Poplin tie-sleeves T-shirt product image (primary)
Front view of a boxy black short-sleeve top with raglan shoulder seams, a narrow crew-style neck band, poplin elbow-length sleeves with drawcord ties, and a straight hem with a small rectangular logo patch at the lower front.

Max Mara

Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-Shirt

CA$199.95CAD
Out of Stock

This is a Max Mara women's Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-shirt, a crew-neck top with raglan sleeves, adjustable drawstring-tied elbow-length cuffs, and a boxy fit. The garment combines a jersey body (48% polyamide, 46% cotton, 6% elastane) with 100% cotton poplin sleeves, and includes an asymmetrical hem, side slits, and a front logo emblem. It is made in Europe, and customer feedback highlights Max Mara's quality and classic aesthetic, noting the shirt as appropriate for professional work attire.

Material
Nylon and cotton blend jersey, cotton poplin sleeves
Gender
female
Style
smart-casual, romantic, minimal, modern
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE

Specifications

Versatile t-shirt with contrasting poplin raglan sleeves that can be worn loose or tied for different silhouettes.

Adjustable drawstring sleeves, asymmetrical hem, cotton-nylon blend jersey.

Material
Nylon and cotton blend jersey, cotton poplin sleeves
Secondary
nylon
Style
smart-casual, romantic, minimal, modern
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • nylon and cotton blend jersey bodice
  • cotton poplin raglan sleeves
  • crew neck
  • adjustable elbow-length sleeves with drawstring trim
  • asymmetrical hem with side slits
  • logo emblem at front
  • made in Europe
  • versatile styling: wear sleeves loose for boxy silhouette or tied for balloon shape
  • contrasting fabric textures between jersey and poplin
  • structured yet romantic silhouette options

Product Insights

Max Mara's Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-Shirt is a hybrid top that pairs crisp, non-stretch cotton poplin sleeves with a stretchy polyamide-cotton jersey bodice, giving structure and ease in one piece. Its raglan seam runs clear of the underarm for free arm movement, while cuff drawcords let the sleeves shift from boxy to a tied balloon silhouette—yet the torso stays deliberately boxy with no waist definition, and the diagonal raglan line can make broad shoulders appear wider. The top runs one size large, so sizing down is recommended. Care is demanding: hand-wash at 40°C, no dryer, pressing to maintain the poplin's crispness, and hot washing can shrink the sleeves 3-5%. A small tonal patch logo is stitched on the front, offering texture without a wordmark and no risk of peeling or cracking.

Verified claims

Volume control
Unlike Tove & Libra's Balloon-sleeve Poplin Shirt, Max Mara's cuff drawcords switch the sleeves from boxy to tied balloon.
Maintenance
Care requires 40°C hand-washing, no dryer, and pressing the poplin to keep its crisp shape.
Sizing
Buyers report the top runs one size large, recommending sizing down.
Waist definition
Drawcords define the sleeves, not the waist; for waist definition 3.1 Phillip Lim's Tie Front Poplin Shirt is the direct option.
Shoulder fit
Raglan seam lets the no-stretch poplin sleeves move freely; its diagonal line can make broad shoulders look wider.
Boxy fit
The torso stays deliberately boxy and offers no waist; it is a crew-neck raglan, not a collared button-front.
Material
100% cotton poplin sleeves hold shape; bodice jersey is polyamide/cotton with 6% elastane for stretch.
Raglan cut
The raglan seam runs clear of the underarm, so the non-stretch poplin sleeves move freely when reaching.
Raglan fit
Raglan sleeves have no shoulder seam; the non-stretch poplin makes upper-arm and cuff width the fit limit.
Shrinkage
Hot washing can shrink the cotton poplin sleeves 3-5% and alter the fit.
Laundry effort
For low-effort wear, Tove & Libra Balloon-sleeve Poplin Shirt is the easier care choice; this top is hand-wash only.
Waist shaping
The 3.1 Phillip Lim Tie Front Poplin Shirt defines the waist with a sculptural front tie; this Max Mara top stays boxy.
Collar style
The Chico's Poplin Tie Front Shirt is a collared button-front; this Max Mara top is a crew-neck raglan.
Logo
Front logo is a small tonal patch whose raised detail reads as texture, not a wordmark.
Patch durability
The logo is stitched onto the front, so it has no transfer layer to peel or crack.

Product record

Title
Poplin Tie-Sleeves T-Shirt
Brand
Max Mara
Price
199.95 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Poplin tie-sleeves T-shirt product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a boxy black short-sleeve top with raglan shoulder seams, a narrow crew-style neck band, poplin elbow-length sleeves with drawcord ties, and a straight hem with a small rectangular logo patch at the lower front.

