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Their role is mainly to stabilize the cups, not to pull the breasts upward."}]},"entry_sources":{"underwire_foundation":["https://braasizecalculator.com/blog/balconette-bra"],"upward_lift_no_inward_push":["https://braasizecalculator.com/blog/balconette-bra","https://hauteflair.com/blogs/bras/balconette-bra"],"flattering_for_small_to_full_busts":["https://hauteflair.com/blogs/bras/balconette-bra","https://www.vixpaulahermanny.com/blogs/vix-blog/everything-about-the-underwire-balconette-bikini-top"],"horizontal_upper_edge_wide_set_straps":["https://hauteflair.com/blogs/bras/balconette-bra","https://braasizecalculator.com/blog/balconette-bra"]}},"removable_padding_practicalities":{"title":"Working with removable swim top pads","entries":{"pocket_fit_check":"If the pad's outer seam is fighting the cup pocket — a condition signaled by buckling or a visible rim when the suit is worn — the pad is oversize for the pocket; downsizing to a trimmer pad (or carefully trimming the original) eliminates internal tension and lets the gingham fabric lie flat.","hidden_anchor_stitch":"Securing the pad with a discreet hand stitch at the top and bottom corners — catching only the inner lining — prevents the pad from folding, migrating, or floating up in water, a common frustration with removable cups in underwire balconette tops during active swimming.","edge_trimming_technique":"Trimming a millimeter or two off the outer rim of the foam pad with sharp scissors tapers the edge so it transitions smoothly into the bra cup, preventing the harsh silhouette that can telegraph through the gingham fabric's fine pattern.","proper_insertion_method":"Rolling the foam pad as tightly as a rolled-up sock, twisting it into the cup's lining slit, and then smoothing it flat once inside avoids the folds and misalignment that create awkward bumps under the balconette's close-fitting stretch weave.","silicone_insert_upgrade":"Replacing the stock foam pads with thin silicone inserts adds weight that keeps the cups from floating, holds a more natural body-conforming curve under the stretch gingham, and avoids the waterlogged-sponge effect that can make foam pads feel bulky after a swim.","hair_dryer_pad_smoothing":"Blasting creased foam pads with a hair dryer for a few seconds expands the foam back to its original shape, eliminating the sharp folds that would otherwise show as visible lines through the Gingham Textured Balconette's stretch textured weave."},"entry_quotes":{"pocket_fit_check":[{"url":"https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all","quote":"If the pad is being squeezed even a little bit it is going to buckle and create a bump."}],"hidden_anchor_stitch":[{"url":"https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all","quote":"I take a needle and thread and do one tiny stitch at the top and the bottom. You only want to catch the inner lining of the suit so the thread doesn't show on the outside at all. It basically locks the pad in place so it stays flat and centered no matter how much you move around in the waves."}],"edge_trimming_technique":[{"url":"https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all","quote":"A lot of the time the reason you can see the pad so clearly is because the edges are way too thick or they are just too big for the actual pocket in the swimsuit. I started taking a pair of sharp scissors and very carefully trimming just a tiny bit off the outer rim of the pads. If you taper the edges so they are thinner than the middle part they just sort of melt into the suit instead of creating a harsh line."}],"proper_insertion_method":[{"url":"https://moonstoneswim.com/blog/insert-padding-in-a-bikini-top-4-easy-steps-with-pic/","quote":"Next, roll the padding insert up as tightly as possible. The tighter the padding is rolled, the easier it will be to insert in the garment."},{"url":"https://moonstoneswim.com/blog/insert-padding-in-a-bikini-top-4-easy-steps-with-pic/","quote":"Once the padding is rolled, begin to twist it into the garment's padding slit."}],"silicone_insert_upgrade":[{"url":"https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all","quote":"buy some thin silicone inserts instead. These are amazing because they are much heavier so they stay put better and they do not soak up water like a sponge. Since they are more flexible they actually curve with your body instead of standing out like a stiff board. They might cost a few extra bucks but they last forever and they look way more natural under almost any kind of fabric."}],"hair_dryer_pad_smoothing":[{"url":"https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all","quote":"the heat helps the foam inside the pad expand back to its original shape which is basically magic. You just give it a quick blast of warm air for a few seconds and then use your hands to flatten it out against a table or something. It gets rid of those sharp permanent looking folds that usually create those ugly shadows through the suit."