Fashion flashback to 1959: Layered patterns

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.