Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion Retro Prints Are The Biggest Swimsuit Trend for Summer 2021 It Looks Like Retro Prints Are the Swimsuit Trend To Try This Summer 13 May 2021 by Emilee Janitz Image Source: Modcloth As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. No matter how divisive the trend, fashion loves a comeback. Fortunately, the latest trend in swimwear is one we can totally get behind. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the triumphant return of retro prints and patterns (think: '70s-inspired motifs reminiscent of vintage Pucci and Versace). According to the search engine Stylight, retro-print bathing suits have generated a whopping 1,000 percent increase in clicks from online shoppers compared to this time last year. In other words, retro print is the trend to try if you're in the market for a new suit — or if you're just looking to expand the beachwear section of your closet (summer is coming, people!). Not sure just how groovy you'd like your bathing suit to be? With a bevy of styles and prices, you're bound to find a print that strikes your fancy. Keep reading to shop some of our favourite retro-print swimsuits for summer 2021. Faithfull the Brand + Net Sustain Mumbai Paisley-Print Underwired Swimsuit Made in Bali, Indonesia by local artisans, this Faithfull the Brand + Net Sustain Mumbai Paisley-Print Underwired Swimsuit ($179) is equal parts playful and refined. We love the added underwire support, too. Faithfull the Brand + Net Sustain Mumbai Paisley-Print Underwired Swimsuit $179 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now ModCloth x Princess Highway Tie-Front One-Piece Swimsuit Image Source: modcloth.com ModCloth never misses the mark with vintage-inspired styles, and this ModCloth x Princess Highway Tie-Front One-Piece Swimsuit ($89) is no different. With a halter neckline and fun floral print, it checks all the right retro boxes. ModCloth x Princess Highway Tie-Front One-Piece Swimsuit $89 from modcloth.com Buy Now J.Crew Underwire Bikini Top in Liberty® Mini Floral Walk Image Source: jcrew.com This timeless J.Crew Underwire Bikini Top in Liberty® Mini Floral Walk ($74, originally $82) in a classic silhouette features a multi-coloured marigold print by British print house Liberty London and a darling criss-cross back. J.Crew Underwire Bikini Top in Liberty® Mini Floral Walk $74 from jcrew.com Buy Now J.Crew High-Cut-Waist Bikini Bottom in Liberty® Mini Floral Walk Image Source: jcrew.com Can't forget the matching bottom! This J.Crew High-Cut-Waist Bikini Bottom in Liberty® Mini Floral Walk ($70, originally $78) provides plenty of coverage in the same mood-boosting print. J.Crew High-Cut-Waist Bikini Bottom in Liberty® Mini Floral Walk $70 from jcrew.com Buy Now Madewell Second Wave Button-Front Bikini Top Image Source: madewell.com In a cheery check print, this Madewell Second Wave Button-Front Bikini Top ($35, originally $50) is not only covetable — it's made with recycled fabric. Win-win! Madewell Second Wave Button-Front Bikini Top $35 from madewell.com Buy Now Madewell Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom Image Source: madewell.com Also made from 80 percent pre-consumer recycled nylon, this Madewell Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($35, originally $50) features a super-flattering high-back cut. Madewell Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom $35 from madewell.com Buy Now Esther Williams The Christie One-Piece Swimsuit Image Source: modcloth.com With bold vertical stripes, this Esther Williams The Christie One-Piece Swimsuit ($79) is a 1980s dream. Esther Williams The Christie One-Piece Swimsuit $79 from modcloth.com Buy Now Versace Trésor de la Mer One-Piece Swimsuit Image Source: nordstrom.com We're picking up some serious Venus-goddess-of-love vibes from this Versace Trésor de la Mer One-Piece Swimsuit ($650), inspired by archival Baroque prints. Versace Trésor de la Mer One-Piece Swimsuit $650 from nordstrom.com Buy Now ASOS DESIGN Step Front Underwire Swimsuit Image Source: asos.com Bold colours and a plunging neckline come together to make this ASOS DESIGN Step Front Underwire Swimsuit ($46) both flirty and unabashedly sexy. ASOS DESIGN Step Front Underwire Swimsuit $46 from asos.com Buy Now Pink Lily Brightest Days Striped Bikini Top Image Source: pinklily.com Available in a variety of colours, this Pink Lily Brightest Days Striped Bikini Top ($28) is just as practical as it is adorable. Pink Lily Brightest Days Striped Bikini Top $28 from pinklily.com Buy Now Pink Lily Brightest Days Striped Bikini Bottoms Image Source: pinklily.com These matching Pink Lily Brightest Days Striped Bikini Bottoms ($26) are the perfect mix of sporty and retro. Pink Lily Brightest Days Striped Bikini Bottoms $26 from pinklily.com Buy Now ModCloth x Princess Highway Crop Bikini Top Image Source: modcloth.com Nothing screams "1970s" like orange-hued floral prints — or this ModCloth x Princess Highway Crop Bikini Top ($49). ModCloth x Princess Highway Crop Bikini Top $49 from modcloth.com Buy Now ModCloth x Princess Highway High-Waisted Bikini Bottom Image Source: modcloth.com The quirky motifs on this ModCloth x Princess Highway High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($49) have us totally sold. ModCloth x Princess Highway High-Waisted Bikini Bottom $49 from modcloth.com Buy Now Venus Underwire Retro Bikini Top Image Source: venus.com Looking for a new top to spice up a solid pair of bottoms? This Venus Underwire Retro Bikini Top ($44), adorned with a cute bow, boasts almost every colour of the rainbow. Venus Underwire Retro Bikini Top $44 from venus.com Buy Now Boden Corsica Swimsuit Image Source: bodenusa.com An adjustable halter top makes this Boden Corsica Swimsuit ($98) an extremely versatile summer buy. Bonus: Both the polyester lining and nylon outer layer are made from recycled materials. Boden Corsica Swimsuit $98 from bodenusa.com Buy Now Follow Suit The Kerry Image Source: shopfollowsuit.com We love the low neck and scoop back on this Follow Suit The Kerry ($125). The high cut has an amazing leg-lengthening effect, too. Follow Suit The Kerry $125 from shopfollowsuit.com Buy Now Summer FashionFashion TrendsFashion ShoppingNostalgiaSwimSummer