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?
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16 comments:

  1. Helena3:32 AM

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

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  2. Rebecca, A Clothes Horse8:04 AM

    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!

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  3. Anonymous11:49 AM

    I love how vintage swimwear fits perfectly on curvier women!

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

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  4. Seeker3:11 AM

    What a pretty and nice blog!

    Thank you for leaving that lovely comment in my blog.

    Those vintage swimwear are great.

    xx

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  5. Francis Girard5:13 AM

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

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  6. qwkjdn10:13 AM

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

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  7. In Yr Fshn12:22 PM

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

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  8. TECSA2:38 AM

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


    nice blog.

    see u soon

    regards,

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  9. Couture Carrie10:48 AM

    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!!

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  10. Kira Aderne5:16 PM

    very classy, for sure!!!

    a kiss!!

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  11. Candice DeVille5:11 AM

    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.

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  12. s.i. michaels9:24 AM

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

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  13. Lisa8:32 AM

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

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  14. curvyandproud7:42 AM

    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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  15. Anonymous11:21 AM

    hey youve got a great vintage blog going!

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    come and have a look!thanks x x x

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  16. Unknown5:28 PM

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

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