As we all know, swimsuits are a highly-charged issue. But, kids, if you’re wary, this is your year: It’s all about glam and flattering Old Hollywood looks that Marilyn — or you — would happily sport.
To paraphrase Marianne Moore, I, too, dislike it: Whether it’s a legacy of Puritanism or a surfeit of Baywatch or just too many Cathys telling us we should feel bad, it’s hard to get excited about suit-shopping. So we mix and match from J. Crew or throw on a Speedo and call it a day. But! This year is different: suddenly we have options worthy of the most glamorous old-school star, and something for almost all of us, too.
Esther Williams
The original million-dollar mermaid (who swam, glamorously, in almost all her movies including Take Me Out to the Ballgame) is the ultimate swim icon: She was glam, athletic and stylish. Best of all, she has a swimwear line inspired by the classic styles she rocked through the ’40s and ’50s, and many of the suits come in plus-sizes and flatter a range of figures.
Esther Williams
2-Piece Classic [Esther Williams]
Esther Williams
“The Marilyn Swimdress” [ Esther Williams]
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