During the 90s, “Baywatch”-style bathing suits for women were “the bomb,” but no one would be caught dead in them today. What other bathing suit styles died with the 90s? Check them out below.
1. Super High-Cut
This goes for any kind of suit in any color or pattern. You’ll know a potential bathing suit is too high cut when the top of the leg reaches your belly button.
2. Vertical stripes
Stripes are still in, but vertical stripes make the wearer look like a delicious lollipop. Check out this adorable Stripe Side Bandeau from SwimSuitsDirect.com
3. Crochet
For a while, designers seemed to want to make everything out of crochet. However, wearing a doily to the ocean doesn’t seem that fun.
4. Neon Color Blocking
Color blocking is in, but neon color blocking? That trend ended with the beloved “Saved by the Bell.”
5. Large Floral
In current fashion, designers understand the appeal of understated floral prints so that the wearer takes center stage.
6. Snake Print
Animal prints are still in, but one animal that doesn’t make the cut these days is that slithery, shimmery snake.
7. Fishnet
This style seemed to want to show off as much of a woman’s body as possible while still making it look like she was fully covered.
8. One-Shoulder
The one-shoulder look was popular for a lot of pieces, including bathing suits. Now, it might look like someone got stuck while getting dressed.
9. Belted
The idea was that a decorative belt was supposed to make a woman’s waist look smaller. Unfortunately, all it did was draw attention to what she was trying to hide.
10. Plaid
Both genders wore plaid shirts like they were going out of style, and beaches were peppered with women and girls wearing plaid bathing suits.
11. Bikini Top Ruffles
Ruffles still work on bathing suits, but in a much subtler way than they did back then. For a great example, check out this cute two-piece from SwimSuitsDirect.com.
The 90s will continue to live on in our hearts, but we’ve said “bu-bye” to these archaic bathing suit trends!