Retro Swimwear at Anthropologie
Posted by bellastraniera - 13/01/10 at 01:01 pm If you can bear to think of bikinis at this time of year – or if you’re lucky enough to escape the cold – some choice retro swimsuits have just appeared at Anthropologie. By designers like Vix, Seafolly, Lenny, Don Marysia and Salinas, this ’40s to ’60s-style swimwear is almost universally flattering and really makes a statement on the beach.
Vowed you’d never wear a skirted bathing suit? Never say never: take a gamble on this ’40s-style Salinas Stacked Odds Bikini ($58 top and $78 bottom).
A one-piece bathing suit looks so much more sophisticated in an a sexy retro cut like this Seafolly Natalie One-Piece ($148).
Escape to Polynesia – in theory, at least – in this Lenny Gathered Seas Bikini ($78 top and $78 bottom).
Love the pin-up girl glamour of this ruffled Don Marysia En Pointe Bikini ($78 top and $78 bottom).
The ’60s-style Vix Switcheroo Bikini ($78 top and $78 bottom) calls for a game of beach blanket bingo.
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January 13th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
THANK YOU ANTHROPOLOGIE for curating an awesome collection of swimwear. I looked for retro-style suits last season, and had a terrible time finding something that wasn’t too “grandma,” or too provocative burlesque style. This is classy, stylish and covered, for those of us who don’t love baring absolutely every inch we’ve got!
January 13th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Yes I looked last season too and was surprised there wasn’t more selection in stores – the retro swimwear look was big on the runways previously with designers like Abaete, but somehow that never translated to what was available. Hopefully now retailers are getting the message! This stuff looks really cute on.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
The seafolly suit is reminiscent of the Carmen Marc Valvo suit (the one Miranda wore in the SATC movie). It’s flattering–I just bought it! All I need now is a swimming pool and/or beach.