I found this pic of vintage bathing suits from a 1940's catalog. Aren't they all gorgeous?! I think my favorite has to be the turquoise swimsuit with the midriff cutout on the top right. So pretty.

Beautiful Women's Swimwear Fashion of the 1950s ~ Vintage Everyday

Miss Pacific finalists 1952 Bondi beach 1959 Bondi 1955 Sydney low umbrella Bondi '56

Cole of California 1947 . http://www.glamoursurf.com/catalog/item/4567435/8773203.htm

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1940's Swimwear The principle design factor of was to be figure flattering - often incorporating the new stretch fabrics to offer tummy support and hourglass shape to a womans figure.This marked a major departure in

Back in August I posted some items that I got from Julia of Carolina Thrift Chick. She had the good fortune to acquire the clothing from the estate of Mary Jane Hefner, a career teacher and guidan…

1956 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 91

1950s Swimsuits, Love all of these 1950s swimsuits, especially the flamingo print.