As you guys have already seen in my
one piece swimsuit post, I'm really excited for all the adorable retro-inspired swimwear this season. I'm especially excited for high-waisted bikini bottoms. They give those of us with not quite camera-ready tummies the opportunity to get a little color on our midsection. Here are a view different categories of retro bikinis we're seeing this season.
Sporty Beach Bombshell:
Taking inspiration from a couple of Bond girls, a monochromatic two piece with fun retro accents shows off an adventure ready physique.
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| Ursula Andress in Dr. No (1962) |
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| Halle Berry in Die Another Day (2002) |
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You don't have to wear a dive knife to recreate this look, here's a belted suit that you can wear to the pool without getting dirty looks (well at least not because of the knife):
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| ASOS: Diesel Belted Hipster Bikini |
Read on for more vintage inspired two-pieces in classic black and white, delicate florals, bright colors and graphics, and bold florals!
Classic Black & White
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| Gap |
Retro Prints & Florals:
This suit above illustrates what I was saying about high waisted briefs in my intro. A plus-size girl who normally wouldn't be able to wear a bikini can wear this kind of style and show of her shape, without being self conscious about her stomach.
Bright Colors & Graphics:
And to finish off with some retro inspiration, here's Esther Williams (whose collection you've seen throughout this post) herself rocking a two-piece. Read her
Wiki article if you're not already familiar with this swim, film and fashion icon:
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