{"id":584,"date":"2011-08-03T16:45:51","date_gmt":"2011-08-03T23:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/?p=584"},"modified":"2011-08-03T22:58:31","modified_gmt":"2011-08-04T05:58:31","slug":"swimmin%e2%80%99%e2%80%a6your-forecast-summer-it%e2%80%99s-hot-retro-swim-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/general-info\/swimmin%e2%80%99%e2%80%a6your-forecast-summer-it%e2%80%99s-hot-retro-swim-style","title":{"rendered":"Gone Swimmin\u2019\u2026Your forecast for summer: It\u2019s going to be hot in Retro Swim Style."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='images'><\/div>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Falamedapointantiquesfaire.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-info%2Fswimmin%25e2%2580%2599%25e2%2580%25a6your-forecast-summer-it%25e2%2580%2599s-hot-retro-swim-style&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=verdana\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p>Here&#8217;s my <em><strong>Vintage Style Solutions<\/strong><\/em> column in The Point from last month:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rejoice, beach goers! Have you heard? It&#8217;s officially summer! That means it\u2019s bathing suit season, but fear not Faire goers. The retro trend is making waves.<\/p>\n<p>Look for flattering styles to fit every shape and size.\u00a0 Designers have brought back the maillot, with its basic tunic shaped sheath design that offers coverage yet is still seductive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_588\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-588\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-588\" title=\"needlepoint bathing suit001\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-440x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-440x606.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-108x150.jpg 108w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-550x757.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001.jpg 929w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">vintage needlepoint bathing suit in Vogue<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Swim skirts, ruching, fuller coverage, and wide straps all ensure you&#8217;ll be glamorous and sexy\u2014and with just the right amount of skin on display. The new swimsuits have updated functional fabrics but the originals had some extraordinary construction, fun patterns and came in a dazzling range of colors and prints.<\/p>\n<p>You can have the look of the 40\u2032s, 50\u2032s and the 1960\u2032s pin-ups and big screen movie icons with the modern 2011 swimsuits. \u00a0At the Point you can still find plenty of the authentic, bathing suits from a bygone era. Sometimes they are unworn (dead-stock) with the tags still attached. Maybe you\u2019ll find his &amp; her \u201cSweetheart\u201d suits in matching Hawaiian or Polynesian 40\u2019s prints to show your jungle love. Plan a beach picnic basket with finds from the faire. There are splendid beach spots in Alameda to escape to this summer for a little romance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_586\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-586\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-586\" title=\"striped-bathing-suit001\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/striped-bathing-suit001-440x605.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/striped-bathing-suit001-440x605.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/striped-bathing-suit001-108x150.jpg 108w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/striped-bathing-suit001-550x756.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/striped-bathing-suit001.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">vintage bathing suit ad<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_587\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-587\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-587\" title=\"20071515_QM8Od0UF_c\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/20071515_QM8Od0UF_c-440x660.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/20071515_QM8Od0UF_c-440x660.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/20071515_QM8Od0UF_c-100x150.jpg 100w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/20071515_QM8Od0UF_c-550x825.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/20071515_QM8Od0UF_c.jpg 554w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthropologie catalog swimsuit 2011, by Pez D&#39;or<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some collectors buy bathing suits for art and inspiration and many dealers at our upcoming fall <a title=\"Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire\" href=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/vintage-fashion\" target=\"_blank\">Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire (on Saturday, 10\/22\/11 with a special preview party on the evening of Friday, 10\/21\/11 from 6-9 PM)<\/a> will have some designer styles to choose from. \u00a0Even the 80\u2019s one-piece suits are making a comeback so you will certainly see some wild prints &amp; bold colors!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_589\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-589\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-589\" title=\"beach-shoes001\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/beach-shoes001-440x601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/beach-shoes001-440x601.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/beach-shoes001-109x150.jpg 109w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/beach-shoes001-550x751.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/beach-shoes001.jpg 937w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get a kick out of these beach shoes -Ad 1940&#39;s<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I enjoy vintage ads of swimsuits and loads of vintage magazines can be found at Alameda Point every month. I love to collect vintage postcards and old photos and they can be found for as little as one dollar each.\u00a0 So even if you don\u2019t take home a vintage swimsuit you can take home a bit of history of some bathing beauties.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_591\" style=\"width: 428px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-591\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-591\" title=\"tumblr_l68p2qUzAg1qcl5svo1_r1_500\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tumblr_l68p2qUzAg1qcl5svo1_r1_5001.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tumblr_l68p2qUzAg1qcl5svo1_r1_5001.png 418w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/tumblr_l68p2qUzAg1qcl5svo1_r1_5001-132x150.png 132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marilyn Monroe in the perfect suit &amp; accessories<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So take a dip\u2026 into your wallet, and hit the Point.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/general-info\/swimmin%e2%80%99%e2%80%a6your-forecast-summer-it%e2%80%99s-hot-retro-swim-style\"><img width=\"109\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001.jpg 929w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-108x150.jpg 108w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-440x606.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/needlepoint-bathing-suit001-550x757.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 109px) 100vw, 109px\" \/><\/a><p>Here&#8217;s my Vintage Style Solutions column in The Point from last month: &nbsp; Rejoice, beach goers! Have you heard? It&#8217;s officially summer! That means it\u2019s bathing suit season, but fear not Faire goers. The retro trend is making waves. Look for flattering styles to fit every shape and size.\u00a0 Designers have brought back the maillot, with its basic tunic shaped sheath design that offers coverage yet is still seductive. Swim skirts, ruching, fuller coverage, and wide straps all ensure you&#8217;ll be glamorous and sexy\u2014and with just the right amount of skin on display. The new swimsuits have updated functional fabrics but the originals had some&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/general-info\/swimmin%e2%80%99%e2%80%a6your-forecast-summer-it%e2%80%99s-hot-retro-swim-style\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/584"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=584"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":616,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/584\/revisions\/616"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}