Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A Vintage Summer

1940's linen post cards bananastrudel

You cant go wrong with a vintage swimsuit, they are much more flattering then the new suits of today. Plus the chance of any one else wearing the same suit as you, forget about it, because it most likely will never ever happen.

1960's Yellow Gingham Bathing Suit $85 thirteeneightyfive
1950's Turquoise Cotton Bathing Suit or Play Suit $62 funkydarlinvintage
1950's Cole of California Halter Bathing Suit $89.95 metroretrovintage
1950's 4th of July Pin Up Bathing Suit $15 cominguproses
1950's Kahala Hawaiian Swimsuit $89 Planetclairevintage

1950's Vintage Sunglasses

1950's ArtCraft Cat Eye Sunglasses $35 thewoolgatherer
1950's Black Cat Eye Sunglasses w/ Leaves $28 cominguproses
1940's Vintage Swim Cap

1940's Bubble Gum Pink Rubber Smocked Swim Cap $8 stacyleighvintage

1950's Vintage Hawaiian Dresses

1950's Hawaiian Sarong Hibiscus Wiggle Dress $75 Planetclairevintage
1950's Ruby of Miami Sarong Dress $34.95 metroretrovintage
1950's Red Hawaiian Tiki Print Full Skirt Dress $285 Planetclairevintage
Posted by Darla: Retro Ways at 10:56 AM
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32 comments:

  1. AngelJune 23, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    The red dress is gorgeous!

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  2. LolaJune 23, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I adore the black cat eye sunglasses - sooo very stylish, sooo very Lola!
    xLOL LOLA:)

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  3. elle s'ennuieJune 23, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Oh that first yellow gingham bathing suit is adorable, too bad it's both out of my size and price range :) The first two pictures make me wish I was on a beach right now!

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  4. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I love it all but the yellow gingham bathing suit is especially cute!

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  5. MaggiJune 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    These are great suits! And I would love to have a pair of those glasses and that red dress!

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  6. aileenJune 23, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I love the 4th of july suit and hawaiian sarong is adorable. great post!

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  7. MilaJune 23, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Ahhh i am such a big fan of vintage!Yellow bathing suit is just perfect!

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  8. Cajun Girl Living In The MountainsJune 23, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    All are so lovely!
    Now, I want to find a vintage bathing suit pattern...

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  9. Fabulous Finds GalJune 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Fabulous vintage post, my darling! What fab pics for the beach. Love, love, love it all.
    xo

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  10. CrystalJune 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I just stumbled across your website and love it! Am following now. All these bathing suits are so adorable. I've been thinking about getting one for a while, and I absolutely must. Women were so much more fashionable back then. Sigh.

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  11. 13beesJune 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    great picks! but you forgot my green hawaiian dress ;)! (it's actually even more fabulous in person)
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22112769

    xx

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  12. Aya SmithJune 23, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Oh, I LOVE the swimsuits! They are so perfect.
    This is an inspiring post!!! :D

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  13. MeghanJune 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    oh vintage summer, there's nothing like it :0)

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  14. debra@dustjacketJune 23, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Too true Darla, love that yellow swimsuit.xx

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  15. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJune 23, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    These are all soooo great! I especially covet the yellow dress.

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  16. MarsJune 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    oh, i LOVE vintage bathing suits! they're like my new favorite thing :D that one from 1385 is so precious! now you've inspired me to get sunglasses, a bathing cap, and all the other accessories, oy! <3

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  17. MeghanJune 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment. I was nearly snorting with laughter. We truly were born in the wrong decade if the 1940's had boys like that bike rider to offer! growl! lol.

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  18. BaronessVonVintageJune 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    oh, so many lovelies....I loved the shoes in that first pic (red polka dots on platforms!!!!)

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  19. UnknownJune 24, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    lovely photos! So inspiring :D

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  20. www.janetteria.comJune 24, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    i adore the first one!

    XoXo

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  21. PennyJune 24, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    i neeeeeed that yellow gingham one!!

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  22. Witchcrafted LifeJune 24, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I couldn't agree more with you when it comes to why wearing vintage swimwear is the way to go! It's awesome to lay out in the sparkling sun and know that there's next to no chance anyone else is going to saunter by wearing the same outfit ;)

    Absolutely adore your entire roundup of stunningly pretty summer items!

    Big hugs & oodles of sunny, happy Wednesday wishes,
    ♥ Jessica

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  23. Miss WoodyJune 24, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    i love these glasses! i've the same!

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  24. LizzyJune 24, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Oh!! lovely swimwear!! the glasses!! Ohhh I want them!! =(

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  25. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I always wanted a vintage looking bathing suit but I still haven't found the perfect one.

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  26. GlamoursurfJune 24, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    These are all so adorable!

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  27. Lolita HazeJune 24, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    What a super fun post!

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  28. lovintrashJune 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    loveee yellow bathing suit!!!!

    your blog is lovely....

    lo.

    www.lovintrash.blogspot.com

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  29. GypsyFoxJune 29, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    WOW these are fantastic finds! I LOVE everything!!

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  30. LisaJuly 23, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Thanks for linking my stuff!

    xo

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  31. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Cool

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  32. manufaktura cdRJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    I love vintage summer look. Big inspiration for vintage jewelry that I make, take a look :)
    http://en.dawanda.com/product/41149142-PHOTOshopping-necklace

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