Simone Pérèle
Intrigue Embroidered Sheer Balconette Bra Bridal Collection
CA$180.00CAD
In Stock
This sheer balconette bra from Simone Pérèle's Intrigue Bridal Collection is an underwire bra with soft, unpadded cups for a natural silhouette. It is made from stretch mesh and embroidered tulle, featuring adjustable thin straps, a two-hook back closure, and moderate support. The semi-transparent floral embroidery and scalloped trim make it suitable for bridal wear, and a matching panty is sold separately.
- Material
- Stretch mesh and embroidered tulle
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Bras
Color
White
Size
34-B34-C34-D34-DD36-B36-C36-D36-DD38-C
Specifications
Sheer balconette bra with embroidered tulle and stretch mesh, designed for a natural shape and moderate support, part of the bridal collection.
Stretch mesh, embroidered tulle, unpadded underwire cups, adjustable straps, two-hook closure, moderate support.
- Material
- Stretch mesh and embroidered tulle
- Style
- romantic, classic
- Occasion
- wedding, bridal-shower
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Bras
Additional Attributes
- Stretch mesh construction
- Embroidered tulle overlay
- Soft unpadded underwire cups for natural shape
- Adjustable thin straps
- Two-hook back closure
- Moderate support
- Balconette silhouette
- Sheer fabric
- Bridal collection
- Simone Pérèle French brand
Product Insights
The Intrigue Embroidered Sheer Balconette Bra from Simone Pérèle's bridal collection combines an unpadded sweetheart neckline and a wide sheer tulle band with scalloped embroidery to provide natural shape and mini-bustier support that stays discreet under sweetheart-cut gowns, but its very sheer, unlined cups and non-convertible straps require careful styling and hand washing, while the embroidery may show through thin fabrics.
Verified claims
- Cup shape
- Sweetheart neckline and unpadded cups create a natural shape that stays discreet under sweetheart-cut gowns.
- Underbust band
- Wide sheer tulle band with scalloped embroidery and D-cup elastic provides mini-bustier support and smoothing.
- Bridal design
- Pure white bra from the bridal collection with exclusive French lace and smooth embroidery.
- Care
- Requires hand washing, has non-convertible straps, and very sheer cups.
- Design philosophy
- Unpadded natural-shape cups and mini-bustier stem from 1948 design philosophy.
- Brand heritage
- Third-generation family brand; design inherits from best-selling Andora bra.
- Bridal collection
- Official bridal collection piece designed to complement wedding gowns.
- Smoothing
- Wide sheer tulle mini-bustier band eliminates digging and visible lines; D+ cups have added elastic.
- Sheerness
- The unlined sheer bra is very sheer and nearly see-through; embroidery may show under tight fabrics; sweetheart neckline stays discreet.
- Color
- The white option is pure bright white, not ivory, maintaining consistent undertone under white fabrics.
- Comfort
- Embroidery is smooth against the skin but may show through thin clothing.
- Smooth silhouette
- Wide band and D-cup reinforcement prevent lines; sweetheart neckline and standard straps suit gowns.
- Sizing guidance
- Band fits true to size; size down for snugger fit if between sizes.
- Strap adjustability
- Adjustable straps are fixed at standard center-back; cannot convert to racerback.
- Embroidery feel
- Embroidery is smooth against skin but may be visible under tight clothing.
- Fit philosophy
- Unpadded cups continue brand's 1948 philosophy of embracing natural shape.
- Support by cup size
- From D cup up, elastic reinforcement and a wide tulle band provide support and a natural shape without padding.
- Straps
- Straps are not convertible to racerback or crossed.
- Closure
- Two-hook closure; band includes extra elastic from D cup.
- Band fit
- Band fits true to size; size down for snugger.
Product record
- Title
- Intrigue Embroidered Sheer Balconette Bra Bridal Collection
- Brand
- Simone Pérèle
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for delicate embroidered tulle lingerie
- The weight of water in a wet bra will stretch the adjustable thin straps permanently if hung; air-drying flat on a mesh rack away from sunlight preserves strap elasticity and prevents the white embroidery from yellowing.
- After washing, rolling the bra in a dry towel and pressing out moisture prevents the mesh weave from distorting and the embroidery from abrading — wringing or twisting misaligns the fine filaments of the tulle and can permanently warp the cup shape.
- Standard laundry detergents have a high pH that attacks the elastane in the stretch mesh, causing it to lose snap; switching to a pH 5.5–6.5 lingerie-specific wash preserves the bra's moderate support and keeps the band from stretching out prematurely.
- Fabric softener coats the open weave of the stretch mesh, clogging its pores and reducing breathability — on a sheer bra intended to feel weightless, that residue also dulls the embroidery's crispness.
- Bridal lingerie worn only a few times should be stored in a breathable cotton bag with acid-free tissue between layers, not in plastic — trapped moisture in plastic encourages mildew and can yellow the white mesh, while tissue prevents color transfer from other garments.
