No matter how divisive the trend, fashion loves a comeback. Fortunately, the latest trend in swimwear is one we can totally get behind. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the triumphant return of retro prints and patterns (think: '70s-inspired motifs reminiscent of vintage Pucci and Versace). According to the search engine Stylight, retro-print bathing suits have generated a whopping 1,000 percent increase in clicks from online shoppers compared to this time last year.
In other words, retro prints are the trend to try if you're in the market for a new suit — or if you're just looking to expand the beachwear section of your closet (summer is coming, people!).
Not sure just how groovy you'd like your bathing suit to be? With a bevy of styles and prices, you're bound to find a print that strikes your fancy. Keep reading to shop some of our favorite retro-print swimsuits for summer 2021.
Made in Bali, Indonesia, by local artisans, this Faithfull the Brand Mumbai One Piece ($179) is equal parts playful and refined. We love the added underwire support, too.
ModCloth never misses the mark with vintage-inspired styles, and this ModCloth x Princess Highway Tie-Front One-Piece Swimsuit ($89) is no different. With a halter neckline and a fun floral print, it checks all the right retro boxes.
This timeless J.Crew Underwire Bikini Top ($74, originally $82) in a classic silhouette features a multicolored marigold print by British print house Liberty London and a darling criss-cross back.
Can't forget the matching bottom! This J.Crew High-Cut-Waist Bikini Bottom ($70, originally $78) provides plenty of coverage in the same mood-boosting print.
This Madewell Second Wave Button-Front Bikini Top ($35, originally $50) is not only covetable — it's made with recycled fabric. Win-win!
Made with recycled nylon, this Madewell Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($35, originally $50) features a super-flattering high-back cut.
With bold vertical stripes, this Esther Williams The Christie One-Piece Swimsuit ($79) is a 1980s dream.
We're picking up some serious Venus-goddess-of-love vibes from this Versace Trésor de la Mer One-Piece Swimsuit ($650), inspired by archival Baroque prints.
Bold colors and a plunging neckline come together to make this ASOS Design Step Front Underwire Swimsuit ($46) both flirty and unabashedly sexy.
Available in a variety of colors and patterns, this Pink Lily Brightest Days Bikini Top ($28) is just as practical as it is adorable.
These matching Pink Lily Brightest Bikini Bottoms ($26) are the perfect mix of sporty and retro.
Nothing screams 1970s like orange-hued floral prints — or this ModCloth x Princess Highway Crop Bikini Top ($49).
The quirky motifs on this ModCloth x Princess Highway High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($49) have us totally sold.
Looking for a new top to spice up a solid pair of bottoms? This Venus Underwire Retro Bikini Top ($44), adorned with a cute bow, boasts almost every color of the rainbow.
An adjustable halter top makes this Boden Corsica Swimsuit ($98) an extremely versatile summer buy. Bonus: both the polyester lining and nylon outer layer are made from recycled materials.
We love the low neck and scoop back on this Follow Suit Kerry One Piece ($125). The high cut has an amazing leg-lengthening effect, too.