recovery that helps the ruffle stay defined, and that
with proper care—machine washing cold and tumble drying low—the wavy ruffle should maintain its structure wash after wash
Does the wavy ruffle hold its shape after multiple washes, or does it flatten out?The ribbed cotton-blend jersey is engineered to hold its shape, so no additional interfacing is needed.
- Value
At $39 CAD, the Canadian-designed 95% cotton tee splits the gap between $20 polyester imports and $98 PAIGE Linnea.
Why this is supported
The Twik top occupies a deliberate middle band in the under-$50 ruffle tee market.
Pricing at $39 CAD places the Twik above the $20 USD Parallel asymmetrical ruffle tee (polyester-blend) and well below the $98 USD PAIGE Linnea — a middle band where the 95% cotton build and exclusive Canadian design feel like a considered upgrade over generic imports, without the premium-brand surcharge.
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — price_ladderFurther, its Canadian design provenance directly parallels premium labels:
Twik by Simons is an exclusive Canadian-designed label, a provenance that echoes PAIGE’s Los Angeles design ethos — yet where PAIGE’s Linnea retailed at $98 USD, this Twik top delivers a similarly considered, detail-oriented piece for $39 CAD, effectively a high-design ruffle tee at fast-fashion pricing.
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — designed_in_canada- Material
95% cotton, 5% spandex — breathes naturally and holds its shape with cold wash and low dry.
Why this is supported
The Twik tee is knit from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, giving it natural-fiber breathability that polyester-blend alternatives cannot match.
The Twik tee is knit from 95% cotton with 5% spandex, giving it a natural-fiber breathability that the YESFASHION asymmetrical ruffle top — constructed from 95% polyester — cannot match
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — 95_cotton_constructionProper care, as outlined by the brand, maintains the ruffle's structure.
The ribbed cotton-blend jersey (95% cotton, 5% spandex) is designed to hold its shape, and with proper care—machine washing cold and tumble drying low—the wavy ruffle should maintain its structure wash after wash.
Does the wavy ruffle hold its shape after multiple washes, or does it flatten out?- Silhouette
The side-seam wavy ruffle and boat neck fitted cut produce a lean, body-defining silhouette unique among under-$50 ruffle tops.
Why this is supported
The ruffle placement on the Twik differs from competitors.
Instead of gathering ruffles at the shoulder or sleeve hem like the PAIGE Linnea and Oliver Bonas styles, Twik runs a single wavy ruffle along the side seam, creating a sculpted, elongating effect that frames the body without adding width across the chest.
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — side_swept_wavy_ruffleThis is complemented by the boat neck and fitted silhouette.
The boat neck and fitted cut create a lean canvas for the asymmetrical ruffle, giving the top a body-defining line rather than the relaxed silhouette of regular-fit alternatives like the Oliver Bonas ruffle tee.
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — boat_neck_fitted_silhouette- Styling
The asymmetrical ruffle requires tucking at the waist for a clean silhouette; it can also visually balance wide-legged pants.
Why this is supported
To avoid a dowdy look, styling guidance advises tucking the ruffle at the waist.
Make sure to tuck or half tuck the top in or have it hit at the waist, not the hips or it’ll look dowdy.
thewardrobeconsultant.comThe single-sided ruffle can also be used to visually counterbalance wide-legged pants.
Adding ruffles or a puffed sleeve visually balances your top and bottom when wearing a slouchy or wider bottom pant.
thewardrobeconsultant.com- Exclusivity
Available exclusively at Simons as a Twik by Simons design.
Why this is supported
Twik by Simons is an exclusive Canadian-designed label
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — designed_in_canada, so the top is available only at Simons, reinforcing its Canadian identity and limited distribution.
- Ruffle durability
Spandex stretch recovery helps the wavy ruffle hold its shape after washes.
Why this is supported
The material composition supports long-term ruffle shape:
The spandex provides stretch recovery that helps the ruffle stay defined.
Does the wavy ruffle hold its shape after multiple washes, or does it flatten out?- Tucking
Tuck or half-tuck so the ruffle hits the waist for an elongated silhouette.
Why this is supported
A style consultant recommends tucking so the ruffle ends at the waist:
Make sure to tuck or half tuck the top in or have it hit at the waist, not the hips or it’ll look dowdy.
thewardrobeconsultant.comThe side-seam ruffle placement adds an elongating effect, as noted:
Twik runs a single wavy ruffle along the side seam, creating a sculpted, elongating effect
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — side_swept_wavy_ruffleThe boat neck and fitted cut create a clean canvas that lets the ruffle stand out when tucked, according to the same comparison piece:
The boat neck and fitted cut create a lean canvas for the asymmetrical ruffle
How it stacks up against other ruffle tops under $50 — boat_neck_fitted_silhouette- Balance
Use the side ruffle to visually balance wide-leg or slouchy pants.
