Mid-20th Century Sportswear

It's beach blanket bingo time! 1960's Elisabeth Stewart of California two piece sun suit in a mod floral cotton canvas. The bra top buttons at the back with two buttonholes and thr...

A truly unique and ultra seductive metallic gold lamé fire-flame showgirl circus dance costume dating back to the mid 1940's. This sensational showstoppe...

An original and well-documented 'Scandal Suit' created by Margit Fellegi for Cole of California in 1964. The garment was released to the press with ...

Gidget alert! 1960's two piece bikini in a comfortable cotton purple and cognac brown plaid with ruffled details. The top is constructed with molded underwire cups lined with built...

Long before the tiki craze hit its peak in the 1960s, Hawaiiana had already stormed the closets of suburbia. Thanks to the souvenirs brought back by servicemen stationed in Hawaii and the South Pacific, a lust for all things Polynesian saw the introduction of loud Hawaiian shirts into the wardrobes of otherwise subdued American men. With a serene kukui nut tree and crane motif against a searing yellow ground, this example ambiguously SHOUTS “relax.” Bright yellow short sleeved button front shirt with point collar and left breast pocket; horizontal rear yoke and Eisenhower pleats at shoulders. Black watercolor kukui nut trees and ochre cranes print...

1940s Made in California, by International Sportswear, wine red rayon gabardine pant set with brass stud detail. Sleeveless wrap top features a belt...

Pinups rejoice! As cheeky as a Claire McCardell romper and as functional as a traditional swimsuit, this sporty piece is both beautiful and practical. Fetching enough to be painted o...

This is an outstanding vintage 1950 Two- piece shorts set or playsuit from Brigance. The pink and black abstract floral print top buttons up from the waist in the back, an is mini dress length with a large slit in the front and back. When you move in this ensemble, the high waisted black shorts are revealed underneath! The black shorts zip up the back.Tom Brigance was known in the mid century for his sportswear and swimwear. The set is in excellent condition and comes from an estate that had ncredible designer clothing and accessories. The woman who owned this saved Vogue and Harper's Bazaar editorial fashion pages for many of her pieces and this playsuit is depicted in the page shown! The other playsuit we have on 1stdibs from McMullen is also from this estate. It was a dream collection! You can wear vintage playsuits...

A must for any tennis lover, this unique novelty cardigan will make you feel like Maria Sharapova even if you play like a novice. Lovingly hand made, it is adorned with hand stitched tennis racquets, nets, pearl tennis balls and stitched phrases on the front pocket (large enough for tennis balls, naturally) and rear hip. A grand slam! Long sleeve ivory cardigan with round ribbed neckline, cuffs, placket and waistband; single patch pocket at right hip. Several tennis rackets, a tennis net, pearl “tennis balls” and the phrase “Tennis is my...

Second half 20th century Spain Andalusia Superb complete bullfighter's outfit or toreador suit signed Manfredi in Seville and dating from the second half of the twentieth century. R...

In mint, unworn condition, this ultra-rare early ranchwear ensemble is a pristine example of the global post-war love affair with the Old West. Straight out of a Dale Evans-Roy Rogers production, this incredible piece of Americana features indestructible heavyweight denim construction, pearl snaps, an Eisenhower-silhouette jean jacket and high waisted, tapered leg jodhpurs. Cowboy boots and neckerchief not included. Happy Trails! Western ranch ensemble including cropped jacket and tapered-leg dungarees. Jacket features spread notch collar and banded waist with front princess seams and double rear gathers each side; mother of pearl snapping breast patch pockets. Snapping mother of pearl front closure and matching single-snap cuffs. Matching tapered leg dungarees with exaggerated hips and wide belt loops; snapping mother of pearl horizontal pockets each hip and rear waist darts. Metal side zipper closure with mother of pearl snap at left waistband; chamois-lined crotch. Both pieces unlined. fabric: heavyweight cotton denim noteworthy: may be gently hand washed in cool water or dry clean only alterations: none condition: mint, unworn measurements: •jacket• collar: 3 ¾” at widest neckline drop: 5” shoulders: 16” sleeve: 22 ¼” from shoulder, 17 ½” from underarm (including 2” cuffs) sleeve circumference: 13” at upper arm, 9” at wrist (snapped closed) bust: 38” waist: 29” (2 ¼” wide waistband) length: 16 ¼” from shoulder, 9 ¼” from underarm •dungarees• waist: 25” (1 5/8” wide waistband) hips: 40” rise: 13 ¾” inseam: 29” length: 42” leg circumference: 24” at upper thigh, 17” at ankle hem: 3” label: Levi...

Start your engines! Rev the clutch! And get ready to take off in a ‘Beach Racing’ uniform. Worn by an automobile racer in the 1960’s, this ensemble would be a fun look to reinvent ...