Rip Curl
Royal Blue And Yellow Flower Cheeky Bottom
CA$39.95CA$75.00-47%
In Stock
This Rip Curl cheeky bikini bottom features a revealing cheeky cut and an adjustable tie waist for a customizable fit. Made from a double-layer blend of 82% polyester and 18% elastane, it offers a smooth, supportive feel. The royal blue fabric is adorned with a pale yellow and white floral print; a matching top is sold separately.
- Color
- Royal Blue and Yellow
- Gender
- female
- Style
- resort, coastal, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Patterned Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUM
Specifications
Revealing cheeky swimsuit bottom with adjustable tie waist and double-layer fabric.
Double-layer fabric for perfect fit, adjustable tie waist, revealing cheeky cut.
- Color
- Royal Blue and Yellow · blue
- Material
- Lining: 82% polyester, 18% elastane
- Style
- resort, coastal, casual
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- double-layer fabric
- revealing cheeky cut
- adjustable tie waist
Product Insights
Rip Curl's cheeky bottom swimsuit uses an adjustable tie waist and no elastic waistband to eliminate hip pressure and allow versatile rise coverage, while double-layer construction with 18% elastane ensures shape retention, opacity, and stretch recovery. The polyester fabric resists chlorine and UV damage, dries quickly, and maintains a crisp, non-clingy hand feel. However, tie security requires double knots for water activities, and a coordinated solid royal blue top is needed for a set. At its sale price, it offers durable performance that outlasts similarly priced nylon alternatives.
Verified claims
- Rise
- Adjustable tie waist allows high-cut to conservative rise without puckering.
- Hip comfort
- No elastic waistband avoids hip pressure and allows natural movement.
- Knot security
- Ties stay secure in casual land wear; double knot needed for water activities.
- Shape longevity
- Double-layer and 18% elastane maintain fit and recovery through wear and washing.
- Tie security
- Loose bow for lounging; double knot for water activities.
- Side seam anchor
- Double-layer side seams prevent cinch puckering and gaping.
- Tie durability
- Ties keep their grip after repeated wear and chlorine/UV exposure.
- Bow styling
- Ties can be styled as a loose bow or tucked for a clean line.
- Bow placement
- Side tie placement adjusts the leg line: higher elongates, lower adds coverage.
- Side seam smoothness
- Double-layer prevents puckering around the bow when ties are cinched.
- Bow security
- Simple bow holds for lounging; double knot needed in water.
- Opacity
- Double-layer prevents show-through when wet and stretched.
- Shape retention
- Double-layer fabric and 18% elastane resist bagging and maintain silhouette.
- Chlorine and UV resistance
- Polyester fabric resists chlorine damage and UV fading.
- Care
- Hand wash, no bleach, lay flat to dry in the shade.
- Drying
- Dries faster than nylon swimwear due to <0.5% moisture regain.
- Handfeel
- Fabric feels dry and crisp, reducing cling when wet.
- Chlorine and UV resilience
- Holds color and shape through regular chlorinated pool and sun exposure.
- Value
- At $39.95 sale price, chlorine- and UV-resistant polyester outlasts similarly priced nylon suits.
- Hand feel
- Crisp, dry hand feel with quick-drying performance.
- Stretch recovery
- Elastane gives 95% recovery; tie tails hold but need double knot in water.
- Top coordination
- A solid royal blue top from Rip Curl creates a coordinated set.
Product record
- Title
- Royal Blue And Yellow Flower Cheeky Bottom
- Brand
- Rip Curl
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the floral print holds up over time
- The double-layer fabric listed for fit also functions as a built-in opacity guard: the second liner prevents the vibrant blue-and-yellow pattern from appearing washed out or translucent when the suit is wet and stretched—a common vulnerability in single-layer printed swimwear.
How the adjustable tie waist shapes the fit
- Because the ties can slide up or down along the hip, the same bottom can be worn as a high-cut leg to elongate or lower for a more conservative fit — the wearer decides the vertical placement each time, unlike fixed-side bottoms with a preset rise.
