with all of the gloomy weather we’ve been having this spring, it’s hard to imagine that summer is right around the corner! but looking at photos of awesome vintage swimwear and browsing for vintage inspired suits is certainly getting me in the mood! i’m sure some of you have seen these vintage photos before, but for those of you who haven’t, they’re all by the photographer nina leen for life magazine in the 1950’s. i recently found them via my vintage vogue.
above: summer nostalgic bikini and natalie one piece
above: basketweave print bikini and polka dot v-neck one piece
above: beach blanket bingo two piece and beach blanket bingo one piece
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I just love the last black one from (modcloth?) but how do you buy a suit online and know that it will fit? you can't return it if it doesn't? eek! great post though.
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i love the basket weave one!
i dont own many vintage pieces, but i've always been fascinated by vintage swimsuits!! i think they're fabulous and flattering! :D
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i haven't bought a bathing suit in at least four years but when i saw that beach blanket bingo one piece, i had to buy it. nice pics as well! :)
Vintage inspired swimwear = YES!! Have you seen Beyonce's new music video, Why Don't You Love me? – The song is ok, BUT the video, styling, & outfits – I'm sure you'll love it cause I'm super obsessed with it.
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i just love those 50's swimsuits – they look so stylish
Oh this makes me wish I was going on holiday somewhere warm. I have a polka dot bikini from my holiday to italy in 2008, I love vintage inspired swimwear.
I love vintage inspired swimwear. I finally bought one last year when the swimsuits were really cheap. It's about time that I wear it.
Amazingness!
Loving vintage swimsuits ♥ ♥ ♥
i've always loved vintage swimsuits.
Vintage bathing suits ahhhh….for the ladies with curves.Yes!
Agreed on the weather comment. I feel like at least over on the other side of the bay it gets a bit more sunshine. In San Francisco it has been cold for days. And even when it is sunny, it's been so windy! I am so desperate for summer weather!!
Cute shorts, though! I've been thinking of getting those in black… do the zippers stay well zipped? The last thing I want is my shorts unzipping while I walk around
I love the Modcloth bathing suits.
BAAAA i just love vintage swmiwear so much!
I want a vintage looking bathing suit so badly!!
I don't even think I own a bathing suit. Is that pathetic?
I love the retro-esque swimsuits. So much more flattering!
Oh My Goodness! I Adore every single one of those swimsuits! So incredibly chic!
Keep up the good work Darling!
i haven't even purchased a swimsuit this year yet, but I really want a vintage one…or at least vintage inspired. vintage swimsuits are so much prettier and classier than the skimpy modern ones produced today.
I ADORE the look of retro swimwear, but I'm hesitant of the tan lines they will leave! Cute picks nonetheless!
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