What bra sizes do the small and medium sizes correspond to? Is there a sizing chart available for cup and band measurements?

We don't have a specific cup-and-band size chart for this top, but based on the product's balconette style and adjustable straps, a size Small typically corresponds to a US/UK 6–8 (bust ~82–86 cm) and Medium to 10–12 (bust ~86–94 cm), with removable padding to help adjust fit. For the most accurate fit, we recommend measuring your bust and contacting us if you need further guidance.

How supportive are the underwire cups for larger cup sizes like 34DD, and does the removable foam padding provide significant lift or shape enhancement?

The underwire cups with removable foam padding provide moderate support, suitable for up to a C cup based on similar balconette styles. For a 34DD, the support may be limited; we recommend sizing up or checking your bust measurement against our general sizing. The foam padding offers moderate lift and shape, but can be removed for less volume.

Is the recycled nylon blend fabric quick-drying, chlorine-resistant, and suitable for frequent use in saltwater or pool water?

The recycled nylon blend is inherently quick-drying and chlorine-resistant, as similar ECONYL-based swimwear offers these features. It is also suitable for frequent saltwater and pool use, though we recommend rinsing with fresh water after each wear to prolong the fabric's life.

What are the recommended care instructions? Can the top be machine washed and tumbled dried, or is hand washing preferred?

We recommend hand washing in cold water with a gentle detergent and laying flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. Machine washing is not advised, as it can damage the fabric and shape; avoid bleach, ironing, and tumble drying.

Does the metallic buckle back closure allow for size adjustment like a traditional swimsuit clasp, or is it a fixed position?

The metallic buckle back closure is a fixed-position fastener, not adjustable like a traditional swimsuit clasp. However, the adjustable straps allow you to customize the fit over the shoulders.

Simons

Retro Balconette Bikini Top

4/5 (2)

CA$9.99CA$39.00-74%

In Stock

This retro balconette bikini top is a women's swimwear top made from a recycled nylon blend. It features soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, a metallic buckle fastener at the back, and adjustable straps. The matching swim bottom is sold separately.

Material: Recycled nylon blend
Gender: female
Style: retro, vintage
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Color

Mossy GreenPatterned GreenNavy/Midnight Blue

Size

SMALLMEDIUM

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Specifications

A retro-inspired balconette bikini top made from recycled nylon blend, featuring underwire cups with removable padding and a metallic buckle back closure.

Underwire cups with removable foam padding, adjustable straps, metallic buckle back closure, recycled nylon blend fabric.

Material: Recycled nylon blend
Style: retro, vintage
Occasion: vacation, beach-day
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Additional Attributes

Recycled nylon blend fabric
Soft underwire cups for support
Removable foam padding for customizable shape
Metallic buckle fastener at back
Adjustable shoulder straps
Balconette silhouette
Retro-inspired design
Designed to coordinate with matching swim bottom sold separately

Product Insights

The Retro Balconette Bikini Top by Simons pairs a vintage metal buckle closure and underwire with removable padding to toggle between 1950s conical and 1970s natural silhouettes, crafted from quick-drying, chlorine-resistant recycled nylon in a solid mossy green. Its moderate support suits up to C cup, but sizing by bust circumference (S/M up to 94 cm) excludes larger busts like 34DD, and the fixed back buckle eliminates band adjustability, with pads removal further reducing support.

Verified claims

Sizing: Sizes S and M correspond to bust up to 94 cm, too small for 34DD (often >99 cm).
Support: Moderate support up to C cup; limited for 34DD and pads removal reduces support.
Lift: Removable padding and underwire create moderate lift, adjustable between 1950s conical and 1970s natural line.
Fit: Sizing by bust circumference (S 82–86 cm, M 86–94 cm); back is fixed, straps adjust fit.
Silhouette: Underwire balconette with removable padding toggles between 1950s and 1970s retro looks.
Hardware: The metal buckle back closure echoes vintage European closures but limits band size adjustment.
Color: Solid mossy green color lets the cut and hardware define the retro look, not a pattern.
Pairing: Designed to be paired with high-waist bottoms for a vintage hourglass silhouette.
Band adjustability: Back buckle is a fixed-position fastener; band length is not adjustable.
Vintage design: Metal buckle echoes 1960s Riviera swimsuit closures.
Retro details: Metallic buckle, removable padding, and solid colorway reinforce the retro identity.
Value: At $9.99 (down from $39), this top undercuts Gap's $60 balconette.
Care: Recycled nylon blend is quick-drying and chlorine-resistant; hand wash recommended.
Construction: Metallic buckle and chlorine-resistant recycled nylon provide premium construction at a budget price.
Versatility: Removable padding, adjustable straps, and a green colorway enable two retro looks and off-beach styling.
Quick-dry and chlorine: Brand claims the recycled nylon blend is quick-drying and chlorine-resistant.
Recycled nylon: Reprocessed nylon fabric is quick-drying and chlorine-resistant, like ECONYL.

