Treasure Hunt: A Retro Bathing Suit

Posted on | April 7, 2010 | 16 Comments

Guess what? While I was away in Vegas it seems that spring has sprung in New York City. The warm weather plus the heated pool in Vegas that I didn’t get to use got me thinking, I desperately need a new bathing suit. Mine is basically falling apart and is pretty  indecent. So I’m channeling Marilyn Monroe and on the hunt for a cute retro one piece. I scoured the interwebs and here are my findings. I’m a curvier gal so I didn’t post anything that isn’t available in my size. Also because of said “curviness” I’m tempted to go for basic black (there’s no arguing with it’s ability to flatter) but a color or polka dot would be fun.

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My Findings:

1) Tommy Bahama ‘Midnight Pearl’ One Piece Halter Swimsuit,
2) Esther Williams 50′s Style Pin Up Black Polka Dot Bathing Suit
3) Lands’ End Women’s All-over Control Slender Tunic Swimsuit
4) Merona Bandeau Shirred One Piece
5) Women’s Regular Beach Living Adjustable Tunic Swim Top
6) Jantzen Vamp One Piece Bathing Suit
7) Oceanside Skirted One Piece
8) Women’s Plus Size Merona One Piece Swimsuit
9) Oceanside Skirted One Piece

Category: fun things to purchase, treasure hunt

Comments

16 Responses to “Treasure Hunt: A Retro Bathing Suit”

  1. sarah b.
    April 7th, 2010 @ 11:10 am

    Cute!
    I’ve got a black Esther Williams and it is PERFECTION. I think I’m going to get a white one next. The fit is great & it does wonderful things for my (not super tiny) body. It celebrates your curves in just the right ways. (I feel pretty cheesy saying it that way, but it was the only way I could think of that really expressed what I meant.)

  2. Saltina
    April 7th, 2010 @ 11:36 am

    I think the bottom row, middle suit is the most true to Marilyn’s. But polka dots would be cute!

  3. Allison H
    April 7th, 2010 @ 11:40 am

    My favorites are the black and brown polka dots (#2 and #6)!

    I desperately want a cute, retro-styled suit but I’ll be stuck in maternity (i.e. big fat whale) for the summer :( Allow me to live through you!

  4. Marth
    April 7th, 2010 @ 11:51 am

    I think patterns do wonders for hiding “things”. Also, look up Freya brand. They make bras and swimsuits for us busty gals.

  5. d&d
    April 7th, 2010 @ 12:07 pm

    i tried on the merona and i loved it!

  6. Margaret
    April 7th, 2010 @ 12:59 pm

    i vote for the plain brown (#1) and the brown polka dots (#6). The rest are super cute too but those are my faves.

  7. Rachel (heart of light)
    April 7th, 2010 @ 1:56 pm

    I have a black one that’s really similar to the Esther Williams one and I love it. Super cute and flattering.

  8. The Lil Bee
    April 7th, 2010 @ 3:04 pm

    Thank you for doing this, because this is just the kind of bathing suit I need and I did not feel like adding this to my to do list! Swimsuit shopping is the worst, isn’t it?! You’ve made it so much easier. I love that brown and white polka dot one!!

  9. Casey
    April 7th, 2010 @ 3:43 pm

    more…
    http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Swimwear

  10. cathie
    April 7th, 2010 @ 6:39 pm

    i love the land’s end one!

  11. Melissa
    April 8th, 2010 @ 11:08 am

    I want the brown polka dot!

  12. Andrea
    April 8th, 2010 @ 11:50 am

    My favorite is the Jantzen Vamp One Piece Bathing Suit – classic, sexy, cute! Plus it’s got polka dots and ruffles – two for one :)

  13. Tiffany
    April 9th, 2010 @ 2:22 pm

    Brown polka dots, definitely!!!! So cute.

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  15. Ashley Billings
    April 14th, 2010 @ 10:46 pm

    i love the polka dots. very retro and cute!

  16. Kat
    May 8th, 2010 @ 12:20 pm

    Know any stores in NYC to get suits like these? (I love these!) I prefer trying things on rather than buying online.

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