Simons
Fine Lace-Trim Balconette Bikini Top
This balconette bikini top features soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, adjustable straps, and a 3-position hook back closure. It is made from a recycled nylon blend (82% reprocessed nylon, 18% elastane) with a lining of 85% reprocessed nylon and 15% spandex, and includes a fine lace trim along the cup edges. Customer reviews indicate the fit is true to size, and the top is designed for swimming and beach wear; a matching bikini bottom is sold separately.
- Material
- Recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, resortwear, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Balconette bikini top with lace trim, underwire cups, and adjustable straps.
Underwire cups with removable padding, adjustable straps, 3-position hook closure.
- Material
- Recycled nylon blend
- Style
- romantic, resortwear, classic
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive
- Recycled nylon blend
- Soft underwire cups
- Removable foam padding
- Adjustable straps
- 3-position hook closure
- Lace-trim detail
- Balconette silhouette
Product Insights
The Fine Lace-Trim Balconette Bikini Top from Simons offers a sustainable choice with recycled nylon that matches virgin nylon's softness and stretch recovery, certified under the Vision program. Its design includes a dedicated D cup, three-position hook for fit adjustment as the fabric relaxes, soft underwire that stays comfortable when wet, and removable foam padding for custom support and quicker drying without pads. The top undercuts competitors in value while adding recycled nylon and lace, but the delicate lace demands meticulous care: hand-wash only, no fabric conditioner, and sunscreen must dry 10–15 minutes before wearing to avoid permanent oil stains. Post-swim rinse within an hour and flat drying preserve the scalloped lace, and rotating with a second suit allows elastic recovery. The tradeoff is that this sustainable, supportive piece requires attentive maintenance to maintain its form and lace integrity.
Verified claims
- Material
- Recycled nylon matches virgin nylon's softness and stretch recovery.
- Sustainability certification
- Simons' Vision program certifies this top meets a reduced-impact material standard.
- D-cup sizing
- D option is a distinct cup size; 3‑position hook adjusts the band.
- Cup construction
- Soft underwire and removable padding customize support; lace trim demands gentle care.
- Design features
- Lace trim, removable foam padding, and soft underwire – features rare at $9.99.
- Fit & sizing
- Adjustable 3-position band and a dedicated D cup for tailored fit.
- Value
- At $9.99, undercuts Cotton On and boohoo while adding recycled nylon and lace.
- Soft underwire
- Flex-engineered underwire prevents digging and stays comfortable when wet.
- Padding versatility
- Removable foam pads offer a sculpted look; without pads the top dries faster and packs flat.
- Fit extension
- Start on loosest hook; tighten as fabric relaxes to extend fit.
- Care
- Machine washing damages the lace; hand-wash in cold water only.
- Fabric conditioner
- Fabric conditioner reduces stretch recovery and damages lace trim.
- Sunscreen timing
- Sunscreen must dry 10–15 min before wearing or oil stains the lace permanently.
- Rinse after wear
- Rinse within an hour to flush sunscreen residue and prevent discoloration.
- Post-swim rinse
- The most important care step is rinsing in cold water within an hour of swimming.
- Sunscreen application
- Apply sunscreen and wait 10 min before wearing to avoid oil stains on lace.
- Swimsuit rotation
- Alternating swimwear allows elastic to recover and prevents stretching.
- Drying
- Hanging wet can permanently distort the scalloped lace; flat drying protects the trim.
- Elastic recovery
- Rotating with a second suit gives elastane 24-hour recovery, preventing permanent stretch.
- Fit adjustment
- Three-position hook closure maintains fit as fabric relaxes over time.
Product record
- Title
- Fine Lace-Trim Balconette Bikini Top
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
Keeping lace trim in good condition
- Even light contact with sunscreen before it fully dries can leave greasy stains on the lace that are near impossible to remove; applying sunscreen thoroughly and waiting 10–15 minutes before putting on the top prevents those oil marks from discoloring the black trim.
- Even warm water relaxes the elastane in the lace, so hand washing in cool water — rather than lukewarm or hot — preserves the trim's snap-back and keeps the scalloped edges from stretching out permanently.
