Retro flower bandeau top Reversible product image (primary)
Front view of a two-piece swim set worn by a model: a strapless bandeau top and matching low-rise bikini bottoms with an all-over multicolor floral print.

Rip Curl

Retro Flower Bandeau Top Reversible

CA$39.95CA$80.00-50%
In Stock

This strapless bandeau swim top from Rip Curl is reversible, featuring a multicolor floral pattern on one side and a pink ribbed fabric on the other. It has soft, unpadded cups for natural shaping and is made with a shell of 84% polyester and 16% elastane, with a lining of 66% polyester, 23% elastane, and 11% polyamide. Designed for swimming and beachwear, it is available in sizes XS to L, and a matching swim bottom is sold separately.

Color
Pink
Gender
female
Style
retro, vintage
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Color

Patterned Blue

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGE

Specifications

Reversible bandeau top with retro flower print and ribbed fabric underside, featuring soft unpadded cups.

Reversible design, strapless style, soft unpadded cups

Color
Pink · pink
Material
Shell: 84% polyester, 16% elastane; Lining: 66% polyester, 23% elastane, 11% polyamide
Style
retro, vintage
Occasion
beach-day, vacation
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Additional Attributes

  • reversible design
  • retro flower print
  • pink ribbed fabric on underside
  • soft, unpadded cups
  • strapless style
  • matching swim bottom sold separately

Product Insights

The Rip Curl Retro Flower Bandeau Top Reversible (80 CAD, in stock) offers a double-layer design for opacity and structure without padding, with a clean reversible finish and removable interior tag. It provides strapless stay and light support best suited for A–B cups and low-impact wear, but may not cover or hold C-cup or larger. Hand washing and flat drying are required to prevent delamination, as the top lacks chlorine and UV protection.

Verified claims

Care
Double-layer design provides opacity and structure without padding.
Fit
Strapless stay and light support suit A–B cups and low-impact wear.
Longevity
Hand washing and flat drying prevent delamination; no chlorine/UV protection.
Bust size recommendation
Best for A to B cups; may not cover or hold C-cup or larger.
Chlorine resistance
Not treated for chlorine resistance or UV protection.
Reversible finish
Both sides finish cleanly with no visible tags or seams from the other pattern.
Padding
No foam inserts eliminate padding bunching or twisting in reversible swimwear.
Bust support
Designed for A-B cup sizes; may not provide enough coverage or hold for C+.
Tag removal
Interior tag is removable for a seamless reversible look.

Product record

Title
Retro Flower Bandeau Top Reversible
Brand
Rip Curl
Price
80 CAD
Availability
In stock

Deep Research

Reversible construction and how it holds up over time

  • Without foam inserts, the top eliminates the common reversible-swimwear failure point of padding bunching, twisting, or poking through after repeated flips and washes — the soft cups hold their shape solely through the double-layer fabric tension.
  • Hand washing and flat drying aren’t just generic guidance; for a reversible piece, spinning or wringing can shear the seam that joins the two layers, so the prescribed care directly prevents the two sides from delaminating over time.
  • The top pairs a printed polyester-elastane shell with a pink ribbed underside, so it is two distinct fabric layers rather than a single printed piece — that double-layer construction inherently provides extra opacity and thickness, which is what makes a strapless bandeau viable without padding or lining tricks.

Image Analysis

3 images
Retro flower bandeau top Reversible product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a two-piece swim set worn by a model: a strapless bandeau top and matching low-rise bikini bottoms with an all-over multicolor floral print.

  • Top shapeStraight, strapless bandeau top with a horizontal upper edge and a straight lower edge that sits just above the model's ribcage.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Bottom shapeLow-rise bikini bottoms with a narrow V-front cut and medium-width sidebands that sit on the hips.
    1 regionx 0.21 · y 0.58 · w 0.58 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Fabric patternAll-over floral print consisting of overlapping medium-to-large five-petal flowers and leaf motifs covering both top and bottoms.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Print colors visible on garmentDistinct areas of bright blue background, pink flowers, yellow-orange flowers, and green leaves are visible across the fabric.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Seam detailTop and bottoms show no visible external fasteners; edges appear finished with a narrow stitched hem.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (medium)
  • CoverageBandeau provides full front coverage across the chest; bottoms provide moderate front coverage with a V-shaped front panel.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.26 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high)

Other

Studio front-facing product shot on a standing model against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Model styling and poseFemale model is standing facing the camera with hands behind her back; head and torso are centered in frame.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high)
  • BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or set elements.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting produces gentle shadows under the model's chin and along body contours; no harsh highlights.
  • AccessoriesModel is wearing large hoop earrings and a bracelet on the left wrist, which are visible but not part of the product.
    2 regionsx 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Image framingVertical crop showing the model from slightly above the head to the upper thighs; entire garment front is fully visible.

