Victorian swimsuit

We all know that the future of bathing suits is an uncertain one. Over time they have experienced such a dramatic… by giorgianapower

Since it is now officially summer (and disgustingly hot and humid), I’ve decided to spend this week focusing on some more weather appropriate projects. And I’m starting with most summer…

As the swimsuit season approaches (in our Northern climate slower than in other places) Gemma from Retro Chick blog together with Bettylicious has organized a very timely giveaway. My goal this summer is to look like Bettie Page, so I am very much in awe of everything Bettylicious has to offer. The rules of the giveaway are very simple: follow Retro Chick and Bettylicious on social media, write about them and you have a chance to win one of the gorgeous vintage-inspired swimsuits. I have my…

Pictures from the Victorian era, showing fashion history of typical female swimwear at the seaside.Victorian bathing suits and Edwardian swimming costumes for ladies.

Edwardian Bathing Suit, ca. 1905

“Friday treat time inspired by success at Tollcross! #CommonwealthGames Red cotton twill bathing costume, 1904 :-)”

Where to buy Victorian swimsuits and sewing patterns. Edwardian swimsuits, sewing patterns, gymsuits, shoes, caps, capes and more bathing suits.