  • NecklineNarrow crew-style neck band with a slightly raised stitch edge sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
    1 regionx 0.31 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Shoulder constructionRaglan seams running from the neckline toward the underarm, visible as diagonal stitch lines separating the sleeve panels from the body.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Body fabric and fitBoxy, straight-cut front body panel with a smooth, matte black fabric that appears slightly heavier or less reflective than the sleeves.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Sleeve styleElbow-length, wide poplin-style sleeves with visible slight sheen and relaxed drape ending in a gathered cuff area.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Sleeve tiesNarrow drawcord ties emerging from the sleeve cuff gathers and hanging down; cords appear to have small metal or polished tips on the ends.
    2 regionsx 0.73 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Hem and stitchingStraight horizontal hem with visible topstitching about the lower edge of the body panel; hem sits above the top of the pants shown.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Logo patchSmall rectangular tonal patch sewn onto the lower left front of the shirt; patch surface shows raised detail but printed or lettered content is not legible at this resolution.
    1 regionx 0.63 · y 0.59 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing the model from chin to hips against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow. Image focuses on the garment front; model hands and part of trousers are visible.

  • Shot compositionCentered frontal crop from just below the chin to the hips, model standing straight with arms relaxed at sides.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft, even lighting that minimizes harsh shadows and provides subtle reflections on shinier sleeve fabric.
  • Visible styling itemPortion of black pants worn by the model is visible below the shirt hem but is not described as part of the product observations.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)

Colors

matte black· body panel#0D0D0Eblack with slight sheen· sleeves#0F1014
Poplin tie-sleeves T-shirt product image 2
02

Product

Boxy black short-sleeve top with wide elbow-length sleeves that have drawcord ties ending in metal aglets, a crew neckline, a stitched hem with a small square patch at the lower front, and a side slit at the hem. Fabric appears smooth and slightly structured.

  • Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped top with a straight hem and a visible short side slit at the lower side seam.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Sleeve styleWide elbow-length sleeve with extra volume and a horizontal seam near the hem forming a channel for a drawcord; sleeve falls away from the arm.
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Drawcord and eyeletsThin drawcords exit the sleeve through two metal eyelets and hang down past the sleeve hem; cords have narrow metal aglets at the ends.
    2 regionsx 0.73 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
  • NecklineClose-fitting crew neckline with a narrow band finishing the neck edge.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with slight structure consistent across the front and sleeve; no visible pattern or texture.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.75 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Lower front patchSmall square stitched patch on the lower front hem with a raised decorative motif or emblem; patch is the same dark color as the top and is sewn onto the front left area.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Hem constructionDouble-turned stitched hem visible along the bottom edge of the top, creating a narrow finished band.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.73 · w 0.65 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio side-view crop showing a model from the chest to mid-thigh against a neutral light gray background; model's right hand is in a trouser pocket. Soft, diffused lighting with minimal shadowing emphasizes garment shape.

  • Shot compositionSide-oriented three-quarter crop showing the model's torso and right arm; image framed to emphasize sleeve detail and lower-front patch.
  • Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, soft lighting and minimal cast shadows.
  • Model poseModel stands with right arm relaxed and hand placed in the right trouser pocket; left side of face and neck partially visible.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high)

Colors

deep black· main fabric (top)#0D0D0Eblack· drawcords#0D0D0Egunmetal· metal eyelets and aglets
Poplin tie-sleeves T-shirt product image 3
03

Product

Rear three-quarter view of a loose black short-sleeve top with wide elbow-length sleeves finished with adjustable tie cords at the sleeve hems and a narrow crew neckline.

  • Back panelLoose straight back panel with smooth, even drape and a single central vertical fall; hem is straight and sits over the top of the trousers.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high)
  • NecklineNarrow crew neckline with a stitched band that follows the neck opening.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Sleeve shapeWide, elbow-length sleeves with a loose, boxy silhouette and slight gathers at the shoulder seam near the neckline.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Sleeve hem tiesThin adjustable drawcords threaded through small metal eyelets at each sleeve hem; cords hang down with small metal aglets at the ends.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Fabric surfaceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a low-sheen, crisp appearance and minimal texture visible in lighting.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Side hem detailShort side slit at the hem where the back panel meets the side seam, creating a slight overlap of front and back hem layers.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium)

Other

Studio shot showing the model from a rear three-quarter angle against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; model's left hand is in a trouser pocket.

  • Viewing angleRear three-quarter view showing the garment's back and both sleeve exteriors, with the model turned slightly to the left.
  • Model presenceFemale model visible from head to hips; left hand placed inside a trouser pocket and right arm relaxed at side.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven neutral light gray seamless background with soft studio lighting that produces minimal shadows and highlight contrast.

Colors

deep black· main body and sleeves#0D0C0Eblack· sleeve drawcords and aglets#0D0D0E

Reddit Insights

1 threads · r/ChicDaily

Reddit users praise Max Mara's quality and classic style for work attire, though note its luxury price point.

positive sentiment70% match

Comments express appreciation for the brand's quality and aesthetics, with some acknowledging the high cost.

Themes

Quality and Stylepositive
Price Accessibilitymixed

Use Cases

  • Professional work attire

Watch Out For

mediumHigh price may lead consumers to seek budget alternatives.
lowSizing may run large; consider sizing down.

Compared To

vs Kobi Halperin and Akris Punto

A user suggests these brands offer similar style and quality at a better price point during sales.

Source Threads

  • Praise for Max Mara's quality and classic style

    MM is great - quality, style, classic

    u/ShipComprehensive543r/ChicDailyView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/tops/shirts-blouses/poplin-tie-sleeves-t-shirt--12913-29126201?colourId=0
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