Rip Curl
Royal Blue And Yellow Flower Balconette
CA$39.95CA$90.00-56%
In Stock
This Rip Curl balconette bikini top features a royal blue fabric printed with small yellow and white flowers. It includes soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, a V-neckline, adjustable thin straps, and a 3-position hook back closure. The top is designed for swimming and beach activities; the matching swim bottom is sold separately.
- Color
- Royal Blue and Yellow Flower
- Gender
- female
- Style
- resortwear, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Patterned Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Balconette bikini top with soft underwire cups and vibrant royal blue and yellow floral print.
Soft underwire cups, removable foam padding, adjustable thin straps, 3-position hook closure.
- Color
- Royal Blue and Yellow Flower · blue
- Material
- Lining: 92% polyamide, 8% elastane
- Style
- resortwear, classic
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Soft underwire cups
- Removable foam padding
- V neckline
- Adjustable thin straps
- 3-position hook closure
- Matching swim bottom sold separately
- Balconette style
- Royal blue and yellow floral pattern
- Rip Curl brand
- Available at Simons
Product Insights
A balconette top that runs small, requiring sizing up for C cups and above, with the largest L fitting 38C/D. Its core promise is customizable support through adjustable straps, a three-position hook back, and removable foam padding for two distinct looks. The main tradeoff is that its polyamide-elastane blend, while ultra-soft with excellent stretch recovery, dries slower and fades faster than polyester, and loses elasticity in chlorinated water within 50–80 hours without immediate rinsing.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Balconette top runs small; size up for C cups+; largest L fits 38C/D.
- Adjustability
- Adjustable straps customize cup height; three-position hook tightens the band.
- Padding
- Removable foam inserts can be taken out; top retains shape with underwire and lining.
- Strap style
- Straps are not convertible to halter or criss-cross styles.
- Straps
- Adjustable slides tune cup height, but no halter/criss-cross conversion for extra lift.
- Cup construction
- Removable foam padding plus soft underwire; removing padding reduces cup volume.
- Strap adjustment
- Adjustable thin straps prevent gapping and keep underwire seated but are straight-wear only.
- Band adjustment
- Three-position hook back tightens band incrementally without changing cup volume.
- Tension retention
- Polyamide-elastane blend retains 95-98% elastic recovery after 50 stretch cycles.
- Unpadded support
- The top retains support without the foam pads, offering two distinct fit options.
- Stretch recovery
- Retains 95–98% shape after 50 stretch cycles.
- Color fading
- Rinse immediately to avoid fading 15–20% faster than polyester.
- Dry time
- Dries in 45–60 minutes, slower than polyester alternatives.
- Chlorine resistance
- Loses half its elasticity after 50-80 hours in chlorinated water without rinsing.
- Chlorine durability
- Fades 15–20% faster than polyester in chlorinated water and loses 50% elasticity after 50–80 hours without rinsing.
- Drying
- Dries in 45–60 minutes, roughly double the time of polyester suits.
- Care
- Chlorine degrades 50% of elasticity in 50–80 hours without rinsing.
- Hand feel
- Fabric is ultra-soft, silky, and cool-to-touch.
- Material
- 92% polyamide/8% elastane delivers 95–98% elastic recovery and a soft feel.
- Fit
- Adjustable straps, three-position hook back, and UK bra size mapping enable a precise fit.
- Versatility
- Removable foam padding allows for two distinct looks: padded or without padding.
- Cleaning
- Rinse in cold water after each use; hand wash with mild detergent, no bleach or softeners.
Product record
- Title
- Royal Blue And Yellow Flower Balconette
- Brand
- Rip Curl
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How Rip Curl balconette sizing fits different cup sizes
- Independent fit reviews consistently report that Rip Curl swimwear runs noticeably small, with the specific advice to size up one in bikini tops for C cups and above — so if your measurements put you near the upper end of a size's chest range on the official chart, you're likely to get a better fit by choosing the next size up to avoid overflow and underwire pressure points.
- The thin adjustable straps, while not convertible to a halter, slide to shorten or lengthen so the wearer can position the cups at the correct height for their torso — on a V-neck balconette, that strap tension does double duty, preventing gapping at the neckline and keeping the soft underwire from shifting during movement.
- Because this style is stocked only up to size L, the official chart caps the cup at 38C/D — while Rip Curl's balconette cut is designed for fuller support in larger sizes, the deepest cup available here is a C/D, so buyers who typically wear a 38D or larger will need to rely on the removable padding and the adjustable features to dial in a secure fit.
