Retro Swim~ The One Piece Legacy

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I just moved into an old, never renovated 1950’s house replete with retro character; my words for never updated. It brings back memories of my family home and week-ends spent in Atlantic Beach, NY. My mother and her friends congregated under beach umbrellas by our cabana wearing their one piece skirted bathing suits. We went seaside, mostly to avoid parental governance.  Swimwear fashion in the 1950′,s now considered vintage design inspiration, was really rather sophisticated. Discreet, yet seductive,  vintage beachwear and the photography that keeps it alive is worth watching.

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  1. Sue says:

    LOVE these pictures – but specially the hats in the third picture

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