‘Bond Girl’ Swimsuits Are Taking Over the Beaches This Summer
It's perhaps the most famous bikini of all time, and now it's back for more. Ursula Andress, the OG Bond Girl, stole the show as Honey Ryder in the 1962 classic Dr. No with her white belted two-piece—and she's been inspiring beach goers ever since. In fact, Andress credits the one-of-a-kind swimsuit with jump-starting her career and catapulting her to stardom. And while we think it's unlikely that the trend will do the same for us, a girl can certainly hope.
Yup, belted bikinis are back, though this time without a knife holster. And besides bringing a fun, retro vibe, they're also super flattering. Here are 16 of the best ones to snap up ASAP (hunky British intelligence agent not included).
Honey Ryder circa 2019
Why mess with a classic?
Charlie Holiday top ($54) and bottom ($54)
Marigold ONe-Piece
Combine this fun trend with another major style of the season.
L*Space one-piece ($169)
Tasseled Rope Belt
A flirty boho version made for a Mexican beach getaway.
Johnny Was top ($118) and bottom ($108)
Sporty One-Piece
The open back adds a subtle hint of sex appeal.
Seea one-piece ($145)
'50s Glam
Go all in on the retro vibes with a pair of round sunnies and an oversize straw hat.
GabiFresh x Swimsuits For All bikini ($102)
One-Shoulder Ruffle
Elevate your bathing suit to full-on outfit.
Palmacea top ($83) and bottom ($63)
Classic Black
Shake up a boring black bikini with a mod striped belt.
Seafolly top ($88) and bottom ($62)
Rainbow Belt
A splash of color will help prevent you from feeling washed out in all white.
Shoshanna top ($154) and bottom ($136)
Subtle Straps
Ease your way into the trend with a miniature version.
Trina Turk top ($80) and bottom ($64)
Color-Blocked Halter
The one-two punch of color-blocked sides and a belt at the middle will make your waist look itty-bitty.
Boden one-piece ($90)
Lifeguard-Inspired
Combine two of the most famous on-screen swimsuits with Baywatch red and the Bond Girl belt.
Aerie top ($25) and bottom ($25)
Khaki Bikini
We picture this cutie (and ourselves) taking a dip next to a tropical waterfall.
Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini ($395)
Pop of Blue
No judgements here if you remove the belt and wear it around your favorite sundress, too.
Xhilaration one-piece ($30)
Why stick to simple black and white when you can really stand out in sunny yellow and bright turquoise?
Jessica Simpson top ($54) and bottom ($46)
Retro White
A wide belt helps make a longer torso look more proportional.
Floralkini one-piece ($53)
Oversize Houndstooth
For the gal who prefers a glam beachside look over breezy boho.
Solid & Striped one-piece ($178)