- While the care tag permits a 30°C delicate machine cycle, hand washing this bra's embroidered tulle and stretch mesh is the only way to prevent the agitation and friction that cause snagging on the embroidery, stretched-out straps, and premature elastic fatigue — making it a non-negotiable for a bridal piece you want to last.
What defines the Simone Pérèle Bridal Collection
- A mini-bustier effect — essentially a scaled-down corset construction — delivers the lifted, rounded bust shape typically achieved through separate shapewear, streamlining the bridal underpinning layer under strapless or structured gowns.
- The bra's sweetheart neckline directly references the iconic bridal dress shape, ensuring the cups remain discreet under sweetheart-cut gowns while adding a romantic detail visible in pre-ceremony photography.
- The Intrigue range is listed on the official Simone Pérèle bridal lingerie page alongside other wedding-specific lines, confirming that this bra was selected for the bridal edit and that its design — from the sweetheart cup to the embroidered tulle — is intended to complement wedding gowns rather than everyday wear.
- The brand's bridal collection is built around exclusive French lace and delicate embroidery, and this bra's floral embroidered tulle places it squarely within that design language, offering a level of material refinement that aligns with the luxury of a wedding day look.
The mini-bustier band's smoothing and support
- Unlike a standard balconette that ends at the underwire, the Intrigue design extends into a wide band of sheer tulle with scalloped embroidery trim, creating a mini-bustier effect that smooths the ribcage and eliminates the dig-in common with narrow bands — particularly valuable under the snug, unforgiving fabrics of wedding dresses.
- From a D cup up, the band incorporates additional elastic to provide extra support and prevent the band from rolling or shifting, so the smoothing stays intact even with fuller, heavier busts — a detail that makes the bra viable for brides with larger cup sizes who still want a sheer, minimally structured look.
- The mini-bustier band is cut from lightweight sheer tulle, conforming to the body without adding bulk or visible ridges — a purposeful design for bridal wear where any extra layer can telegraph through a fitted dress.
Simone Pérèle's French heritage and construction hallmarks
- The Andora bra, one of the best-selling bras in French lingerie history, established Simone Pérèle’s natural-support approach as a commercial phenomenon, giving the Intrigue bridal balconette a lineage of garments proven to satisfy women who prioritize comfort without sacrificing sophistication.
- Simone Pérèle was founded by a master corset maker in post-war Paris who rejected the era's rigid silhouettes and insisted that lingerie should embrace a woman’s natural shape, making the unpadded, natural shape of this Intrigue balconette bra a direct expression of a design philosophy that pre-dates modern comfort trends by over 70 years.
- The house remains family-owned and operated into its third generation under Mathieu Grodner, the founder's grandson, who describes a 'level of demand we put in everything we do' — so the $180 Intrigue bra is backed by the same multi-generational commitment to quality control and detail at every step, from design to fitting.
- Each Simone Pérèle collection balances French romanticism with ergonomic precision, a defining duality that means the delicate embroidered sheer balconette is not merely decorative — its construction is informed by over 75 years of technical lingerie engineering, delivering support as deliberately as it seduces.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A sheer balconette bra worn on a model, with semi-transparent mesh cups detailed with white floral embroidery, underwire, narrow adjustable straps, and a scalloped embroidered lower band.
- Left cup embroideryLeft cup is semi-transparent mesh with dense white floral embroidery concentrated toward the center and lower cup; embroidery follows a floral motif with visible stitched outlines and filled areas.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high) - Right cup embroideryRight cup is semi-transparent mesh with matching white floral embroidery mirroring the left cup; embroidery includes circular floral centers and leafy branches.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high) - Sheer mesh cup materialCups and upper band are made of sheer, fine mesh fabric that is semi-transparent and reveals skin tone beneath.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Underwire and cup seamsVisible underwire channel along the base of each cup with vertical seaming dividing each cup into panels; the underwire is enclosed in a stitched fabric channel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Scalloped embroidered lower bandLower edge of the bra features a scalloped embroidered trim that continues across the front band beneath the cups.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.40 · w 0.84 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder strapsNarrow fabric shoulder straps attach at the cup edges and run upward over the shoulders; straps are the same white color and show stitched edge detail.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Center goreCenter gore between the cups is narrow and made of the same sheer mesh with a vertical seam and a short connecting fabric strip at the top of the underwire.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Image is a cropped studio portrait showing the model from chest to upper hips against a neutral pale background with soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter frontal view of a model showing torso and partial face, centered on the bra; framing excludes full head and full arms.
- Background and lightingBackground is a smooth, pale neutral wall; lighting is soft and even with subtle shadowing on the model's left side.
- Visible matching underwearLower edge of matching sheer embroidered underwear is partially visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Model pose detailModel's right hand rests on hip out of frame, left arm relaxed at side; torso slightly turned to the viewer's left.
