SWIMWEAR

19black is your NZ authorised retailer of 'Banned Apparel' direct from the UK.
Looking for an alternative style of beachwear? Try the Red White Anchor Swimsuit. This one is styled like a tankini but is in one piece and it is a red colour featuring a white anchor print on the buttons. The straps are halterneck design and the bust is shaped with removable pads. Styled to flatter any shape, this swimsuit has that Retro look that is so popular at the moment. Vintage styling never goes out of fashion and this swimsuit is a winner.

19black is your NZ authorised retailer of 'Banned Apparel' direct from the UK.
A sensational 1950's Retro styled costume, the Polka Dot Retro Swimsuit is just amazing. There is a sweetheart neckline with stylish halter neck straps that adjust to fit. The low cut legs and slightly ruched front are very flattering to any figure. This swimsuit is in a love overlaid with white polka dots. Made from a mixed fabric that will keep its shape, this swimsuit will look equally at home by the pool or on the beach.

Mix and match the new Hell Bunny Bikini bottom featuring the popular cannes design.
High waisted pant
Aditional liner at the underneath section.
Fabric content: 82% Nylon 18% Elastane.

Mix and match the new Hell Bunny Bikini top featuring the popular cannes design.
Halter top
Padded underwired bust
Fabric content: 82% Nylon 18% Elastane.

Gorgeous Hell Bunny swimsuit featuring the popular Cannes design of red roses and green foliage on a black background.
A flattering suit with an additional layer of ruching over the tummy and hips.
Halter neck, lined and bust padded.

Our gorgeous 'Wild Thing' one piece has arrived. The perfect swimsuit for the vixen in you.
Quality Esther Williams Swimwear is made in the USA. Swimsuits feature tummy control and are flattering on all body shapes.
-Tummy Control
-Padded bra
-lycra lined front

Gorgeous black one piece vintage swimsuit.Flattering style and timeless in black.
Quality Esther Williams Swimwear is made in the USA. Swimsuits feature tummy control and are flattering on all body shapes.
-Tummy Control
-Padded bra
-lycra lined front

Pretty Emma floral bikini top featuring roses and polka dots.
Printed bikini top.
Print is of red and yellow roses on a navy background with white polka dots.
Underwired.
Two white shoulder straps.
Decorative white bow at the front between the cups.
Fabric content: 82% Nylon 18% Elastane.

Pretty in roses and polkadots. Hell Bunny Emma high waisted bikini pants.
Printed bikini pants.
Print is of red and yellow roses on a navy background with white polka dots.
Back section is gathered towards the front in the side seam.
Edges finished with elastic on the inside.
Lined.
Additional liner at the underneath section.
Fabric content: 82% Nylon 18% Elastane.

Accentuate your curves and channel the classic look of your favorite vintage Hollywood starlets with these black Monroe high-waisted bikini bottoms. These simple swimsuit bottoms are truly versatile and undeniably flattering. They’re made of a comfortable, high quality material in a full coverage style with slimming ruching throughout the hips and a waistband that extends all the way up to the natural waist. Because of their high-waisted style, they also slim the tummy, flatter your hips and add a bit of a boost in all of the right places. These bottoms even come in a wide range of sizes to suit just about any vintage-loving gal. No one ever said that your bathing suit has to be skimpy in order to be sexy, darling, and these high-waisted bikini bottoms sure prove it!

Inspired by Hollywood darling Jayne Mansfield, the Black and Ivory Dot Mansfield Halter One-Piece Swimsuit is all about helping you unleash your inner bombshell. It’s drenched in retro touches like slimming symmetrical ruching, a bewitching sweetheart neckline and a fabulous full skirted bottom with low-cut legs. This sweet black and white polka dot one-piece swimsuit is designed to make you feel smashing while sunning, with smoothing mesh lining, soft cup underwire inserts and an elasticized band. Dapper details like a sultry back keyhole cut and thick halter straps accentuate all your best features. This ravishing ruched-one piece swimsuit comes in sizes XL-3XL while supplies last. You’ll positively glow in these delicious dotted duds, darling!

Size Numeric Bust Waist Hips Length
L 14 / 38D 38 30 41 -
XL 16 / 40DD 41 33 44 -
2X 18 / 42DD 43 36 47 -
3X 20 / 44 DD 45 39 50 -
4X 22 / 46 D 47 41 53 -

Red at night, sailor’s delight! Keep your seaworthy style shipshape with the Mrs. Cooper Red High-Waisted Sailor Short Swim Bottoms. This trendy take on nautical swimwear fuses dainty nautical details — like functional side pockets and dreamy bronze anchor buttons — with tropical orange-red fabric for serious sailor’s delight. These sultry, slimming bikini bottoms are made with high-quality materials and add-ons that smooth and slim, including a full-coverage back, tummy control mesh lining in front and a slimming waistband that creates an hourglass figure. Take on the deep sea in these dashing retro swim bottoms, darling!

Let Mrs. West make you feel posh and playful at the pool or beach in the to-die-for Unique Vintage Mrs. West Red Halter Bikini Top. This is a throwback style bikini top with a tropical twist, featuring bright orange-red fabric that supports and slims. It has an adorable retro style bow-adorned keyhole at the front for sensational 1950s style and is finished with subtle front ruching for an updated accent. This suit is all about making you feel comfortable and confident with its soft, wide halter straps and supportive molded foam cups. Everyone at the beach envies Mrs. West, darling!

