Ughh.. this week was soo looooong!!
Not only am I just getting over a terrible cold, work was just insane. I'm off tomorrow, and I can assure you I'll be sleeping until noon.
One thing I can't complain about is the lovely weather we've been having here.. SUMMER! It's here in full swing now, and I'm going to do my best to take advantage of it while it's here.
Ahh... vintage swimwear! I've been browsing for a few months now on eBay and etsy for the perfect suit. It can be very tough, especially finding a suit that's both your size and within your price range.
I'm constantly tortured by stunning Shaheen playsuits in the most wonderful tiki prints and hawaiian fabrics.. but heck no, I am most certainly NOT paying $100+ for it!!
Even though they're soooo gorgeous...
I do have a few repro suits, and a flattering Esther Williams suit. But all of us ladies can admit that we're after one stunner of a suit!! One that stands out from the others, with some type of one-of-a-kind feature that makes the suit very 'you'.
I actually did buy one on eBay about a month ago, but the sizing was way off, so it's on it's way back to England for a refund :(
I have doubts I'll find one this season, but you just never know with my online, ahem, browsing habits.. (JP has wondered if I'll be able to afford his wedding band.. ha!!)
Do any of you lovelies have a favourite suit, or a great brand or site to shop for vintage swimwear?
My apologies, this was a pretty short posting today.. but I'm just zonked from my whirlwind week.
I must be heading off, but I promise I'll be much for interesting for you all tomorrow! I hope..!!
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!!
Lucky xo
I had this beautiful lycra? type fabric but vintage maybe 40s or 50s black swimsuit I picked up in th eearly 80s the top was halter with a gorgeous button at bodice many yaers later I thought Id try and turn it into a top as I wasnt using it ad cut it and wrecked it I have regretted it since.I also had a cotton 50s pink pair floral and shirring at back same time line and have no clue what happened to them.A couple years ago mm gave me her swimmers fom when she was 15 late 50s early 60s era.LOve them
ReplyDeleteI bought a cute pair of kids swimmers back in 80s from a vintage shop run and owned by a really ofl lady in Warwick QLd they are floral and green and my 2 eldest daughters who are now 27 and 23 wore them I still have them.I also have about 3 pairs of 70s? swimmers I have picked up over time.I will do a post and share them all soon.
You may like to look here http://www.yourfashion.com.au/vintage-swimwear-my-sister-pat-under-new-ownership/comment-page-1/
even though I live in QLD I'm the worst on swimwear! Vintage swimsuits are very rare here, they usually come in from o/seas.
ReplyDeleteNelly- Ahh, it's so wonderful when people keep vintage pieces alive and in the family! My mom didn't hold onto a thing, nor does she have any of her mothers' garments any longer. I can only hope that whoever does took very good care of them!
ReplyDeleteAnd Kitty! I can bet you have a much harder time finding vintage suits! I've not once come across any while shopping, but they seem to be all over the USA! Oooh.. the shopping to come once I move!! New Jersey has many many thrift and vintage stores, pray for me that I can exercise some form of self restraint. Either that, or I'll be one well dressed hobo! ;)
I just came across your blog, so I had to catch up on older posts. Love it so far!
ReplyDeleteI don't have the best luck with vintage swimsuits (bought several duds on ebay), but I do have a slight playsuit addiction :)