It Looks Like Retro Prints Are the Swimsuit Trend to Try This Summer
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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.
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Faithfull the Brand Mumbai One Piece
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.
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ModCloth x Princess Highway Tie-Front One-Piece Swimsuit
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.
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J.Crew Underwire Bikini Top
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.
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J.Crew High-Cut-Waist Bikini Bottom
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.
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Madewell Second Wave Button-Front Bikini Top
This Madewell Second Wave Button-Front Bikini Top ($35, originally $50) is not only covetable — it's made with recycled fabric. Win-win!
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Madewell Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom
Made with recycled nylon, this Madewell Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($35, originally $50) features a super-flattering high-back cut.
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Esther Williams The Christie One-Piece Swimsuit
With bold vertical stripes, this Esther Williams The Christie One-Piece Swimsuit ($79) is a 1980s dream.
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Versace Trésor de la Mer One-Piece Swimsuit
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.
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ASOS Design Step Front Underwire Swimsuit
Bold colors and a plunging neckline come together to make this ASOS Design Step Front Underwire Swimsuit ($46) both flirty and unabashedly sexy.
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Pink Lily Brightest Days Bikini Top
Available in a variety of colors and patterns, this Pink Lily Brightest Days Bikini Top ($28) is just as practical as it is adorable.
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Pink Lily Brightest Bikini Bottoms
These matching Pink Lily Brightest Bikini Bottoms ($26) are the perfect mix of sporty and retro.
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ModCloth x Princess Highway Crop Bikini Top
Nothing screams 1970s like orange-hued floral prints — or this ModCloth x Princess Highway Crop Bikini Top ($49).
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ModCloth x Princess Highway High-Waisted Bikini Bottom
The quirky motifs on this ModCloth x Princess Highway High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($49) have us totally sold.
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Venus Underwire Retro Bikini Top
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.
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Boden Corsica Swimsuit
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.
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Follow Suit Kerry One Piece
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.
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