Red one-piece swimsuits are no longer reserved for Baywatch / lifeguards.  Make an impact on the beach and check out these variations:

The relatively modest Plunging Halter Maillot by Anthropologie is available for $178. It’s out of my price range but still an interesting take on the Baywatch look. The high cut leg elongates the gams and de-accentuates thunder thighs, and the wrap creates/highlights an hourglass shape.

Plunging Halter Maillot - photo courtesy of Anthropologie

Since when did Victoria’s Secret swimsuits get so expensive?? They were usually the affordable go-to for swimwear. Just saying. This Carmen Marc Valvo – Retro One piece, $167, is super sexy with that neckline. The ruching hides that tummy but the leg… if you have slim hips it will look great but for those with shapelier hips/thighs, it might highlight the very area you want to mask.

Carmen Marc Valvo Retro one-piece - photo courtesy of Victoria's Secret

La Blanca’s Sweetheart One Piece ($122) is simple and sweet.

La Blanca sweetheart one-piece - photo courtesy of South Moon Under

Win! The most affordable clocking in at $88, is j.crew’s ruched and knotted twist front tank.  The removable halter strap, the universally complimentary sweetheart neckline and a normal cut on the leg makes this the overall winner for me.

j.crew ruched and knotted twist front tank - photo courtesy of j.crew

I think this is what inspired this my new obsession with red swimsuits. So cute and retro!

Photo courtesy of Cherry Blossom Girl