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
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
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...
Blue Beaded Silk Flapper Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Dress has a slip lining. Beadwork, seed pearls at the hem. The accompany belt is 66" x 2". The iridized beads are blue to purple.
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00244 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Silk Color...
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
1920s Yellow and Brown Floral Print Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Yellow and brown floral print silk day dress. Size: 6-8 dress comes with silk belt As is! Fragile
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...
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...
Giorgio di Sant' Angelo Red Stretch Jersey Body/Swim Suit & Wrap Skirt 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio di Sant' Angelo red stretch jersey body/swim suit & matching wrap & tie skirt from the 1970s. Attributed to di' Sant Angelo, we are selling this set for the original owner wh...
Pink Robe with feather on the collar Christian Dior Lingerie
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink Robe with feather on the collar. Pocket on both side, belt in the same fabric and belt-loop SIZE 46 (Fr) L
Double-breasted wool coat with pleated sleeves Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double-breasted wool coat with pleated sleeves.Cape effect. Silk lining. Fabric covered buttons. Size L
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.