1950s Vintage Catalina Cotton Swim Suit - Lg
A 50s Catalina Swim suit! This adorable piece is made of soft black cotton with an orange and red pattern. There is boning to the bodice. Metal zipper up the back and adjustable button straps. The swim dress is a skirt with attached bloomers underneath. Label is Catalina. Would likely best fit a modern Large. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference.
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Measurements :
Bust: when not stretched, but accounting for cup size its 36, stretched it's up to 40 inches (there is elastic/smocking at sides.
Waist: about 32/34 inches
Hips: shorts underneath about 42 inches
Length with straps: 31 inches
Fair Vintage Condition - The piece presents beautifully and is certainly still wearable but it does have some overall wear. The biggest issue is that the elastic at the sides seems to be dry rot... though with the smocking there, it still has a decent amount of flexibility. There is some overall color fade and wear to the piece as well, a few minor pin holes where it looks like it was taken in (and then out again) at some point. The button holes may need some reinforcement eventually as you can see from the photo they do have some wear. The elastic at the legs and the metal zipper appear to be in great shape for now!! Some marks on tag. Priced accordingly for condition and work needed to restore the piece. At the minimum it would make a great costume or study item! Obviously, it has been cleaned since being modeled!
All measurements are approximate as they are taken flat - for garments specifically this means where applicable (bust, waist, hips) has been doubled unless stated otherwise. If you are uncertain about fit and/or need more measurements please ask! If it is provided in the listing, models and/or dress form sizes are used as a point of reference only. Please remember that all bodies are different so always defer to the measurements I provide and check them against your own, preferably on a similar style garment. If you need more information about my measurements and vintage sizing please refer to my FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and ask me, I am here to help!!
Summaries about an item's condition are stated above and should be used in conjunction with the images provided. BUT for more information about what different vintage condition categories mean and what to expect generally, please refer to the FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Please note, if you go through my contact form submission page, my replies may get buried in your spam. Please note colors may vary between screens and devices used to take images.
A 50s Catalina Swim suit! This adorable piece is made of soft black cotton with an orange and red pattern. There is boning to the bodice. Metal zipper up the back and adjustable button straps. The swim dress is a skirt with attached bloomers underneath. Label is Catalina. Would likely best fit a modern Large. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference.
FREE SHIPPING!
Measurements :
Bust: when not stretched, but accounting for cup size its 36, stretched it's up to 40 inches (there is elastic/smocking at sides.
Waist: about 32/34 inches
Hips: shorts underneath about 42 inches
Length with straps: 31 inches
Fair Vintage Condition - The piece presents beautifully and is certainly still wearable but it does have some overall wear. The biggest issue is that the elastic at the sides seems to be dry rot... though with the smocking there, it still has a decent amount of flexibility. There is some overall color fade and wear to the piece as well, a few minor pin holes where it looks like it was taken in (and then out again) at some point. The button holes may need some reinforcement eventually as you can see from the photo they do have some wear. The elastic at the legs and the metal zipper appear to be in great shape for now!! Some marks on tag. Priced accordingly for condition and work needed to restore the piece. At the minimum it would make a great costume or study item! Obviously, it has been cleaned since being modeled!
All measurements are approximate as they are taken flat - for garments specifically this means where applicable (bust, waist, hips) has been doubled unless stated otherwise. If you are uncertain about fit and/or need more measurements please ask! If it is provided in the listing, models and/or dress form sizes are used as a point of reference only. Please remember that all bodies are different so always defer to the measurements I provide and check them against your own, preferably on a similar style garment. If you need more information about my measurements and vintage sizing please refer to my FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and ask me, I am here to help!!
Summaries about an item's condition are stated above and should be used in conjunction with the images provided. BUT for more information about what different vintage condition categories mean and what to expect generally, please refer to the FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Please note, if you go through my contact form submission page, my replies may get buried in your spam. Please note colors may vary between screens and devices used to take images.
A 50s Catalina Swim suit! This adorable piece is made of soft black cotton with an orange and red pattern. There is boning to the bodice. Metal zipper up the back and adjustable button straps. The swim dress is a skirt with attached bloomers underneath. Label is Catalina. Would likely best fit a modern Large. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference.
FREE SHIPPING!
Measurements :
Bust: when not stretched, but accounting for cup size its 36, stretched it's up to 40 inches (there is elastic/smocking at sides.
Waist: about 32/34 inches
Hips: shorts underneath about 42 inches
Length with straps: 31 inches
Fair Vintage Condition - The piece presents beautifully and is certainly still wearable but it does have some overall wear. The biggest issue is that the elastic at the sides seems to be dry rot... though with the smocking there, it still has a decent amount of flexibility. There is some overall color fade and wear to the piece as well, a few minor pin holes where it looks like it was taken in (and then out again) at some point. The button holes may need some reinforcement eventually as you can see from the photo they do have some wear. The elastic at the legs and the metal zipper appear to be in great shape for now!! Some marks on tag. Priced accordingly for condition and work needed to restore the piece. At the minimum it would make a great costume or study item! Obviously, it has been cleaned since being modeled!
All measurements are approximate as they are taken flat - for garments specifically this means where applicable (bust, waist, hips) has been doubled unless stated otherwise. If you are uncertain about fit and/or need more measurements please ask! If it is provided in the listing, models and/or dress form sizes are used as a point of reference only. Please remember that all bodies are different so always defer to the measurements I provide and check them against your own, preferably on a similar style garment. If you need more information about my measurements and vintage sizing please refer to my FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and ask me, I am here to help!!
Summaries about an item's condition are stated above and should be used in conjunction with the images provided. BUT for more information about what different vintage condition categories mean and what to expect generally, please refer to the FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Please note, if you go through my contact form submission page, my replies may get buried in your spam. Please note colors may vary between screens and devices used to take images.
