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Vintage 50S Swimwear

50s Tiki Print One-Piece Rose-Marie Reed Bathing Suit
50s Tiki Print One-Piece Rose-Marie Reed Bathing Suit

50s Tiki Print One-Piece Rose-Marie Reed Bathing Suit

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous 50s Rose-Marie Reed tiki print one-piece bathing suit with skirting. Size 6

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1950s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

1950s Maurice Handler Bubblegum Pink One Piece Vintage 50s Bombshell Swimsuit
1950s Maurice Handler Bubblegum Pink One Piece Vintage 50s Bombshell Swimsuit

1950s Maurice Handler Bubblegum Pink One Piece Vintage 50s Bombshell Swimsuit

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and rare 1950s MAURICE HANDLER bubblegum pink one piece swimsuit ! Channel your inner Barbie in this museum worthy frock. Features mock buttons at left bust and right leg. Fu...

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1950s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

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50s Claire McCardell Plaid Cotton Playsuit
50s Claire McCardell Plaid Cotton Playsuit

50s Claire McCardell Plaid Cotton Playsuit

By Claire McCardell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of Claire McCardell's most iconic looks - a cotton romper in blue and green plaid. Elasticized halter strap with empire elasticized waist. Attached wrap around tie for versatili...

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1950s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

50s Geo Abstract Swimsuit
50s Geo Abstract Swimsuit

50s Geo Abstract Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Geo Abstract Swimsuit

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1950s Vintage 50S Swimwear

50s Cotton Paisley Sunsuit/ Swimsuit
50s Cotton Paisley Sunsuit/ Swimsuit

50s Cotton Paisley Sunsuit/ Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Cotton Paisley Sunsuit/ Swimsuit

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1950s Vintage 50S Swimwear

50s Two Piece Cotton Floral Swimsuit
50s Two Piece Cotton Floral Swimsuit

50s Two Piece Cotton Floral Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Two Piece Cotton Floral Swimsuit

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1950s Unknown Vintage 50S Swimwear

50s Rose Marie Reid of California Swimsuit
50s Rose Marie Reid of California Swimsuit

50s Rose Marie Reid of California Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

50s Rose Marie Reid of California Swimsuit

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1950s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

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Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Silver Sequined 70s Amazing Lurex Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Silver Sequined 70s Amazing Lurex Wide Leg Jumpsuit

Vintage Lilli Diamond 1970s Silver Sequined 70s Amazing Lurex Wide Leg Jumpsuit

By Lilli Diamond

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational early 1970s LILLI DIAMOND silver sequined lurex wide leg disco jumpsuit! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout. Soft silver metallic lurex fabric. Ful...

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1970s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

Manolo Blahnik 2008 Silk Printed Mules With Turquoise Rhinestones, 5.5
Manolo Blahnik 2008 Silk Printed Mules With Turquoise Rhinestones, 5.5

Manolo Blahnik 2008 Silk Printed Mules With Turquoise Rhinestones, 5.5

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in North Miami, FL

This gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahnik pair of sexy mules have the most luscious silk printed design on them with chartreuse leather interior. The design is very Pucci esque. The turqu...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 8
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 8

New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 8

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Rare & Collectible Brand New * Kate Moss Black Patent Corset Heels * Size 8 * Black Patent Leather The Heel is a deep, near black irridescent green * Corset Ankle ...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower

Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower

By Robert Rodriguez

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...

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Early 2000s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket

Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...

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1990s French Vintage 50S Swimwear

Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery

Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous fine stretch silk halter dress from Versace with a colorful pink lily print on a turquoise background. The halter neck and bust area are comprised of intricate silk cord f...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress
Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress

Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress

$375Sale Price|44% Off

Size: 38

Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress

By Sophie Sitbon Paris, Sophie Sitbon

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black dress from French designer Sophie Sitbon. It is a simple sleeveless crew neck dress with horizontal cut outs across the midriff, upper chest and sides. The back is...

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1990s French Vintage 50S Swimwear

Moschino Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit
Moschino Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit

Moschino Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit

By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black halter jumpsuit from Moschino. It is double breasted with 6 buttons matching the satin peak lapels and hip pocket flaps. Semi fitted through the waist the lower por...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s

Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s

By Louis Estevez

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure ...

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1950s American Vintage 50S Swimwear

Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown
Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture rich black velvet bias cut gown with thigh high slit. Fully lined in red silk charmeuse designed to show at arm openings and side leg slit. Also fe...

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Early 2000s Vintage 50S Swimwear

Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress
Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress

Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic sexy early 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bondage inspired bodycon dress! Soft rayon blend fabric. Cut-out above the bodice and buckle at center neck. Hidden zipper up the back wi...

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1980s French Vintage 50S Swimwear

UNWORN Gianni Versace 1994 Medusa Metallic Golden Leather Dress Museum Piece 44
UNWORN Gianni Versace 1994 Medusa Metallic Golden Leather Dress Museum Piece 44

UNWORN Gianni Versace 1994 Medusa Metallic Golden Leather Dress Museum Piece 44

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

ULTRAFAMOUS DRESS BY GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE THE DRESS OF THE SEASON - FEATURED IN VERSACE AD CAMPAIGN OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY - A TRUE GEM SO HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CON...

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1990s Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6
Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6

Dolce&Gabbana Cocktail / Dinner Sheath Dress Black w/ Lace Built in Bra 40 / 6

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Dolce&Gabbana black cocktail sheath dress. Overlay lace on bust, waist and hem. Dress has built-in underwire bra with adjustable bra straps. Hidden rear zip. So...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

Moschino Tangerine body-hugging maxi dress
Moschino Tangerine body-hugging maxi dress

Moschino Tangerine body-hugging maxi dress

By Moschino

Located in New York, NY

Moschino Tangerine body-hugging maxi dress measures 46" in length. The nylon/spandex blend stretches just enough for that body-hugging fit. The straps measures 8 1/2", underarm-to-he...

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1990s Italian Vintage 50S Swimwear

Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress
Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress

Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...

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1990s French Vintage 50S Swimwear

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Vintage 50S Swimwear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage 50s swimwear for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect vintage 50s swimwear may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gucci each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage 50S Swimwear?

The price for a vintage 50s swimwear starts at $1,320 and tops out at $3,950, and on average, selling for $2,150.

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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