Wednesday, June 25, 2008

1930's Swimwear




Yes, another vintage swimsuit post! But how could I not brag about the 1930's bathing suit I just got! This is my oldest one yet! It's black, and it basically looks like a long tank top made out of wool. Here are some photos of Joan Blondell, Claudette Colbert, Carole Lombard and Jean Harlow, in the swimwear of the time. I must say, Jean's suit is pretty scandalous compared to the other ones! They're all pretty cute though. I love the little belts that were worn with them! Which swimsuit is your favorite?

16 comments:

Helena said...

Wonderful blog! What a treasure. I love the pics here. :-)

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse said...

I love these! Claudette's reminds me of a retro Bond girl--it might be the belt. I think I like Jean Harlow's the best, I just adore that woman, it's so glam!

Anonymous said...

I love how vintage swimwear fits perfectly on curvier women!

My favorite is the one on the second picture. So glamorous!

Seeker said...

What a pretty and nice blog!

Thank you for leaving that lovely comment in my blog.

Those vintage swimwear are great.

xx

Francis Girard said...

I love the fourth one - so classic. My figure suits these styles. I think Im trapped in the wrong era. xf

qwkjdn said...

I love them all! I agree, the belts are cute, as well.

In Yr Fshn said...

Lombard's is my fave but sadly, swimsuits look awful on me. These are gorgeous though...

TECSA said...

lovely...vintage swimwear it's just incredible!!


nice blog.

see u soon

regards,

Couture Carrie said...

Very cool! There is an exhibit here in CT at the Wadsworth Museum about the history of the bathing suit; your post just reminded me that I need to get over there and see it!!

Kira Aderne said...

very classy, for sure!!!

a kiss!!

Candice DeVille said...

Jean Harlow, what a woman! I really must get myself a suit like these for my coming summer. It would cover up my tattoo just perfectly for when I need to be more demure.

s.i. michaels said...

What gorgeous shots. I'll never get tired of seeing Jean Harlow.

Lisa said...

I prefer Claudettes modest and cute swimsuit. She looks so sweet in it. Though all 4 are so pretty:)

curvyandproud said...

i love these swimsuits! whoever said they were trapped in the wrong era! i hear you! im so glad these swimsuits are coming back into fashion!
great page btw!

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Unknown said...

wow thanks for the picts great for school project ideas
- i like the 2nd pict the best