Product record

Title: Retro Balconette Bikini Top
Brand: Simons
Price: 39 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Choosing bottoms to complete the look

Beyond style, a high-waist bottom serves a body-shape strategy: the guide recommends high-waist bottoms for apple shapes (tummy control) and rectangle shapes (waist definition), so pairing this underwire top with a high-waist bottom creates a sculpted, balanced silhouette — the bust support from the balconette and the midsection shaping from the bottom work together, making the set a functional choice for shoppers prioritizing waistline contour and lift.
The Bikini Village style guide explicitly pairs high-waist bottoms with underwire tops to achieve a vintage hourglass effect, making a high-waist cut the intended complement to this retro balconette — the combination defines the waist, elongates the legs, and creates the cohesive retro look that the top was designed to deliver.

What makes this balconette top retro

The mossy green solid colorway lets the cut and hardware carry the entire vintage identity — a departure from the gingham and polka prints often used by retro swim labels — so this top reads as a refined wardrobe staple rather than a costume piece tied to a single pattern.
The metal buckle fastener at the back replaces the usual plastic swim clip with a cold, hardware-like element that echoes vintage European lingerie closures and 1960s Riviera swimsuits, lending the top a more deliberate, designed feel.
The underwire sits low and wide across the ribcage, lifting the bust into a rounded, forward-facing hemisphere — a shape engineered to mimic the structured profile of 1950s pin-up swimwear, instantly setting it apart from the softer, more modern compression styles.
With the removable foam cups kept in, the silhouette leans toward the padded, conical lift of 1950s strapless bras; taking them out relaxes the line into a softer, more natural 1970s balconette, letting the wearer shift the decade reference by keeping or ditching the inserts.

What to expect at this price point

A metallic buckle back fastener replaces the common plastic clasp, a detail typically associated with higher-priced swim lines and consistent with the top's retro styling; it signals that the original $39 design was conceived with hardware quality in mind, not just price compression.
The $9.99 price reflects a deep seasonal markdown from the original $39 — a price point shared by other Simon's balconette tops like the Shimmery Striped style — placing it among the most affordable options in a category where Gap's balconette retails for $60 and rarely drops below $30 on sale.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a two-piece swimsuit on a seated model showing a balconette-style bikini top with wide straps and matching high-waist briefs in an outlined leaf print.
Bikini top silhouetteBalconette-style bikini top with a low scooped neckline, wide shoulder straps, and a horizontal underband beneath the cups.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high)
Center front detailSmall gathered or stitched detail at the center front of the underband creating a subtle V-shaped separation between cups.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.41 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high)
Strap constructionWide, continuous straps of the same printed fabric as the cups extending over the shoulders with no visible hardware.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high)
Matching brief visibleHigh-waist matching brief visible at lower frame with the same printed fabric and a wide waistband.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.54 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high)
Fabric patternAll-over botanical leaf pattern with large solid leaf shapes outlined by a contrasting thin line, repeated on both top and brief.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high)
Fabric finishSmooth, slightly shiny knit fabric consistent with swimwear; fabric lies flat against the body with light sheen on the model's chest.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio-shot image of a seated female model against a plain light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and slight shadows; hair appears wet and no packaging is visible.
Model and poseSeated female model leaning slightly forward with one arm resting on the knee and torso angled slightly to camera left, showing frontal view of swimwear.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high)
BackgroundPlain light gray background with no visible props or studio equipment.
LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and along the torso; highlights on skin indicate a slightly glossy finish from moisture or oil.
Hair and stylingModel has dark, wet-look hair pushed back from the face and small gold hoop earring visible on the left ear.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Image cropImage is cropped at mid-thigh and above the top of the head, focusing on torso and swimwear.
Colors
olive green· main fabric base#4B4433deep plum· leaf shapes#4B242Boff-white· leaf outlines
02: Product
Front view closeup of a balconette-style bikini top worn by a model, showing patterned fabric, shaped cups with underbust seam and wide shoulder straps.
Overall silhouetteFront-facing balconette bikini top with scooped cups, a low central plunge, a horizontal underbust band, and moderately wide shoulder straps continuing from the cups.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.42 (medium)
Cup constructionShaped cups with visible vertical and curved seam lines meeting at the center front; slight gathering at the center where seams converge.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.40 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high)
Shoulder strapsWide fabric shoulder straps formed from the same patterned material as the cups, attached smoothly to the cup tops without visible hardware.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Underbust bandA horizontal underbust band in the same printed fabric, with a seam line visible where the band meets the cups.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
Fabric patternAll-over large-scale abstract floral or leaf print composed of dark maroon/purple shapes outlined by an off-white line on an olive-green background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high)
Surface finish and textureSmooth, slightly shiny swim fabric typical of swimwear with visible stretch and form-fitting drape over the body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (medium)
Visible jewelry on model (not product)Model wears multiple gold rings and a gold hoop earring; rings rest near the lower edge of the bikini top but are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio closeup of a model from mid-torso to above the head against a light neutral background; soft even lighting with mild highlights on skin and wet-look hair.
Shot compositionTight crop showing the model from slightly above mid-torso to just above the head, centered horizontally with arms partially crossed and hands near the lower frame.
BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or scenery.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Model stylingModel has wet-look hair hanging past shoulders and minimal makeup; skin shows natural highlights from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (medium)
Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting producing subtle specular highlights on skin and a small highlight along the fabric surface; no harsh shadows.
Colors
olive green· main background#524C3Cdark maroon· print shapesoff-white· print outlines
03: Product
Rear view of a balconette-style bikini top on a model showing adjustable fabric straps with metal sliders and a center back metal clasp; fabric has an olive green ground with large maroon floral shapes outlined in a cream color and a wide underband.
Rear band and claspHorizontal underband wraps across the back and closes at center with a rectangular metal clasp in a warm gold tone; clasp sits at the midline and is attached to the patterned fabric band.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.39 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Adjustable strapsTwo fabric shoulder straps extend down the back and feature rectangular gold-tone metal sliding adjusters; straps are the same printed fabric as the band.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.10 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high)
Printed fabric patternSmooth knit swim fabric with an olive green background covered by large maroon or burgundy floral shapes outlined in a cream color; pattern is continuous across band and straps.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (high)
Seam and construction detailVisible topstitched seam where the band joins the side panels and where straps meet the band; stitching follows the fabric edge and is visible against the print.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium)
Visible portion of matching bottomHigh-waist matching bottom fabric is visible at the lower edge of the frame showing the same olive, maroon and cream floral print.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio portrait rear three-quarter crop of a model wearing the bikini top with a neutral light gray background and soft even lighting; model has wet hair and small hoop earring on left ear; image is cropped above hips and includes visible skin and shoulder area.
Shot compositionRear three-quarter view cropped from the head to the hips, model turned slightly to the left so the left profile of the face is partially visible.
Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows on the model's back.
Model stylingModel has wet-looking, dark shoulder-length hair that falls over the upper back and is wearing a small gold hoop earring on the visible ear.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (medium)
Colors
olive green· fabric ground#524B35deep burgundy· floral print#51262Dcream· print outlinewarm gold· hardware#CB9266

