Simons
Gathered-Back Cheeky Bikini Bottom
CA$19.99CA$29.00-31%
In Stock
Gathered-back cheeky bikini bottom in a recycled nylon blend. Features a vertical gathered seam at the center back for a ruched effect, with inner seams and smooth swim fabric. Suitable for swimming and beachwear; matching top sold separately.
- Material
- Recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
BlackPatterned EcruPink
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Cheeky bikini bottom with gathered back, made from recycled nylon blend.
Cheeky back gathering, inner seams, recycled nylon blend
- Material
- Recycled nylon blend
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive
- Recycled nylon blend
- Cheeky style gathered at the back
- Inner seams
- Matching top sold separately
Product Insights
The Simons gathered-back cheeky bikini bottom uses a fixed, sewn-in gathering that retains its ruched shape wet and dry, elongating the glutes and hiding asymmetry without adjustment. However, its construction prioritizes lounging and posing over active swimming—it cannot tighten and may become sheer without lining when wet. Made from 85% recycled nylon and spandex, the fabric offers better softness and chlorine resistance than recycled polyester while reducing water use, and the Simons-exclusive design coordinates with tops. At a $19.99 sale price, it undercuts similar styles, but requires careful cold hand-washing to preserve the ruched detail.
Verified claims
- Wet shape retention
- Gathered back keeps its ruched definition after swimming.
- Shape consistency
- Gathered back shape remains consistent during wear without adjustment.
- Lift and symmetry
- Gathered back elongates the glutes and hides minor asymmetry.
- Lounging and posing
- Sewn-in gathering maintains silhouette for photos and comfort for lounging.
- Wet performance
- Nylon-spandex blend recovers shape when wet, but may become sheer without lining.
- Active swimming limitation
- Fixed gathered back cannot tighten; unsuitable for swimming laps or water sports.
- Care
- Cold rinse, hand wash, and flat drying preserve the ruched detail and fabric.
- Material
- Recycled nylon blend (85% reprocessed nylon, 15% spandex) outperforms recycled polyester in softness and chlorine resistance, with 90% less water use.
- Construction
- Fixed gathered back never needs adjusting during wear.
- Exclusive design
- Simons exclusive in-house design coordinates with the brand's swim tops.
- Value
- $19.99 sale undercuts gathered bottoms like Kulani at $37.50.
- Gathering
- Inner seams provide a fixed, shape-retaining gathered back with a seamless finish.
- Exclusivity
- Simons exclusive brings three curated colorways for easy mix-and-match.
Product record
- Title
- Gathered-Back Cheeky Bikini Bottom
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How a gathered back changes the fit
- The recycled nylon blend, like most nylon-spandex swim fabrics, recovers its shape faster than polyester-spandex when wet, so the fixed gathering resists sagging and keeps its ruched definition after swimming — a practical advantage that helps the scrunch effect last through a beach day.
- Because the gathering is sewn in place, the shape stays consistent through lounging and light movement without needing adjustment, making this bottom ideal for resort wear, poolside lounging, and photo contexts where a defined, low-maintenance rear line is the goal.
- The gathering along the center seam elongates the glutes and minimizes minor asymmetry by pulling fabric toward the midline, creating a rounder, more lifted rear profile — a visual effect that flatters a range of shapes in beach and resort wear photos.
How to care for recycled nylon swim bottoms
- Nylon degrades fastest in acidic water below pH 5.0, while proper pool pH is 7.0–7.2, meaning a post-swim rinse is particularly protective if you frequent pools without balanced chemistry, preserving the fabric's integrity and the inner seams' hold.
- Rinsing this bottom in cold water right after wear stops chlorine, salt, and sunscreen from sitting in the unlined recycled nylon blend, where they would otherwise break down elastane and cause the fabric to thin, pill, and lose opacity.
- Drying the bottom flat in the shade prevents the weight of water from pulling on the fabric — hanging can permanently stretch the gathered back and leg openings, distorting the cheeky silhouette.
