Sea-suits for sunning and swimming 1930

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Sea-suits for sunning and swimming 1930

Women models relaxing with the latest beach pyjamas, (left model), Distinctly nautical air, and is made of sponge cloth and cotton in natural colours with wavy stripes, from Army and Navy Stores. (below model), Kilted shorts over a one-piece polka dot swim suit. (right model), Green linen trousers a shantung blouse and a printed linen coat finished off with a Chinese hat.
1930

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Bathing Blouse Cigarette Cloth Cotton Dots Holder Linen Models Parasol Polka Relaxing Rice Shantung Shorts Sponge Stripes Suits Swim Swimsuit Swimsuits Swimwear Trousers Wear Short

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1. Title: "A Day at the Beach: 1930s Chic in Sea-suits for Sunning and Swimming" 2.. Step back in time to the sun-soaked shores of the 1930s, where women donned fashionable and functional attire for a day spent relaxing and swimming. In this evocative photograph from the Illustrated London News, three stylish women are seen enjoying the seaside, each wearing the latest beachwear trends. On the left, a woman wears a distinctly nautical sponge cloth and cotton swimsuit with wavy stripes. The natural colors and sponge fabric offer both comfort and sun protection, making it the perfect choice for a day at the beach. Her hair is styled in loose waves, adding to the laid-back, carefree vibe of the scene. In the middle, another woman showcases a more playful look with kilted shorts over a one-piece polka dot swimsuit. The combination of the bold dots and the short-shorts creates a fun, flirty ensemble that is both fashionable and practical for swimming and sunbathing. On the right, a woman exudes elegance in a green linen ensemble. She wears linen trousers, a shantung blouse, and a printed linen coat. The natural fabric keeps her cool in the summer heat, while the Chinese hat and long holder for her cigarette add a touch of exotic glamour to her beach look. These women embody the spirit of the 1930s, effortlessly blending style, comfort, and functionality in their sunning and swimming attire. From sponge cloth swimsuits to linen trousers and hats, these timeless pieces continue to inspire beachgoers today.

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