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Rose Marie Reid Yellow Abstract Sun Suit Play Suit Beach Romper – XS, 1950s

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As appropriate vamping on the beach as it is strolling the sidewalks of the Riviera, this play suit absolutely requires a great pair of stems, espadrilles and an enormous sun hat and sunglasses. We see Sophia Loren romping with Marcello Mastroianni or Brigitte Bardot on the beaches of Cannes. One-piece playsuit with peaked, soft pointed bra cups and ruched elastic side panels at bodice; self belt loops. Adjustable buttoning straps and rear metal zipper closure with two interior hooks and eyes; full front and rear princess seams. Interior cotton bloomer panty with elasticized leg openings; remainder of suit unlined. fabric: NON-STRETCH cotton broadcloth noteworthy: may be hand washed in cool water alterations: replaced elastic in interior bloomer leg openings condition: excellent but missing original belt measurements (taken dry *): neckline opening: 12 ½” between straps bust: 30” (ruching unstretched) to 34” (ruching stretched) straps: adjustable from 15” – 17” waist: 23” hips: 38” leg circumference (interior bloomer): 17 ½” unstretched to 27” stretched length: 27” from shoulder (at shortest adjustment); 21” from underarm * please note this is not a lycra suit; therefore measurements will not stretch significantly when garment is wet even though elastic side panels offer comfort at torso. label: Rose Marie Reid size: vintage size 12; comparable to modern size extra small
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  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: vintage 12; compare to size XS (US)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 23 in (58.42 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 27 in (68.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Sun Suit (In the Style Of)
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  • Condition:
    Altered (not by designer). Replaced elastic in interior bloomer leg openings.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.0311stDibs: LU864312260552

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