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1950s Swimsuit

1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit
1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit

1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

The straps are adjustable to three lengths and are attached with a button. The front of the swimsuit is detailed with large pearlescent buttons.

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1960s American Swimwear

Yellow Polynesian Print Tulip Skirt Swimsuit Play Suit Beach Romper – S, 1950s
Yellow Polynesian Print Tulip Skirt Swimsuit Play Suit Beach Romper – S, 1950s

Yellow Polynesian Print Tulip Skirt Swimsuit Play Suit Beach Romper – S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Suitable for swim, beach or resort, this beautifully textured play suit features a feminine tulip skirt with elasticized bloomers beneath à la Claire McCardell. A print juicy enough...

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1950s American Sunsuits

Aunque usted no lo crea. Works on Paper
Aunque usted no lo crea. Works on Paper

Aunque usted no lo crea. Works on Paper

By Alvaro Barrios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Surrounding him are three glamorous women in vintage swimsuits, evoking 1950s pin-up aesthetics. The beach setting is painted in bold, flat colors characteristic of comic strips, whi...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit
1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

Located in Newark, DE

Trebor, Paris, circa 1950. Trebor's gorgeous brand new original swimsuit, never been worn, it still had the cardboard label when we bought it. The stretch material is quite heavy a...

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1950s French Swimwear

1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit
1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

Located in Newark, DE

Trebor, Paris, circa 1950 Beautiful low back original and brand new swimsuit . Fresh and bright colors, shaped bodice, interior is corseted, boned bodice. Rare item! Would fit ...

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1950s French Swimwear

1950s Rose Marie Reid Bloomer Swimsuit
1950s Rose Marie Reid Bloomer Swimsuit

1950s Rose Marie Reid Bloomer Swimsuit

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Houston, TX

Looking for a vintage swimsuit for your winter vacation or for your short film? Swimsuits by Ms. Reid's are considered the most enviable pieces to wear and collect because of her gro...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Jantzen Red Sweetheart Stitch Swimsuit
1950s Jantzen Red Sweetheart Stitch Swimsuit

1950s Jantzen Red Sweetheart Stitch Swimsuit

By Jantzen

Located in Houston, TX

Striking sweetheart swimsuit by Jantzen! This one piece suit is composed of several long panels of red fabric stitched together, leaving a gap between panels, but held together by a...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Rose Marie Reid Glove Motif Swimsuit
1950s Rose Marie Reid Glove Motif Swimsuit

1950s Rose Marie Reid Glove Motif Swimsuit

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Houston, TX

Classic and whimsical, Rose Marie Reid designed swimsuit from the 1950's but is also so NOW! While it is made for a junior, it is a "must sell" for fear that it will live "unworn" i...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Paisley One-Strap Cotton Swimsuit
1950s Paisley One-Strap Cotton Swimsuit

1950s Paisley One-Strap Cotton Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

We really love the print on this original 1950s cotton swimsuit. It is a vibrant floral paisley design in yellow, pink, turquoise and lilac.

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1950s British Swimwear

1950s Kittiwake Rose Print Cotton Smocked Swimsuit
1950s Kittiwake Rose Print Cotton Smocked Swimsuit

1950s Kittiwake Rose Print Cotton Smocked Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

Original late 1950s or very early 1960s smocked one-piece swimsuit made from cotton in an azure blue with a stylised trellis rose and rose stem print.

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1950s British Swimwear

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit
1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

Fantasie cotton rose print two-piece swim suit - the forerunner of the bikini and a really great example from the late 1950s to early 1960s from this quintessential British lingerie ...

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1950s British Beachwear

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster For Miami Florida By Capital Airlines

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster For Miami Florida By Capital Airlines

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Miami by Capital Airlines featuring a great mid-century image of two elegant and fashionably dressed ladies walking past an Art Deco bu...

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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Paper

Late 1950's Rose Pink Pin Up Style Swimsuit with Floral Applique.
Late 1950's Rose Pink Pin Up Style Swimsuit with Floral Applique.

Late 1950's Rose Pink Pin Up Style Swimsuit with Floral Applique.

Located in University City, MO

Wonderful 1950's bombshell pin up style swimsuit/maillot with adjustable halter straps, hip length front panel, built in bra cups, and scooped back with metal zipper.

