Vintage Bathing Suits

[MissHannah]

That sounds beautiful! Can't wait for pics.

I found the most gorgeous repro swimsuit at the weekend, in John Lewis of all places. It was royal blue with ruching and straight cut across the bottom and they even had my size, BUT it was £45... so I'll have to hang on for the sale and pray the one left in my size doesn't go before then. I can't find a picture of it on their website to show you though, so if anyone passes John Lewis with camera this week... lol

 

[Miss 1929]

lol

Ha Ha..i was excited about this till i saw the size...maybe if i can stick a 1 in front of itlol

It is sooooooo tiny - and it had a mishap when I washed it and it got little pink stains, so I gave it to Miss 1940s when she was out this weekend (please post a pic of you in it, Ashley!). She's the only person I know small enough for it! Darn her.

 

[lyburnum]

Samantha Sage has some beautiful vintage inspired swimsuits:

http://www.samanthasage.com/

 

[lyburnum]

I found the most gorgeous repro swimsuit at the weekend, in John Lewis of all places. It was royal blue with ruching and straight cut across the bottom and they even had my size, BUT it was £45... so I'll have to hang on for the sale and pray the one left in my size doesn't go before then. I can't find a picture of it on their website to show you though, so if anyone passes John Lewis with camera this week... lol

Debenhams has this lovely one on sale for £20, however they've sold out of size 8

 

[positivelypinup]

It looks and feels pretty sturdy. The fabric is nice and soft on the inside too. And since it's 92% polyester, it's got a satin-y shine to it. But because the neckline comes up too high on me, I think I'm leaning more towards Ashley Dean's styles right now:

I don't know if you can tell in the picture, but the yellow one has a pretty little cutout under the tie. She doesn't have prices listed on her site or myspace, I hope they're not too expensive because I think I'm in love!

These are awesome. I want one!!

 

[Jess]

That is an awesome suit! Too bad I never go out in the sun, I burn.

 

[Miss 1929]

That is an awesome suit! Too bad I never go out in the sun, I burn.

Nothing wrong with swimming in the moonlight!

 

[Darhling]

Nothing wrong with swimming in the moonlight!

Another plus is you have the pool all to yourself as well!

 

[positivelypinup]

I was thinking of getting the Marilyn suit off of pinupgirlclothing. What do you ladies think of it?

 

[Darhling]

I was thinking of getting the Marilyn suit off of pinupgirlclothing. What do you ladies think of it?

I really like it in red!

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

Check out this girl who made her own old timey bathing costume:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=249831.0

Isn't it adorable?

 

[Miss 1940's]

But of coures deco Mommy dearest! I cannot wait to take Pictures!!!!! I loook like esther Williams in it, if I do say so myself!
it fits Perfect!!!along with the worlds fair blouse and the dress and the Pants too.... I have bee dying for a pair of pants like that!

It is sooooooo tiny - and it had a mishap when I washed it and it got little pink stains, so I gave it to Miss 1940s when she was out this weekend (please post a pic of you in it, Ashley!). She's the only person I know small enough for it! Darn her.

 

[deadpandiva]

I'm getting this on as soon as they get my size in. It looks like it has enough coverage in the rear.

 

[olive bleu]

Check out this girl who made her own old timey bathing costume:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=249831.0

Isn't it adorable?

That is extremely adorable. She did a great job if she says this was her first sewing project. I would not have dared go into the ocean wearing the first thing i had ever sewn...

 

[retrogirl1941]

Buzzoffdarling, That post would be better suitted for the classifeids section. I might be intrested in it(if only I could convince myslef I don't need another retro bathing suit!) Do you ladies who own revamp suits like yours?

Samantha

 

[BuzzOff Darling]

Buzzoffdarling, That post would be better suitted for the classifeids section. I might be intrested in it(if only I could convince myslef I don't need another retro bathing suit!) Do you ladies who own revamp suits like yours?

Samantha

Oh!
My apologies - I didn't even realize there was a classified section!

Thank you, love!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

What post where?


It's now magically over in Classifieds dears...

 

[retrogirl1941]

Miss N you a magician!

Samantha

 

[dahliaoleander]

Check out this girl who made her own old timey bathing costume:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=249831.0

Isn't it adorable?

OMG! That is the type (almost exactly) of vintagey 20's flapper bathing dress I'd like. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

More like a dress though....

Grrr.... I always find SOMETHING wrong. :rage: lol

 

[Miss 1929]

OMG! That is the type (almost exactly) of vintagey 20's flapper bathing dress I'd like. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

More like a dress though....

Grrr.... I always find SOMETHING wrong. :rage: lol

You can't get what you want, till you know what you want!

I suggest haunting the thrift stores - there was a rash of dresses in the 80s that pass for those early cotton bathing suits very well. I have a friend who wore one, wet, with seaweed to be "M is for Maud who was Swept Out to Sea" at our Edward Gorey party... very effective!