Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Summer Vacation, Part Three

Inspired by the 1930s obsession with backs, a couple more cottage pics...
Sittin' on the dock of the bay...doing some catch and release fishing
I had to try out my 1930s Jantzen wool bathing suit.  Verdict: there is NO support up top and it is a little too short in the torso for me, so it's great for vintage photos, but not for active swimming.  The wool is also a little scratchy, but it didn't stretch out of shape at all!

10 comments:

Casey Maura said...

Love these snapshots! Interesting to know about the vintage suit too--I've always wondered how it would be to wear a wool swimsuit to swim in! ;)

♥ Casey
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Sarsaparilla said...

You have a 30's Jantzen bathing suit...how fun!

I've always wondered about those scratchy wet wool suits, and how the women back then could bear to wear them for very long. I suppose it just takes a little getting used to.

Nancy said...

I am enjoying these vacation photos SO much! You certainly have a good eye for setting up a photo and posing; you make you and the clothing look fabulous, while capturing the mood perfectly. I feel as though I'm right there with you!

Thanks for the virtual vacation!

Francy said...

Ohh, the first photo is so cute!

Leire said...

That bathing suit may not be comfy but you are stunning! The first pic is heaven...

Nancy said...

Super cute photos! Very 30s :) As for the swimmy suit-- I'm sorry it didn't fit quite right but your back looks super cute! Enjoy your vacation!

Stefanie Valentine said...

Great photos! I love vintage swimsuits, but the wool ones do look very itchy, good for just posing around the pool though!

A said...

Lucks like a wonderful vacation

Anonymous said...

LOL @ "...The wool is a little scratchy..." Ya don't say, Mrs.? Yay! You're back! (no pun intended). :)

Anonymous said...

Love the first photo. I can't imagine wearing a wool bathing suit here in Texas---it's seems wrong on so many levels. But it does look nice!