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Cole of California Pristine Gold Lame SwimSuit
1950s Cole of California Pristine Gold Lame SwimSuit

1950s Cole of California Pristine Gold Lame SwimSuit

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Cole of California "Ester Williams" style silhouette gold lame stretch swimsuit with "skirted" hem and adjustable crossed straps.

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit
1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

Fantasie cotton rose print two-piece swim suit - the forerunner of the bikini and a really great example from the late 1950s to early 1960s from this quintessential British lingerie ...

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1950s British Beachwear

1950s Vintage Swimsuit - Graffiti Print - Overskirt Detail + Padded Breast Cups
1950s Vintage Swimsuit - Graffiti Print - Overskirt Detail + Padded Breast Cups

1950s Vintage Swimsuit - Graffiti Print - Overskirt Detail + Padded Breast Cups

Located in KENT, GB

Product Details: 'Graffiti' Print Swimsuit inc Overskirt Detail & Padded Breast Cups Label: Unknown Era: 1950s Vintage Fabric Content: Printed Stretch Jersey Size: UK 10/12 Bust: ...

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1950s American Swimwear

Jantzen Diving Girl Backless Blue Tiki Play Suit Swimsuit Beach Romper– M, 1950s
Jantzen Diving Girl Backless Blue Tiki Play Suit Swimsuit Beach Romper– M, 1950s

Jantzen Diving Girl Backless Blue Tiki Play Suit Swimsuit Beach Romper– M, 1950s

By Jantzen

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pinups rejoice! As cheeky as a Claire McCardell romper and as functional as a traditional swimsuit, this sporty piece is both beautiful and practical. Fetching enough to be painted o...

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1950s American Swimwear

Vintage 1950s Good + Plenty Swimsuit Playsuit
Vintage 1950s Good + Plenty Swimsuit Playsuit

Vintage 1950s Good + Plenty Swimsuit Playsuit

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s swimsuit * purple & green striped cotton * button halter straps * metal back zipper condition | excellent fits like medium dress length 24" bodice 12"...

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1950s Swimwear

Vintage 1950s Kittiwake Red and Blue Watercolor Cotton Swimsuit
Vintage 1950s Kittiwake Red and Blue Watercolor Cotton Swimsuit

Vintage 1950s Kittiwake Red and Blue Watercolor Cotton Swimsuit

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s swimsuit * watercolor floral cotton * adjustable halter straps * elastic back bodice * by Kittiwake condition | excellent fits like m/l dress length 2...

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1950s Swimwear

Vintage 1950s Lee Swimplay Suits Yellow Watering Can Swimsuit
Vintage 1950s Lee Swimplay Suits Yellow Watering Can Swimsuit

Vintage 1950s Lee Swimplay Suits Yellow Watering Can Swimsuit

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s swimsuit * yellow watering can print cotton * bodice stays * elastic back bodice * tie halter straps * pockets * by Lee Swimplay Suits condition | excellen...

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1950s Swimwear

1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit
1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit

1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit

Located in Rockwood, ON

Super sexy printed 1950s swimsuit that can double as a playsuit for a really brave girl.

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1950s Swimwear

1950's Tobi of California Metallic-Appliqued Rhinestone Swimsuit
1950's Tobi of California Metallic-Appliqued Rhinestone Swimsuit

1950's Tobi of California Metallic-Appliqued Rhinestone Swimsuit

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Words can not describe how beautiful this 1950's "Tobi of California" swimsuit is. It's made from a high-grade early stretch cotton-nylon fabric that one only finds from this time pe...

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1950s Swimwear

1950's Deweese Designs Bombshell Metallic Stripe-Lurex Swimsuit
1950's Deweese Designs Bombshell Metallic Stripe-Lurex Swimsuit

1950's Deweese Designs Bombshell Metallic Stripe-Lurex Swimsuit

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Maryann Deweese worked with top studio designers on suits for the stars and, for many years, designed the swimsuits worn in the Miss America pageant. She was credited with innovation...

