1950s Vintage Catalina Black Red-Orange Cotton Swim Suit Pay Suit One Piece- Lg

Description: A 50s Catalina Swim suit! This adorable piece is made of what feels like 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. Best fits a modern Large. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference.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 inchesHips: shorts underneath about 42 inchesLength with straps: 31 inchesGood to Fair Vintage Condition - The piece presents beautifully and still seems wearable to my eye. 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 also some overall color fade and wear to the piece and the fabric, 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 at present, but again its old elastic so at some point it may need to be replaced. Some marks on tag. Priced accordingly for condition. Obviously, it has been cleaned since being modeled! May be best fot costume or study.All items are true vintage - meaning the are 20 years old or older in most cases and they are used! An items conditions is summarized above and the categories scale I use is "Mint, Excellent, Good, Fair". Please use both description AND photos in combination to understand flaws, where photo allotment allow, as only so many photos are allowed here. All measurements are approximate - taken flat and doubled where needed (bust, waist, hips) unless otherwise stated. If you have concerns about an item and its condition please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions.

Price: 55 USD

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-12-22T14:13:48.000Z

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