Simons
Shimmery Striped Balconette
CA$39.00CAD
In Stock
Women's balconette swim top featuring soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, adjustable thin straps, and a hook closure at the back. Made from a textured shell of 80% nylon, 5% metallic, and 15% elastane with a polyester/elastane lining, it offers a shimmery striped look. Matching bottoms are sold separately.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- resort, glam
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Assorted
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Shimmery striped balconette swim top with warm sunset colors and lamé threads.
Soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, adjustable thin straps, hook closure.
- Material
- Shell: 80% nylon, 5% metallic, 15% elastane; Lining: 90% polyester, 10% elastane
- Style
- resort, glam
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive design
- Warm colour palette reminiscent of summer sunsets
- Textured fabric with lamé threads
- Shimmery striped pattern
- Soft underwire cups
- Removable foam padding
- Adjustable thin straps
- Hook closure behind
- Matching swim bottom sold separately
Product Insights
Simons' Shimmery Striped Balconette is a $39 CAD exclusive swim top with a durable lamé metallic finish that outlasts printed metallics, using 80% nylon for chlorine resistance and a full lining to prevent see-through wetness while maintaining softness from only 5% metallic fiber. It offers customizable fit via adjustable thin straps with back hook (avoiding neck strain), removable foam padding, and is fully lined and padded at one-third the cost of an unlined Victoria's Secret balconette, though requiring hand wash to preserve its fabric and finish.
Verified claims
- Fabric
- Only 5% metallic fiber and a full lining keep the fabric soft against the skin.
- Care
- Hand wash required to preserve fabric softness and metallic finish.
- Opacity
- Full lining prevents the top from becoming see-through when wet.
- Material
- 80% nylon shell provides chlorine resistance; lamé threads outlast printed finishes.
- Value
- Fully lined and padded at $39 CAD, one-third the cost of unlined VS balconette.
- Strap style
- Adjustable thin straps with back hook, avoiding halter neck strain.
- Exclusive design
- Simons exclusive sunset-stripe lamé pattern, not sold elsewhere.
- Adjustability
- Adjustable thin straps, back hook, and removable foam padding customize fit and support.
- Fit
- Removable foam padding and traditional adjustable straps allow customizable lift and support.
- Removable padding
- Removable foam padding enables adjustable lift and coverage without compromising opacity.
- Strap design
- Thin adjustable straps with back hook prevent neck strain, stay secure.
- Lamé construction
- Wrapped metallic yarn (lamé) yields a deeper, more durable shimmer than generic metallic threads.
Product record
- Title
- Shimmery Striped Balconette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the metallic lamé fabric feels against skin
- The shell contains only 5% metallic fiber, a lower proportion than the 10% metallic used in some other shimmer swim tops, such as Garage's Metallic Ring Triangle Bikini Top — meaning the majority of what touches you is soft nylon and elastane, reducing the risk of the itchiness lamé can cause.
- With 15% elastane, the shell behaves as a stretch kniton rather than a stiff woven metallic fabric, allowing the top to flex and move with the body — this fluidity eliminates the rigid, abrasive friction that can make woven lamé uncomfortable, especially during active wear at the beach.
- A separate lining layer of 90% polyester and 10% elastane sits between your skin and the lamé threads, creating a smooth, non-irritating interface — this is the same comfort strategy seen in high-end metallic swimwear, where an inner lining ensures the shimmer stays on the outside.
How it compares to other metallic balconette swim tops
- Unlike the Victoria's Secret Shimmer Stripe Knit Balconette which is sold unlined, the Simons top includes a full polyester-elastane lining, providing extra opacity and a smoother silhouette under the metallic knit — a construction benefit at less than half the price.
- The Simons top includes removable foam padding in its soft underwire cups, allowing the wearer to customize lift and coverage — a feature absent from the unlined Victoria's Secret alternative, adapting the metallic balconette shape to different bust sizes and preferences.
- Marketed as a Simons exclusive, this top is produced solely for the Canadian retailer, meaning the specific sunset stripe and lamé-enriched textured fabric won't be found on mass-market platforms — a point of distinction for shoppers who value one-off, boutique-style swim pieces over widely distributed department-store brands.
- Unlike the LASCANA Metallic Trim Underwire Bikini Top which uses self-tie halterneck straps that can dig into the neck, the Simons balconette provides traditional adjustable thin straps with a back hook closure — a more evenly distributed support system that is easier to dial in for a precise fit without the tension on the neck.
- The Simons top uses a nylon-rich shell (80% nylon, 15% elastane) with 5% metallic fibers, whereas the Victoria's Secret version is predominantly polyester (94% polyester, 6% metallized fibers); nylon typically offers better chlorine resistance and a softer, more durable hand than polyester in swimwear, which adds longevity to the lower-priced option.
- The lamé threads woven into the textured fabric differentiate this top from standard metallic knits like the Victoria's Secret version that uses 'shimmery threads' without specifying lamé; lamé traditionally involves a metallic yarn wrapped around a core, delivering a more pronounced, light-catching shimmer that holds up better to wear and washing than sprayed-on or printed metallic finishes.