- Hand washing with a mild detergent (no bleach, no fabric softener) prevents the elastane fibers from yellowing and losing their stretch, which is critical for maintaining the snug cheeky fit and the sewn-in gathering that won't recover once relaxed.
- Machine drying or even a hot-water rinse makes elastane brittle and causes the swimwear to lose its shape entirely, so for a cheeky bottom that depends on precise tension for coverage, these are non-negotiable avoidances.
- Swimwear fabrics exposed to chlorine and sunlight can lose 65% of their strength after just 300 hours — about 35 full days of summer — so even occasional pool users should rinse immediately and dry in shade to prevent the gathered back detail from losing its snap and the cheeky cut from stretching out.
What recycled nylon swimwear fabric feels like
- Producing recycled nylon uses 90% less water and 80% less CO2 than virgin nylon, while diverting waste like fishing nets from the ocean — a genuine sustainability gain at a $20 price point.
How this bikini bottom stacks up in value
- The product notes 'inner seams,' which means the construction hides raw stitching edges on the inside, giving the exterior a smooth, chafe-free finish — a detail that often separates fast-fashion swim from slightly more considered pieces, and one that's appreciated during long beach days.
- Stamped as a 'Simons exclusive,' this bottom was developed by the Canadian retailer's own design team, not sourced from a third-party catalog — a detail that implies a more intentional fit and a color palette (Black, Patterned Ecru, Pink) curated to work as mix-and-match separates with other Simons swim tops.
- The high-rise Gathered Back High from the same label carries a $39 full-price anchor, so the cheeky version at $29 regular (and $19.99 on sale) is the most affordable gathered-back bikini bottom in the Simons collection — a direct path to the brand's ruched-back design for shoppers not wanting to spend over $30.
- The Kulani Gathered Tie Side bottom, a direct analog with a high-cut leg, cheeky cut, and ruched back, lands at $37.50 CAD on sale (from $75), so the Simons bottom's $19.99 CAD sale price is nearly half that amount — a significant savings for a silhouette that follows the same beachwear trend.
- At $19.99 CAD, this bottom is built from a recycled nylon blend, whereas the comparable Nebbia Earth Powered Brasil 557 (€12.70) and Kulani Gathered Tie Side ($37.50 sale) use recycled polyester blends; nylon in swimwear typically has a softer, silkier feel and better chlorine resistance than polyester, so the fabric choice here overdelivers for the price.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a model wearing a black bikini bottom with gathered center back seam; matching black bikini top with adjustable shoulder straps and metal back hook is also visible.
- Back gathered seamVertical gathered seam runs along the center back of the bikini bottom, creating a ruched effect at the rear center panel.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Bottom cut and waistbandMid-rise bikini bottom with curved leg openings and a smooth, narrow waistband that sits below the natural waistline on the model.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.56 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearance - bottomBottom fabric is smooth and matte with slight sheen on curved surfaces, appearing as a single-layer swim fabric without visible texture or pattern.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Matching top visibleMatching black bikini top with a wide underband and adjustable thin shoulder straps; straps have metal slider hardware and the back closure is a metal hook on a fabric band.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Top side panel seamVertical seam line visible on the side of the bikini top connecting the cup to the underband.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (medium) - Metal hardwareSmall metal ring on the shoulder strap and a metal hook closure on the back band are visible and have a polished finish.
2 regions
x 0.51 · y 0.31 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.51 · y 0.37 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background with soft directional lighting producing a diffuse shadow to the left.
- Model poseModel is turned away from camera in a rear three-quarter pose with right arm raised and hand touching hair, showing the back and side of the swimwear.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with a soft shadow cast to the left of the model, indicating directional studio lighting from the right.
- Hair and accessoriesModel has long curly dark hair falling over the right shoulder and is wearing small hoop earrings and rings on the raised hand.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.37 · h 0.32 (high) - Image framingProduct and model are centered vertically with the lower torso and upper thighs fully visible; image is cropped near the mid-thigh and top of head is partially out of frame.
