Retro swimwear has officially reinstated itself as a fashion staple, it has been around for many years, but many believed it was only for pin-up girls. Due to the growing popularity of this swimwear it is safe to say that people have recognised that this retro trend can look good on different age groups and body types. If you browse through different designer catalogues you will undoubtedly see a retro swimwear somewhere in the mix. The growing popularity of this type of swimwear may also be due in part to the many celebrities that the media has shown lying on the beach in their retro swimwear. Another reason this swimwear is so popular is that it flatters many different body types and that is not always an easy task to accomplish.
Types of Retro Swimwear
These types of swimwear are usually categorised according to different decades and they also have different names. In the early 90s designers introduced the retro swimwear known as the dressmaker, it was usually worn with stocking because women were not supposed to show their legs. Today you can find many variations of the dressmaker' the hemlines are now lower and the hemlines are higher and of course it is no longer worn with stockings. A few years later came the maillot; this was a backless style that showed a lot more skin than earlier versions. Since then there have been many different types and today there are options to flatter most if not all body types.
Retro Swimwear for Everyone
Today there is so many different types of retro swimwear on the market it is hard to find one that won't flatter each body type. These updated versions are available in trendy prints such as leopard, stripes, floral, polka dots or tribal. You can also find many two piece retro options if one piece swimwear is not your thing. These styles are very flattering on women with hourglass figures because it tends to hide the problem areas and highlight the shape of the body. Women who are flat can also benefit greatly from this type of swimwear because it can create a gorgeous shape.
Where Do You Find Retro Swimwear?
Most swimwear stores today sell retro swimwear because it is a big fashion trend now. However, you can also find them on different websites or vintage stores. We at Trixan Body stock a large range of swimwear, so be sure to check out our women's swimwear page.
