1950\'s Vntg DeWeese Design Gold Lame Swimwear 1pc Jewels Sz10-32 Sta-Cup Bra
Hollywood at it\'s best!
- Designed by Mary Ann DeWeese for her owncompany DeWeese Design, Swim and Sun Fashions, Los Angeles, California
- One piece swimsuit
- Scoop neck, low back
- Rhinestones
- Vintage, 1950\'s
- Size 10-32
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
My guess is a C cup size. All the measurements are approximate - fabric is stretchy: chest 32\"-36\", the waist 26\"-32\", the hips 30\"-40\", and the length from shoulder to top of front hem of \"skirt\" is 25\". My mannequin\'s measurements are 35\", 26\", 36\".
In the 1940\'s Mary Ann DeWeeseworked as head designer for Catalina. She worked with top studio designers on suits for the stars and for many years designed the swimsuits worn in the Miss America pageant. Mary Ann was credited with such innovations as texture use, including Jacquard knits and appliquéd stretch cottons. She also introduced “sweetheart” matching swimwear and sportswear for men and women.
She decided to launch her own company in 1951, called “DeWeese Designs,” turning out high-fashion swimsuits and sundresses. Her early swimsuits were often decorated with fanciful appliques and rhinestones. In 1961 she designed the official U.S. team suits for the World Water Team Championships and the Olympics in 1960. (Info from the Vintage Fashion Guild)
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