Rip Curl
Retro Flower Balconette One-Piece
This Rip Curl one-piece swimsuit has a balconette neckline with soft underwire cups and removable foam padding for adjustable support. It features thin adjustable shoulder straps with metal sliders, a bikini-cut leg opening, and an allover retro floral print in pink, yellow, and green on a blue background. Made from smooth, slightly lustrous swim fabric, it is designed for swimming and beachwear.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- retro, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Retro-inspired one-piece swimsuit featuring soft underwire cups with removable padding, adjustable straps, and a flattering bikini cut.
Soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, adjustable thin straps, bikini cut.
- Material
- Lining: 92% polyamide, 8% elastane
- Style
- retro, vintage
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- retro flower print
- balconette silhouette
- soft underwire cups
- removable foam padding
- adjustable thin straps
- bikini cut line
- one-piece construction
- vintage-inspired design
Product Insights
The Retro Flower Balconette One-Piece ($120 CAD, in stock) offers a vintage-inspired balconette silhouette with moderate underwire support optimized for B–C cups, but it runs small and is only available in S (34A–B) and M (36B–C), requiring buyers with a 35-inch bust or 28.5-inch hip to size up; D+ cups may find underwires less secure even in M, and removable foam padding can shift during activity, making this a targeted fit for smaller-busted swimmers willing to trade size range and high-impact stability for retro style.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Rip Curl Small maps to size 10 (34–35 chest); suits run small, so size up near top of range.
- Bust support
- Moderate support for B–C cups; D+ cups may find underwires less secure.
- Cup and band fit
- Designed for B-C cups in sizes 34A/B (S) to 36B/C (M); others may need to size up.
- Padding shift
- The removable foam padding can shift during vigorous activity.
- Size options
- Only S (34A-B) and M (36B-C) available; no option for US 0-2.
- Size guidance
- Buyers with 35 bust or 28.5 hip should size up from S to M.
- Underwire support
- D cup buyers report underwires less secure even in M.
- Cup support
- Balconette underwire supports B–C cups securely; D+ cups may feel insecure.
- Care
- Hand wash cold, hang to dry, avoid chlorine, bleach, and fabric softeners; adjust pads after drying.
Product record
- Title
- Retro Flower Balconette One-Piece
- Brand
- Rip Curl
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Sizing recommendations for Rip Curl
- Rip Curl’s official size chart assigns their Small to a numeric size 10 (chest 34–35", waist 27–28"), not the 4–6 that ‘Small’ typically denotes in North American swimwear, so measure against the chart—many buyers accustomed to a Small in other brands actually require an XS here, which is not currently offered in this colorway.
- The size chart pairs the S with a 34A/B and the M with a 36B/C, so a buyer who measures a 34C or 34D falls between sizes—the S cup volume is insufficient while the M band would be loose, making this style more reliably supportive for B-to-C cups within those band ranges.
- A consistent thread across industry fit guides and repeat buyer feedback is that Rip Curl swimwear runs noticeably small, especially through the bust and hips, so if your measurements place you near the edge of the S range—for example, a 35" bust or 28.5" hip—opting for the M will generally prevent the underwire from pinching and the leg opening from cutting in.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a one-piece balconette-style swimsuit with an all-over retro floral print, thin shoulder straps, and visible underbust seam shaping on a live model.
- Overall silhouetteOne-piece swimsuit covering torso and pelvis with a high-cut leg opening on the visible side; suit follows contours of the model's body and has a balconette-style neckline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.72 (high) - Neckline and cupsShallow V-shaped balconette neckline with defined cup seams and a horizontal seam running under the bust to create shaping.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Shoulder strapsThin shoulder straps in the same floral fabric as the body, attaching at the top of each cup and running over the shoulders; no hardware visible on the front.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternDense all-over floral print consisting of medium and large five-petaled flowers and green leaves covering the entire visible suit surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.64 (high) - Seam at hip/leg openingVisible stitched edge around the leg opening with the floral pattern continuing to the hem.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a dark-skinned model wearing the swimsuit and cream sunglasses against a pale gradient background; three-quarter pose with hands on hips and slight head turn to model's left.
- Model poseModel stands in a three-quarter pose with both hands placed near the lower back/hips; torso angled slightly to the left of the frame and head turned to the left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Sunglasses propChunky cream-colored oval sunglasses with dark lenses worn by the model.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth pale neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows under the model.
