As you know, fashion trends have a very interesting feature - they never disappear without a trace, but only go away for a short time, giving way to each other to reassert themselves after a while. One of the most inexhaustible sources of inspiration for designers around the world is the era of the inimitable Marilyn Monroe. The most interesting thing is that all the most fashionable ideas originate in the 60-70s of the last century. It is enough to look at the photographs of fashionistas of that time - and there will be no doubt that everything new that is offered to us today is nothing more than a slightly improved forgotten old one. So, in 2015, the world catwalks were flooded with long-legged beauties demonstrating retro swimwear.
The history of women's swimwear
Special clothing designed for the beach appeared only in the 20th century and at first bore little resemblance to modern swimwear. The first bathing suits were sleeveless overalls with panties that reached the knees. Women went to the beach in such outfits, until the great trendsetter Coco Chanel had a hand in swimwear. She proposed a model of a bathing suit shaped like a short dress with thin straps, ending in short shorts. Such swimsuits looked like a very short dress, tightly fitting the figure and hiding all the flaws in the abdomen and sides. Women were in awe of these bathing outfits, and because of this, swimwear lasted until the 60s, until the designer Louis Reard brought the bikini back into fashion. The models he created were called "split atom" and, in fact, were retro-style swimsuits.
Slowly, this form of swimwear has firmly entered the women's wardrobe. Actresses dressed in bikinis began to appear on the screens, which finally gave the two-piece swimsuit a dominant position.
What are retro swimwear
Swimwear inspired by the 60s and 70s is very romantic and leaves room for the imagination. Oddly enough, but the bathing suit for a long time decreased in size, in order to eventually take on its original form. And this is not surprising, because women look the most sophisticated and attractive in such outfits. Retro swimwear emphasizes the waist very favorably and corrects the shape of the abdomen, which gives them the opportunity to be reborn again and again. In addition, this form of bathing suit provides convenience and comfort, because women do not have to worry about a small piece of fabric moving unfortunately.
Another feature of beachwear made inretro style, is the lack of color mixing. This means that swimsuits are made from plain fabrics, often pastel colors. Sets in which the bodice and bikini are presented in different colors are very popular, so many manufacturers, adhering to this concept, sell bikinis and bodices separately so that the woman herself can combine the colors of her beach outfit.
Retro style swimwear can be either separate or one-piece.
Separate swimwear models
Models, consisting of a bodice and bikini, are characterized by a high waist, which gives the female silhouette a special sophistication. It is no coincidence that retro high-waisted swimwear is so popular with Western celebrities. This bikini design makes the waist thinner and visually lengthens the legs. The bodice of the set in the style of the 60s is more reminiscent of the shape of the top than the usual bra.
Retro one-pieces
The so-called pin-up style invites modern fashionistas to try on one-piece models of bathing suits. Models of closed beachwear usually have inserts made of special materials that provide a tightening effect. There are no straps in the one-piece models, which visually enlarges the chest, reduces the line of the shoulders and stretches the silhouette.
How to choose a swimsuit and what to combine it with
First of all, it is worth noting that since rounded hips and full breasts were in fashion in the sixties, swimsuits were created specifically for curvy shapes. Because the ladies in the body of these modelswould definitely fit better. Slim girls should pay attention to the shape of the monokini, also related to the retro style. These swimsuits are designed to add volume in just the right places. So, for example, they can be complemented by a skirt that visually increases the volume of the hips, or ruffles that give fullness to the chest. In addition, monokini-style swimwear is made from patterned fabric and is often embellished with embroidery, which also adds volume to the female body.
If you're looking for a retro two piece swimsuit but not sure how it will look on you, look no further than the convertible briefs that can be rolled up to turn your high-waisted briefs into regular slips.
Pin-up beach wear is complemented by a wide-brimmed hat, large jewelry, horn-rimmed chameleon glasses, wedge sandals and a wicker bag. In a word, things that were on the crest of fashion in the 70s and 80s.
Purchasing a swimsuit in retro style, you can be sure that this thing will never lose its relevance.