Colors
white· embroidered threadoff-white sheer· sheer meshwhite· straps- Left cup embroideryLeft cup is semi-transparent mesh with dense white floral embroidery concentrated toward the center and lower cup; embroidery follows a floral motif with visible stitched outlines and filled areas.
- 02
Product
Front view of a sheer white embroidered balconette bra and matching low-rise panties on a model; visible features include underwire cups with floral embroidery, scalloped lace trim, adjustable thin shoulder straps, and a sheer mesh band and panty panels.
- Bra cup shapeRounded balconette-style cups with visible underwire and vertical seams; cups are made from sheer mesh with floral embroidery and scalloped top edge
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Underband constructionSheer mesh underband below the cups with scalloped lace trim along the lower edge
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Shoulder strapsThin adjustable shoulder straps in the same white color attaching to the top of each cup and running over the shoulders
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high) - Center gore detailNarrow center gore between cups made of sheer mesh with a small vertical decorative strip at the top center
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Panty front panelLow-rise matching panty front made from sheer mesh with symmetrical floral embroidery and scalloped lace hem that mirrors the bra trim
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Waistband and leg openingsDelicate narrow elastic waistband and scalloped lace along the leg openings, all in white
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Embroidered motifDense floral embroidery in a repeating mirrored pattern on each cup and on the panty front panel
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible seams and boningSeam lines and narrow vertical boning or seam reinforcement visible along cup sides and panty center front
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Model wearProduct shown worn by a model, with the garments fitted to the torso and hips
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model against a plain pale background; three-quarter frontal composition cropped at thighs and above head; soft even lighting with subtle shadows; visible jewelry and hand pose.
- Shot compositionVertical studio portrait centered on the torso, cropped above the knees and slightly above the mouth, model facing forward with left hand on hip
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light beige or off-white background with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Props and stylingModel wearing two simple gold rings on left hand and one thin ring on right hand; no packaging or hangtags visible
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Image limitationsNo legible printed text on the product or in the scene; image is clear and high resolution
Colors
soft white· bra and panty meshwhite lace· scalloped lace trimbright white· shoulder straps- Bra cup shapeRounded balconette-style cups with visible underwire and vertical seams; cups are made from sheer mesh with floral embroidery and scalloped top edge
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sheer balconette bra on a model showing the back band, adjustable straps, and hook-and-eye closure; lower edge of matching sheer panty is visible.
- View and fitRear-facing on-model view showing the bra band horizontally across the upper back with straps running over the shoulders and a centered hook-and-eye closure.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Back band materialSemi-sheer mesh band with vertical support seams and a narrow elastic trim along the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Hook-and-eye closureCentered fabric-covered hook-and-eye panel with visible vertical row of hooks on the left side and a matching washer panel on the right.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Strap constructionNarrow adjustable straps made from the same color fabric with visible slider adjusters and stitched attachment points at the band.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high) - Seam and trim detailScalloped decorative stitching along the lower edge of the band and at the top edge of the visible panty waistband.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Matching panty topTop edge of a sheer matching panty visible at the lower part of the image, with similar semi-sheer fabric and narrow decorative trim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model from behind against a neutral light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows and even skin tones.
- Shot compositionFramed from the mid-shoulder to upper hips with the model turned slightly to the right, crop includes part of the neck and lower torso.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the garment and skin with natural color rendering and no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
bright white· bra strapsbright white· bra band and hook panelbright white· panty waistband- View and fitRear-facing on-model view showing the bra band horizontally across the upper back with straps running over the shoulders and a centered hook-and-eye closure.
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Q&A
5 answered- Does the band run true to size, or should I size up/down based on other Simone Pérèle bras?
- Simone Pérèle bras generally run true to size, so we recommend ordering your usual band size. If you're between sizes or prefer a snugger fit, you might consider sizing down, but most customers find this style consistent with other Simone Pérèle fits.
- How sheer is the embroidered tulle? Is it completely see-through or just slightly sheer under clothing?
- The embroidered tulle is very sheer and nearly see-through, as this is an unlined balconette bra with stretch mesh. It provides minimal coverage, so it will appear translucent under most clothing, especially lighter colors.
- Is the embroidery smooth against the skin, or does it cause irritation or show through tight clothing?
- The embroidery is designed to be smooth against the skin and is generally non-irritating, thanks to the fine tulle and stretch mesh lining. However, under very tight or thin clothing, the embroidery texture may be slightly visible.
- Can the straps be adjusted to a racerback or crossed configuration for different necklines?
- No, the straps are adjustable but not designed to be converted to a racerback or crossed configuration. They attach at the standard center-back position with a two-hook closure.
- Is the white color a pure white or more of an ivory/cream shade, typical of bridal collections?
- The white color is a pure, bright white rather than ivory or cream. Despite being part of the bridal collection, it is listed as White, so you can expect a clean, stark white tone.