surprise parcel : vintage swimwear gold

Came home to find a little parcel waiting on my step along with a little note from one of my dear housies.. a book..?!  Yes!  One I am well excited to gaze at and meander through for a very long time..

Vintage Swimwear : A History of Twentieth Century Fashions by Sarah Kennedy

“From bare ankles to bare midriffs, voluminous Victorian crinolines to mere wisps of fabric, the swimsuit has acted as a clothing barometer of our times. All these changes in form and fashion are shown in Vintage Swimwear, which gives a chronological overview of te bathing costume and celebrates this unique garment in all its manifestations.”

here’s a little visual taster:

well worth a look.