1940's Swimsuits

Well, it's still summer so I thought I'd post another vintage swimsuit picture. You can't go wrong with Red Skelton and his ladies in some fabulous 1940's bathing suits!

Swimsuits with Ava Gardner

Looking for a vintage bathing suit this summer? I'm sure Ava Gardner could give you some ideas. I love every swimsuit I've ever seen her in! Here are just a few. Which is your favorite?

Cute Vintage Swimsuit

Here is the latest edition to my vintage bathing suit collection. I swear I buy twice as many swimsuits in the winter as I do in the summer! Kind of like how I crave ice cream in winter and not as much in the summer. I think its a reverse psychology thing! Anyways, my new swimsuit looks late 1950's or maybe early 1960's. I'll have to check it out more once I receive it in the mail. It can be my early Christmas present!

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?

Another Vintage Swimsuit

Wow, I scored again! My vintage bathing suit collection could never be big enough. Actually, I only have 4 so far, but I'm working on it! I won this gorgeous red suit on Ebay a couple days ago. The description said it was a 1950's swimsuit, but I'm thinking it could be early 1960's as well. Either way, I now have my red suit just in time for summer!

Vintage Bathing Suit Score

I kid you not, I found the black Marilyn Monroe 1950's swimsuit pictured above. The only difference is that mine has a cute halter strap around the neck. My hairstylist sent me the tip last week. She was chatting with the owner of the vintage store beside her salon, when he mentioned he just got a bunch of 1950's bathing suits in. She knows about my obsession, so she called me right away and let me know. Of course I went there right away, and there it was! My dream vintage swimsuit is all mine now. Although I still want an animal print one like Connie Francis is wearing below.

Vintage Swimsuit

I haven't seen anything this cute in awhile...probably because it's still winter! I just won this little 1950's bathing suit or sun suit on Ebay. Actually I don't know that I would risk wearing it in the water...I think it's one of those play suits thats just made for looks. You know, for lounging around by the pool and looking gorgeous.

Vintage Starlet of the Day

The perfection that is Carole Lombard. Now, why can't I ever find a vintage swimsuit like that? Stunningly beautiful and funny, Carole was the queen of comedies in the 1930's. She was also famous for her sassy language. Director Mitchell Leisen called her: "The profane angel, because she looked like an angel and swore like a sailor." Gotta love her.

More Vintage Bathing Suits

I thought I would end August off with these 2 gorgeous vintage swimsuits. They are both 1950's, and the bikini is mine! Well, hopefully the blue one will be mine in 2 days, but that's up to my bank account. Check out the bottoms on my bikini, it has these cute cutouts on the side. So unique. But I absolutely love the gathering on the blue one, it's so flattering.

The Bathing Suit that got Away

Well I tried and tried, but I was outbid! This gorgeous vintage swimsuit must now go to someone else. I love the light pink color, the gathered fabric, and the fact that it's strapless. It has such a pinup look. Oh, it's not fair!

Hot Bettie Baby

Keeping with the beach theme, here's a picture of the beautiful Bettie Page in a vintage 2 piece swimsuit to die for! Hot hot hot.

Back to the Beach in Vintage

Sorry about the lack in posts, but summer is here, and I've been at the beach all week! In vintage of course! Unfortunately I was way too lazy to wear heels with my swimsuit, but other than that I kept my style pretty 1950's.