Why this is supported
A wardrobe consultant suggests using the side ruffle to balance the lower body:
Adding ruffles or a puffed sleeve visually balances your top and bottom when wearing a slouchy or wider bottom pant.
thewardrobeconsultant.com- Asymmetrical hem
Single-side wavy ruffle creates asymmetrical hem that elongates body and balances wide-legged pants.
Why this is supported
The asymmetrical hem from the single-side wavy ruffle differentiates this top from typical shoulder-ruffle designs, creating an elongated silhouette. Style experts note that
Adding ruffles or a puffed sleeve visually balances your top and bottom when wearing a slouchy or wider bottom pant.
thewardrobeconsultant.comso the ruffle's placement on one side also counterbalances wide-legged pants.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Fitted short-sleeve light blue t-shirt with a boat neckline and a gathered side seam that forms an asymmetrical wavy ruffle cascading down the right side of the wearer; fabric appears smooth and slightly stretchy.
- Overall shapeClose-fitting short-sleeve top with a slightly tapered waist and a hem that is longer at the ruffle side, creating an asymmetrical silhouette.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineWide, shallow boat neckline that follows the collarbone and sits close to the base of the neck.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.07 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort set-in sleeves that end above mid-upper arm with a simple folded hem.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.19 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.21 · y 0.20 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high) - Side gatheringVisible ruched gathering at the right side seam (viewer right) around the waist, producing horizontal small folds in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Wavy ruffleSingle layered wavy ruffle attached to the gathered side seam, extending downward past the hem in a curved, undulating shape with a soft, unfinished-looking edge.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.56 · w 0.17 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight knit with slight sheen and stretch as indicated by form-fitting drape and subtle horizontal tension lines across the bust and waist.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.58 · h 0.42 (medium) - Hem finishSimple turned hem on the main body with the ruffle hem left soft and wavy.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.67 · y 0.70 · w 0.17 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a female model against a neutral light gray to white background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; composition is a three-quarter frontal view cropped above the knees.
- Model pose and framingModel shown three-quarter front with left arm behind back and torso slightly turned; image framed from head to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral studio background fading from white to very light gray with soft diffuse lighting and minimal hard shadows.
- Other clothing visibleModel wearing dark brown shorts that are visible from the waist to the upper thighs; shorts are a separate garment and not part of the product description.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with natural skin tones and clear detail on fabric texture and seams.
Colors
pale sky blue· main body#B3C6D2- Overall shapeClose-fitting short-sleeve top with a slightly tapered waist and a hem that is longer at the ruffle side, creating an asymmetrical silhouette.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a fitted short-sleeve T-shirt in a very pale blue with a low scoop back and an asymmetrical wavy ruffle hem that drops on the model's left side.
- Overall silhouetteFitted short-sleeve T-shirt shown from the rear three-quarter angle, closely following the torso with slight ruching at the waist and a curved, asymmetrical lower hem that is higher at the right hip and drops toward the left.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineWide, low scoop back neckline with a narrow finished binding that follows the curve of the back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - SleevesShort set-in sleeves with a narrow folded hem finishing, fitting snugly around the upper arms.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Asymmetrical wavy ruffleSingle-layer wavy ruffle panel attached at the left side seam that cascades down past the hem to a pointed irregular edge, showing a soft rolled finish along the ruffle edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight knit with a slight sheen consistent with a stretch jersey; fabric lies close to the body and forms gentle horizontal folds at the waist.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high) - Hem finishingNarrow stitched hem along the visible curved lower edge on the right side, matching the garment color.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-shot image of a model wearing the T-shirt against a plain light gray background; three-quarter rear pose, soft diffuse lighting, and minimal shadows.
- Model poseFemale model shown from a rear three-quarter angle turning head slightly to the viewer's left with left arm relaxed and hand near the ruffle; right arm mostly visible along the side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a smooth light gray backdrop producing soft shadows under the arms and slight shadowing where the ruffle overlaps the shorts.
- Visible additional garmentModel is wearing dark brown shorts that sit at the hips with welt back pocket details visible; these shorts are a separate garment and not part of the product listing.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.70 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
pale blue· body- Overall silhouetteFitted short-sleeve T-shirt shown from the rear three-quarter angle, closely following the torso with slight ruching at the waist and a curved, asymmetrical lower hem that is higher at the right hip and drops toward the left.