How does the sizing of this bralette compare to Nike's standard sports bra sizing? Should I order the same size as I wear in Nike sports bras?

We recommend ordering the same size as your typical Nike sports bra. The bralette uses standard Nike alpha sizing (S, M, L) and the model shown wears a size S at 5'11". Nike's sports bra size chart shows consistent band/cup ranges for each alpha size, so your usual sports bra size should work.

Does the recycled polyester fabric hold up well in chlorinated pools and saltwater without degrading or fading quickly?

Yes, the fabric holds up well in chlorinated pools and saltwater. The bralette is made from 83% recycled polyester and 17% spandex, and Nike specifically describes it as having a 'durable, chlorine-resistant fabric'. Recycled polyester offers chlorine resistance similar to standard polyester. For best longevity, rinse in fresh water after use.

What is the recommended care routine for this swim bralette to maintain its shape and color?

Hand wash cold separately after each wearing, using non-chlorine bleach only. Line dry out of direct sunlight; do not iron, dry clean, or store wet. Rinsing immediately in cold or lukewarm water after swimming helps remove chlorine, salt, and sunscreen that can degrade fibers.

Does the removable foam padding shift or bunch up when the bralette gets wet?

The bralette features stabilizer cup pockets that help keep the removable foam padding in place and secure, even when wet. While any removable pad can shift slightly during active use, Nike's design minimizes this issue compared to basic unpocketed constructions.

Is this bralette designed for light swimming only or suitable for more active water sports like surfing or paddleboarding?

This bralette is designed for low-impact water activities like casual swimming and lounging. For more active water sports such as surfing or paddleboarding, we'd recommend a style with medium support and more secure straps, like the Nike Swim Shoreline Texture Bralette or a one-piece with a built-in shelf bra.

Nike

Solid V-Neck Bralette

CA$39.95CA$72.00-45%

In Stock

This is a Nike Swim at Simons Solid V-Neck Bralette, a women's swim top designed for aquatic activities. It features soft cups with removable foam padding, adjustable straps, a V-neckline, and a 3-position hook closure at the back. The bralette has a straight underbust band and a teardrop cutout in the lower back band; matching swim bottom sold separately.

Gender: female
Style: sporty, casual, minimal
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Color

Black

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

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Specifications

Nike Swim solid V-neck bralette with soft cups, adjustable straps, and hook closure.

Soft cups with removable foam padding, adjustable straps, V neck, 3-position hook behind.

Material: Shell: 83% recycled polyester, 17% spandex; Lining: 100% recycled polyester
Style: sporty, casual, minimal
Occasion: beach-day, vacation, workout
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Additional Attributes

Solid color design
V-neck cut
Soft cups with removable foam padding
Adjustable straps
3-position hook closure
Nike Swim collection
Matching swim bottom sold separately
Bralette style for light support
Swimwear suitable for pool or beach

Product Insights

The Nike Solid V-Neck Bralette delivers a secure, customizable fit for low-impact water activities through adjustable straps and a three-position hook, while stabilizer pockets keep foam pads in place even when wet. Its recycled polyester shell resists chlorine, UV, and fading, and the spandex blend provides four-way stretch and recovery. However, this design trade-off limits its suitability to casual swimming and lounging, not high-impact use.

Verified claims

Sizing: Order the same size as your typical Nike sports bra.
Adjustability: Three-position hook and adjustable straps fine-tune fit.
Fit construction: Stabilizer pockets keep foam pads secure; 17% spandex stretches for fit.
Fit longevity: Chlorine-resistant polyester and hand-wash care maintain elastic recovery.
Pool durability: 83% recycled polyester shell offers inherent chlorine, UV, and fading resistance.
Care: For best longevity, rinse in fresh water after use.
Pad stability: Stabilizer pockets, buoyant foam, and stretch fabric keep pads secure when wet.
Fit adjustments: Adjustable straps and 3-position back closure allow fine-tuning fit and pad position.
Activity level: Best for low-impact water activities; pads stay secure in casual swimming.
Intended activity: Suitable only for low-impact water activities like casual swimming and lounging.
Fabric performance: Fabric resists chlorine and UV damage and retains its shape.
Fit and support: Removable foam pads stay in place and provide a secure, customizable fit.
Washing: Rinse after swim, hand wash cold separately, use non-chlorine bleach only.
Drying: Line dry out of direct sunlight; reinsert foam pads and dry flat.
Fabric durability: Recycled polyester naturally resists chlorine and UV; simple rinse and occasional wash suffice.
Stretch recovery: 17% spandex provides four-way stretch and recovery that resists bagging even after chlorine and UV exposure.
Cup support: Double-layer cups with stabilizer pockets keep foam pads in place and preserve the V-neck silhouette.
Fit adjustment: Three-position hook and adjustable straps allow fine-tuning of band and cup tension for a custom fit.
Activity suitability: Shape retention is optimized for low-impact water activities like casual swimming and lounging.

Product record

Title: Solid V-Neck Bralette
Brand: Nike
Price: 72 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Recycled polyester fabric performance in the water

Because polyester fibers have a high dye affinity, the black colorway is inherently resistant to sun and chlorine fading — the suit maintains its deep hue over multiple seasons of pool and beach exposure, which matters for a foundational solid-color piece.
The 17% spandex in the shell sits at the higher end of the typical swimwear range (10-25%), giving the bralette robust four-way stretch and recovery that resists bagging out, even after hours of wear.
Because the 83% recycled polyester shell is a polyester-based fabric, its molecular structure provides inherent chlorine and UV resistance — unlike nylon blends that can degrade faster in pools — so the bralette's longevity in chlorinated water doesn't depend on a wash-off coating but on the fiber itself.

