Vintage Bathing Suits

[goldwyn girl]

Glad to hear you havn't done that again. I would be making continual rounds of the pool area to make sure every one had seen it, like Jayne in "The Girl Can't Help It"

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Glad to hear you havn't done that again. I would be making continual rounds of the pool area to make sure every one had seen it, like Jayne in "The Girl Can't Help It"

I know, it's amazing. I really did get a deal on it. It's a bit low in the back however, unless I'm careful I might reveal a bit more than intended!

 

[olive bleu]

That would be MY collection! Isn't this a peach of a suit? I'm glad it's too small for me so I'm not tempted to wear it.

Lizzie

oh you lucky, lucky girl.this is my dream suit.I would give up my potato chip addiction even to fit into this.

 

[KittyT]

OMG I'm so sick of looking at poorly listed vintage swimsuits on Ebay. They either cost 50 billion dollars or the seller has listed the measurements with the suit laying flat. *sigh* Stupid sellers, tell me what it will stretch to!

OK, I'm done now.

 

[Laura Chase]

Miss Bella Hell, you are a hottie! Love the curves.

 

[olive bleu]

OMG I'm so sick of looking at poorly listed vintage swimsuits on Ebay. They either cost 50 billion dollars or the seller has listed the measurements with the suit laying flat. *sigh* Stupid sellers, tell me what it will stretch to!

OK, I'm done now.

whoa nellie!!!lol lol lol

 

[KittyT]

Repro swimsuit by Carmen Marc Valvo for Victoria's Secret: $156

Retro Scoopneck One-piece by V.S. $88

Polka Dot Balconet Top and High Waist Bottom by V.S. $42 and $38

Retro bandeau top and high waist bottom, V.S. $42 and $48

 

[KittyT]

From Newport News:

Batik bandeau, $49

$49

Plunge-neck swimdress, $39

Ruched bandeau suit. Crisscross sash ties in back. Removable straps. $29!

 

[sixsexsix]

Esther Williams

Has anyone *recently* ordered directly from the Esther Williams site recently?? I have been having a hell of a time with their customer service....

I put my order in last Monday, I printed out their order form, scanned it in, and emailed it to them (I couldn't do it directly on their site because it would not calculate the proper shipping to Canada). I didn't receive a response/nothing came up on my credit card, so I contacted them again on Thursday. I received an email back from someone asking me for my order number, I told him I didn't have one as the site didn't process my order. The following day (Friday) he asked me to send him another copy of my order, which I did. I emailed him again on Saturday to confirm he had received it and my order would be processed, and it is now Monday and I have not heard anything.

What to do?? I even checked their website for a direct line, but you just get an answering machine when you call.

 

[KittyT]

I emailed him again on Saturday to confirm he had received it and my order would be processed, and it is now Monday and I have not heard anything.

Keep in mind that most companies aren't open on the weekends, so don't be too concerned if you sent your order Friday and it's Monday and you haven't heard back. Give him a couple of days. After that, I'm not sure what to recommend.

 

[Swingtime Gal]

esther williams suits

I just bought one about 3 weeks ago and I didn't have a spot of trouble. I ordered it on a Sat over the website and had it on my doorstep (with regular shipping not express) in 10 calendar days. However, I am in the states and put my order on directly over the site. By the way, the suit (the classic sheath in solid blue) is georgeous and I am a fuller busted gal and it supports me like a bra would hold things in and up. I reccomend it whole-heartedly

 

[texasgirl]

Bathing Beach Parade: 1919

Here's a great picture from shorpy.

July 26, 1919. Washington, D.C. Swimsuit "bathing beach parade" at the Tidal Basin.

 

[old yazoo]

I just picked up this vintage jantzen!! I'm in love with the color, despite some fading. And I think it would look better if I take it in a little...

 

[cherry lips]

old yazoo *gasp* that's gorgeous! that deliciously vintage color suits your complexion perfectly.

 

[SarahLouise]

I just picked up this vintage jantzen!! I'm in love with the color, despite some fading. And I think it would look better if I take it in a little...

I love the colour and cut! Very cute.

 

[SarahLouise]

I've been toying with the idea of buying a bathing suit this year for a potential summer holiday but am absolutely horrified by the thought of wearing one! I haven't worn one since I was about 13 (since I can't swim/don't like lying on beaches frying my skin I have seen no point in getting one) so all of this is totally new to me. UK ladies, do you know of any retro style suits available other than the ones on What Katie Did? I'm struggling to find them in the high street shops as they seem to be full of teeny triangle cut bikinis and vintage ones on Ebay go for too much.

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

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.

 

[Magpie Annie]

Yay a new swimsuit!

I am so excited I got a new swimsuit today at target!!! I love the pattern, and it looks surprisingly more vintage on than in the picture! I will post a picture soon, hopefully from the pool tomorrow, if the weather cooperates!!

P.S.- my polka dotted j.crew suit arrived a while back, but I just wore it for the first time last week and I love it!!! I am wishing that I had gotten it in another color as well! Also, I love that highwaisted creme colored suit from victoria's secret that KittyT posted... and it is on sale now! oh lordy my wallet cannot handle summer! lol

edit: here it is on me!

 

[Mary]

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

 

[Magpie Annie]

now i am on a swimsuit kick!

at 3am, just thought that I had to mention that the Urban Outfitters swim suits this season are wonderful! here are a few:

Lux Lamour One-Piece $88.00

Lux Colorblocked Sailor Swimsuit $98.00

Lux Polka Dot One-Piece $98.00

Lovely Rita Bikini (Top $39.00 and Bottom $29.00)

also, anthropologie has some lovelies, but for everyone's wallets sakes i will not post those!!!