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1950s Swimsuit

1950's Masterpiece by Catalina Brown One Piece Swimsuit
1950's Masterpiece by Catalina Brown One Piece Swimsuit

1950's Masterpiece by Catalina Brown One Piece Swimsuit

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Masterpiece by Catalina Brown one piece swimsuit. A total blast from the past in very good

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit
1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit

1950s Catalina Floral Textured Cotton Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

Universe pageants in order to promote their swimwear designs. This 1950s example is a textured cotton blend

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1960s American Swimwear

Aunque usted no lo crea. Works on Paper
Aunque usted no lo crea. Works on Paper

Aunque usted no lo crea. Works on Paper

By Alvaro Barrios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

glamorous women in vintage swimsuits, evoking 1950s pin-up aesthetics. The beach setting is painted in bold

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit
1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

Located in Newark, DE

Trebor, Paris, circa 1950. Trebor's gorgeous brand new original swimsuit, never been worn, it

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1950s French Swimwear

1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit
1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

1950's Gorgeous French brand new original swimsuit

Located in Newark, DE

Trebor, Paris, circa 1950 Beautiful low back original and brand new swimsuit . Fresh and bright

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1950s French Swimwear

1950s Rose Marie Reid Bloomer Swimsuit
1950s Rose Marie Reid Bloomer Swimsuit

1950s Rose Marie Reid Bloomer Swimsuit

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Houston, TX

Looking for a vintage swimsuit for your winter vacation or for your short film? Swimsuits by Ms

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Jantzen Red Sweetheart Stitch Swimsuit
1950s Jantzen Red Sweetheart Stitch Swimsuit

1950s Jantzen Red Sweetheart Stitch Swimsuit

By Jantzen

Located in Houston, TX

Striking sweetheart swimsuit by Jantzen! This one piece suit is composed of several long panels of

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Rose Marie Reid Glove Motif Swimsuit
1950s Rose Marie Reid Glove Motif Swimsuit

1950s Rose Marie Reid Glove Motif Swimsuit

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Houston, TX

Classic and whimsical, Rose Marie Reid designed swimsuit from the 1950's but is also so NOW! While

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Paisley One-Strap Cotton Swimsuit
1950s Paisley One-Strap Cotton Swimsuit

1950s Paisley One-Strap Cotton Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

We really love the print on this original 1950s cotton swimsuit. It is a vibrant floral paisley

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1950s British Swimwear

1950s Kittiwake Rose Print Cotton Smocked Swimsuit
1950s Kittiwake Rose Print Cotton Smocked Swimsuit

1950s Kittiwake Rose Print Cotton Smocked Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

Original late 1950s or very early 1960s smocked one-piece swimsuit made from cotton in an azure

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1950s British Swimwear

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit
1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

example from the late 1950s to early 1960s from this quintessential British lingerie brand. This is the

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1950s British Beachwear

1950s Cole of California Pristine Gold Lame SwimSuit
1950s Cole of California Pristine Gold Lame SwimSuit

1950s Cole of California Pristine Gold Lame SwimSuit

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Cole of California "Ester Williams" style silhouette gold lame stretch swimsuit with "skirted

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit
1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

1950s Fantasie Turquoise Rose Print Two-piece Swimsuit

Located in London, GB

example from the late 1950s to early 1960s from this quintessential British lingerie brand. This is the

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1950s British Beachwear

Vintage 1950s Good + Plenty Swimsuit Playsuit
Vintage 1950s Good + Plenty Swimsuit Playsuit

Vintage 1950s Good + Plenty Swimsuit Playsuit

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s swimsuit * purple & green striped cotton * button halter straps * metal back

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1950s Swimwear

1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit
1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit

1950s Black Cat Pin-Up Catalina Swimsuit

Located in Rockwood, ON

Super sexy printed 1950s swimsuit that can double as a playsuit for a really brave girl. It's made

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1950s Swimwear

Rose Marie Reid 1950's Cotton Playsuit/Swimsuit w/Pucci Print
Rose Marie Reid 1950's Cotton Playsuit/Swimsuit w/Pucci Print

Rose Marie Reid 1950's Cotton Playsuit/Swimsuit w/Pucci Print

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rose Marie Reid 1950's swimsuit/playsuit using a Pucci cotton horizontal print. Smocked panels in

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1950s American Beachwear

Vintage 1950s Rose Marie Reid Bronze Bombshell Swimsuit
Vintage 1950s Rose Marie Reid Bronze Bombshell Swimsuit

