Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patterns
Flashback to 1959 and Solange Knowles
Blast from the past: Layered patterns
Flashback to 1959
Then: Two-piece suits became acceptable in the '40s because of fabric restrictions, but didn't make a real splash until the '50s when Brigitte Bardot wore one on screen. Gingham makes this two-piece bathing suit a little less risqué.
Now: Take the retro look to the next level by mixing checks, stripes and artsy prints. Tip: Stick to a nautical colour palette for no-fuss matching.
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