You've probably already picked up on the prevalence of high-waisted briefs, balconette tops, and bandeaux in this season's crop of swimwear. The new wave of luxury bathing suit brands breaking into the scene seem to share a soft spot for retro silhouettes — which is something we're all for. These Old Hollywood styles aren't just flattering for an array of body types, with their cinched waists and underwire breast support, but they come in cute cuts, colors, and patterns that make us feel like we've stepped straight out of a '50s romance film.
Ahead, you'll find the halter-top maillots, flirty ginghams, and ruched bottoms that will give you a chance to feel a little bit like Marilyn (or Audrey, or Grace, or Elizabeth) at the beach this summer.
You're not truly in vacation mode until you pull out the tropical florals.
Samantha Pleet Whirl Swimsuit, $159, available at Samantha Pleet.
To frolic in the sand, one needs a little extra support. This longline bikini does the trick.
Prism Praslin, $198, available at Prism; Prism Mahe, $128, available at Prism.
Does it get more retro than a sweetheart neckline?
Topshop Ruche Front Swimsuit, $52, available at Topshop.
With your favorite cut-offs (vintage, of course), you can go straight from the beach to dinner in this bodysuit-esque one-piece.
Fifth Position Marianela Swimsuit, $163, available at Fifth Position.
She wore an itsy, bitsy, teeny-weeny, floral-printed, flirty bikini.
Moschino Swim Floral and Traffic Cone Print Bikini, $395, available at Farfetch.
Go all out with an old-school silhouette that reminds us of The Notebook.
Norma Kamali Bill Mio Halterneck Swimsuit, $350 $157.50, available at The Outnet.
This monokini's vertical stripes are begging for a trip to Coney Island.
Solid & Striped The Anne-Marie, $168, available at Solid & Striped.
Not into the average bikini? Opt for a high-neck one instead.
Made By Dawn Coral High-Neck Halter Bikini Set, $209, available at Azaleas.
Old-school cut, old-school gingham.
Lonely Dita Swimsuit, $133.49, available at Lonely.
This high-waisted bikini was made for minimalists.
Rachel Comey Habitat Bikini Top, $138, available at Rachel Comey.
Step 1: Colorblock. Step 2: Sunblock. Rinse, repeat.
Flagpole Lily, $385, available at Flagpole.
Dainty straps make this bikini especially sweet.
J.Crew Gingham Seersucker Demi-Underwire Halter Bikini Top, $39.99, available at J.Crew; J.Crew High-Waist Bikini Bottom, $39.99, available at J.Crew.
Two vintage-inspired features — a halter and a high-waist — rolled into one perfect swimsuit.
Marisa Antibes Maillot, $334, available at Marysia.
Take the plunge — literally and figuratively.
For Love & Lemons Monaco One Piece, $162, available at For Love & Lemons.
Forever a sucker for seersucker.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Genevieve Seersucker Bikini, $350, available at Lisa Marie Fernandez.
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