Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top
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Retro Balconette Bikini Top Built Like a Bra
The Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top merges the structured support of an underwire bra with the coverage and style of a classic swim top. The result is a balconette that enhances your natural shape, lifts the bust, and holds its position through every wave, jump, and dive. Kulani Kinis designed this specifically for B-C+ cup customers who want real support without sacrificing a flattering silhouette.
Balconette Construction and Fit
The panelled cup construction is the centerpiece of this design. Each cup is built from shaped fabric panels that create a smooth, rounded profile across the decolletage rather than relying on padding. An underwire frame at the base of each cup adds lift and definition while keeping the silhouette clean. There are no padding inserts or pockets, so the shape comes entirely from the cut and the underwire.
Wide-set, adjustable halter straps sit further apart than a standard swim top, framing the neckline and distributing weight more evenly across the shoulders. The straps adjust at the neck so you can dial in the exact lift you need. At the back, a non-adjustable clasp closure keeps the band locked in place without any hardware migration.
The interior is fully lined and breathable, so the top stays comfortable through long beach days and active water use. The fabric construction is cut to sit low across the chest in the true balconette tradition, exposing the upper bust and creating the signature squared-off, vintage-inspired neckline visible in the product image.
Sustainable Fabric
The fabric blend is 84% recycled polyester and 16% elastane. Recycled polyester reduces reliance on virgin petroleum-based fiber while delivering the same chlorine resistance, colorfastness, and quick-dry performance you expect from a performance swim fabric. The elastane component provides four-way stretch so the top moves with you and snaps back without bagging or sagging after extended wear in and out of the water.
Who This Top Is For
Kulani Kinis explicitly designed the Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top for B-C+ cup customers. The underwire, the panelled cups, and the wide-set strap geometry work together to provide the kind of structured support that smaller-cup styles skip. If you have worn underwire bras all day and wanted that same security at the beach, this is the swim top built for that need.
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Island Water Sports carries the Kulani Kinis lineup in store and online, serving South Florida surf and swim enthusiasts. Questions about fit or the Kulani Kinis range? Reach the team at 954-427-4929.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Kulani Kinis
- Cup Style
- Balconette panelled cup
- Support
- Underwire, no padding inserts or pockets
- Closure
- Non-adjustable clasp at back
- Straps
- Wide-set adjustable halter neck strap
- Lining
- Fully lined, breathable
- Fabric
- 84% recycled polyester, 16% elastane
- Recommended Cup Range
- B-C+ cup
- Category
- Bikini Tops
- Gender
- Women's
- MPN
- itemMatrix-40149
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top different from a standard bikini top?
- It combines the structured underwire support of a bra with the style of a bikini top. The panelled cup construction, underwire frame, and wide-set straps deliver a lifted, rounded silhouette that most standard bikini tops do not provide.
- Does the Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top have padding?
- No. The top has underwire for structure and lift, but no padding inserts or pockets. The shape comes entirely from the panelled cup design and the underwire.
- Who is the Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top best suited for?
- Kulani Kinis designed this style specifically for B-C+ cup customers who want bra-level support and a sculpted decolletage at the beach.
- Is the Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top made from sustainable materials?
- Yes. The fabric is 84% recycled polyester and 16% elastane. Recycled polyester reduces virgin plastic use while retaining the chlorine resistance and quick-dry performance of standard swim fabric.
- How does the balconette neckline sit?
- A balconette cut sits lower across the bust than a traditional bikini top, exposing the upper chest and creating a squared-off vintage-inspired neckline that frames the decolletage.
- How does the back closure work on this bikini top?
- The back features a non-adjustable clasp closure that keeps the band securely in place. The fit adjustment is made at the neck via the adjustable halter strap.
- Where can I buy the Kulani Kini Retro Balconette Bra Bikini Top?
- It is available at Island Water Sports in store and online. You can also call 954-427-4929 for assistance.