Vintage 1950s to 1960s Swimsuit - CATALINA Draped Rainbow Sorbet Colors Power-Net Bathing Suit Size M

♛Details

Incredible ca. late 1950s to early 1960s Catalina swimsuit in the most appealing rainbow of soft sorbet colors forming an artistic print of fruit and veg! Full bra cups, princess seams, sexy plunge rear, and a curve-hugging fit created from a "power net" type material that hugs you like a girdle.

•Fabric(s): stretchy nylon knit, similar to a heavy-duty girdle and pretty dang comfy, too

•Lined: yes

•Closures: pulls on; rear metal zipper; shoulder buttons

•Designer/Labels: Darlene...see ca. 1961/62 ads for similar styles 

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♛Measurements

Tagged a VINTAGE size 16. About a modern M, depending on how much you stretch it; please add room for fit and ease of movement. Buttons on straps can be moved, too, to adjust torso length and overall fit.

Bust to about 38" stretched gently; cups look like C/D to me

Waist about 24"-30" stretched

Hips about 32" to 42" stretched

Length, shoulder to hem about 26"

Length, center bust to center of crotch/gusset unstretched about 22 1/2"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Unfaded, doesn't seem like it saw much use. 60+ years old.

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