- Rip Curl's women's swimwear guide directly translates the alpha sizes used for this top into UK bra equivalents: XS fits a 32A, S a 34A/B, M a 36B/C, and L a 38C/D — meaning anyone who already knows their bra size can select the corresponding size without guesswork, because the band is embedded in the size and the cup is approximated by the brand's grading.
- The three-position hook closure provides incremental band adjustment, letting the wearer tighten or loosen the fit without changing the cup volume — a subtle but meaningful customization that is especially welcome on a thin-strap balconette where precise ribcage tension is needed to keep the underwire anchored.
Polyamide-elastane fabric care and longevity
- Nylon-elastane blends retain 95–98% of their shape after 50 stretch cycles compared to 90–95% for polyester-elastane, meaning this top is engineered to maintain its supportive fit through repeated wear and strain — a measurable advantage for a balconette that relies on elastic recovery to keep underwire placement consistent.
- A standard polyamide/elastane swimsuit loses roughly 50% of its original elasticity after 50–80 cumulative hours of chlorine contact without rinsing, which makes post-swim rinsing a critical longevity step for this top — more so than for polyester suits, where chlorine damage accumulates slower.
- In chlorinated pool water, polyamide fabrics lose their color 15–20% faster than polyester according to OEM data, so the brilliant royal blue and yellow floral pattern on this top depends heavily on immediate freshwater rinsing to keep hues from dulling after repeated swim sessions.
- Nylon's 4–4.5% moisture regain means the top holds more water than polyester suits after swimming, extending dry time to roughly 45–60 minutes in typical conditions — much faster than cotton but notably longer than polyester, which is the trade-off for the fabric's soft, cold-to-touch feel against skin.
- Nylon spandex is the dominant fabric in fashion swimwear because of its 'ultra-soft, silky, cool-to-touch' hand — this top carries that tactile quality, making it more comfortable for lounging and beach days than polyester suits, which tend to feel crisper and less skin-friendly.
Value compared to similar balconette bikini tops
- The full $90 CAD price aligns with the $80–$100 range typical for an underwire balconette from a surf or boutique brand — Noble’s balconette retailed at $79 CAD — confirming the $39.95 sale is a legitimate 55% markdown, not an inflated original.
- At $39.95 CAD, this top costs roughly half of what other Rip Curl underwire balconettes command: the Sun Chaser sits at $99.95 CAD and the Hibiscus Heat carries an MSRP of $84.99 CAD, making this a rare sub-$40 entry point into the brand’s wired bikini range.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A two-piece swimwear set in a royal blue fabric printed with small yellow and white flowers. The visible pieces are a V-neck balconette-style top with moderately wide shoulder straps and low-rise tie-side bottoms with side bows.
- Top shapeV-shaped neckline with structured lower band and moderately wide shoulder straps; cups form a gentle triangular silhouette meeting at a central lower seam.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (high) - Bottoms constructionLow-rise bikini bottoms with fabric ties on each hip formed into visible side bows; front panel is smooth and slightly curved at the waistline.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.62 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric patternAll visible swim fabric is royal blue printed with scattered small yellow and white floral motifs across both top and bottoms.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.68 (high) - Material appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous knit swim fabric with clean sewn edges and visible topstitching along the lower band and cup seams.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - Strap detailShoulder straps are the same printed fabric as the cups and are continuous from the front cup across the shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a seated model against a plain light background on a white folding chair; soft even lighting with mild shadows and a slight highlight on the model's skin. No packaging or text panels are visible.
- Model and poseSeated model shown from upper thighs to above the head, leaning slightly back with one arm resting on a white chair and the other hand near the hip.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and propsPlain off-white background and a white folding chair partially visible at right supporting the model.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.46 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the arms and slight specular highlights on skin.
- AccessoriesModel is wearing colorful dangling earrings visible at both ears.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
royal blue· main fabricwarm yellow· floral print - yellow petalsbright white· floral print - white accents- Top shapeV-shaped neckline with structured lower band and moderately wide shoulder straps; cups form a gentle triangular silhouette meeting at a central lower seam.
- 02
Product
Front view of a two-piece swimsuit showing a royal blue balconette-style bikini top with small yellow floral print and matching low-rise bikini bottoms with a tie at the right hip.
- Top shapeRoyal blue balconette-style bikini top with a deep V neckline and full-coverage cups that curve under the bust; seam line visible along the lower edge of cups.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.34 (high) - Top strapsTwo shoulder straps of the same royal blue floral fabric, medium width, joining the cup at the outer upper edge.