- At $39 CAD, the Simons top costs a fraction of the Victoria's Secret Shimmer Stripe Knit Balconette ($114.95 AUD), yet shares key balconette features including underwire, adjustable straps, and a metallic knit fabric — making it a more accessible entry point into the metallic swim trend without sacrificing the structured silhouette.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a striped balconette bikini set on a model showing the top and upper portion of the matching bottoms; visible components include underwired balconette cups, narrow shoulder straps, a small center-front gathered bridge, and low-rise bikini bottoms.
- Cup constructionShaped balconette cups with visible underwire channeling along the lower edge and vertical seaming that follows cup curvature.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.20 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high) - Center front detailSmall gathered fabric bridge at center front joining the two cups.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Strap styleNarrow adjustable shoulder straps in the same striped fabric, attaching at the cup outer edges and running over the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.15 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.11 (high) - Bottom style visibleLow-rise bikini bottom visible at hips made from the same striped fabric with a narrow waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric patternHorizontal multicolor narrow stripes across both top and bottom; stripes run continuously across cup shapes and band.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Shimmer detailFaint metallic or shimmery thread visible within some stripes, producing subtle sheen on the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.58 (medium) - Visible hardwareNo visible external metal hardware on the front of the top or bottoms in this view.
Other
Studio-frontal shot of a model against a plain light off-white background. Soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; the model's left hand rests near the hip and wears small jewelry which is not part of the product.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from upper thighs to above head in a three-quarter frontal pose with torso slightly turned; right arm relaxed and left hand touching the hip area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundPlain light off-white seamless studio background with even illumination.
- LightingSoft, diffused lighting from the front producing minimal hard shadows and even skin tones.
- Props and accessoriesModel wearing hoop earrings and a ring on left hand; these accessories are separate from the product.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on product area; no visible text elements or labels in the frame.
Colors
medium pink· primary stripe (pink)#B47552bright yellow· accent stripe (yellow)#F4BD9Awhite· accent stripe (white)- Cup constructionShaped balconette cups with visible underwire channeling along the lower edge and vertical seaming that follows cup curvature.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a two-piece swimsuit (balconette-style top and matching bottom) shown on a model; striped fabric with narrow horizontal bands and adjustable shoulder straps with metal sliders and a rear band clasp.
- View and fitRear-facing view of the swim top and matching bottom worn by a model; the top sits across the upper back with a horizontal back band and the bottom has a mid-rise cut covering the upper buttocks.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.65 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric patternFine horizontal stripes in alternating colors running continuously across both top and bottom pieces.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Shoulder strapsNarrow adjustable shoulder straps covered in the same striped fabric, each with a small gold-tone metal slider for length adjustment.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.08 · w 0.12 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Back band closureHorizontal back band of the top with a fabric-covered rectangular clasp or loop at the center back where the band connects.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Edge finishElasticized trim along the top band, straps, and leg openings with slight gathered/ruching appearance where the elastic meets the fabric.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible seamsVertical center seam visible on the back of the bottom piece, aligned with the model's spine and curving with the garment shape.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.62 · w 0.08 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from behind against a plain light neutral background with soft shadows; image is vertically oriented and well lit.
- BackgroundPlain light gray-to-off-white seamless background with a soft shadow to the left of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel standing with left arm bent and hand resting on hip, head turned slightly to the right showing a partial side profile.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.84 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting with subtle shadowing on the left side of the image and gentle highlights on the model's skin and hair.
- HairDark curly hair falling to the upper back, partially covering the top strap area on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
pink-coral striped· striped fabric (top and bottom)#CA8652gold-tone metal· metal strap sliders and back hardware#CE915D- View and fitRear-facing view of the swim top and matching bottom worn by a model; the top sits across the upper back with a horizontal back band and the bottom has a mid-rise cut covering the upper buttocks.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- How should I care for the metallic lamé fabric? Can I machine wash it, or is hand wash required?
- Hand wash is required. The care instructions specify: hand wash in cold water with mild soap, do not bleach, do not wring, and lay flat to dry in the shade. Machine washing is not recommended as it can damage the metallic lamé threads [2].
- Does the shimmery effect fade or change when exposed to chlorine, saltwater, or sunscreen?
- The metallic lamé threads are delicate — perspiration, body oils, and stains from drinks can cause discoloration or tarnishing [2]. Chlorine and saltwater may also accelerate fading or damage. To preserve the shimmer, rinse the top immediately after swimming in fresh water and hand wash gently. There is no specific test data for this product, so we recommend gentle care to maintain the finish.
- Is the fabric fully lined? Does it become see-through when wet?
- Yes, the top is fully lined. The composition lists a shell (80% nylon, 5% metallic, 15% elastane) and a separate lining (90% polyester, 10% elastane). This lining helps prevent the top from becoming see-through when wet, offering both opacity and shape retention.