For my Fashionable History segment this summer I am exploring swim wear by decade. Here we are at the 1950's. Swim wear becomes form fitting and curvaceous. The hourglass look is in. Shaping and support are key factors and swimsuits resemble corsets in many ways. Strapless one pieces are favored over the bikini but are very sexy with bias shaping, ruching, and padded cone shaped bra cups. As shorter curled hairstyles become important, so does the swim cap to protect the hair from swimming. Here's a look at some gorgeous photos.
These ladies are wearing serious suits to swim in with the funniest swim caps!
Gorgeous use of plaid with bias shaping and a ruffle at the bust.
A great shot of the popular ruched style on the left and chevron stripes on the right.
Matching swim caps! Divine!
Truly form fitting!Click this link to see the 1952 Swimsuit Fashions Heavenly Bodies Newsreel. It's very glam!