You’ll be a bathing beauty all summer long in these black and pink flamingo printed Monroe bikini bottoms from Unique Vintage. With a high-waisted style that’s perfectly retro and high-quality construction to keep you secure and comfortable, these bottoms are the perfect addition to your plus size retro swimwear collection. They pair with our matching flamingo print Monroe bikini top to create a complete set, and when you wear the two together you’ll have the very same gorgeous curves and vintage appeal as Miss Monroe in her most iconic photo shoots. The high-waisted cut features a wide waistband that keeps your tummy tucked in, while the slight ruching along the hips and front is also incredibly forgiving. The smooth back offers a bit of lift while still keeping you completely comfortable. With the kitschy and unique pink flamingo print and midcentury sensibility, you’ll love everything about these plus size retro bathing suit bottoms.

Size Numeric Bust Waist Hips Length
M 10 - 28 39 -
L 14 - 30 41 -
XL 16 - 33 44 -
2X 18 - 36 47 -
3X 20 - 39 50 -
4X 22 - 41 53 -

Bring the fiercely feminine retro swimwear look to the beach or pool this summer with our Monroe bikini top in a midcentury magnificent black and pink flamingo print! This adorable plus size vintage-inspired bikini top is a part of our matching high-waisted bikini sets, and it is inspired by the iconic swimwear looks of the gorgeous Miss Monroe. Light padding across the bikini cups will boost your bust and create a truly flattering physique, while a delicate tie in the center pulls everything together. This top ties in the back with both halter straps and another tie around the midsection, enabling you to create a custom fit that makes you feel truly secure. With a black background and cheeky retro all over pink flamingo print, this top is cute and quirky enough to help you create the plus size retro swimwear look that you love.

Whether you’re going Mae West or Kim Kardashian-West, the Plus Size Mrs. West Black Halter Bikini Top is guaranteed to bring out your inner diva. This sultry style is the Little Black Dress of swimwear with its match-all classic black that pairs perfectly with your contrast-colored bottoms. The super supportive plus size halter bikini top features a ravishing retro disposition with a cute keyhole front topped with a sweet, central bow. Delicate details like subtle front ruching make this top a poolside attention-grabber. Comfort is no issue with Mrs. West, as she features magnificent mesh lining, an adjustable back and banding across the chest. All silhouettes appreciate this plus suit’s supportive wide halter straps and molded foam cups.

If you want a swimsuit that’s true to the retro 1950s style, get this Red Pin Dot Corinne Halter Sheath one-piece swimsuit. The skirted cut is modest with wide straps and full coverage in back, with a sultry hourglass design to create a knock out figure. However, you’ll still enjoy a feminine, flattering look thanks to tummy control panels on each side and a décolletage enhancing padded halter-style shelf bust that can be worn multi-way for fabulous versatility. Bring this retro look back to the beach with this and other unique items from our vast swim selection. You can count on Corinne, dear.

Just like its namesake, this ravishing red polka dot bikini top is a true classic beauty. It features a retro red and ivory polka dot print and a sultry tie front for an added boost at the bust. This flatter-focused retro swim top is perfect for all shapes and sizes and features an ultra-supportive fit with lightly padded cups, thick halter straps and an adjustable back strap. The Unique Vintage Red and Ivory Dot Monroe Halter Bikini Top blends yesterday’s pinup sex appeal with a modern, modest cut for a delightful and dreamy swimwear solution. You’ll be able to sun, swim and sail comfortably with this top’s luxurious feel and flattering fit. Complete the look with the matching high-waist swim bottoms or shake things up with a playful partner print from our swimwear collection.
Size Numeric Bust Waist Hips Length
XS 32B 32 - - -
S 34B 34 - - -
M 36C 36 - - -
L 38D 38 - - -
XL 40DD 41 - - -

Designed to honor Marilyn Monroe’s timeless style and curvy figure, the must-have Unique Vintage Red and Ivory Polka Dot Monroe High Waist Bikini Bottoms are a funky swim style for all shapes. These iconic, aquatic high-waisted bikini bottoms flatter your physique with their soft, sturdy and subtly silky fabric featuring slight ruching along the hips and tummy. A smooth, stretchy backside and wide waistband keep everything in place throughout the day. You’ll feel flirty and fabulous when you rock these slimming swim bottoms at your next pool party or beach bash. Channel your inner vintage vixen when you pair these darling dotted bottoms with their matching top and bust out your cat-eye shades and straw sun hat for a marvelously mod look!


Size Numeric Bust Waist Hips Length
XS 8 - 24 35 -
S 10 - 26 37 -
M 12 - 28 39 -
L 14 - 30 41 -
XL 16 - 33 44 -

Become an alternative Baywatch beach babe in the Cherry Blossom set! A red-hot retro-inspired high waist brief with a contemporary Japanese floral-inspired print, designed in-house and exclusive to Playful Promises. The brief is cut high on the leg, for a lengthening look.
Pair with our Cherry Blossom Bikini top.

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green
White

Become an alternative Baywatch beach babe in the Cherry Blossom set! A red-hot push up bikini top with a contemporary Japanese floral-inspired print, designed in-house and exclusive to Playful Promises. The bikini fastens with a halter-neck tie, and clips together at the back.
Pair with our cherry blossom high waisted bikini briefs.

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Green
White

Bessie is set out to stun, dames! A perfect pin-up piece from Unique Vintage, this flirty crop swim top is crafted in a fabulously flattering halter silhouette, with built-in underwire, padding, and rushed sides for a flattering fit. A completely adjustable halter neck and power mesh boosts your bust while a darling self tie keyhole lends just the right amount of sultry style. Patterned in a playful black and ivory dotted print, you might just be the hottest thing around this summer.
Bottoms Sold Separately.
Available in sizes XS-2X while supplies last.