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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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By Donatella Versace, Versace

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By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007

Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress

By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino

Located in Water Mill, NY

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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

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1970s American Evening Gowns

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Rare Michaele Vollbracht Spring 1979 Abstract Print Bandeau Skirt Ensemble Dress

Rare Michaele Vollbracht Spring 1979 Abstract Print Bandeau Skirt Ensemble Dress

By Michaele Vollbracht

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare and extremely chic Spring 1979 MICHAELE VOLLBRACHT abstract print cotton ensemble! Vollbracht only ran his fashion line from 1979 to 1985. This was from his first collection! Fe...

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1970s American Skirt Suits

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...

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Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals

By Giuseppe Zanotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...

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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s Evening Gowns

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

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By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Wallkill, NY

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Naples, FL

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By Alexandre Vauthier

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By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

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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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