Styles always come back in the realm of fashion, and these retro swimwear pieces prove that recycling will never get old. While inspired by the 50s or 70s, these swim styles are still on trend for today through slight modern touches like different fabrics or trims.
The pin-up girl style proves to be a timeless classic with its high-waisted bottoms and nostalgic prints. Sexy while still being modest, this style seems to be a staple in the retro swimwear line up. Take a dip into these retro styles this summer and you'll definitely be a knock out among the typical skimpy styles along the beach.
From polka dots to corsets, these retro swimwear finds are a classic and hot look that will never cease to sizzle.
20 Retro Swimwear Styles
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Decadent Pin-Up Campaigns
Enchanting Candice and the Beach Bunny 'Old Hollywood' Line
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80s Swimwear Editorials
Hans Neumann Captures Retro Glam and Sensuality for Contributing Editor
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Seductive 60s Swimsuits
The Blush Lingerie SS 2011 Line is Poolside Provocative
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Decadent 70s Swimwear
Mathew Zink's Charlie Swimwear Brand Makes its Debut
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Sultry 90s Swimwear
Hot Throwback Bikinis on Doutzen Kroes in Vogue Russia June 2010
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Corset Bathing Suits
Agent Provocateur Swimwear is Super Steamy
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Pretty Polka Dot Lingerie
Victoria's Secret Bombshell Summer 2011 Shoots Features Cutesy Styles
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Retro Pink Swim Shoots
The NathanPaul Swimwear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Goes Back in Time
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Pin-Up Girl Swimwear
The Minnow Bathers Line Offers Retrofied Swim Fashion
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Vintage T-Shirt Swimwear
Vin-T Bikini Recycles Old Garbage into Something New
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Slimming Pin-Up Swimwear
For Luna's Vintage-Styled Suits Camouflage Figure Flaws
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Retro Knit Swimwear
Krelwear Resort Collection is Vintage Miami Chic
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Fanciful Fall Fashions
Keep Summer Going With the 'We Are Handsome' Fall 2011 Collection
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Retro Print Swimwear
b. swim Bathing Suits
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Wild Retro Swimwear
The House of Jackie Brown 'Jungle Juice' Collection Has Island Fever
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Hippie Swimwear
The 2010 Maaji Swimsuit Collection is Anything But Coventional
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Vintage Swimwear Shoots
The Jessica Alba GQ UK November 2010 Spread is Sizzling
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