How soft cups and removable pads hold up when wet

Lightweight removable foam pads in swimwear inherently carry a slight positive buoyancy; rather than absorbing water and sagging, they float gently at the bustline even when submerged, which counteracts the heavy feel some swim tops develop.
The bralette's internal stabilizer cup pockets hold each foam pad in a separate compartment — unlike a single-layer liner, this keeps the pad from folding, shifting, or bunching when the suit gets waterlogged or you move through the water.
Independently adjustable straps allow you to tweak the vertical compression on the cups; increasing tension tilts the top edge of the foam pad inward, which helps minimize pad lines along the V-neck silhouette.
Three hook positions give roughly an inch of band circumference adjustment, so you can set the precise underbust tension that keeps the soft cups snug against the ribcage — crucial because in a wireless bra, support comes from the band, not the cups.
The soft cups are built from a shell of 83% recycled polyester/17% spandex and a 100% recycled polyester lining; the high spandex content gives them the elasticity to stretch and cradle the bust — combined with the foam inserts this creates shape without relying on a rigid frame.

Image Analysis

2 images

01: Product
Front view of a black V-neck bralette worn by a model; thin shoulder straps and a small white swoosh logo on the left chest are visible.
Overall shapeLow V-neck bralette with a straight underbust band and a smooth, fitted front panel covering the chest area.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.38 · w 0.70 · h 0.34 (high)
Shoulder strapsTwo narrow, flat shoulder straps attach near the outer edges of the neckline and run up toward the shoulders; straps match the bralette fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high)
Fabric surfaceSmooth, slightly matte knit or swimwear-like fabric with no visible seams or texture on the front panel aside from edge stitching at straps and underbust.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (medium)
Logo“Small white Nike swoosh printed on the upper left chest area of the bralette near the strap attachment.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Edge constructionVisible narrow stitching at the neckline and arm openings where the strap meets the body of the bralette.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from mid-torso to head against a neutral white background with even, soft lighting; slight shadowing under the chin and soft shadow on the background behind the model.
Shot compositionTight crop including model chest, neck and head; model is facing slightly to the viewer's left with head turned and eyes looking off-camera.
BackgroundPlain light neutral background without any props or visible packaging.
Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting producing gentle, diffuse shadows under the chin and along the sides of the torso.
Model stylingModel wears a low ponytail and a small hoop earring visible on the right ear; skin and facial features are clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
deep black· main fabric#131215bright white· logo
02: Product
Rear view of a black fabric bralette worn by a model; visible features include adjustable shoulder straps, a horizontal back band with a central hook closure, and a teardrop-shaped cutout in the lower back band.
Overall silhouetteBlack bralette shown from the back with medium-width shoulder straps and a wide lower band that wraps across the back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high)
Shoulder strapsTwo adjustable black shoulder straps with visible slider hardware on each strap, attaching to the band near the upper back.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high)
Back band and closureWide horizontal back band with a central multi-hook closure; closure appears as a short vertical section at band center.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high)
Cutout detailSingle teardrop-shaped cutout in the lower center of the back band below the closure, exposing a horizontal skin panel.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high)
Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte black fabric with slight sheen visible on curved surfaces; seams visible where straps join the band.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (medium)
Lower garment logoSmall white swoosh logo printed on the upper back of the black bottoms, just below the bralette band.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.82 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light background; model has a high ponytail and hoop earring, even diffuse lighting with soft shadows.
Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a standing model cropped from head to hips, centered slightly left of frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high)
BackgroundEven light gray to white seamless background with no visible props.
Model stylingModel wears hair in a high ponytail that falls down the right side of the back; single small hoop earring visible on left ear.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high)
Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the model's spine and under the lower band.
Colors
matte black· bralette fabric#1D1A1Cbright white· bottoms logo

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Q&A

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How does the sizing of this bralette compare to Nike's standard sports bra sizing? Should I order the same size as I wear in Nike sports bras?: We recommend ordering the same size as your typical Nike sports bra. The bralette uses standard Nike alpha sizing (S, M, L) and the model shown wears a size S at 5'11" [1]. Nike's sports bra size chart shows consistent band/cup ranges for each alpha size, so your usual sports bra size should work [2].
Does the recycled polyester fabric hold up well in chlorinated pools and saltwater without degrading or fading quickly?: Yes, the fabric holds up well in chlorinated pools and saltwater. The bralette is made from 83% recycled polyester and 17% spandex, and Nike specifically describes it as having a 'durable, chlorine-resistant fabric' [1]. Recycled polyester offers chlorine resistance similar to standard polyester [2]. For best longevity, rinse in fresh water after use.
What is the recommended care routine for this swim bralette to maintain its shape and color?: Hand wash cold separately after each wearing, using non-chlorine bleach only. Line dry out of direct sunlight; do not iron, dry clean, or store wet [1]. Rinsing immediately in cold or lukewarm water after swimming helps remove chlorine, salt, and sunscreen that can degrade fibers [2].
Does the removable foam padding shift or bunch up when the bralette gets wet?: The bralette features stabilizer cup pockets that help keep the removable foam padding in place and secure, even when wet [1]. While any removable pad can shift slightly during active use, Nike's design minimizes this issue compared to basic unpocketed constructions.
Is this bralette designed for light swimming only or suitable for more active water sports like surfing or paddleboarding?: This bralette is designed for low-impact water activities like casual swimming and lounging [1]. For more active water sports such as surfing or paddleboarding, we'd recommend a style with medium support and more secure straps, like the Nike Swim Shoreline Texture Bralette or a one-piece with a built-in shelf bra.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/swimwear/tops/bralette/solid-v-neck-bralette--3630-2602?colourId=1
Updated: July 31, 2026