1970s cole of california Swim Dress Maxi NWOT White & Blue Polka Dots Green

Description: Measurements Bust 14 inches across stretches to 16 across 28-32 inches 10-12 inches across end of swimsuit buy it is 14 inches long. I think this is Rib are not waist? Might fall differently on different types But after 14 inches it’s an open waist with more give due to flowing Maxi Length 51 inches long These swim dresses are very hard to come by. In new vintage condition almost unheard of. It’s gorgeous! If you aren’t familiar with these dresses. Top half is a vintage swimsuit bottom is a maxi dress. No swimsuit bottom attached to dress. More of a fashion statement more than anything. Even has original belt. Cole of California started as a swimwear division of the West Coast Manchester Knitting Mills. West Coast was a maker of men’s long knit underwear, owned by the Cole family. In 1925 son Fred Cole, who had been working as an actor, was convinced to join the family business. He did not find making underwear very interesting, so he decided to make bathing suits that had a glamourous, Hollywood edge. From 1936 through 1972, the company’s head designer was former theatrical designer, Margit Felligi. Felligi was responsible for many innovations in the swimwear industry, such as the use of Lastex fabric, nylon and spandex. She was known for her creative use of fabrics. And in 1965 she rocked the swimsuit world with her “Scandal Suit,” a daring one-piece suit with a plunging net front. In 1951 (before she had her own line) Esther Williams was the spokeswoman for Cole swimsuits. One ad read: “Here’s the perfect suit for real swimmers… the best I’ve ever worn. It will really do something for your form – in or out of the water.” The company is still producing swimwear, and there is a sister company, Anne Cole, which is designed by Anne, Fred Cole’s daughter.

Price: 102.75 USD

Location: Martinez, California

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