Colors
black· bikini bottom fabric#0E0C0Eblack· bikini top fabric- Back gathered seamVertical gathered seam runs along the center back of the bikini bottom, creating a ruched effect at the rear center panel.
- 02
Product
Front view of a model wearing a two-piece black swimsuit: a scoop-neck crop-style bikini top with thin adjustable straps and a high-rise cheeky bikini bottom with smooth finish and high-cut leg openings.
- Top necklineScoop neckline on a crop-style bikini top with continuous smooth fabric across the cups.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.45 · h 0.16 (high) - Top strapsThin shoulder straps attached at the top of the cups; left strap visible running over the model's shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.09 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.11 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Top construction detailVisible underbust seam or band contouring the lower edge of the top, creating a slight curved stitch line across the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.06 (high) - Bottom silhouetteHigh-rise bikini bottom with a smooth front panel and high-cut leg openings that angle upward toward the hips.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.42 · w 0.46 · h 0.24 (high) - Bottom edge finishClean, narrow hems at waistband and leg openings with no visible decorative trim.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.42 · w 0.46 · h 0.24 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte to slightly lustrous swim fabric with uniform color and minimal surface texture.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.54 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a standing model against a plain light background with soft directional lighting from the left creating a faint cast shadow; image cropped to show the model from head to upper thighs.
- Model presenceFemale model shown standing facing forward with hair loose and hands relaxed at sides; jewelry visible on both hands and one ear.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft directional lighting from the left producing a subtle shadow on the wall to the model's right.
- Crop and framingImage framed vertically showing the model from near the top of the head down to the mid-thigh area; lower legs are cropped out.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the model and swimsuit with neutral color rendering and no visible text or logos in the scene.
Colors
black· bikini top#1C0B0Ablack· bikini bottom#0E0C0E- Top necklineScoop neckline on a crop-style bikini top with continuous smooth fabric across the cups.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black cheeky bikini bottom with a vertically gathered center back seam, shown on a model wearing a matching black bra with adjustable straps and a metal back clasp.
- Back gathered seamVertical gathered (ruched) seam runs down the center of the rear panel of the bikini bottom, creating a cinched effect.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.27 · h 0.26 (high) - Bikini bottom silhouetteHigh-rise rear coverage with curved leg openings that angle upward at the hips, revealing cheeky lower rear shape.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth, matte fabric with slight sheen at highlights consistent with swim fabric; appears untextured and uniform.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Matching top visibleMatching black bra-style swim top visible from rear with thin adjustable shoulder straps and a horizontal band closing with a centered metal clasp.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.17 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Adjustable strap hardwareSmall metal adjuster rings on the shoulder straps and a metal back clasp on the band are visible.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.24 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio rear-three-quarter shot of a standing model against a pale neutral background with soft shadow to the left; even soft lighting highlights contours and fabric sheen.
- Shot compositionRear-three-quarter view showing model turned slightly to the right, framing the back of the swimwear from shoulders to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light neutral (off-white) background with a soft cast shadow to the left of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 1.00 (high) - Model stylingLong wavy hair falls over the left shoulder and back; model's right hand is visible at the lower right edge wearing a small ring on the index finger.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.69 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting qualitySoft diffuse studio lighting with gentle highlights and minimal harsh shadows, creating a balanced, even exposure on skin and fabric.
Colors
solid black· bikini bottom main#0D0C0Fsolid black· bra band and straps#1C0C0A- Back gathered seamVertical gathered (ruched) seam runs down the center of the rear panel of the bikini bottom, creating a cinched effect.
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Q&A
2 answered- Is there a built-in lining in this bikini bottom?
- No, this bikini bottom does not have a built-in lining. The product description mentions inner seams but no lining, so we recommend checking the fabric opacity if that is a concern.
- Does the gathered back have functional adjustability (e.g., drawstring) or is it sewn in place?
- The gathered back is sewn in place and not adjustable via drawstring. The gathering is created by the inner seams, as described in the product details.