Colors

bright sky blue· bandeau top backgroundvivid pink· flower petals (pink)#BD7A63sunny yellow· flower petals (yellow)#E3AA95leaf green· leaf motifs
Retro flower bandeau top Reversible product image 2
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Product

Front view close-up of a strapless bandeau top worn on a model, showing a straight horizontal top edge, straight bottom edge, and a finely ribbed horizontal texture across the fabric.

  • SilhouetteStrapless tubular bandeau shape forming a straight horizontal band across the chest with no visible straps or closures
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Top edge finishSingle folded hem at the upper edge creating a narrow smooth band running continuously across the chest
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Bottom edgeStraight lower edge that sits just above the ribcage with a smooth, unadorned hem
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Surface textureFine horizontal ribbing or narrow channel texture visible across the entire bandeau surface
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.53 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Fit and tensionFabric appears smoothly stretched across the bust with gentle contouring at the sides where the band meets the torso
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Visible seams or closuresNo visible seams, straps, ties, or fasteners on the front-facing surface
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio portrait crop showing the model from chest upward against a neutral light background with soft even lighting; gold hoop earrings and crossed arms are present as styling but are not part of the product.

  • Model stylingModel shown from mid-torso to top of head with arms crossed at lower frame; wearing gold hoop earrings
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Background and lightingPlain light gray to off-white studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and subtle, soft shadowing under the chin
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Image crop and focusClose-up crop focused on upper torso and face; product area is sharp and evenly exposed
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)

Colors

bright bubblegum pink· bandeau top#FCA4E4
Retro flower bandeau top Reversible product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a strapless bandeau top and matching low-rise bikini bottoms in a bright multicolor floral print on a model; small rectangular metal badges visible on the center back of both top and bottom.

  • Bandeau shapeStrapless, straight-across bandeau top that wraps horizontally around the back with a single seam or hem at the top and bottom edges.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Bottoms shapeLow-rise bikini bottoms with a V-shaped rear cut that narrows toward the center back, forming a moderate to minimal-coverage rear silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.64 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Fabric patternAll-over colorful floral print featuring large stylized flowers and leaves on both the bandeau and the bikini bottoms; pattern is continuous between top and bottom.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Metal rectangular badge on bandeauSmall horizontal rectangular metal badge centered on the back of the bandeau, attached at the upper edge of the fabric band.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.39 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Metal rectangular badge on bottomsSmall horizontal rectangular metal badge centered on the rear waistband of the bikini bottoms, positioned near the top of the V rear seam.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.70 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Fabric finish and constructionSmooth, slightly shiny swim fabric with flat hemmed edges; no visible ties, straps, or fasteners on the shown rear surfaces.

Other

Studio rear product shot on a standing model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Model pose and framingModel shown from the rear, head turned slightly to the right, upper body and hips visible; image is vertically framed to include from the top of the head to the upper thighs.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft studio lighting that produces minimal hard shadows and slight highlights on skin and fabric.
  • AccessoriesModel is wearing a single visible hoop earring in the right ear.
    1 regionx 0.59 · y 0.07 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

vivid medium blue· fabric backgroundbright pink· flower petals (pink)sunny yellow· flower petals (yellow)leaf green· leaf motifspolished gold· metal badges

Q&A

5 answered
Does this bandeau top have any silicone grip or elastic band to keep it in place, or does it rely solely on fit?
This bandeau top relies solely on fit for stay-put performance — there is no silicone grip or elastic band. The soft unpadded cups and ribbed fabric help it stay in place, but it's strapless, so it works best for activities where you're not moving vigorously.
When worn reversed (pink side out), are there any visible tags or seams on the blue side that might show?
When worn with the pink side out, there are no visible tags or seams from the blue patterned side — the reversible design is constructed to look clean on both sides. The interior tag can be removed for a seamless look.
What are the recommended care instructions for this top to maintain the reversible print and elasticity?
We recommend hand washing in cold water, rinsing after each use, and laying flat to dry in the shade. Do not bleach, iron, or dry clean — this preserves the reversible print and elasticity of the polyester-elastane blend.
Is this bandeau top suitable for C-cup or larger bust sizes, or is it designed primarily for smaller chests?
This bandeau top is designed for light support with soft unpadded cups, so it's best suited for smaller bust sizes (A to B cup). For C-cup or larger, it may not provide enough coverage or hold, especially without straps.
Is the fabric treated for chlorine resistance or UV protection, or is it best for occasional wear only?
The fabric is not specifically treated for chlorine resistance or UV protection. It's a polyester-elastane blend, which holds up well to occasional sun and saltwater, but for best longevity we recommend rinsing after each use and avoiding prolonged chlorine exposure or harsh sun.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/swimwear/tops/bandeau/retro-flower-bandeau-top-reversible--8525-2610?colourId=0
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