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1950s Swimwear

Vintage 1950's Jantzen Embroidered Strawberries Swimsuit & Terry-Cloth Cover Up
Vintage 1950's Jantzen Embroidered Strawberries Swimsuit & Terry-Cloth Cover Up

Vintage 1950's Jantzen Embroidered Strawberries Swimsuit & Terry-Cloth Cover Up

By Jantzen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Words can not describe how beautiful this 1950's Jantzen swimsuit ensemble is. The bathing suit is made from a high-grade ruched stretch polished cotton blend fabric with adorable st...

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1950s American Beachwear

1950's Deweese Designs Bombshell Metallic Gold Lurex Criss-Cross Swimsuit
1950's Deweese Designs Bombshell Metallic Gold Lurex Criss-Cross Swimsuit

1950's Deweese Designs Bombshell Metallic Gold Lurex Criss-Cross Swimsuit

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Maryann Deweese worked with top studio designers on suits for the stars and, for many years, designed the swimsuits worn in the Miss America pageant. She was credited with innovation...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950's Cole of California Metallic Gold Lame Plunge Pin-Up Playsuit Swimsuit
1950's Cole of California Metallic Gold Lame Plunge Pin-Up Playsuit Swimsuit

1950's Cole of California Metallic Gold Lame Plunge Pin-Up Playsuit Swimsuit

By Cole of California

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Words can not describe how beautiful this 1950's Cole of California swimsuit is. The garment is made from a high-grade early stretch silk-lame fabric that one only finds from this ti...

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1950s American Swimwear

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster For Miami Florida By Capital Airlines

Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster For Miami Florida By Capital Airlines

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Miami by Capital Airlines featuring a great mid-century image of two elegant and fashionably dressed ladies walking past an Art Deco bu...

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1950s More Prints

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Paper

Vintage 1950s Rose Marie Reid Bronze Bombshell Swimsuit
Vintage 1950s Rose Marie Reid Bronze Bombshell Swimsuit

Vintage 1950s Rose Marie Reid Bronze Bombshell Swimsuit

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

Gorgeous vintage 1950's swimsuit! * shimmering bronze striped nylon * adjustable straps * bodice stays * centered sheering * Elastic leg openings * metal back zipper * by Ro...

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1950s Swimwear

Late 1950s Black Swimsuit
Late 1950s Black Swimsuit

Late 1950s Black Swimsuit

Located in Houston, TX

Flattering black Darlene 1950s swim suit. A knit suit with nylon and rubber to back up the slogan "The Fit is Knit Right In" (SeeTag). The suit has a low back with beautiful knitted...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950's Neiman Marcus Metallic-Gold Silk Lame Rhinestone Halter Swimsuit
1950's Neiman Marcus Metallic-Gold Silk Lame Rhinestone Halter Swimsuit

1950's Neiman Marcus Metallic-Gold Silk Lame Rhinestone Halter Swimsuit

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Words can not describe how beautiful this 1950's "Neiman Marcus" swimsuit is. The garment is made from a high-grade early stretch silk-lame fabric that one only finds from this time ...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Wiggle Sarong Dress Swimsuit Set
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Wiggle Sarong Dress Swimsuit Set

1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Wiggle Sarong Dress Swimsuit Set

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Alfred Shaheen was the most creative and prolific Hawaiian designer in post-WWII fashion. Shaheen pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manufacturing industry by stretching beyond the lim...

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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1950s Cole of California Coral Swimsuit
1950s Cole of California Coral Swimsuit

1950s Cole of California Coral Swimsuit

By Cole of California

Located in Houston, TX

Fred Cole was known for his sexy Hollywood swimsuit designs. In the mid 50's he made swimsuits for Dior. This coral swim suit has an interesting Asymmetrical bust line and ruching ac...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit
1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit

1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit. Draped fabric at bust and waist.

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1950s Swimwear

1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry Cloth Swimsuit
1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry Cloth Swimsuit

1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry Cloth Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry cloth Swimsuit with color blocking motif, built-in bra, and a backless structure.