}]},"entry_sources":{"pocket_fit_check":["https://www.gorgeautiful.com/swimwear-lining-bunching-before-vacation/","https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all"],"hidden_anchor_stitch":["https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all"],"edge_trimming_technique":["https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all"],"proper_insertion_method":["https://moonstoneswim.com/blog/insert-padding-in-a-bikini-top-4-easy-steps-with-pic/"],"silicone_insert_upgrade":["https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all"],"hair_dryer_pad_smoothing":["https://www.hai-the-label.com/blogs/find-your-fit-swimwear-guide/how-to-fix-those-annoying-swimsuit-pad-lines-once-and-for-all"]}},"value_vs_competitor_gingham_tops":{"title":"How it stacks up against other gingham balconettes","entries":{"simons_exclusive":"As a house-brand exclusive, this top is not a generic drop-shipped item but a design developed for Simons, giving it a curated, proprietary edge — similar to how Solid & Striped markets its limited-edition seasonal collections, but without the brand premium.","soft_underwire_cups":"The soft underwire provides the bra-like lift and separation that defines a balconette style, and this structural element persists across price tiers: the £98 Marie Jo Mary Lynn Balcony Bikini Top uses underwire for a flattering lift, confirming that core support is not compromised on the CAD $29.95 Simons version.","cad_29_95_sale_price":"At $29.95 CAD on sale (regular $49), the Simons top lands at a currency-agnostic equivalent of the Solid & Striped gingham balconette's $22.40 USD clearance, but eliminates the need for cross-border shipping and duties, making it a stronger immediate value for Canadian shoppers.","removable_foam_padding":"Removable foam padding allows the wearer to control cup volume; both the Simons top and the Solid & Striped balconette include it, so this feature is not stripped out at the lower price — it remains a standard fitting even at $29.95 CAD.","3_position_hook_closure":"The back closure uses a 3-position hook, providing incremental band-tightness adjustability — a feature that the Solid & Striped gingham balconette top (priced higher at $32 USD) does not specify, making the Simons top a more fit-accommodating option at its $29.95 CAD sale price.","stretch_textured_weave_with_lining":"The stretch textured weave with lining gives the gingham pattern a raised, dimensional feel and a finished interior, elevating the design beyond a simple printed fabric approach."},"entry_quotes":{"simons_exclusive":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","quote":"Simons exclusive"},{"url":"https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415","quote":"Beloved for their cool stripes and timeless coastal aesthetic, Solid & Striped offers an ode to endless summers in a limited-edition swim and beachwear collection"}],"soft_underwire_cups":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","quote":"Soft underwire cups"},{"url":"https://www.silksboutique.com/p/marie-jo-mary-lynn-balcony-bikini-top-in-rose-gingham","quote":"underwire for a flattering lift and beautifully rounded shape"}],"cad_29_95_sale_price":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","quote":"$29.95"},{"url":"https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415","quote":"$22.40"}],"removable_foam_padding":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","quote":"removable foam padding"},{"url":"https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415","quote":"Removable Cup"}],"3_position_hook_closure":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","quote":"3-position hook behind"},{"url":"https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415","quote":"Back Hook"}],"stretch_textured_weave_with_lining":[{"url":"https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","quote":"Stretch textured weave with lining"}]},"entry_sources":{"simons_exclusive":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415"],"soft_underwire_cups":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","https://www.silksboutique.com/p/marie-jo-mary-lynn-balcony-bikini-top-in-rose-gingham"],"cad_29_95_sale_price":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415"],"removable_foam_padding":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415"],"3_position_hook_closure":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/","https://www.target.com/p/solid-striped-women-s-gingham-underwire-balconette-top-multicolor/-/A-95060415"],"stretch_textured_weave_with_lining":["https://www.lyst.com/en-ca/clothing/simons-gingham-textured-balconette/"]}},"textured_gingham_fabric_properties":{"title":"The textured gingham fabric: what to expect","entries":{"texture_as_fit_magic":"Textured swim fabrics are prized across the category for their ability to mask imperfections and create visual depth, giving this solid-colour gingham top a more forgiving, premium look than a simple flat knit.","stretch_lining_barrier":"The built-in stretch lining acts as a secondary light filter behind the textured weave; as an effective lining 'breaks optical transparency and limits clinging,' so even when the outer fabric stretches across the bust, the combination keeps coverage secure."},"entry_quotes":{"texture_as_fit_magic":[{"url":"https://joysportwear.com/6-best-textured-fabric-for-swimwear/amp/","quote":"masking imperfections."}],"stretch_lining_barrier":[{"url":"https://misciano.com/en/blogs/newspaper/why-do-some-swimsuits-become-transparent-when-wet","quote":"an effective lining acts as a second filter: it breaks optical transparency and limits clinging."}]},"entry_sources":{"texture_as_fit_magic":["https://joysportwear.com/6-best-textured-fabric-for-swimwear/amp/"],"stretch_lining_barrier":["https://misciano.com/en/blogs/newspaper/why-do-some-swimsuits-become-transparent-when-wet"]}}}},"handle":"gingham-textured-balconette-10733-228616","storefront_path":"/en/swimwear/tops/triangle/gingham-textured-balconette--10733-228616","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/swimwear/tops/triangle/gingham-textured-balconette--10733-228616"}}