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1980s Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one

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1980s French Swimwear

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Bill Blass 1980s Black  & White One Piece Swimsuit Size 6 / 8.
Bill Blass 1980s Black  & White One Piece Swimsuit Size 6 / 8.

Bill Blass 1980s Black & White One Piece Swimsuit Size 6 / 8.

By Bill Blass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bill Blass 1980s black & white one piece swimsuit is labeled a size 10 but fits like a modern size

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1980s American Swimwear

Anne Klein 1980s Swimsuit
Anne Klein 1980s Swimsuit

Anne Klein 1980s Swimsuit

By Anne Klein

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Be beach ready at all times with this adorable one piece swimsuit! Circa 1980s, this sexy one piece

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1980s American Swimwear

Vintage 1980s fishnet sleeve swimsuit, Slix
Vintage 1980s fishnet sleeve swimsuit, Slix

Vintage 1980s fishnet sleeve swimsuit, Slix

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous vampy 1980s original swimsuit. It is in a rich sleek black stretchy fabric with a v

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Late 20th Century British Swimwear

1980s Yves Saint Laurent White Ruched Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent White Ruched Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent White Ruched Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Incredible 1980's Yves Saint Laurent Maillots De Bains one piece swimsuit! Ruched white swim fabric

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1980s French Swimwear

1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Mesh Swimsuit Skirt Coverup
1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Mesh Swimsuit Skirt Coverup

1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo Mesh Swimsuit Skirt Coverup

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Make Your Beach And Pool Look A Whole Outfit! Circa 1980s, this Giorgio di Sant Angelo skirt

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1980s Unknown Swimwear

Gottex Fashion Straw Color Hat with Chic Black Bow Flexible Brim
Gottex Fashion Straw Color Hat with Chic Black Bow Flexible Brim

Gottex Fashion Straw Color Hat with Chic Black Bow Flexible Brim

By Gottex

Located in Palm Desert, CA

linens, towels and drapes.[5] By the 1980s, Gottex swimsuits were being worn by Diana, Princess of Wales

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Early 2000s Chinese Hats

1980's Norma Kamali Cutout Swimsuit
1980's Norma Kamali Cutout Swimsuit

1980's Norma Kamali Cutout Swimsuit

By Norma Kamali

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Set your beachwear attire stand up with this color popping 1980s Norma Kamali cutout swimsuit. With

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1980s Swimwear

1980s CHRISTIAN DIOR Lurex One Piece Swimsuit
1980s CHRISTIAN DIOR Lurex One Piece Swimsuit

1980s CHRISTIAN DIOR Lurex One Piece Swimsuit

By Christian Dior

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely 1980s Christian Dior Beachwear one piece swimsuit is in bronze lurex lycra fabric with

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1980s French Swimwear

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White One Piece Swimsuit
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White One Piece Swimsuit

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black and White One Piece Swimsuit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Maillots De Bains one piece swimsuit! is in black lycra fabric

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1980s French Swimwear

Fabulous 1980's NWT Keiko Large Polka Dot Swimsuit
Fabulous 1980's NWT Keiko Large Polka Dot Swimsuit

Fabulous 1980's NWT Keiko Large Polka Dot Swimsuit

By Keiko Fukuzaki

Located in Houston, TX

The color, the pattern, the flouncy edge, the fit, the fun -- what else is there? Oh!, it is unworn NWT dead stock waiting for you!

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1980s American Swimwear

1980s Perla Perfect Pink Swimsuit
1980s Perla Perfect Pink Swimsuit

1980s Perla Perfect Pink Swimsuit

Located in Houston, TX

Classic cotton candy colored one piece reminds us of something that could have been worn in a 1980

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1980s French Swimwear

Liza Bruce Vintage 1980s Holographic Swimsuit
Liza Bruce Vintage 1980s Holographic Swimsuit

Liza Bruce Vintage 1980s Holographic Swimsuit

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A fabulous vintage womens one piece swimsuit from the 80s by high end swimwear designer, Liza Bruce

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1980s Bikinis

1980s Roberta di Camerino Multi Color Swimsuit
1980s Roberta di Camerino Multi Color Swimsuit

1980s Roberta di Camerino Multi Color Swimsuit

By Roberta Di Camerino

Located in Houston, TX

This fabulous unworn and NWOT Roberta di Camerino multi-color swimsuit will give you unbelievable

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1980s Italian Swimwear

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Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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1930s Unknown Jackets

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Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress

By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

1970s Ronald Kolodzie Navy Blue Orange Green Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress

By Ronald Kolodzie

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s RONALD KOLODZIE navy blue, orange and green long sleeve jersey maxi dress! Features a tropical Hawaiian print in vibrant colors of neon orange, green, peach and light p...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Plunging Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Plunging Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Plunging Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Plunging Ruched Long Sleeve Sweater Top XS Gucci long sleeve ruched top with plunging neckline and back.

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Early 2000s Shirts

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

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1950s American Evening Gowns

New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40

New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Runway Versace Mini Embellished Dress Designer size 40 This dress stands out for collectors due to its one-of-a-kind patchwork composition, where bold prints, textured fabrics, a...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail 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

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Munich, DE

"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...

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1990s Italian Skirts

Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s

Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...

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1980s French Jumpsuits

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1980s Swimsuit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1980s swimsuit you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1980s 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. An accessory like this designed by Bill Blass, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1980s Swimsuit?

The price for a 1980s swimsuit starts at $165 and tops out at $25,889, and on average, selling for $445.

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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