Vintage Bathing Suits

[PolkaDotMeggie]

Well that's it......

I have GOT to get one. What are everyone's thoughts on patterns? Is it just me, or are they limited to black/red/polkadot and animal print????

 

[kamikat]

I have GOT to get one. What are everyone's thoughts on patterns? Is it just me, or are they limited to black/red/polkadot and animal print????

Only if you get it from mybabyjo.com. If you order directly from Esther Williams Swimwear, they have alot more prints. It does cost a bit more, but if you're gonna spend that much on a suit, you might as well get something you love.

 

[kamikat]

Here's me in my EW suit. It's a bit too tight on the bum though, but it would have been big on the waist if I went up a size

You look smashing! Oh, dear! Now I'm beginning to worry about how mine will fit!

 

[ShooShooBaby]

thanks everyone, for posting the pics. i just wish i could try one on first! i'm worried about the fact that anything i get will be both too small for my waist AND too big for my hips. i'm going to go post in the nutrition-and-exercise thread now

PDM, they have prints on their website, but IMHO they look pretty grandma. or like suits that were popular in 1992! except the cherries, i will proudly admit to liking the cherries!

 

[FStephenMasek]

off topic, but it is that time of year again:

As soon as I get my tax return I plan to splurge...

Why don't you adjust your withholding so that you don't give them a free loan - they don't deserve it.

 

[JazzBaby]

A friend pointed me to Ester Williams Swimwear. A lot of the cuts, if not fabrics, look very similar to those of the late 40's/1950's.

Lauren, thank you so much for this link! Those suits are adorable. Now if only I could do a coming out of the water smiling with hair and makeup still intact routine, like Esther did in all her movies...

 

[shooshoobaby1]

Do the EW suits have good support for us large busted gals? That is the one thing keeping me from ordering the classic sheath.

 

[Magpie Annie]

I just ordered this from jcrew, I love the retro style straps, and I am a sucker for polka dots!!!

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod91754191&catId=cat300230

http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod91756191&catId=cat300230

 

[PolkaDotMeggie]

Ahhh. A gal after my own heart :eusa_clap

 

[mrswheats]

Adorable bikini, Magpie!

 

[dollydaydream]

I just love Pri-Marche (as you may have guessed by now) they have some of the cutest bikinis in now, kinda 50s inspired I would say.

So I got one. a 6 squid bargain! I now have to pluck up the courage to actually wear it so I can go swimming and work on my wobbles.

It's kinda like the polkadot bikini up there. But red & blue with anchors on it (I think - it's not here at the moment!!).

My mum said I should get it because there's always people that look worse. I do like my mummy, she always knows what to say lol

 

[kamikat]

I can't believe I'm gonna show bathing suit pictures of myself to the whole world My EW suit arrived today. Yeah, I know the cherries are cliche, but I love 'em. The fit is ok, but I guess it's the best I'll get without having one custom made. The top is a little small and it's a little baggy in the seat, but it looks ok. As for being supportive, well, I don't think I'll be doing any jumping jacks, but it's ok. I wear a 36G and it's probably the most supportive suit I could have without getting an underwire.

 

[texasgirl]

Wow, the suit is super cute and you look fantastic! Happy swimming!

 

[Girl Friday]

DFW Powder Room girls

I think Emeralds to Coconuts now carries Ester Williams swimsuits, I remember seeing a banner, and I am pretty sure that is where I saw it.

http://search.cityguide.aol.com/dallas/entertainment/emeralds-to-coconuts/v-106223459

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Guys, I hate to ask, but I want to get an EW and I was also wondering about the size. Could you post your measurements and what size you got from EW, and how it fit? If that's too much to ask could you PM me?

Thanks

 

[kamikat]

Guys, I hate to ask, but I want to get an EW and I was also wondering about the size. Could you post your measurements and what size you got from EW, and how it fit? If that's too much to ask could you PM me?

Thanks

I bought the size 14. On their chart, my waist and hips are size 12 (31, 41) and my bust is size 16 (42). I would say that the chart is right on. The size 14 is a little tight in the bust and baggy in the seat. I wear size 12 Levi's.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Looks like I'm an inconvenient mix of 3 sizes.

 

[kamikat]

Looks like I'm an inconvenient mix of 3 sizes.

Well, it is a bathing suit, meaning the fabric is super stretchy. Even though mine is snug through the bust, it's not like I'm falling out. The seat is a little baggy, but doesn't look too bad. I bought the size that was in between the 2 sizes they recommended. It's not perfect, but still looks great. This is the most flattering suit I've ever owned. I say, double check the return policy, then buy the size that fits your "problem area", or maybe the size thats in the middle of the ones they recommend.

 

[ShooShooBaby]

Well, it is a bathing suit, meaning the fabric is super stretchy. Even though mine is snug through the bust, it's not like I'm falling out. The seat is a little baggy, but doesn't look too bad. I bought the size that was in between the 2 sizes they recommended. It's not perfect, but still looks great. This is the most flattering suit I've ever owned. I say, double check the return policy, then buy the size that fits your "problem area", or maybe the size thats in the middle of the ones they recommend.

first off kami, you look fantastic!! second, how is the waist? do you think if someone got one that's too SMALL in the waist (but fits elsewhere) it would stretch nicely, or dig in and look horrid? i'm just wondering what kind of shaping is going on inside, if any...

bella, i'm 3 sizes too!

 

[scarlett]

Miss Bella - I got a size 10 sheath. Measurements are 36D bust, 27w, 36hip. The top is very supportive and the suit does have alot of stretch. There is no boning or other hardware inside, just a soft cup "bra" and a powernet lining across the entire front of the suit. It is a well made suit.