
Smythe
Plaid Cowl-Neck Top
The Smythe Plaid Cowl-Neck Top is a women's sleeveless, fitted top made in Portugal from slightly stretchy structured fabric with an oversized check pattern. It has a high draped cowl neck, vertical front seams, a slightly flared hem, and a concealed zip closure at the back. It is designed for standalone or layering wear in business and smart-casual settings.
- Color
- Deeply refined plum
- Material
- Slightly stretchy structured fabric
- Gender
- female
- Style
- modern, tailored, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Sleeveless plaid cowl-neck top with a fitted waist and modern oversized check in deep plum.
High draped cowl neck, hidden back zip, sleeveless fitted silhouette, slightly stretchy structured fabric, modern oversized check pattern.
- Color
- Deeply refined plum · purple
- Material
- Slightly stretchy structured fabric
- Style
- modern, tailored, slim-fit
- Occasion
- work, business-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- slightly fitted at the waist
- draped cowl neck
- high cowl neckline
- slightly stretchy structured fabric
- hidden zip closure at the back
- sleeveless silhouette
- fitted style
- modern oversized check pattern
- deep plum hue
- made in Portugal
- Smythe design
Product Insights
Smythe Cut to run true to size through the bust and waist One colourway, labelled Crimson but reading as deep plum or fig High draped cowl neck is the focal point 67% polyester, 29% viscose, 4% spandex suiting-type blend Dry-clean-only, minimally stretchy and sleeveless — not a wash-and-wear basic
Verified claims
- fit
- Cut to run true to size through the bust and waist
- sizing
- Size run steps in even numbers only, 2 to 16
- pricing
- Every size, 2 through 16, carries the same 395 CAD price
- color
- One colourway, labelled Crimson but reading as deep plum or fig
- pattern
- Oversized windowpane plaid with darker vertical panel stripes
- design
- High draped cowl neck is the focal point
- material
- 67% polyester, 29% viscose, 4% spandex suiting-type blend
- material behavior
- Slight stretch aids movement, but the shaping comes from the cut
- drape
- Cowl folds read controlled and sculpted rather than fluid
- construction
- Hidden zip closure at the centre back
- construction
- Vertical shaping seams and a slight peplum flare at the hem
- design
- Sleeveless with clean, close-cut armholes
- care
- Dry clean only
- maintenance
- Steam rather than iron, and store on a padded hanger
- craft
- Made in Portugal using traditional sewing techniques
- styling
- Style with tailored trousers or a pencil skirt and minimal jewellery
- layering
- Sleeveless shape layers well under structured outerwear
- occasions
- A polished day-to-evening piece for work, dinners and events
- tradeoffs
- Dry-clean-only, minimally stretchy and sleeveless — not a wash-and-wear basic
- comparison
- The same plaid shell is cross-listed elsewhere under a funnel-neck name
Product record
- Title
- Plaid Cowl-Neck Top
- Brand
- Smythe
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
All-day wear with fabric that moves with you
A sleeveless plaid top for everyday wear, made with slightly stretchy fabric that the description says moves comfortably with the body while flattering the silhouette. The fabric appears lightweight with a soft drape and a slight semi-matte finish, giving the cowl neckline soft folds.[1,2]
Wearing for a soft, draped silhouette
Smythe's Plaid Cowl-Neck Top is a sleeveless option for when you want a draped, flattering look. Per the merchant's description, its slightly stretchy fabric moves comfortably with the body while flattering the silhouette, and the high, wide cowl neck folds over toward the front and side, creating visible depth and soft drape lines.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Plaid Cowl-Neck Top: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, slightly waist-fitted top with a high draped cowl neck that the description calls an instant touch of sophistication, finished with a short peplum flare at the hem. Its slightly stretchy structured fabric (67% polyester, 29% viscose, 4% spandex) is designed to move comfortably with the body, and a hidden back zip keeps the look clean. It comes in an oversized check in a deeply refined plum hue, made in Portugal, in sizes 2 through 16.[1,3] | Embroidered Bell-Sleeve Blouse: Choose this if you want a romantic, airy blouse defined by fine tonal embroidery and long bell sleeves that bring movement to the silhouette, with a cropped, slightly flared fit and a scalloped embroidered hem. It fits true to size and is made in Canada from a sheer, unlined voile blend of 60% viscose, 30% cotton, and 10% polyester, so it shows skin tone through the body and, as pictured, the hem sits above the waistband leaving a small midriff gap. It should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cold water.[4,5,6] | Fitted Floral T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a soft, stretch viscose jersey tee (95% viscose, 5% spandex) with a slim, fitted cut that follows the body through the torso and long fitted sleeves, finished with a shallow crew neckline and a straight hem at the top of the hips. It suits shoppers drawn to a bold, all-over multicolor floral print on a dark charcoal background that continues uninterrupted to the sleeve cuffs, and it is made in Canada as a Smythe exclusive at Simons, offered in sizes SMALL to X-LARGE in the Assorted color. If you prefer a relaxed or loose fit, note that this style is designed to sit closely against the body.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Sleeveless fitted plaid top with a draped cowl neckline and a slight peplum flare at the hem, worn by a model from the front.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, form-fitting bodice that flares slightly at the hem into a short peplum.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - NecklineHigh draped cowl neck that folds and creates soft horizontal fabric folds above the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Arm openingsSleeveless cut with clean armhole edges exposing the model's shoulders and upper arms.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Seaming and fit linesVertical princess-style seams or panels visible along the front that contribute to the fitted shape.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.26 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (medium) - Fabric textureSmooth woven fabric with a flat finish, no visible pile or knit texture at this resolution.