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1950s Swimwear

1950s Perfection Fit by Roxanne Purple Print Swimsuit
1950s Perfection Fit by Roxanne Purple Print Swimsuit

1950s Perfection Fit by Roxanne Purple Print Swimsuit

Located in Houston, TX

This 1950's suit seemingly made for a 50's movie, production or advertisement is actually a great, wearable piece! Like its name sake, the suit is truly "Perfection Fit" The hues...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Chocolate Brown Faux Wrap One Piece Sweetheart Swimsuit
1950s Chocolate Brown Faux Wrap One Piece Sweetheart Swimsuit

1950s Chocolate Brown Faux Wrap One Piece Sweetheart Swimsuit

Located in Houston, TX

Channel your favorite beach flick and show off your curves in this awesome chocolate brown one piece swimsuit! This one piece swimsuit is made of a stretch fabric and features an opt...

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Navy Plaid Pinup Swim Suit
1950s Navy Plaid Pinup Swim Suit

1950s Navy Plaid Pinup Swim Suit

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Plaid Swimsuit. Blue, Red, and Yellow plaid swim suit with zipper closure and button reenforcement.

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1950s Swimwear

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By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...

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1960s French Day Dresses

1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats

1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960's Orange Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress with Open Back and Elaborate Beading
1960's Orange Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress with Open Back and Elaborate Beading

1960's Orange Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress with Open Back and Elaborate Beading

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960's cocktail dress rendered in a bright peach silk crepe with lavish beaded embellishment on cuffs and hem. The streamlined inner shift features a boat neckline. The open back is...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...

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1950s American Ballerina Dresses

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket

By Paco Rabanne

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.

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1960s French Cropped Jackets

1940's Wool Skirt Suit
1940's Wool Skirt Suit

1940's Wool Skirt Suit

Located in Geneva, CH

Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined. Note : none rhinestones and studs are missing. Fits approx. : US 4-6 / FR 38 ...

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1940s American Skirt Suits

1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves
1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves

1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves

By Werle Beverly Hills, WERLE of Beverly Hills

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Werle glamorous Mod black glittered silk chiffon gown with nude silk crepe insets at sides and dramatic Dolman draped sheer silk chiffon sleeves. Wide neckline. Completely line...

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart

1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart

By Isabell Gerhart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

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Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008

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Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown

Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A true collector’s piece from John Galliano’s most theatrical and romantic era at Dior. This gown comes from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, “In a Boudoir Mood,” where ling...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit
Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit

Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s CATALINA navy blue and white one-piece romper swimsuit! Flattering durable stretch material slims any silhouette. White ties at each side of the waist. Simply slips over t...

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1960s American Swimwear

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F/W 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Olive Green Silk Metal Embellished Runway Gown

F/W 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Olive Green Silk Metal Embellished Runway Gown

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Valentino Haute Couture gown from the Fall/Winter 2005 collection is cut in a floor-length silhouette in olive green silk satin with an internal corset. The halter neckline is f...

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Early 2000s Italian Formal Gowns

Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-XS, 1950s
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-XS, 1950s

Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-XS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Day Dresses

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1950s Swimsuit For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1950s swimsuit for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Gray, Black and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect 1950s swimsuit among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Rose Marie Reid, Cole of California and Jantzen are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 1950s Swimsuit?

Prices for a 1950s swimsuit can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $7,500, while, on average they fetch $318.

Finding the Right Swimwear for You

From Esther Williams’s glamorous one-piece wonders to Brigitte Bardot’s bombshell bikini on the beaches of Cannes, swimwear has made headlines and raised eyebrows for years. After all, who doesn’t want to wear alluring vintage or designer swimwear for a trip to the beach or poolside relaxation?

Design, style and the amount of skin shown have all made news when it comes to swimwear. While in the 19th century women often sported skirts over bloomers when they visited the shore, by the early 20th century, many were wearing sleek Jantzen suits that would influence the swimsuits women wear today.

By the mid-century, cutouts and two-piece suits were pushing the boundaries of swimwear, with designer Rudi Gernreich debuting the daring topless monokini in 1964. In the 1970s, legendary designers such as Halston were applying an evening-wear aesthetic to swimwear, adding plunging necklines, ruching and even beadwork. Maillots and bikinis began to feature strapless designs.

Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli and Versace are among the designers who have left their mark in the swimwear world with bold prints and cuts as well as a wide range of dazzling embellishments.

Today, swimsuits are crafted with both function and style in mind for swimming, lounging and making a statement in and out of the water. Browse an extensive collection of vintage and designer swimwear on 1stDibs.

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