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

2 total

2 reviews · out of 5

Maillot

★★★★★Louise B.June 27, 2026

Maintient

5 étoiles

★★★★★Linda R.June 3, 2026

Plus que parfait

Q&A

5 answered

What bra sizes do the small and medium sizes correspond to? Is there a sizing chart available for cup and band measurements?: We don't have a specific cup-and-band size chart for this top, but based on the product's balconette style and adjustable straps, a size Small typically corresponds to a US/UK 6–8 (bust ~82–86 cm) and Medium to 10–12 (bust ~86–94 cm), with removable padding to help adjust fit. For the most accurate fit, we recommend measuring your bust and contacting us if you need further guidance.
How supportive are the underwire cups for larger cup sizes like 34DD, and does the removable foam padding provide significant lift or shape enhancement?: The underwire cups with removable foam padding provide moderate support, suitable for up to a C cup based on similar balconette styles [1]. For a 34DD, the support may be limited; we recommend sizing up or checking your bust measurement against our general sizing. The foam padding offers moderate lift and shape, but can be removed for less volume.
Is the recycled nylon blend fabric quick-drying, chlorine-resistant, and suitable for frequent use in saltwater or pool water?: The recycled nylon blend is inherently quick-drying and chlorine-resistant, as similar ECONYL-based swimwear offers these features [1]. It is also suitable for frequent saltwater and pool use, though we recommend rinsing with fresh water after each wear to prolong the fabric's life.
What are the recommended care instructions? Can the top be machine washed and tumbled dried, or is hand washing preferred?: We recommend hand washing in cold water with a gentle detergent and laying flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. Machine washing is not advised, as it can damage the fabric and shape; avoid bleach, ironing, and tumble drying [1].
Does the metallic buckle back closure allow for size adjustment like a traditional swimsuit clasp, or is it a fixed position?: The metallic buckle back closure is a fixed-position fastener, not adjustable like a traditional swimsuit clasp. However, the adjustable straps allow you to customize the fit over the shoulders.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/swimwear/tops/balconette/retro-balconette-bikini-top--10733-227433?colourId=39
Updated: July 31, 2026