Reality check. As cute as they may be, unless you're a die hard retro fan, wouldn't you feel just a bit awkward/self conscious wearing SUCH big bikini bottoms in public?
Maybe someone with a stick figure can pull it off, but wouldn't an average or above average size bum look ridiculous in some of these? I do like the one-piece bathing suits as they are more figure flattering.
50's Overkill
En Pointe Bikini
Wild Watermelon PieceI have pictures of my grandmother, wearing an exact replica of this bikini (or rather the original version, this one being a replica). I remember thinking "how ever did she manage to keep that top ON?"
Revival Bikini
Natalie One-PieceVery "Marilyn Monroe".
50's Done Right
Sunspots One-Piece
Stacked Odds BikiniI like this one a lot. Wish it wasn't a halter.
Faint Breeze BikiniI like the color, the pattern and the bottoms on this one,
but there is no way I would ever wear that top.
Switcheroo BikiniVery close to perfect. Not too much and not too little,
nice color/pattern. My one regret is that it's a halter, which I guess I could live with, though ideally I prefer shoulder straps.
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I actually like the Natalie One-Piece. It might look a bit too 'formal' for a regular day at the beach, but it's cute.
And I always used to wonder the same thing about that bikini. You would have to pull that top up all the time.
I actually like all of these except the first one. Especially the Natalie one-piece. They just seem more classy to me than typical modern swimsuit styles, I guess.
Haha, I thought the same thing when I saw the new batch of high-waisted bikinis. Since I am obviously not a model I feel like I would look ridiculous! Pops to the ladies who can pull of the look though. And I do agree, the one piece is lovely.
I think most of those retro suits were cute! I'm older and pack a lot more meat than those models and I'd much rather wear stuff like the one piece. If I had to wear a two piece, I'd rather go with the one like the blue and beige polka dot set.
I so wish I had the money so the Sunspots one piece could be mine! Alas, not unless there's a supersale, but I'll keep watch just in case.
From a size zero who loves one pieces and doesn't feel quite comfortable in skimpy bikinis!
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