1930S JANTZEN Cobalt Blue Wool Knit One Piece Swimsuit
By Jantzen
Located in New York, NY
very stretchy, waist goes up to 30 in. 1930S JANTZEN Cobalt Blue Wool Knit One Piece Swimsuit
1930S JANTZEN Cobalt Blue Wool Knit One Piece Swimsuit
By Jantzen
Located in New York, NY
very stretchy, waist goes up to 30 in. 1930S JANTZEN Cobalt Blue Wool Knit One Piece 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
1950S JANTZEN Baby Blue Poly Blend Stretch One Piece Boyshort Swimsuit
By Jantzen
Located in New York, NY
1950S JANTZEN Baby Blue Poly Blend Stretch One Piece Boyshort Swimsuit
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Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Jantzen Diving Girl Backless Blue Tiki Play Suit Swimsuit Beach Romper– M, 1950s
By Jantzen
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pinups rejoice! As cheeky as a Claire McCardell romper and as functional as a traditional swimsuit
Vintage 1950's Jantzen Embroidered Strawberries Swimsuit & Terry-Cloth Cover Up
By Jantzen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Words can not describe how beautiful this 1950's Jantzen swimsuit ensemble is. The bathing suit is
Jantzen Optical Art Swimsuit, 1970s
By Jantzen
Located in Houston, TX
This fantastic one-piece swimsuit by Jantzen features an eye-popping optical art print consisting
Jantzen Red Blue Pinstripe Elastic Beachwear Swimsuit 1960s
By Jantzen
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Jantzen vintage women's swimsuit. Red and blue striped pattern, fully stretch with shoulder pads
Jantzen Red One Piece Swimsuit, 1930s
By Jantzen
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous red bombshell swimsuit by Jantzen! This one piece rib knit pattern suit is composed of
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
Ballantyne Cashmere Ladybug Sweater 1950s
By Ballantyne
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink cashmere cardigan sweater from Ballantyne. It has a scoop neckline, long sleeves with fold back cuffs, and matching mother of pearl buttons up the front. It is ador...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan
Located in San Diego, CA
Prettiest vintage 50s light pink silk sequined and beaded jacket cardigan. Features all over hand sewn sequins and beads. Dangling pink beads throughout, and at the hem, and sleeve c...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Medium Color: Black Fabric: Feels...
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim: A extraordinary example of the classic Art Deco style dress worn by those ultra-modern "flapper" types li...
Vintage 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has a button front opening, shawl collar and cap sleaves.
Thierry Mugler dress Summer 1982
By Thierry Mugler
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MUGLER - (Made in France) Coral-color silk and linen dress. Size 38FR indicated. 1982 Spring-Summer Collection. To be mentioned, there are some stains. Condition: Good condition Di...
LORO PIANA cream MIA PANAMA STRAW Hat L
By Loro Piana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Loro Piana Mia Panama hat is crafted from cream straw and features a tonal grosgrain band for a refined look. It is accented with a silver-tone logo-engraved eyel...
1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Chiffon dress with boléro and flower print Circa 1930's. Rayon lining ivory (altered) Cutwork. Biais. Snap on the left side. SIZE S
1920S Caramel Brown Silk Floral Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Caramel Brown Silk Floral Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress
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.