If barely there bikinis aren't your thing, take your cues from Taylor Swift [1] and channel the cool-meets-sexy pinup girl. Yes, retro-inspired swimsuits take their inspiration from the 1950s, but there's nothing dated about this season's looks [2].
Designers are embracing curve-hugging vintage silhouettes that manage to show off just enough skin without ever feeling too revealing. Think balconettes, bustiers, and high-waisted bottoms — styles that flatter every body type [3]. And while our favorite suits have a decidedly modern spin, prints like polka dots, gingham, and sailor stripes channel the Old Hollywood glamour of Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren.
So this Summer, find your new go-to swimsuit by revisiting the chic styles of yesteryear. Read on for 16 flirty (not fussy) '50s-inspired looks so you can embrace your inner pinup the next time you head for the beach.
Loft Beach Gingham Ruched Halter One Piece Swimsuit [4] ($90)
Lolli Retro Dotty Suit [5] ($48)
Marysia Swim Blue Polka Tiki Bikini [6] ($415)
Topshop Double Scallop Trim Swimsuit [7] ($68)
Seafolly Women's Vintage Vacation Boy-Leg One-Piece Swimsuit [8] ($172)
Lisa Marie Fernandez Poppy Button High Waisted Bikini [9] ($390)
Seilenna Swimwear Kea Tropical Day High Waist Bikini [10] ($340)
Spanx Retro Swim Dress [11] ($98)
Fables by Barrie Ready to Rockabilly One-Piece Swimsuit [12] ($135)
Wildfox Starry Days Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit [13] ($188)
Kingdom & State Poolside Pretty Swimsuit Top in Chevron [14] ($53)
Michael Kors Dahlia-Print Bikini [15] ($396)
Betsey Johnson Swim Sunbathing Society One-Piece Swimsuit [16] ($113)
Swimsuits For All Sexy Dot Halter Bikini [17] ($68)
Torrid Natural Support Swim Dress [18] ($89)
ModCloth In Just a Splash One-Piece [19] ($168)