Retro Looks in the Modern World: Vagspel

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

I can never get enough of retro swimwear. This shoot from the June issue of Elle Sweden provides some gorgeous retro swim looks just in time that have me wishing for a new suit! 

Model: Celia Becker

Photographer: Jimmy Backius 

This one may be my fave. You know how I feel about gingham! 

via: fashiongonerogue.com

On My Wish List: Shabby Apple Swim!

Oh, how I would love to be next to a pool right now! It's March and the charm of Winter is getting tired. While I won't be poolside for who knows how long, that won't stop me from dreaming of some pretty swimwear. I'm loving the retro vibe of Shabby Apple's newest swim line. The pieces are sold separately too, so you can mix up top and bottom sizes!

You know I love gingham! 

Sailboat top. 

Bow and polka dots! 

High waisted bottoms!

Half-Pike Top

More gingham, this time in red! 

Deckwork Top

Summer can't get here fast enough! 

Mid- Week Inspiration: Adorable 1940's Swim

Love her and her round sunnies! 

1940- Photographed by Alfred Eisensteadt.

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Retro Looks In The Modern World: Swell Belle

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

More retro swimsuits, this time from How to Spend It Magazine. I love this spread and want all of these looks! 

Model: Naty Chabanenko

Photographer: Kevin Sinclair

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Mid-Week Inspiration: Grace Kelly at the Beach

Love the bandeau top. She looks lovely.

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Mid-Week Inspiration: 1950's Gingham Swimsuits

I'll take one of each! 

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Retro Looks In The Modern World: Retro Dalgalar

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

I love this spread from the May 2012 issue of Vogue Turkey! Retro swimwear is shot 1940's style. I love all of these looks! Which one is your favorite? 

Model: Juju Ivanyuk

Photographer: Luciana Val and Franco Musso

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Retro Looks In The Modern World: Bombshell

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Today we are treated with the Vargas Pin-Up Girl stylings of the Bergdorf Goodman Resort 2010 Magazine. I love the retro swimwear!

Model: Eniko Mihalik

Photographer: Miguel Reveriego

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Mid-Week Inspiration: 1950's Beach

Vintage Finds of the Week: Bathing Suits

Last week I finished my summer series of Fashionable History: Swim Wear by Decade. To round up the series I thought I'd search on Etsy for some vintage bathing suits and take a tour through the years with my findings. Here we go!

Deco Darling Vintage 20s 30s All Wool Black Bathing Costume-$65-fabgabs

Fashionable History: Swimwear by Decade- 1920's

Fashionabe History: Swimwear by Decade-1930's

1950s Bathing Beauty Swimsuit-$42- Church of Vintage

Fashionable History: Swim Wear by Decade-1950's

Vintage Jantzen 1960's Floral Swim Bathing Suit-$24-mangawings1

Fashionable History: Swim Wear by Decade-1960's



Urban Mesh Vintage 70's Sexy White Peek a Boo Halter One Piece Swimsuit- $20-Billie Goat Vintage

Fashionable History: Swim Wear by Decade-1970's

Fashionable History: Swim Wear By Decade-1970's

In the 1970's, swim wear is all about being sexy. Sheer suits are introduced as well as the thong. String bikinis also become very popular. The best photos I could find to showcase this come from Sports Illustrated. The SI Vault has a great selection of some of their best shots and models. Here's a few:

Cheryl Tiegs in a sheer suit.

Monique Moura de Carvalho in a string bikini. This is a beautiful photo.

Christie Brinkley in a sweet and sexy one piece.

Christie Brinkley in a thong bikini.

Fashionable History: Swim Wear By Decade- 1960's

In the 1960's surfing, surf music, and beach party movies are all the rage. The main focus drops down from the decolletage and bust line of the 50's to the midriff exposing the belly button. Bikinis become popular and mainstream. They range from the sweet "Gidget" like to the super sexy and barely there. With the more popular use of Lycra, zippers are no longer needed. Suits are fitting closer to the body and become smaller. The monokini is also introduced.

Bikinis are so mainstream now, teens are wearing them.

Sweet vs. sexy.

The iconic Bond Bikini. Ursula Andress in Dr. No, (1962).


Bold and Bare! LIFE Magazine, 1967, shows the monokini. The "peek a boo" nature of the very low cut back of the one on the right did not make it onto the cover. Yes, it exposes bum cleavage!

The original topless monokini designed by Rudi Gernreich.

Fashionable History: Swim Wear By Decade- 1950's

For my Fashionable History segment this summer I am exploring swim wear by decade. Here we are at the 1950's. Swim wear becomes form fitting and curvaceous. The hourglass look is in. Shaping and support are key factors and swimsuits resemble corsets in many ways. Strapless one pieces are favored over the bikini but are very sexy with bias shaping, ruching, and padded cone shaped bra cups. As shorter curled hairstyles become important, so does the swim cap to protect the hair from swimming. Here's a look at some gorgeous photos.

These ladies are wearing serious suits to swim in with the funniest swim caps!

Gorgeous use of plaid with bias shaping and a ruffle at the bust.

A great shot of the popular ruched style on the left and chevron stripes on the right.


Matching swim caps! Divine!

Truly form fitting!

Click this link to see the 1952 Swimsuit Fashions Heavenly Bodies Newsreel. It's very glam!