Vintage 1950s Rose Marie Reid Bronze Bombshell Swimsuit

By Rose Marie Reid

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

Gorgeous vintage 1950's swimsuit! * shimmering bronze striped nylon * adjustable straps

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1950s Swimwear

Late 1950s Black Swimsuit
Late 1950s Black Swimsuit

Late 1950s Black Swimsuit

Located in Houston, TX

Flattering black Darlene 1950s swim suit. A knit suit with nylon and rubber to back up the slogan

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Cole of California Coral Swimsuit
1950s Cole of California Coral Swimsuit

1950s Cole of California Coral Swimsuit

By Cole of California

Located in Houston, TX

Fred Cole was known for his sexy Hollywood swimsuit designs. In the mid 50's he made swimsuits for

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit
1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit

1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Rose Marie Reid Classic Pinup Swimsuit. Draped fabric at bust and waist. There is some

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1950s Swimwear

1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry Cloth Swimsuit
1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry Cloth Swimsuit

1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry Cloth Swimsuit

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Aqua and Light Blue Terry cloth Swimsuit with color blocking motif, built-in bra, and a

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1950s Swimwear

1950s Perfection Fit by Roxanne Purple Print Swimsuit
1950s Perfection Fit by Roxanne Purple Print Swimsuit

1950s Perfection Fit by Roxanne Purple Print Swimsuit

Located in Houston, TX

This 1950's suit seemingly made for a 50's movie, production or advertisement is actually a great

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1950s American Swimwear

1950s Navy Plaid Pinup Swim Suit
1950s Navy Plaid Pinup Swim Suit

1950s Navy Plaid Pinup Swim Suit

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Plaid Swimsuit. Blue, Red, and Yellow plaid swim suit with zipper closure and button

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1950s Swimwear

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1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit

By Jack Bryan by Dupuis, Jack Bryan

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58

Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape

Located in San Diego, CA

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

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1960s French Skirt Suits

1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit

1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit

By Gottex

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy and rare 1960s GOTTEX black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit with sheer cut-out sides! Features a high neck with an open back. Black on black polka dot print. Semi sheer cut-outs ...

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1960s American Swimwear

F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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1950's Floral Cotton Daydress with Red Piping
1950's Floral Cotton Daydress with Red Piping

1950's Floral Cotton Daydress with Red Piping

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Green, pink and red floral printed cotton daydress from the 1950's. Red piping detail on the yoke style boatneck, cuffs and semicircle detail on hips. Zipper down the front is hidden...

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1950s Unknown Casual Dresses

Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit
Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit

Vintage Catalina 1960s Navy Blue + White Nautical One Piece 60s Romper Swimsuit

Located in San Diego, CA

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Gorgeous 1960s Demi Couture Pale Pink Silk Shantung Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Located in San Diego, CA

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1960s Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998

Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...

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1960s Harrods Orange Silk Georgette Dress With Asymmetrical Strap

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By Harrods

Located in London, GB

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By Emilio Pucci

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Rudi Gernreich A/W 1968 Carwash Hem Vintage 60s Wool Purple Bikini Swimsuit

By Rudi Gernreich

Located in San Diego, CA

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1950s Swimsuit For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1950s swimsuit for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Gray, Black and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect 1950s swimsuit among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Rose Marie Reid, Cole of California and Jantzen are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 1950s Swimsuit?

Prices for a 1950s swimsuit can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $7,500, while, on average they fetch $318.

Finding the Right Swimwear for You

From Esther Williams’s glamorous one-piece wonders to Brigitte Bardot’s bombshell bikini on the beaches of Cannes, swimwear has made headlines and raised eyebrows for years. After all, who doesn’t want to wear alluring vintage or designer swimwear for a trip to the beach or poolside relaxation?

Design, style and the amount of skin shown have all made news when it comes to swimwear. While in the 19th century women often sported skirts over bloomers when they visited the shore, by the early 20th century, many were wearing sleek Jantzen suits that would influence the swimsuits women wear today.

By the mid-century, cutouts and two-piece suits were pushing the boundaries of swimwear, with designer Rudi Gernreich debuting the daring topless monokini in 1964. In the 1970s, legendary designers such as Halston were applying an evening-wear aesthetic to swimwear, adding plunging necklines, ruching and even beadwork. Maillots and bikinis began to feature strapless designs.

Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli and Versace are among the designers who have left their mark in the swimwear world with bold prints and cuts as well as a wide range of dazzling embellishments.

Today, swimsuits are crafted with both function and style in mind for swimming, lounging and making a statement in and out of the water. Browse an extensive collection of vintage and designer swimwear on 1stDibs.

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