Simons
Wide-Strap Halter Balconette
CA$39.00CAD
In Stock
This wide-strap halter balconette is a women's swim top crafted from a stretch nylon-blend microfibre. It includes soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, halter tie straps that fasten at the neck, and a back tie-knot closure. Designed for swimming and sunbathing, this halter-neck top provides adjustable support; a matching swim bottom is sold separately.
- Material
- Stretch nylon-blend microfibre
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
BluePink
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Stretch nylon-blend microfibre halter balconette swim top with soft underwire cups and removable foam padding.
Soft underwire cups with removable foam padding, halter tie straps, tie-knot at back.
- Material
- Stretch nylon-blend microfibre
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive
- Stretch nylon-blend microfibre
- Soft underwire cups with removable foam padding
- Halter tie straps
- Tie-knot at back
- Matching swim bottom sold separately
- Balconette shape
- Wide straps
Product Insights
The Wide-Strap Halter Balconette by Simons (39 CAD) offers a supportive, comfortable swimwear option with wide straps, adjustable ties, and soft microfibre to prevent neck strain, while separate adjustments and padding allow larger cup sizes to tailor fit. Underwire and balconette cups provide structured lift and long-lasting shape, and the nylon-blend microfibre stays lightweight when wet, dries quickly, and feels soft against the skin with a chafe-free, hardware-free back. However, to preserve stretch and fabric integrity, buyers must rinse in cold water after pool or saltwater exposure, and the 82% nylon composition is less chlorine-resistant than polyester, with over 65% strength loss after 300 hours of exposure.
Verified claims
- Neck comfort
- Wide straps, adjustable ties, and soft microfibre fabric prevent neck strain typical of halter tops.
- Fit adjustability
- Separately adjustable ties and padding let larger cup sizes tailor support and fit.
- Strap design
- Wide straps distribute bust weight evenly, and the tie stays secured during activity.
- Support structure
- Underwire and balconette cups provide structured lift and retain shape over time.
- Material comfort
- Nylon-blend microfibre stays lightweight when wet, with hardware-free back for chafe-free wear.
- Back tie system
- Hardware-free, steplessly adjustable back tie stays secured during activity.
- Softness
- Microfibre stays soft and smooth after hours in saltwater.
- Wet performance
- Stays lightweight when wet and dries quickly, preventing neck strain.
- Shape retention
- Four-way stretch fabric conforms and snaps back after each wear.
- Water performance
- Fabric stays lightweight and smooth when wet, and dries quickly.
- Fabric feel
- Microfibre fabric is soft and delicate against the skin.
- Care
- Buyers recommend rinsing in cold water after pool or saltwater exposure to preserve stretch.
- Chlorine resistance
- 82% nylon is less chlorine-resistant than polyester; over 65% strength loss after 300 hours
Product record
- Title
- Wide-Strap Halter Balconette
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Halter comfort and neck strain
- Because both the neck ties and back knot are fully adjustable, the wearer can independently control bust lift and neck load — pulling tighter for more cleavage support or loosening slightly to shift weight onto the underwire, a customizability absent from fixed-band halters.
- The wide-strap construction directly tackles the halter neck strain that swimwear guides flag as a common complaint; by spreading the bust's weight over a broader surface rather than concentrating it on a thin cord, this Simons exclusive turns a design notorious for pain into one suitable for hours of wear.
Tie-back fit and security
- The knot is formed entirely from the same stretch nylon-blend microfibre as the top, so the only thing contacting the spine is soft fabric rather than metal or plastic, eliminating dorsal pressure when sitting back and removing the possibility of rusted or oxidized hardware stains on light-coloured garments.
- Tying the knot as a double-loop bow or a square knot with tucked tails creates enough friction to stay secured through casual laps and beach paddleball, while still allowing the wearer to pull the tails and release the knot immediately for a hassle-free exit.
- Unlike a standard back clasp limited to 2–3 fixed hook rows, the tie-knot allows the underbust band to be tightened to any point along the strap length, so the wearer can achieve a precise, stay-put fit that avoids the ‘in-between-sizes’ gap common with hardware closures.
- Because both the neck and the underbust band are adjustable via tie straps, the entire top can be customized to fit widely varying torso proportions without relying on fixed strap lengths or clasp positions — a single size can comfortably cover a broader range of bust and ribcage measurements than what a hardware-fixed label suggests.
Fabric feel and real-world performance
- The microfibre's monofilaments are much finer than regular synthetic fibers, giving the fabric a soft, delicate hand feel that won't roughen or chafe even after hours of movement against salty, wet skin.
- Nylon-blend microfibre repels water rather than soaking it up, so when wet the top feels smooth and lightweight instead of heavy or saggy — a critical trait for a halter style where excess weight pulls directly on the neck.
- Moisture collects in the tiny surface pores of the microfibre rather than saturating the fibers, so the top sheds water almost immediately after swimming and dries fast enough for a comfortable beach-to-bar transition.
- The fabric stretches in all directions with strong elastic recovery, so it conforms closely without bagging and returns to its original contour after each wear — the balconette structure stays crisp through a summer of use.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a pink halter-style balconette bikini top worn by a model; underwire cups with wide halter straps are visible along with a partial view of matching pink bikini bottoms at the hips.