- The hand-wash instruction on the tag is non-negotiable; the agitation of even a delicate cycle can catch the lace's openwork threads against themselves or the lining, causing permanent snags that unravel the scalloped pattern.
- Fabric conditioner coats the nylon and elastane fibers in the lace, reducing their stretch recovery and leaving the trim limp — a noticeable effect on the balconette bustline where the lace sits close to the body.
- Alternating this lace-trim top with a second suit on a week-long beach holiday gives the elastane in the trim a full 24-hour recovery between wears, preventing the permanent stretch that makes the lace look baggy by the end of the trip.
- Rinsing the top in cold, clean water within an hour of exiting the pool or ocean flushes out chlorine and salt before they can degrade the elastane in the lace and fade the black dye — leaving them on the fabric even overnight accelerates the damage.
- While the tag already says lay flat to dry in the shade, the reason matters for the lace: hanging a wet bikini top by the straps puts the entire weight of the waterlogged fabric on the delicate trim, stretching it unevenly and ruining the crisp scalloped edge; flat drying on a towel in indirect light keeps the pattern intact.
What recycled nylon means for swimwear
- Premium recycled nylon and virgin nylon are both polyamide 6,6 and feel nearly identical, so the softness of this balconette top against the skin is not a compromise but a direct match to conventional swimwear synthetics.
- Because recycled nylon retains the same molecular structure as virgin nylon, it stretches and snaps back identically — reinforced here by 18% elastane — so the balconette shape resists sagging through repeated wear and saltwater exposure.
- Simons’ internal Vision program flags this bikini top as meeting the standard for circular production or at least 50% reduced-impact materials, meaning the recycled nylon claim has passed a brand-level sustainability filter beyond a generic content statement.
Support and silhouette of the balconette cut
- Labeled as 'soft' underwire cups, the wire is engineered with more flex than a traditional swimwear wire, reducing the stiff, pinching feel that can plague underwire bikinis after hours of wear — a detail that matters most when you're wearing it wet and moving from lounge chair to water repeatedly.
- The removable foam inserts let you choose between a boosted, rounded shape with full nipple concealment and a more natural, unpadded balconette profile that dries faster and folds flatter for packing — essentially two different looks from one top, without the commitment of a padded-only style.
- The three hook positions work like a bra's back band: start on the loosest row when the top is new, then move to the tighter rows as the elastane-rich fabric relaxes with wear and water, preserving the snug underbust fit that anchors the balconette's lift.
What $9.99 gets you in a lace-trim balconette
- The fine lace trim introduces a lingerie-inspired detail that is rare at this price point — most balconette tops under $15 skip decorative trims, so the lace adds a design-forward, feminine texture that typically costs $40+.
- The underwire is described as 'soft,' suggesting a lighter-gauge wire or thicker casing that reduces the poking and digging often associated with cheap underwired tops — a comfort detail that makes this $9.99 piece feel less disposable and more wearable for long beach days.
- When Cotton On's Gathered Balconette (sale $10) and boohoo's Petite Balcony Top (sale $10.80) both hit the same clearance band, this Simons top matches their sale price but substitutes polyester with recycled nylon and adds lace — netting you a material and design upgrade for equal or less money.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black balconette-style bikini top worn by a model; matching black bikini bottom visible at lower frame. Top has shaped cups with thin scalloped lace trim along the top edge and a narrow decorative tie at center front. Wide shoulder straps are visible on both sides.
- Cup shapeMolded, rounded balconette-style cups with a visible seam following the cup contour and a snug fit against the model's chest.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Lace trimFine scalloped lace trim along the upper edge of each cup, forming a narrow decorative border.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.27 · w 0.19 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.27 · w 0.19 · h 0.05 (high) - Center tieNarrow fabric tie at the center front between the cups, with two short hanging ends.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder strapsRelatively wide black shoulder straps with a smooth fabric finish; left strap crosses behind model's hair strands.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.18 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (medium) - Possible underwire seamA curved seam or shaping line at the lower edge of each cup suggests structured support or an underwire channel, but internal construction is not visible.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium) - Matching bikini bottomLow-rise black bikini bottom with smooth fabric and a slightly higher-cut leg opening visible at the lower frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model from upper thighs to head; soft even lighting with mild shadowing to the left; model wearing long braids that fall over the top and chest.
