Vintage Bathing Suits

gluegungeisha · May 4, 2008

KittyT said:
Retro Scoopneck One-piece by V.S. $88

Ooh, I have a vintage Jantzen just like this one, only without the front buttons!

SarahLouise · May 4, 2008

Fleur De Guerre said:
Boden have some nice low leg cut retro-ish suits

http://www.boden.co.uk/s.asp?segid=6&gpid=21&segname=Women&gpname=Swimwear&gen=1

La Senza have a "50s pin up" range

http://www.lasenza.co.uk/fifties_pinup_beach.htm?affid=2294&utm_id=2294

And there are a couple on Oli that are cute and retro-y.

Thanks Fleur, the La Senza suit is cute. Only £20 too!

cassylynn · May 4, 2008

Here is my lovely vintage bathing suit.....I fell in love with it the moment I seen it and had to have it. It fits like a charm!

sixsexsix · May 4, 2008

cassylynn that swimsuit is fantastic!

after all the miscommunication i did finally get my swimsuit from esther williams, and i love it! now it just needs to get warm out....

cassylynn · May 4, 2008

How lovely!!! It's beautiful......I might have to wonder over to Esther Williams website and browse around lol

Aurora · May 4, 2008

sixsexsix - That's a lovely suit, what's the sizing like?

sixsexsix · May 4, 2008

This is my 2nd Esther Williams suit, so I learned from my past mistake. I usually wear a size 8 so I bought my last suit by them as an 8 and found the bum/legs to be tight. So this time around I ordered a size up and it fits me like a charm. So if you are unsure, I would recommend ordering 1 size up.

Miss_Bella_Hell · May 4, 2008

Wow, great pattern choice!

cherry lips · May 4, 2008

cassylynn said:
Here is my lovely vintage bathing suit.....I fell in love with it the moment I seen it and had to have it. It fits like a charm!

And I'd surely fall in love with you if I saw you sporting this on the beach! So sweet! :eusa_clap
Lovely pattern and suit, sixsexsix.

Miss 1929 · May 5, 2008

You'll enjoy these!

1930s: Decobelles by the pool at Hearst Castle (I am not in the pic - I was the dresser on this trip so I got to go but not to pose):

1920s: Decobelles at the Gatsby Summer Afternoon (I'm the one kneeling in front, 20 years ago):

gluegungeisha · May 5, 2008

Miss 1929 said:
1930s: Decobelles by the pool at Hearst Castle (I am not in the pic - I was the dresser on this trip so I got to go but not to pose):

1920s: Decobelles at the Gatsby Summer Afternoon (I'm the one kneeling in front, 20 years ago):

Gorgeous!!

cherry lips · May 5, 2008

Miss 1929 thanks for posting those pics!

fftopic: Lately I'm obsessed with pale skin, I worship it! In the first pic the ladies all look tan, in the second they're snow white. Are these pics of the same girls on the same day? Is it just the camera that creates the illusion of pallor? If not, please explain!

Miss 1940's · May 9, 2008

tried to send you a Pm, I think your pm box is full
anyways what size is the Brown on and the 2 piece and how much too?

Miss_Bella_Hell said:
Ok, here's all my vintage suits. I'm sort of embarassed to post myself in them, standing in my kitchen no less, so bear with my stupid faces and wet hair. All are from ebay except the one mentioned.

Asymmetrical suit with fishnet back, Cole of CA

Ubiquitous Leopard Suit, Cole of CA

Blue Stretchy Suit with Waist Band, Perfection Fit by Roxanne

Fun Pink Suit, Perfection Fit by Roxanne

Red Playsuit with Double Straps, Gabar New York (got this one for a couple bucks in a thrift store!)

2-piece with metal back zip and boned top, maker unknown

KittyT · May 9, 2008

Miss 1940's said:
tried to send you a Pm, I think your pm box is full
anyways what size is the Brown on and the 2 piece and how much too?

Bella asked people to MAKE OFFERS!

KittyT · May 9, 2008

sixsexsix said:
This is my 2nd Esther Williams suit, so I learned from my past mistake. I usually wear a size 8 so I bought my last suit by them as an 8 and found the bum/legs to be tight. So this time around I ordered a size up and it fits me like a charm. So if you are unsure, I would recommend ordering 1 size up.

I had the same problem with my EW suit, but I bought in on Ebay, so SOL there. I really wish they'd let you order the tops and bottoms to the 2 piece suit in different sizes.

old yazoo · May 9, 2008

Mary said:
wow! it's the perfect colour and cut and well and you wear it with such style. Simply beautiful!

I don't know if I'd take it in. It looks just fine. Does it have a zipper so you can do it easily? I tried to narrow a swimmingsuit but then I couldn't get it on.

M

Thanks, ya'll! It was a lucky (and cheap) find!

Yes, it has a zipper, and it has a little stretch to it. I certainly wouldn't trust myself to take it in, but I think it's just a little too baggy for a swimsuit. I was hoping to find one that fit a little more like a girdle

old yazoo · May 9, 2008

Miss_Bella_Hell said:
Ok, here's all my vintage suits. I'm sort of embarassed to post myself in them, standing in my kitchen no less, so bear with my stupid faces and wet hair. All are from ebay except the one mentioned.

Are you kidding me??? VA VA VOOM!!! You look unbelievably hot.

texasgirl · May 9, 2008

Bella, you look fantastic in all those suits!!!!

This one ended the other day for $102. I thought it was cool. It was tiny- 28" bust and 32" hip- although I guess it might have a little give [huh]

Aurora · May 9, 2008

I watched that suit for a few days, shame about the price - I bet it'll make some girl very happy though

CherryRed · May 10, 2008

I ordered the solid black EW suit the other day. I will report back on fit when I get it. I have been wanting one for years.

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