25 Cute Swimsuits That Look Vintage But Aren't

It's no secret that retro swimwear is a trend that bubbled up a couple of years ago and has now become a staple as far as a cohesive swimwear collection goes. You've got your classic string bikini, low-back one piece, and now the high-rise two-piece as a part of your go-to assortment of bathing suits, and when it comes to those retro styles, the more vintage-looking the better. However, when it comes to true vintage swimwear, that is really a beast all its own. In other words, some people have no problem wearing a pre-owned swimsuit, while others can get quite freaked out by the notion. (Understandably so, if you ask me.)

If you resonate with the latter group, we have just the shopping selection for you. Ahead, we have rounded up 25 cute swimsuits that look vintage but aren't. We're talking ruffles galore, buttons, belts, underwire, old-school leg cuts, and more. This way, you can get everything you want from a vintage swimsuit without having to actually go on the hunt and wash it a million times before you finally feel comfortable slipping into that pre-worn thing. Whether you are drawn to the silhouettes, patterns, or adornments of vintage-style swimwear, there is bound to be something just for you in the assortment ahead as we tried to round up a little something for everyone. 

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.