- PatternLarge windowpane plaid made of intersecting vertical and horizontal lines forming rectangular blocks across the garment.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Waist alignmentPattern lines align across the bodice and the top of the matching trousers, indicating continuity at the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model cropped from mid-face to upper thighs against a light neutral gradient background with soft even lighting.
- Crop and framingImage cropped from just below the model's eyes to the mid-thigh area; hands partially visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light gray to white gradient background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the cowl and along the sides of the torso.
- Model presenceFemale model wearing the garment; face partly shown above the nose and mouth visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
navy· main fabric#14121Dmuted rose pink· plaid grid lines#835B64dark maroon· secondary stripe- SilhouetteSleeveless, form-fitting bodice that flares slightly at the hem into a short peplum.
- 02

Product
Sleeveless plaid top shown in a close side view focusing on the high cowl neck and upper torso; fabric is dark with a grid of lighter pinkish lines.
- Silhouette and viewClose side profile of the garment showing the right shoulder, upper arm, and the front and side of a high cowl neckline folded outward; image crops above mid-forearm and includes part of the model's jaw and neck.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (medium) - Cowl neck constructionHigh, wide cowl neck formed by a folded tubular fabric band that stands away from the throat and folds over toward the front and side; the fold creates visible depth and soft drape lines.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.55 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeveless armholeClean sleeveless armhole with a finished edge showing the model's bare upper arm; shoulder seam area sits slightly toward the back from the armhole.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.28 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high) - Plaid patternEvenly spaced large-windowpane plaid composed of thin and medium-width lines in a lighter pinkish tone crossing a dark base; pattern runs continuously across the collar and bodice with visible intersections.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric drape and textureFabric appears lightweight with soft drape and slight semi-matte finish; visible soft folds where the cowl falls and gentle gathering at the front bodice seam area.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.42 · h 0.42 (high)
Other
Studio shot, neutral light, and tight crop; model's hair and arm visible as props; soft shadowing on background.
- Shot compositionStudio close-up framing focused on the garment's upper torso and neck from the model's left side; image is tightly cropped at the jaw and mid-forearm.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with even, soft lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and subtle shadow under the cowl and arm.
- Model elementsModel's jaw, lower face, neck, and hair appear in the frame along with the exposed right upper arm and forearm crossed near the waist; hair falls behind the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (medium)
Colors
deep navy black· main fabric (base)#110E1Amuted pink mauve· plaid lines#CB956B- Silhouette and viewClose side profile of the garment showing the right shoulder, upper arm, and the front and side of a high cowl neckline folded outward; image crops above mid-forearm and includes part of the model's jaw and neck.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless plaid top with a high cowl-style neckline, center-back seam and a slightly flared hem; pattern shows dark base with pink grid lines and darker vertical panels.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted through the torso with a slight flare at the lower back hem, ending just above the matching waistband.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Neck constructionHigh cowl-style neckline that rises at the back center and sits close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Center-back seam and closureVisible center-back vertical seam aligned with a narrow concealed closure at the top of the neck (closure area slightly raised).
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.68 (high) - Armhole finishSleeveless armholes cut close to the shoulder with clean, narrow finished edges.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (high) - Plaid pattern and panelingLarge plaid grid with prominent thin pink vertical and horizontal lines over a dark navy base; darker vertical panels appear between some pink lines, creating a faint stripe within the plaid.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Hem detailLower back hem has a slight split or overlap where the top extends a short distance over the matching pants waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadow; matching pants visible below the top.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of the upper body and hips, cropped above knees; model stands with arms relaxed at sides.
- Background and lightingUniform neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Additional garment visibleMatching plaid pants are visible from the waistband downward and are separate from the top.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
dark navy· main body#191623muted rose pink· plaid grid lines#EAAD7Bvery dark brown· darker stripe panels#2B1B1C- SilhouetteSleeveless, fitted through the torso with a slight flare at the lower back hem, ending just above the matching waistband.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Smythe
Funnel Neck Shell - Fig Plaid
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4696084 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 2 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696085 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 4 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696086 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 6 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696087 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 8 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696088 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 10 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696089 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 12 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696090 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 14 | CA$395.00 | Yes |
| 4696091 | Plaid Cowl-Neck Top - Crimson - 16 | CA$395.00 | Yes |