- The soft polyester tails drape limp rather than holding a perky shape, making a loose, generous bow the most natural look for beachside lounging; tucking a smaller knot or trimming excess length creates a cleaner line under cover-ups.
- A double-layer main body means the ties pull against sturdier, opaque fabric rather than a single, flimsier ply, so the garment doesn't pucker or gape at the side seams when cinched — especially noticeable in the light pastel-blue areas of this floral print.
- Replacing a traditional elastic waistband with tie closures eliminates the concentrated squeeze around the iliac crest, allowing the bottom to follow the body's curve without cutting in, which particularly benefits those with more defined hip bones or a curvier shape.
- The 18% elastane blend gives the polyester ties a subtle cling that prevents a simple bow from slipping apart during casual wear, though the same stretch means a double knot is essential for any activity beyond lounging to avoid gradual loosening in water.
What double-layer fabric means for opacity and hold
- Double‑layer construction inherently resists abrasion and stretching better than a single layer, so the suit holds its shape and color longer through repeated exposure to saltwater, chlorine, and sand — extending the life of a lightweight cheeky bottom past what a simple nylon‑lined version would survive.
- Because the shell fabric is doubled rather than employing a separate nylon liner, this construction delivers uniform, full-coverage opacity across the entire seat — a critical benefit for a cheeky cut where stretch and water could otherwise create show‑through.
Completing the look with the matching top
- When the matching floral top is out of stock, a solid royal blue top from Rip Curl — like the 'Royal Blue fixed Triangle Bikini Top' — creates a cohesive set because the solid hue matches the base color of the Patterned Blue print, turning the two pieces into an intentional color-blocked look.
Polyester-elastane fabric: stretch, feel, and durability
- Polyester fabric feels crisper and slightly drier against the skin than the silky-slick hand of nylon — a tactile difference that leans sporty rather than lingerie-luxe, which pairs logically with the bottom's cheeky, active cut and the brand's surf heritage.
- Polyester fibers absorb less than 0.5% moisture — compared to nylon's ~4% — so this bottom sheds water and dries rapidly, reducing the chilled feel of a wet suit when you're out of the water and moving between the beach and the boardwalk.
- At 18% elastane, this blend sits within the 15–22% range that swimwear engineers target for active suits; under standard stretch tests, that level of elastane supports at least 95% recovery after extension, so the bottoms resist bagging and maintain their cheeky silhouette through repeated wear and washing.
- Polyester naturally resists UV degradation better than nylon, which means the vivid royal blue and yellow floral print is less likely to fade after a season of beach days — an important consideration for a printed suit that lives in direct sun.
- Polyester's molecular structure is inherently resistant to chlorine degradation, so this suit will hold its shape and color through many more pool sessions than a nylon suit would, making it a practical choice for regular lap swimming or aqua fitness.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A two-piece bikini worn by a seated model: a V-neck underwire-style bikini top and low-rise cheeky bottoms with side ties, both in a royal-blue fabric printed with small pale-yellow and white five-petal flowers.
- Top shape and constructionV-neck bikini top with shaped underwire-style seam along the lower cup edge and fixed shoulder straps; cups are smooth and contoured with a seam at the cup center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Bottom styleLow-rise cheeky bikini bottom with moderate front coverage and narrow side bands that form fabric ties at the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Right-side tie knotVisible tied fabric knot at the model's right hip formed from the bottom's side band.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Left-side tie detailLeft hip side band gathered and held by the model's hand, forming a partial tie detail visible at the left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Print patternAll visible swim fabric is patterned with small clustered five-petal flowers in a pale-yellow and white palette repeated across the blue ground.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric appearanceSwim fabric appears smooth with a matte to slight-sheen finish and flat printing; no visible texture like ribbing or terry.
Other
Studio shot of a seated model on a white wooden chair against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Pose and compositionModel is seated on a white slatted chair, torso facing forward and head turned slightly to the model's left; hands hold the bikini side bands at each hip.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - BackgroundUniform pale off-white background with no visible props other than the chair.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and along body contours; highlights are subtle on skin and fabric.