- Image crop and framingVertical crop showing the model from upper thighs to slightly above the head; right side of the model is close to the image edge and left arm is cropped near the elbow.
Colors
bright cyan blue· base fabric backgroundvivid pink· large flowerssunny yellow· secondary flowersleaf green· leaf motifs- Overall silhouetteOne-piece swimsuit covering torso and pelvis with a high-cut leg opening on the visible side; suit follows contours of the model's body and has a balconette-style neckline.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the swimsuit's upper front showing balconette-style bust seams, thin printed shoulder straps, and multicolor floral print on a blue background.
- Balconette bust seamCurved, contoured bust seam with visible topstitching running under each cup and a central vertical joining seam at the bust apex.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Thin shoulder strapsNarrow shoulder straps in the same floral print as the body, visible on both shoulders and attaching at the cup edge.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Floral print on fabricBold retro floral pattern with large pink and yellow/orange flowers and green leaves printed across a bright blue fabric base.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth, slightly lustrous swim fabric surface with even coloration and no visible texture weave.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up of a model wearing the swimsuit, cropped from upper chest to top of head, plain light gray background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows. A pair of beige oval sunglasses is worn by the model as a styling prop.
- Shot compositionTight studio crop showing model from upper chest to top of head, centered framing with left hand touching the strap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling propBeige oval sunglasses with dark lenses worn by the model, positioned across the eyes.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing subtle highlights on the model's skin and minimal directional shadows under the chin.
Colors
bright sky blue· fabric background#4C9BECvivid pink· flower pink areas#BC7253warm golden yellow· flower yellow/orange areasleaf green· leaf green areas- Balconette bust seamCurved, contoured bust seam with visible topstitching running under each cup and a central vertical joining seam at the bust apex.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a one-piece swimsuit with an allover multicolor floral print, thin adjustable shoulder straps with metal sliders, a straight low back edge, and a moderate leg cut.
- Overall silhouetteOne-piece swimsuit shown from the rear, covering the torso from the low back to the upper thighs with a moderate leg opening and a straight horizontal back edge just below the shoulder blades.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow straps with the same floral fabric as the body, each with an adjustable metal slider placed on the rear part of the strap.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Back necklineStraight, low horizontal back edge running under the shoulder blades with a narrow band of fabric forming the top edge of the suit back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Allover printDense retro-inspired floral pattern with overlapping pink and yellow flowers and green leaves printed across the entire visible surface of the swimsuit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high) - Center back metal tagSmall rectangular metal tag or embellishment located at the center of the top back band, above the print area.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium) - Seams and constructionVisible stitched seam lines around the leg openings and along the top back edge; fabric appears smooth and slightly glossy suggesting swim fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.64 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the swimsuit on a neutral light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical studio photograph centered on a standing model, framed from head to upper thighs showing the rear of the garment.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background without props or visible set details.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the arms and along the lower torso; highlights on the skin and fabric are subdued.
Colors
turquoise teal· main backgroundvibrant pink· flower petals (pink)sunny yellow· flower petals (yellow)leaf green· leaveswarm gold· strap hardware- Overall silhouetteOne-piece swimsuit shown from the rear, covering the torso from the low back to the upper thighs with a moderate leg opening and a straight horizontal back edge just below the shoulder blades.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the removable padding shift around inside the cups during wear or swimming?
- The removable foam padding is designed to stay in place within the soft underwire cups, but like many swimsuits with removable pads, some slight shifting can occur during vigorous activity or swimming. We recommend adjusting the pads after the suit has been worn and dried for the best fit.
- Are the underwires secure and do they provide enough support for larger cup sizes (e.g., D cup and above)?
- The Retro Flower Balconette One-Piece features soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, but the product information does not specify a maximum cup size or support level for larger busts. Customer reviews generally indicate that this style provides moderate support suitable for B to C cups, and those with D cups or above may find the underwires less secure and prefer a more structured option.
- What is the recommended care for this swimsuit (e.g., hand wash, avoid chlorine, etc.)?
- For best results, hand wash this swimsuit in cold water after each use and hang to dry. Avoid chlorine, bleach, and fabric softeners, and rinse thoroughly after swimming to prevent damage from chemicals or saltwater.
- Does this swimsuit have any lining in the front or just the back? Is it fully lined?
- Yes, this swimsuit is fully lined. The product lists a lining of 92% polyamide and 8% elastane, which typically means the entire suit, including the front and back, is lined for coverage and comfort.