As a follow up to the 1940s swimsuit history post, I was going to write about 1950s swimsuits today, but I am feeling a bit under the weather this week, so enjoy this photo roundup instead. All 1950s swimsuits and bathing suits from ads, catalogs, and vintage photographs. Enjoy!
![1950's swimsuits](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-polka-dot-dress-and-swim-suit.jpg)
I am not sure i understand this ad, but the halter swimsuit and dress I would wear in a heartbeat.
![1950s swimsuits](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/19590s-swimsuits-color-400x276.jpg)
Swimsuit contest. Who would you choose to win?
![1950s swimsuits](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1958-swimsuits-with-elsatsix-373x500.jpg)
1958 Swimsuit with Elastix for extra stretch
![1950s swimsuit](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/Cole-of-California-swimsuits-advertisement-1950s-379x500.jpg)
Cole of California Swimsuit- r”Hawaiian” prints
![1950s swimsuit and dress plaid](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-swimsuits-and-dress-377x500.jpg)
Everything matched in the 1950s. Include swimsuits and sun dresses.
![1950s beach wear](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-swim-beach-400x361.jpg)
Love these beach side cabana huts
![1950s swimsuits swimwear](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1959-swimsuits-400x315.jpg)
1959 – A day at the seaside with friends
![1950s swimsuit](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-swimsuits-in-color1-400x280.jpg)
Love all of these 1950s swimsuits, especially the flamingo print.
![1950s vintage swimsuits](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-swimsuits-beach1-400x288.jpg)
Just lounging on the beach in high heels. Why not?
![1950s swimsuits red](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-60s-swimsuits-red2-332x500.jpg)
1950s red swimsuits certainly stand out on the beach! Photo curtsy of myvintagevogue.com
![1950s swimsuits yellow](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1959-yellow-swimsuits1-380x500.jpg)
Yellow swimsuit for a sunny day in the late1950s
![1950s rockabilly swimsuit](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-flames-swimsuit-ad1-363x500.jpg)
Flames? Perfect for the Rockabilly style!
![1950s swimsuit](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-swimsuit-by-catalina1-379x500.jpg)
1950s Catalina pink ruched swimsuit fit for a queen.
![1950s swimsuit](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-catalina-black-and-white-sailor-swimsuit-ad1-360x500.jpg)
Cute white ties lace up this front and sides giving it a nautical vibe
![1950s swimsuit picture](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1950s-womens-swimsuit-ad2-345x500.jpg)
Strapless, ruched, blue 1950s Swimsuit by Catalina
![1950s style swimsuit](https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/my-ester-williams-swimsuit-400x465.jpg)
This is my new Ester Williams swimsuit I found at Unique-Vintage.com. I love it. As soon as I get a chance to wear it I will share some pics.