Retro swimwear is a fantastic way to make a unique statement at the beach or the pool. Not only that, but with a retro-style swimsuit, you can look sexy without baring it all. One of the main benefits of looking back in time for your style is that you can find a flattering style that doesn’t feature a low-cut bustline, high-cut leg, or bare midriff.
But the perfect retro swimsuit is not likely to be found in your local shopping mall or department store. Here are some of the best places to look online.
1. Unique Vintage
Unique Vintage stocks over 20 different one-piece vintage swim suits, ranging in price from $72.00 to $142.00. One stand-out suit is a dark blue with white polka-dots, with red straps and a sweetheart neckline trimmed with a red bow. It sports a nautical feel, while still being playful and feminine. Another sailor-suit style one-piece was recently featured in People Magazine. It’s white halter top also has a sweetheart neckline, but the real pizazz is the bright red midriff area connecting the top to the black button-trimmed briefs.
2. Revamp Vintage
Revamp Vintage stocks fewer than 10 one-piece styles, each priced around $150.00. But what they lack in selection they make up for in authenticity. Their suits are based on actual designs from vintage bathing suits from the 1930s through 1950s. They even use authentic fabrics, which means that stretch lycra is nowhere to be found. Cotton satin, faille crepe, broadcloth, and knit jersey will insure that your experience wearing the suit is similar to that of a women wearing it in decades past. These adorable retro swimsuits will make you the cutest one at the beach, but may not hold up as well as you’d like once you get them wet.
Carrying about 10 one-piece styles priced from $60.00 to $80.00, PinUp Girl Clothing designed an exclusive skirted swimsuit inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Available in hot pink, red, and black, this suit is structured to push up the bustline and pull in both the tummy and hips for a flattering hourglass look. It even comes with two removable rhinestone brooches at the straps, which contribute to the look of old Hollywood glamour. This suit is both beautiful and functional, perfect for a swim followed by poolside lounging.
4. Popina Swimwear
Popina Swimwear only has three styles of retro swimwear for around $75.00, but each is available in a variety of prints, including polka dots, florals, and solids. The Retro Halter is fairly low cut in the bust, but offers full coverage at the hip line. The Retro Sadie has a similar look, but features straps instead of a halter top. And finally, the Vintage Shirley has more of a tank top, but still has the same full coverage at the hip.
No matter what you choose to wear for swimming and sunning, make sure to check out at least a few of these retro styles. Modesty and glamour can all be had for the price of a department store suit.
