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There is nothing in the world more wholesome or sexy that a vintage bathing suit. My favorite era's are from the early 1950's through 1963. Sometimes they were referred to as playsuits. The first two of these are cotton and the third is double knit and nylon. The first is a pull up with a mesh elastic back and adjustable straps that button inside the back, you can criss cross them for adding security. The last three have Metal Zippers.
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i would so wear the 3rd one! LOVE IT!