Swimwear trend : 50's vibe

[concretegirrl]

i LOVE this style
i feel as though its very 50's inspired

Marie Claire Italy July 08

[mascarahero]

ahh i love all of these retro-style swimsuits, but i don't think I could pull one off!

[Petit Lucille]

again, didn't realize it was a trend... but i was going for the victoria's secret one!!
from their site

[dreamsethereal]

for the past two summers i've had OBSESSIONS with the swimwear carmen marc valvo's been putting out...such great cuts and beautiful colors in 50's-inspired styles.
i also bought this swimsuit in, like, march:
(saks.com)
but i didn't like the way it fit on me...so i returned it. such a shame, though, it's really unique and cool looking and typically that shade is a great color on me. if anyone's interested, it's now on sale.
i've been tending more towards one-pieces lately, though. here's another vote for lack of concern for tan lines: i, too, am a fan of "spf 548390589032523" and hiding under umbrellas. i don't like the tanned look (nor do i like skin cancer...).

[seanutbutter]

Originally Posted by dreamsethereal

i, too, am a fan of "spf 548390589032523" and hiding under umbrellas. i don't like the tanned look (nor do i like skin cancer...).

I apply sunscreen like there's no tomorrow, as I also dislike the appearance of tanned skin, but the only downside is the lack of vitamin D your body intakes from wearing too much sunscreen (raising the risk of deficiency).

Still, I love having fair skin and will likely continue slathering on as much sunscreen as possible!

[HighHeeledLines]

Originally Posted by seanutbutter

I apply sunscreen like there's no tomorrow, as I also dislike the appearance of tanned skin, but the only downside is the lack of vitamin D your body intakes from wearing too much sunscreen (raising the risk of deficiency).

Still, I love having fair skin and will likely continue slathering on as much sunscreen as possible!

I'm with you on the spf- actually I stay out of the sun as much as possible. I was just diagnosed with Vit D deficiency and started taking pills for it and trying to walk in the sun for about 10 mins a day.

I was actually hesitating buying a black bathingsuit because my pale skin is so stark white in contrast, but I just got one of the beautiful Norma Kamali knock-offs from Esther Williams and I love it. Thank you to saann for mentioning it! It's really flattering!