- Chair appearanceWhite wooden slatted chair with a vertical back slat visible behind the model's left shoulder and horizontal slats under the hips.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
royal blue· main fabric (ground)#2B6CC3pale yellow· floral printwhite· floral accents- Top shape and constructionV-neck bikini top with shaped underwire-style seam along the lower cup edge and fixed shoulder straps; cups are smooth and contoured with a seam at the cup center.
- 02
Product
Front view of a two-piece bikini on a model showing the top (v-shaped underwire style) and cheeky bottom with side-tie bows, both in a royal blue fabric printed with small pale yellow floral clusters.
- Top shapeV-shaped bikini top with a shallow plunge neckline, molded/seamed cups and underbust seam creating a subtle underwire-like curve; straps run over the shoulders and attach to the cups.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Bottom shapeLow-rise cheeky bikini bottom with moderate front coverage and narrow sides that tie into fabric bows at the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Side tiesSelf-fabric ties knotted into bows on both left and right hips; bows are formed from the same printed fabric and hang slightly outward.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric printAll-visible swim fabric has a repeating small floral pattern of pale yellow flower clusters scattered across a saturated blue ground; flower clusters vary slightly in size and spacing.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.72 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous swim fabric with no visible texture; seams are visible along cup edges and along the bottom waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Visible body fitGarment shown fitted on a model torso from below the neck to upper thighs; top cups sit against the chest and bottom sits low on the hips.
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray to white background showing an upper-body crop of a model wearing the bikini; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped at model mid-thigh and above the mouth.
- Background and cropUniform pale gray to white studio background; image is cropped to show model from just below the chin to the upper thighs, leaving the head partly out of frame.
- Model presencePhotographed on a live model whose skin and torso are visible; one arm is raised out of frame at left creating a diagonal line across the upper image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - LightingSoft, diffused frontal lighting producing even illumination and gentle, short shadows under the bust and along the inner thighs.
- AccessoriesModel wears a dangling earring visible at the lower left of the face area with small colored bead elements.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
royal blue· main fabric#2B63B4pale yellow· floral print- Top shapeV-shaped bikini top with a shallow plunge neckline, molded/seamed cups and underbust seam creating a subtle underwire-like curve; straps run over the shoulders and attach to the cups.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a two-piece swimsuit on a model showing the bikini bottom and the back of the matching top; royal blue fabric with a small yellow floral print, left-side tie knot on the bottom, and a small metallic rectangular tag on the back waistband.
- Bottom silhouetteCheeky-cut bikini bottom with a high V-shaped rear rise that narrows to a central seam at the crotch
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.53 · w 0.44 · h 0.33 (high) - Side tie detailFabric tie knot located on the model's left hip formed from the same printed fabric, tied into a short loop
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Waistband tagSmall horizontal metallic rectangular tag centered on the back waistband above the rear panel
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.55 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over small floral print with scattered small flower motifs across the fabric
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.43 (high) - Top back constructionMatching bra-like top visible from the rear with narrow adjustable shoulder straps and a horizontal band that fastens at center back with a small metal clasp
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Strap hardwareSmall metal slider hardware on each shoulder strap for length adjustment
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.61 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image centered and vertically framed to show back of torso and upper thighs.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view of a standing model cropped at mid-upper back and mid-thigh
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on the model's skin and minimal hard shadows
Colors
royal blue· main fabric#245BACpale yellow· floral printwarm metallic gold· metallic tag and hardware- Bottom silhouetteCheeky-cut bikini bottom with a high V-shaped rear rise that narrows to a central seam at the crotch
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- What is the outer fabric composition? Is it nylon, polyester, or a blend?
- The outer fabric is a blend of 82% polyester and 18% elastane, as listed in the composition details.
- What are the care instructions? Can it be machine washed and dried?
- Care instructions recommend hand washing, do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not iron, lay flat to dry in the shade, and rinse after use. Machine washing and drying are not recommended.