This season, 1950s inspirations exerted a strong influence on ladies’ clothing styles and swimwear alike. Inspired by the decade’s swimming costumes, retro-chic beachwear is at the fashion frontline now, so work this key trend with a playful bikini. Two-piece with a sweetheart neckline and high-waisted bloomers? Yes please!

Freya Supernova Soft Triangle Bikini

Reminiscent to Halle Berry’s Bond’s bikini, this beautiful Freya two-piece features a three-tone halterneck top with moulded triangle shaped cups and a silver-tone buckle to the front. Its low-cut, hipster style briefs have a matching buckle to the side and a contrast waistband. Sleek and sexy, perfect for the pool or your next beach getaway!

Calvin Klein Retro Floral Bikini

Indulge in exquisite style with this retro bikini by Calvin Klein. With a graphic floral print and a bow detail to centre front this retro-chic two-piece goes romantic to the extreme. The top offers moulded plunge cups that give additional volume while a low rise hipster cut briefs have you feeling chic with a branded metal hardware to the sides.

Esther Williams Snack Bar Beauty Two Piece

Designed by Esther Williams, an Olympian, actress, and inspiring businesswoman this classic ruched bikini will steal your heart! With bright red-and-white stripes, a lightly padded top and slightly skirted, retro-glam bikini bottoms with a high waist it goes impeccably modest-but-marvelous. Perfect for enjoying luxurious poolside lounging.

Etro Paisley Print Bikini

Classic bikini goes a little boho chic in a traditional paisley print on a blue two-piece from Etro. Infusing simplicity with high quality fabrics for style that is striking and elegant the design features triangle shaped cups with a tie in the middle and low-rise bottoms. Loving this season’s kicky repeating prints for their retro-done-right appeal.

Retro-chic bikini should be accessorised with vintage accessories to heighten the look:

Prada-inspired Sunglasses

Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet

Victoria Beckham shopper bag