Sunshine and sea-filled summer days are nearly upon us; stay cute and cool this upcoming season with swimwear inspiration from the best vintage swim styles from the pages of L&rsquo;OFFICIEL throughout the years.

As spring dwindles down to its last days and a much-needed release from stay-at-home style grows nearer, we&rsquo;ve rounded up some of the hottest <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/swimwear-trends-summer-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">swimwear trends</a> of decades past in honor of summer&rsquo;s imminent arrival. From little black bikinis to monochromatic one-pieces and mix-and-matched styles, these vintage L&rsquo;OFFICIEL swimwear photos have got you covered for your next <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/trips/natural-swimming-pools-exotic-vacation-destinations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ocean getaway </a>(or poolside break!).

1927

1929

Tap into the swim silhouettes of the 1920s, which exemplified playful effortlessness without compromising femininity and sophistication&mdash;a perfect fit for this century&rsquo;s (hopefully soon-to-be) <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/return-of-the-roaring-20s-for-fashion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">roaring &lsquo;20s</a>, as well.

Fun in the sun is made even easier with wearable, fuss-free one-piece suits, which easily become multi-purpose pieces when paired with a skirt and worn as a top, as demonstrated in the Nina Ricci advertisement above.

1947

1949

Seeking fuller-coverage swimwear that still has curve-accentuating capacities? Look no further than the sweetheart-neckline, high-waisted suits of the &lsquo;40s.&nbsp;

1959

1953

1950

Ruffles, ruching, and midriffs, oh my&mdash;elevate your poolside style and get inspired by the timeless elegance of the refined swimwear fashions of the 1950s.

1968

1966

There&rsquo;s an undeniable optimism in the eccentricity of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/metallic-trend-spring-2021-paco-rabanne-valentino" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a metallic swimsuit</a>. Drop the subtlety this summer and make a splash with bold, retro, and certifiably Instagram-worthy swimwear.

Sex, drugs, and colorblocking&mdash;pay homage to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/70s-fashion-designers-emilio-pucci-diane-von-furstenberg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the &lsquo;70s</a> and catch some rays in a geo-print, multi-colored suit this summer.&nbsp;

Opt for celebratory brights and nostalgic patterns in a nod to the polka-dotted, asymmetrical suits of the &lsquo;80s.

Allow yourself a <a href="https://lofficielbaltics.com/en/art/mona-lisa-in-baywatch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baywatch</a> moment and dip into the must-have, high-legged one-piece suits of the &lsquo;90s. If that&rsquo;s not your speed, not to worry&mdash;try a high-waisted bikini and embellish your look with a chunky statement necklace to top it off, instead.&nbsp;

The art of the barely-there bikini is one that will simply never die. Channel your inner Xtina and indulge in a micro-bikini this summer and every summer to come (it&rsquo;s only right).

The 2010s ushered in more diversified swimwear offerings than ever before. Whether it be a micro-bikini, a halter-neck suit, or a strapless one-piece, make a statement and strut your stuff in the silhouettes you feel most comfortable in.

From the Archives: Swimwear Style Inspiration By the Decade

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