I've always been a one-piece bathing costume sort of a girl. Can't even bear to call it a swimsuit. Tell me this isn't a lot chicer than a series lycra triangles spliced and strung together?
Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea but fabulous textiles
Oh oh oh, Oklahoma meets my favourite dress from South Pacific
What a gorgeous collaboration between United States Rubber and the milliner
This look would definitely work today
Stunning, modest simplicity
Perhaps a bit on the complicated side and the hoods a little dodgy?
Total elegance for a game of beach rummyFrom 50s Fashion Style 1 Beach & Sumer P.I.E Books 1997
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I agree totally. Much more elegant. And much more forgiving.
ReplyDeleteThanks AAL. I think the forgiving nature of these styles should not be under-estimated!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Little Edie and her swimming atire at Grey Gardens...
ReplyDeleteMmm, am having a gingham moment - your Oklahoma number is very snappy, although I would have to add straps. In addition to the matching parasol, Joan Crawford would have had matching plastic-covered shoes and a turban.
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes, Yes.la
ReplyDeleteGraysonfavour, you got it! I knew these pics reminded me of someone.
ReplyDeleteEEE, I love that image of Joan Crawford.
la, glad you agree. this is all very encouraging!
Congratulations for your nice blog, nice work, love-love retro beach!!! Greetings from Brasil!
ReplyDeleteFoquinha/Ilhas Galápagos ;)