
Othersea
Belize Tartan Tie Bralette Reversible
The Belize Tartan Tie Bralette Reversible is a handmade swim top from the Othersea Quebec collection at Simons. It features a reversible design with a tartan plaid pattern and a solid underside, crafted from ultra-soft recycled polyester blend microfibre with a double layer and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification. The unpadded cups and thin elastic drawstring straps offer quick drying and a front tie, and it is designed for swimming and beachwear with a matching swim bottom sold separately.
- Material
- recycled polyester blend microfibre
- Gender
- female
- Style
- convertible, handmade, sustainable, resortwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Size
Specifications
Reversible bralette with tartan pattern and solid underside, made from ultra-soft recycled polyester microfibre. Features unpadded cups and tie straps. OEKO-TEX certified and handmade in Quebec.
Reversible, quick-drying, OEKO-TEX certified, handmade in Quebec, adjustable drawstring straps
- Material
- recycled polyester blend microfibre
- Style
- convertible, handmade, sustainable, resortwear
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Ultra-soft recycled polyester blend microfibre
- Double layer construction
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified
- Soft, unpadded cups for natural shaping and quick drying
- Thin elastic drawstring straps to tie in front
- Inner seams
- Reversible style with solid colour on underside
- Handmade in Quebec
- Part of Othersea Quebec collection
Product Insights
This reversible bralette combines OEKO-TEX certified fabric safety with handmade Quebec construction, offering light support and chafe-free comfort for swimming and casual wear, though its thin straps and adjustable ties prioritize flexibility over high-impact support.
Verified claims
- OEKO-TEX certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification verifies fabric is free of over 100 harmful substances.
- Reversible design
- Handmade reversible construction ensures inner seams lie flat and resist puckering when reversed.
- Strap durability
- Thin elastic straps are individually inspected for even adjustment and shape retention after repeated wear.
- Seam finish
- Seams are identically finished on both sides, bound/turned, and tag-free.
- Support
- Light support for swimming and casual activity, with adjustable front ties.
- Comfort
- Reversible design with finished seams prevents chafing during swimming.
- Safety certification
- OEKO-TEX label demands annual recertification and multi-substance testing.
- Handmade construction
- Handmade in a Quebec atelier with meticulously finished seams and straps overseen individually.
- Matching bottom
- Part of the Quebec collection with a matching tartan bottom sold separately.
Product record
- Title
- Belize Tartan Tie Bralette Reversible
- Brand
- Othersea
- Price
- 118 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The story behind handmade swimwear in Quebec
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification is a notable choice for an independent handmade swimwear brand because the multi-substance testing and annual recertification represent a significant investment — its presence signals that the recycled polyester microfibre used here is verified free of over 100 harmful substances, matching the care put into local manufacturing.
- The double-face, tag-free reversible design requires that every inner seam be finished to the same standard as the exterior; handmade assembly enables meticulously bound or turned seams that lie flat and withstand turning inside out without puckering, so the solid underside feels as polished against the skin as the tartan side.
- Cut and sewn in a Quebec atelier rather than an offshore factory, the bralette receives individual oversight on every unit, which is critical for the thin elastic drawstring straps — stretch components easily distorted in high-speed mass production — ensuring they remain reliably adjustable and even after repeated wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A two-piece swim set shown on a model: a straight-across bandeau-style bralette with thin shoulder straps and a central tie, paired with high-rise brief bottoms. Fabric shows a light green and blue tartan plaid; straps and tie are solid dark navy.
- Bandeau bralette shapeStraight-across bandeau-style top with a gathered elastic upper edge and a horizontal band under the bust creating a rectangular frontal panel.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.28 · w 0.54 · h 0.18 (high) - Central tie detailLong narrow fabric tie threaded through the center front of the bandeau, tied into a bow with two long trailing ends that hang down over the torso; tie and straps are a contrasting dark navy color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.31 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Shoulder strapsThin, solid dark navy shoulder straps connecting at the top corners of the bandeau and running over the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.21 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.21 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - High-rise brief bottomsHigh-rise brief with full front coverage; waistband sits above the model's hips and shows the same tartan plaid as the bralette.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric patternSmall-scale tartan plaid pattern composed of a pale green background with intersecting medium blue and thinner darker blue grid lines across both top and bottoms.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.28 · w 0.54 · h 0.56 (high) - Trim and edge finishNarrow solid dark navy binding visible along the top gathered edge of the bandeau and as the material of the tie and straps.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a light neutral wall with a distinct cast shadow to the model's right; model wears jewelry and stands cropped at mid-thigh.