2 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium) - Underbust seamVisible curved seam/edge following the bottom contour of the cups across the mid-chest.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom styleMatching royal blue low-rise bikini bottoms with the same small yellow floral print, shown pulled slightly at the front by the model's hands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Side tieRight-hip fabric tie in the matching floral fabric forming a small knot and loose end.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Print patternAll-over small floral pattern of pale yellow five-petal flowers scattered on the royal blue background; pattern scale is small and dense across visible fabric.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.81 · h 0.74 (medium)
Other
Studio fashion photograph showing a cropped frontal model shot against a plain light background with soft even lighting; model hands adjust the bikini, and colorful dangling earrings are visible as props.
- Shot compositionCropped frontal mid-torso shot of a model from just below the chin to the upper thighs, centered composition.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray to off-white seamless studio background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows along the model's contours and subtle highlight on the skin.
- Prop - earringsModel wears dangling multi-bead earrings in orange, red and yellow tones visible at the left and right ear areas.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - Model handsModel's hands are visible holding the front of the bikini bottoms near the hips; right hand near the tie and left hand near the front waistband.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
royal blue· main fabric#034493pale yellow· floral print- Top shapeRoyal blue balconette-style bikini top with a deep V neckline and full-coverage cups that curve under the bust; seam line visible along the lower edge of cups.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a two-piece floral swim set worn by a model, showing the back of a balconette-style bra with adjustable shoulder straps and a low-rise bikini bottom with side ties, both in royal blue fabric patterned with small yellow flowers and white centers; small rectangular metal hardware visible on straps, back closure, and center-back of bottom.
- Back band and closureHorizontal back band of the top sits across the upper back with a rectangular metal slider/clip at center-back connecting the band; band is fabric-covered in the same floral print.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.13 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow, adjustable shoulder straps in the same blue floral fabric run from the cups over the shoulders to the back; each strap has a small metal adjustment ring.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (medium) - Bottom rear coverage and tiesLow-rise bikini bottom in matching floral fabric with fabric side ties knotted at the hips and a V-shaped rear cut exposing the center lower back and upper buttocks.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Floral printAll visible swim fabric is royal blue printed with small scattered yellow flower motifs with pale centers; print is consistent across straps, band, and bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.82 (high) - Metal logo plateSmall rectangular metal plate centered on the top edge of the back of the bikini bottom; text on plate is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (medium) - Fabric knots detailSide ties on the bikini bottom form visible simple knots with short loose ends of the floral fabric at both hips.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-fit product shot on a neutral light gray background showing a model from the shoulders to hips; soft even lighting with mild shadowing; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped to the model.
- Model and poseFemale model photographed from the rear, standing with arms relaxed at sides, head turned slightly to the left showing left profile, hair short and textured.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a plain light gray background with subtle soft shadowing along the model's back and arms.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Earring propModel wears a dangling earring on the left ear with yellow and orange bead-like elements; earring is a styling prop not part of the swimwear.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Image crop and framingImage is cropped to show the model from upper shoulders to mid-thigh with empty space above the head and at both sides; no packaging or hang tags visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
royal blue with yellow floral print· swim fabricbright yellow· flower detailswarm gold metal· metal hardware- Back band and closureHorizontal back band of the top sits across the upper back with a rectangular metal slider/clip at center-back connecting the band; band is fabric-covered in the same floral print.
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Q&A
4 answered- How supportive is this balconette top for cup sizes D and above? Does the underwire and thin strap design provide adequate lift?
- This balconette top is designed for good support for D-DD cup sizes, featuring soft underwire cups and adjustable straps that provide adequate lift. Similar Rip Curl balconette styles are described as 'full support' and 'perfect for D-DD cup sizes' by the brand and retailers [1][2].
- Can the removable foam padding be taken out and worn without it? Does the top have any lining or structure if used without pads?
- Yes, the removable foam padding can be taken out, and the top still provides structure through its soft underwire cups and full lining, so it can be worn without pads. Similar Rip Curl balconette tops are described as having 'hidden underwire, removable padding' and are 'fully lined' [1].
- Are the adjustable thin straps convertible to a halter or criss-cross style, or are they only designed for traditional straight wear?
- The adjustable thin straps are designed for traditional straight wear and are not specifically convertible to halter or criss-cross styles. While you might be able to unhook and cross them at the back, the strap hardware and fit are optimized for standard shoulder wear.
- What is the recommended care for this swim top to prevent fading and maintain elasticity?
- To prevent fading and maintain elasticity, we recommend rinsing the top in cold water after each use, hand washing with a mild detergent, avoiding bleach and fabric softeners, and drying flat out of direct sunlight. Rip Curl also advises following the care instructions on the garment's label for best results [1].