Does the Simons Ruched Bow Balconette bikini top have underwire support?

Yes, the Simons Ruched Bow Balconette bikini top has soft underwire cups for support.

Does the Simons Ruched Bow Balconette have adjustable straps?

Yes, it features adjustable ribbon straps.

Can the padding be removed from the Ruched Bow Balconette?

Yes, the foam padding is removable.

What sizes is the Ruched Bow Balconette available in (e.g., cup sizes, band sizes, or letter sizes)?

The Ruched Bow Balconette is available in alpha sizes X-SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, and X-LARGE.

Is the bow on the Ruched Bow Balconette adjustable for a more customized fit?

No, the bow at the front is decorative and not adjustable.

Simons

Ruched Bow Balconette

CA$39.00CAD

In Stock

This balconette bikini top features soft underwire cups with removable foam padding and a ruched bow at the center front. It is crafted from a soft, stretch recycled nylon blend and includes adjustable ribbon straps and a 3-position hook back closure. A Simons exclusive designed in Canada; matching swim bottom sold separately.

Material: recycled nylon blend
Gender: female
Style: romantic, classic
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Color

BlackHazelnutGrape/Dark CrimsonFuchsia

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Soft and stretch recycled nylon blend balconette swim top with ruched detailing and decorative bow, underwire cups with removable padding, and adjustable ribbon straps.

Underwire cups with removable foam padding, adjustable ribbon straps, 3-position hook closure, ruched front, decorative bow.

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

Additional Attributes

Simons exclusive designed in Canada
Soft and stretch recycled nylon blend
Ruched detailing
Balconette silhouette
Soft underwire cups
Removable foam padding
Decorative bow at front
Adjustable ribbon straps
3-position hook closure
Matching swim bottom sold separately

Product Insights

The Simons Ruched Bow Balconette delivers structured lift with underwire cups and four fit controls (three-position back hook, adjustable straps, removable padding, underwire) at CAD 39 — 18% less than a comparable top — using recycled nylon/spandex that wicks moisture, retains shape, and saves 70,000 barrels of oil per 10,000 tonnes, styled with a ruched front and bow borrowed from higher-priced resort collections, though sizing is combined band/cup (XS–XL) and the front bow is decorative and non-adjustable.

Verified claims

Back hook adjustability: Three-position back hook enables finer band adjustment than classic clasp.
Underwire support: Underwire cups deliver structured lift at CAD 39, $1 less than comparable top.
Style embellishment: Ruched front and bow add resort-inspired style not found on similar tops.
Material: 85% reprocessed nylon, 15% spandex lining: moisture-wicking, stretch-recovery, at CAD 39 – lowest among recycled-nylon tops.
Bow styling: Ruched bow and matching ribbon straps create an aesthetic borrowed from higher-priced resort collections.
Closure adjustability: Three-position back hook enables finer band adjustment than single-clasp competitors.
Fabric quality: Recycled nylon/spandex retains shape, dries fast, and looks identical to virgin nylon, so the ruched design lasts.
Performance: Recycled nylon/elastane blend wicks moisture, resists shrinkage, and matches virgin nylon's comfort and strength.
Sustainability: Recycled nylon in this top saves 70,000 barrels of crude oil per 10,000 tonnes of production.
Price comparison: At 39 CAD, this top is 18% less than the Parallel Underwire Balconette at ~48 CAD.
Environmental savings: Recycled nylon saves 70,000 barrels of oil per 10,000 tonnes.
Support design: Underwire cups deliver genuine lift versus wire-free compression designs.
Sizing: Available in five alpha sizes XS to XL but with combined band/cup sizing.
Adjustment controls: Four fit controls: three-position back hook, adjustable straps, removable padding, and underwire support.
Front bow adjustability: The front bow is decorative and not adjustable.

Product record

Title: Ruched Bow Balconette
Brand: Simons
Price: 39 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Competitive value among affordable balconette tops

The Simons top’s three-position back hook provides a finer band adjustment than the single-position classic clip clasp on the PrettyLittleThing underwired top, letting the wearer fine-tune fit for comfort and support without settling for a one-size-fits-all closure.
The Simons top uses recycled nylon, while the PrettyLittleThing underwired top relies on virgin polyamide/elastane and the Target Wild Fable top uses standard nylon/spandex; the closest eco-friendly rival, the Parallel Underwire Balconette, originally retails at approximately $35 USD (roughly 48 CAD), making the Simons top the most affordably priced recycled-nylon option in this budget comparison.
The ruched front alongside the fixed decorative bow gives the Simons top a dressed-up, romantic look that its most direct eco-conscious competitor, the Parallel Underwire Balconette, does not offer — that top’s feature list includes only standard elements like adjustable straps and removable pads, with no mention of any front embellishment; the bow in particular reads as a detail borrowed from higher-priced resort collections, adding style without adding cost.
The Simons top delivers true underwire support, unlike the Target Wild Fable balconette top, which opts for a wire-free structured design; it matches the supportive architecture of the PrettyLittleThing underwired top but at a regular price of 39 CAD — below PLT’s original 40 CAD — making it a better value for anyone who needs lift and shape from a budget-friendly bikini.