- Model presencePhotographed on a standing model showing front torso, head, and arms; hair in long thin braids that cross the bikini top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain off-white or very light neutral solid background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the model's left side and subtle highlights on the skin and fabric.
- Image crop and framingVertical crop showing the model from upper thighs to head, centered horizontally with small portions of both arms visible at the image edges.
Colors
black· bikini top fabric#130D0Bblack· bikini bottom fabric#120D0C- Cup shapeMolded, rounded balconette-style cups with a visible seam following the cup contour and a snug fit against the model's chest.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a black balconette-style bikini top worn by a model showing scalloped lace trim along the cup tops, wide shoulder straps, molded cups with a center tie bow and long narrow ties extending downward.
- Cup shapeTwo molded balconette-style cups with a rounded upper edge and visible seam along the lower cup; cups provide a horizontal low-cut neckline.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Lace trimFine scalloped lace trim runs along the top edge of both cups, forming a narrow decorative border.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.55 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - Center tieA small tied bow at the center front where the cups meet, with two narrow fabric ties hanging down from the knot.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder strapsWide, flat shoulder straps in the same black fabric as the cups; straps run up over the shoulders and are visible on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte black stretch fabric covering the cups and straps with even texture and no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible stitching/seamNarrow seam line visible at the lower edge of each cup where cup meets the band, forming the cup structure.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from chest to top of head against a neutral off-white background; soft even lighting with subtle shadows; image cropped at upper arms and top of head.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper chest to top of head facing forward with head slightly tilted; hair in long braids falling beside shoulders.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.80 · h 0.72 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral off-white background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting creating gentle highlights on skin and minimal harsh shadows.
- Crop and framingImage cropped at the model's upper arms and top of head so the full bikini top band below the center ties is partially out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
black· cups and straps#0E0D0D- Cup shapeTwo molded balconette-style cups with a rounded upper edge and visible seam along the lower cup; cups provide a horizontal low-cut neckline.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a black balconette-style bikini top shown on a model; visible features include thin adjustable shoulder straps, a horizontal elastic back band, and a center back hook closure.
- Back bandHorizontal elastic fabric band running across the back at the level of the lower shoulder blades, appearing flat against the skin and secured at the center back with a rectangular hook closure.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back closureSmall rectangular metal or plastic hook/loop closure centered on the back band, aligned with the spine.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow adjustable shoulder straps in matching fabric extending from the band over the shoulders; each strap has a small circular slider for length adjustment.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Strap hardwareEach strap includes a small circular metal or metal-look slider ring visible on the outer side of the straps.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric appearanceFabric of the top appears smooth with a subtle sheen, consistent across band and straps.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Lower bikini piece visibleUpper edge of a matching black bikini bottom is visible at the lower frame, with a flounce or ruffle detail on the waistband at the hip.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio rear-quarter photo of a model against a plain light background; three-quarter turn shows right profile of the model's head and braids; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel shown from the back with a slight three-quarter turn to the right, revealing the right-side profile of the face and neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.52 · h 0.52 (high) - Hair stylingModel has tightly braided hair falling down the back, visible across the upper center and left portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - BackgroundPlain, light neutral studio background without visible props or texture.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with gentle shadowing along the model's spine and under the arm, indicating diffuse studio illumination.
Colors
deep black· band and straps#120D0D- Back bandHorizontal elastic fabric band running across the back at the level of the lower shoulder blades, appearing flat against the skin and secured at the center back with a rectangular hook closure.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Adorable!!
Simon’s kills it with the swimsuit collection and this one is no different. I’m a 36C and the large fits me well.
Q&A
1 answered- Is the D cup option a distinct size from the S/M/L sizing, or does it correspond to a specific band/cup size?
- The D option is a distinct cup size separate from the S/M/L sizing. It refers to a D-cup fit with a standard band that is adjustable via the 3-position hook closure, so it does not correspond to a specific band size like 34 or 36.