- Cup shape and constructionTwo molded, underwire-style cups with a balconette silhouette and visible seam lines along the cup edges and lower cup; cups meet at a narrow center gore.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Halter strapsWide straps arise from the outer cup edges and run upward to tie or connect behind the neck (neck connection not visible), forming a halter neckline.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Band and side panelsFabric band extends from the cups around the torso; side panel is visible beneath the arm with smooth stretch fabric and sewn seams at the cup-to-band junction.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.68 · h 0.14 (high) - Matching bikini bottom (partial)Matching pink bikini bottom is partially visible at the right hip and left-side waist, showing narrow side straps and the same smooth fabric as the top.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fabric finishSmooth, slightly shiny swim fabric with even color and no visible print or texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a white background showing a model wearing the garment; soft lighting from left produces a subtle shadow on the right; cropped full-body from head to upper thighs.
- Model and poseFemale model facing slightly to the right with arms relaxed and hips slightly angled, presenting a front view of the swimwear.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft studio lighting from the left that casts a faint shadow of the model to the right.
- Prop itemBrown fringed sarong is wrapped around the model's hips and tied at the right side; appears as a styling prop and partially covers the bikini bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Image crop and framingImage is cropped from just above the head to mid-thigh, centering the torso and swimwear.
Colors
light bubblegum pink· bikini fabric#E49B6B- Cup shape and constructionTwo molded, underwire-style cups with a balconette silhouette and visible seam lines along the cup edges and lower cup; cups meet at a narrow center gore.
- 02
Product
Front view of a two-piece pink swim set on a model: a balconette-style underwire halter top with wide straps and a low-rise V-front bikini bottom in matching smooth stretch fabric.
- Balconette cupsMolded balconette-style cups with visible underwire shaping and a small central V-shaped gore between cups.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Wide halter strapsPair of wide straps rising from the outer cup tops toward the neck in a halter configuration; straps are the same fabric and color as the cups.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (medium) - Cup and seam detailsSingle-row topstitching visible along cup edges and a vertical seam line on each cup leading toward the underwire.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Low-rise bikini bottomLow-rise V-front bikini bottom with a narrow waistband and smooth front panel matching the top's fabric and color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform knit swim fabric with a matte to slight-sheen finish and even color tone across top and bottom.
Other
Studio front shot of a model cropped near the top of the head and mid-thigh, plain light background, soft frontal lighting with subtle shadow to the left, and a cream bangle prop on the model's right wrist.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio shot showing the model from slightly above the waist to mid-thigh, centered in frame and cropped near the top of the head.
- Lighting and shadowEven frontal lighting with a faint shadow cast on the left side of the background near the model.
- Wrist propSmooth cream-colored rigid bangle worn on the model's right wrist.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Model hair and croppingLong curly hair draped over the shoulders with some strands overlapping the top; head partially cropped at the image top.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
light pink· top (cups and straps)#E59C6Blight pink· bottom#F3AB83- Balconette cupsMolded balconette-style cups with visible underwire shaping and a small central V-shaped gore between cups.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a two-piece swimwear set showing a halter neck tie, a wide back band tied in a bow, and matching low-rise bikini bottoms in a solid light pink stretch fabric.
- Halter neck tieThin strap tied behind the neck in a simple bow/knot with two short loose ends; strap is the same pink fabric as the rest of the swimwear.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Wide back band and bowWide horizontal back band that wraps around and is tied at the center back in a medium-sized bow with two tapered loose ends hanging down.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Bikini bottom (rear view)Low-rise bikini bottoms visible from the rear with a smooth waistband and no visible seams or closures on the exposed side; same solid pink fabric.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.74 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, slightly shiny stretch swim fabric with even color and no visible pattern or texture detail.
- Visible stitchingNarrow topstitch line visible along the top edge of the bikini bottom waistband.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.77 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a plain light background with directional lighting from the left creating a soft shadow on the right; image crops the model from head to upper thighs.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of a standing model cropped from the top of the head to upper thighs, model turned slightly left so left shoulder and profile are visible.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white background with directional studio lighting from the left creating a soft shadow on the background to the right of the model.
- Prop on wristCream-colored bangle worn on the model's left wrist, partially visible at the lower left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.76 · w 0.13 · h 0.16 (high) - HairLong, dark, wavy hair falling over the right shoulder and down the back, covering a portion of the right upper back.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.56 (high)
Colors
light pink· halter straplight pink· back band and bow#F4AC83light pink· bikini bottom#F3AC83- Halter neck tieThin strap tied behind the neck in a simple bow/knot with two short loose ends; strap is the same pink fabric as the rest of the swimwear.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the halter strap provide enough support for larger cup sizes (e.g., D cup)?
- The halter straps and soft underwire cups with removable foam padding are designed to provide support, and balconette styles with structured underwire and wide straps are generally effective for distributing weight and preventing sagging, making them a good option for larger cup sizes like D cups [2]. However, we don't have specific size range data for this top, so we recommend trying it on to ensure the fit works for you.
- How does the fabric hold up in chlorinated pool water or salt water?
- The fabric is a stretch nylon-blend microfibre, and nylon (polyamide) is less chlorine-resistant than polyester. Studies show that chlorine and sunlight exposure can significantly reduce fabric strength—breaking force can drop by over 65% after 300 hours in chlorinated water [5]. To extend the life of this swim top, rinse it in cold water immediately after swimming in pools or salt water, and avoid prolonged sun exposure [4].