Add some retro glamour to your beach look with StyleNest’s vintage swimwear get the look.
Whether you’re soaking up the sun by the pool or lounging on the beach, ensure you do so in vintage style this summer. Inspired by the likes of Brigitte Bardot sunning herself on the French Riviera or Marilyn Monroe showing off her pin up style curves on sandy white beaches, this look is a perpetual favourite to pack in the holiday suitcase.
Dolce & Gabbana 50s-Style Halter Neck Trikini
Dolce & Gabbana’s SS13 collection oozed seaside sex appeal. Channel your inner pin up girl with this vintage inspired, form-flattering bikini.
Harvey Nichols Beachwear 1974
Invest in a great bikini or swimsuit as well as a kaftan – the better the quality the more holidays they’ll accompany you on. Broken sunnies, squashed sunhats and sandy beach bags are bound to happen, so look to the high street for these pieces.
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Joules Regatta Quay Silk Scarf
Keep unruly hair tamed on the beach or by the pool with a chic silk headscarf. It’s also a great way to protect your locks from the sun’s harmful rays – stylish and practical.
Nomad Oversized Silk Shirt
Even those blessed with a Gisele-like body need a little cover up on the beach or by the pool, an oversized shirt offers timeless appeal to your holiday wardrobe. Beach to bar situations sorted.
Large Paper Straw Shopper
This roomy straw tote will house all your beach must-haves, from sun cream to sunnies, beach towel to book.
Roksanda Ilincic Multi-Stripe Swimsuit
This look works just as well with a one-piece swimsuit as with a bikini. Go for bold, colour blocking shapes and shades to show off those beach curves.
KG By Kurt Geiger Monty Suede Wedge Heel Espadrilles
As the sun comes out so do the espadrilles. This wedged pair are practical enough for beach, yet chic enough to wear into the evening for poolside cocktails and dinner. The extra height will lengthen pins too – always a bonus when wearing swimwear.
Mia Oversize Sunglasses
Take style notes from Marilyn, Audrey and Brigitte and invest in some statement shades. The finishing touch to holiday glamour.
Wide Brimmed Paper Floppy Hat
A wide brimmed hat is a summer essential. Work this eye-catching piece into your beach look for a pop of colour.