How recycled nylon blend feels and wears in water

Rated high for moisture wicking, the recycled nylon/elastane knit actively pulls water away from the body, so after leaving the water the top dries faster and avoids the clammy cling that turns a bikini top into a damp, heavy shell.
Recycled nylon is chemically identical to virgin nylon — both are polyamide 6,6 — so the fabric in this top has the same intrinsic softness, strength, and elasticity as petroleum‑based nylon; the difference is entirely in how the raw material was sourced.
For every 10,000 tonnes of recycled nylon produced, the supply chain avoids around 70,000 barrels of crude oil and 65,100 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions — so choosing this top over a virgin‑nylon counterpart directly reduces fossil fuel extraction and greenhouse gas output without a performance tradeoff.
With a shrinkage rate rated as minimal to none and stretch recovery rated high, the balconette’s precise underwire fit and ruched cups hold their shape through repeated soaking and washing — no bagging, no loosening, no unexpected size drift.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a two-piece swimwear set showing a dark brown ruched balconette-style top with a center bow tie and matching low-rise bikini bottoms in the same fabric.
Cup shapeTwo molded cups with a subtle sweetheart neckline and slight vertical shaping at the inner cup edges.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high)
Center tie detailFabric tie at the center front forming a decorative looped bow with two narrow hanging ends extending downward over the band.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Shoulder strapsWide shoulder straps in the same fabric and color as the cups, attaching at the outer cup edge and running upward over the shoulders.
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 0.18 (high)
Under bust band and seamingHorizontal band beneath the cups with visible topstitched seam lines following the band contour and slight curved seaming at cup bases.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Matching bottoms visibleLow-rise bikini bottoms in the same dark brown smooth fabric with narrow top edge and simple finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Fabric finishSmooth, matte-to-slightly-satin swim fabric with minimal visible texture and slight highlights where lit.
Other
Studio shot with a model wearing the swimwear; plain light background with directional lighting producing a shadow to the right. Model wears a yellow cap and a pale bangle; image is cropped above mid thighs.
Model and stylingFemale model wearing a yellow baseball cap and a pale chunky bracelet on the right wrist; hair is curly and loose over shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high)
Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with a distinct soft shadow cast to the right of the model, indicating directional lighting from the left/front.
Crop and framingImage cropped from just above the head to mid thighs, centered on the torso and swimwear.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· swim fabric (top and bottoms)#43221D
02: Product
Front view of a brown balconette bikini top with molded cups, underwire shaping, wide shoulder straps and a center ruched tie forming a bow.
Cup shapeTwo molded, slightly sweetheart-shaped cups with smooth fabric and gentle top-edge curve.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.33 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (medium)
Center tie detailRuched fabric at the center front pulled into a tied bow with two narrow hanging ties.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Strap styleWide shoulder straps of the same fabric and color as the cups, attached at the outer cup edges and running up over the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium)
Underwire seamVisible stitched seam and band under each cup suggesting structured underband and underwire shaping.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high)
Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly lustrous knit swim fabric with even color and minimal surface texture.
Other
Image shows a model wearing the product against a light background with directional studio lighting creating a shadow; a yellow baseball cap with a white NY logo is visible as a prop.
Model crop and poseTorso-and-head crop of a model facing forward; arms mostly out of frame and midriff visible below the product.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high)
Prop cap text“NY”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high)
Lighting and shadowStrong directional lighting from the left creating a distinct cast shadow of the model on the background to the left of the frame.
BackgroundPlain light-colored wall with visible texture where shadow falls.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium)
Colors
dark chocolate brown· cups and straps#24120C
03: Product
Rear view of a two-piece brown swim set on a model: a balconette-style top band with adjustable thin shoulder straps and a central back hook, paired with mid-rise brown bikini bottoms with stitched edges.
Top bandStraight narrow horizontal back band in brown fabric crossing the model's mid-back and fastening at center with a small rectangular hook closure.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high)
Shoulder strapsPair of thin brown adjustable shoulder straps attaching to the top band; each strap has a visible adjustment slider on the back portion.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high)
Back hookSmall rectangular back hook/clasp at the center of the band, matching the brown fabric color and holding the band closed.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high)
Bikini bottomsMid-rise brown bikini bottoms with clean stitched edges and moderate rear coverage, made from the same brown fabric as the top.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high)
Fabric finishSmooth, slightly shiny swim fabric with even color and small visible stitch lines at seams and edges.
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the swim set; plain light background with visible shadow, additional styling accessories present.
Shot compositionVertical studio shot framing the model from head to upper thighs, centered in the image with even lighting and a soft shadow cast to the left.
Model and poseFemale model shown from the back with arms relaxed at sides and head turned slightly left, exposing the rear of the swimwear.
Visible accessoriesModel wears a yellow baseball cap, a cream-colored bangle on the left wrist, and a small hoop earring on the visible ear; these are styling elements not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high)
BackgroundSmooth, pale off-white backdrop with a soft textured shadow to the model's left; no packaging or labels visible.
Colors
dark chocolate brown· top band and straps#5B4D3Ddark chocolate brown· bikini bottoms#4A2A26

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Q&A

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Does the Simons Ruched Bow Balconette bikini top have underwire support?: Yes, the Simons Ruched Bow Balconette bikini top has soft underwire cups for support.
Does the Simons Ruched Bow Balconette have adjustable straps?: Yes, it features adjustable ribbon straps.
Can the padding be removed from the Ruched Bow Balconette?: Yes, the foam padding is removable.
What sizes is the Ruched Bow Balconette available in (e.g., cup sizes, band sizes, or letter sizes)?: The Ruched Bow Balconette is available in alpha sizes X-SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, and X-LARGE.
Is the bow on the Ruched Bow Balconette adjustable for a more customized fit?: No, the bow at the front is decorative and not adjustable.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/swimwear/tops/balconette/ruched-bow-balconette--10733-231993?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026