- Model and poseFemale model facing forward, arms relaxed at sides, head and upper torso included; image cropped near mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light neutral wall background with a sharp shadow of the model cast to the right side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.86 (high) - Jewelry propsModel wears chunky cream-colored bangle on left wrist, a silver chain bracelet on right wrist, and medium-sized silver hoop earrings.
3 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting from the front-left producing soft highlights on skin and a distinct hard shadow to the right.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with natural color rendering and no visible text or logos in the scene.
Colors
pale light green· tartan fabric (base)medium sky blue· tartan fabric (blue grid lines)dark navy· straps and tie- Bandeau bralette shapeStraight-across bandeau-style top with a gathered elastic upper edge and a horizontal band under the bust creating a rectangular frontal panel.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a two-piece swim set showing a tartan-print bralette with narrow navy shoulder straps and matching high-waist bottoms with a vertical center-back seam; fabric appears smooth with a subtle sheen.
- Overall viewModel shown from the rear wearing a two-piece swimsuit: a straight horizontal back band bralette and high-rise bottoms covering the lower waist and upper buttocks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Bralette back bandStraight horizontal back band in tartan fabric sitting across the upper back below the shoulder blades; band edge is parallel to the floor.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder strapsThin narrow shoulder straps in a solid dark navy color that attach to the top edge of the bralette band and run over the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Bottoms silhouetteHigh-rise bikini bottoms with full-coverage front and moderate rear coverage; leg openings cut to reveal lower buttock curvature.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Center-back seamVisible vertical center-back seam on the bottoms running from the waistband down toward the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (high) - Tartan patternAll fabric surfaces display a tartan/check pattern of intersecting thin and medium lines forming squares across the bralette and bottoms.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric finishSwim fabric appears smooth with a slight reflective sheen consistent across the garment surface.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible skin contact and fitBralette band and bottoms sit flush against the skin with no visible fasteners; edges appear cleanly finished.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a plain light background with soft shadow; visible accessories include hoop earring, bracelet and ring.
- Shot compositionStudio photograph of a model from the rear, centered vertically with the product occupying the middle third of the frame.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray/white background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model jewelryModel wears a silver hoop earring on the visible ear, a chunky off-white bracelet on the right wrist, and a silver chain bracelet and ring on the left hand.
3 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - LightingEven studio lighting from the front-left producing soft, even illumination and mild specular highlights on skin and fabric.
Colors
light pastel green· fabric mainpale sky blue· tartan checks and panelsnavy· strap and thin pattern lines#453C35- Overall viewModel shown from the rear wearing a two-piece swimsuit: a straight horizontal back band bralette and high-rise bottoms covering the lower waist and upper buttocks.
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Product
Front view of a bandeau-style bralette swim top with thin shoulder straps, a center keyhole and long tied front straps, shown on a model.
- Overall silhouetteBandeau-style bralette with a straight lower band and a gently ruched upper edge, fitted across the bust and ending at the upper torso.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.33 · w 0.70 · h 0.25 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow, adjustable-looking shoulder straps attached at the outer top edges of the bralette, matching the main fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Center tie and keyholeCenter front has a circular keyhole opening with two long fabric tie straps knotted once above the opening and hanging down past the lower band.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper edge detailingUpper edge of the bralette is gathered/ruched, creating a slightly ruffled seam along the top of the cups.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - Lower band constructionLower band is a smooth, unruched strip of the same fabric with a thin contrasting lighter trim visible along its top or bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.53 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceFabric appears smooth and slightly matte with minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model against a white wall with a distinct cast shadow; model wears matching bottoms and jewelry as styling props.
- Background and lightingPlain light-colored wall background with a hard-edged shadow of the model cast to the right, indicating directional studio lighting from the left.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.38 · h 1.00 (high) - Model cropping and poseImage cropped from just above the head to the upper hips; model is facing forward with head tilted slightly down and eyes closed or looking down.
- Styling propsModel is wearing matching high-waist bottoms, silver hoop earrings, and a wide pale bracelet on the left wrist; these are styling props, not packaging.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on the product area and natural skin tones.
Colors
deep teal blue· main fabric#0B3B63pale off-white trim· trim- Overall silhouetteBandeau-style bralette with a straight lower band and a gently ruched upper edge, fitted across the bust and ending at the upper torso.
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Q&A
2 answered- Does this bralette have any built-in support (e.g., elastic underband, shelf bra) for swimming or light activity?
- This bralette has soft, unpadded cups for natural shaping but does not include an elastic underband or shelf bra. It offers light support suitable for swimming and casual activity.
- Which specific Othersea swim bottoms are designed to match this top? Are they sold in the same tartan pattern?
- A matching swim bottom is sold separately as part of the Othersea Quebec collection, and it is likely in the same Belize Tartan pattern. We recommend checking the 'Matching swim bottom' filter on our site or contacting us for the exact product name.