I have to admit, I'm a little nervous showing my un-photoshopped 40 year old self here in a bikini but this vintage suit is way too cute not to share! From the 60's, this pistachio and soft white striped suit is complete with a matching cover-up and Gidget stylin' top and shorts. Perfect for Coney Island, where these photos were taken.
I thrifted this amazing un-worn find a few years ago and I love wearing it on my rare days off at the beach (warning: pale skin alert!)
I love chevron the stripes!
The 1960's bra shaping here, is the best!
Detail!
And let us not forget my vintage rhinestoned pink plastic sunnies from
ArtDecoDame!
Would you wear a vintage swim suit? Do you have a vintage suit that is your favorite?
I love vintage swimwear and all of the essential bathing accessories. For this weeks edition of Etsy vintage finds I have put together an outfit for a day at the beach or the pool. 
A few weeks ago I bought the vintage bathing suit pattern above from Pattern Peddler. In today's world I would wear it as a little romper with my wedge heeled espadrilles. I have already bought some red and white gingham ruffled elastic trim to go around the leg holes and some cherry print buttons! I still need to buy fabric and am open to suggestions, perhaps a white terry or cotton pique? In the meantime, here are some vintage bathing suit patterns for you, as my vintage finds of the week. If we get started now, we can have them finished in time for the hot weather! 
1960 Vogue bathing suit and skirt- $10- Vintage Jubilee
Vintage 1969 Swim Bathing Suit and Cover-up Beach Dress- $7- Bonton Vintage
Gidget Era Swim Suit and Beach Cover-up- $10.99- Pattern Peddler
Vintage 1940's Colorful Carved Wooden Wedge Scene Heels from the Philippines-$18-TeaAtHomeWithOlivia