Any Brit knows all about Cath Kidston duvet covers and kitch wallpaper but not many people are aware of her limited clothing line. I certainly wasn't last year, when i nosied into the York shop and found this gorgeous, retro style swimsuit. At the time i was considering taking up swimming (which i did for a while but then i found it made me so hungry i'd eat more calories than i'd burnt off) so it was destined to join my collection, what with being the only one left, in my size and at a discounted price. This swimsuit is a blush pink with an allover white sun motif and columns of ruching down the front.
Everything about this swimsuit, to me, screams pin-up; the neckline, the halter neck and the low back in particular. This fits the body like a dream and hugs curves in all the right places (plus it's a little cheeky in the behind). The cups are slightly padded but unsupported, so perfect for small to medium busts. This piece is made out of a thick material, nothing like modern lycra, so does get a little heavy when swimming and needs to be thoroughly rinsed to stop any degradation but that's to be expected of this style of swimsuit. All the little details, especially the ruching around the back line, are definitely reminiscent of Cath Kidstons usual high quality. If i ever get to lounge around a pool, on a sun-lounger (without wanting to tan, for once), drinking cocktails you can bet any money i'll be wearing my massive black sun hat (think breakfast at tiffany's and then tripple the size!) and this little number. So chic.
Lamb