Round Neckline Pleated One-Piece

Verified claims

Slimming effect

Side pleats visually slim the stomach without compression, within a classic maillot silhouette.

Neckline heritage

Round neckline in timeless maillot shape flatters medium busts.

Material

85% reprocessed nylon reduces emissions 26% over virgin nylon.

Brand commitment

Simons uses recycled nylon across multiple swimwear styles and a sustainable line.

Care

Proper care extends swimsuit life, reducing textile waste.

Value

At $59 CAD, it costs more than typical recycled swimwear ($28-42 USD) but has exclusive design.

Fit

The round neckline flatters medium busts, but C cup and larger may need to size up due to light pad support.

Leg coverage

Slim bikini cut offers moderate leg coverage.

Pad customization

Users can adjust the removable pads by trimming, rolling, stitching, swapping, or heating for a custom fit.

Pad appearance

Tapered edges and warm air reshape padding to eliminate lines and creases.

Pad stability

Anchor stitches or silicone inserts keep pads in place during wear.

Water durability

Resists chlorine and saltwater with minimal fading and rare pilling.

Exclusive design

Designed in-house by Simons, exclusive to their collection.

Fabric durability

Recycled nylon fabric resists chlorine and saltwater and holds up without pilling.

Pad washing

Buyers recommend securing removable pads with safety pins during washing to prevent loss.

Leg cut

Moderate coverage with a high-cut front and adjustable side seams.

Product record

Title

Round Neckline Pleated One-Piece

Brand

Simons

Price

59 CAD

Availability

In stock

Getting the most from removable padding

• Tapering the outer rim of the removable foam pads with sharp scissors thins the edges so they blend into the suit fabric, eliminating the harsh outline that standard flat pads can create under nylon-blend fabric.
• A quick blast of warm air from a hair dryer on creased or folded pads re-expands the foam back to its original shape, erasing the permanent-looking shadows that develop after storage — this works especially well to restore factory-smooth cups before wearing.
• A single hand-sewn stitch at the top and bottom of the pad pocket, catching only the inner lining, locks the removable pads in place so they never migrate toward the armpits or fold over mid-swim — effectively turning a removable pad into a fixed one without damaging the suit front.
• Replacing the stock foam pads with thin silicone inserts adds weight that keeps them anchored against the body and eliminates water absorption, so they stay put through waves without the sponge-like sag of foam — a one-time upgrade that permanently solves shifting.
• Pinning the pads in place with safety pins before hand or machine washing prevents them from escaping the pocket and getting lost or mangled in the drain cycle — remove pins before wearing, but this avoids the minute-long pad-reinsertion fight each wash.
• Rolling the foam pad into a cylinder before sliding it through the pocket opening lets it unfurl flat inside without creases that cause visible bunching — a simple pre-wear step that eliminates lump lines common with fresh-from-the-wash pads.

Value compared to similar swimsuits

• Cupshe's recycled nylon swim line ranges from $28 to $42 USD full price, with frequent sales dropping pieces under $20 — at $59 CAD (about 43 USD), the Simon's suit lands just above the top of that range but brings a pleated front and U-shaped scoop back that are less common among Cupshe's trend-driven cuts.
• The Andrea Iyamah Nisi Pleated Underwire One-Piece, which pairs a pleated adjustable shoulder strap with an underwire and shimmering fabric, retails for $230 USD (over 300 CAD); the Simon's $59 CAD suit delivers a similar pleated visual language without the luxury markup, trading polyester shimmer and named-designer cachet for an everyday recycled nylon blend.

Why choose a round neckline

• The round neckline is the defining feature of the classic maillot — the original one-piece swimsuit shape that emerged in the early 20th century and remains a go-to for coverage and timeless appeal, so this suit avoids trend-driven cuts in favor of a silhouette that has always worked for a wide range of body types.
• The round neckline is a universally flattering cut for a medium bust — neither too revealing nor overly modest — so for B and C cups in particular it hits a sweet spot between the skin-baring of a V-neck and the full cover of a performance high-neck, offering a classic, balanced look that requires minimal styling tweaks.

Recycled nylon fabric and sustainability

• Producing recycled nylon is estimated to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 26% compared to virgin nylon, and chemically regenerated nylon can use 60% less energy — so choosing this swimsuit over a conventional nylon version directly lowers the garment's carbon footprint.

Simons swimwear quality and reputation

• This one-piece is part of Simons' in-house exclusive line, meaning it was designed directly by the retailer rather than sourced from an external brand — the result is a swimsuit with a curated fit and aesthetic that reflects Simons' own design sensibilities and quality controls, and it can't be found at other retailers.
• The suit's fabric is a recycled nylon blend, and scanning other Simons swimwear listings reveals that recycled nylon is used across multiple models and even comprises a dedicated 'Vision' sustainable line — for a buyer, this pattern indicates that the brand's eco-friendly materials are a systematic priority, not an isolated selling point.