Authentic Vintage 1970s DeWeese Design Swimsuit

A rare, stunning piece of mid-century California resort wear history!

✦ Item Features

• Brand: DeWeese Design ("Swim and Sun Fashions" - Los Angeles, California)
• Era: Early-to-Mid 1970s
• Print Style: Retro 70s Psychedelic Floral / Earth-Tone Mod Pop Art
• Color Palette: Rich chocolate brown, warm tan, ochre yellow, and cream
• Fabric Specialty: Exquisite subtle metallic shimmer/glint woven throughout the exterior
• Design Details: Plunging ruffled v-neckline, self-tie halter straps, and an empire waistline
• Interior Support: Comfortable built-in "Soft-Cup" foam shelf bra
• Versatility: Can be worn as swimwear or styled as a gorgeous bodysuit with high-waisted flares

✦ Exact Measurements (Laid Flat & Unstretched)

⚠️ FIT NOTE: This is an authentic vintage garment. The material is a sturdy, high-quality knit with very firm retention and has only a slight flex of about 1" maximum. It does not stretch like modern spandex. Please cross-reference measurements below. Estimated best fit is a modern Extra Small (XS).

• Bust: 25" around (12.5" flat across)
• Waist: 24" around (12" flat across)
• Hips: 32" around (16" flat across)
• Total Length: 38" (From the very top peak of the extended halter strap down to the crotch seam)
• Strap Width: 12" flat (Measured across from the peaks of both halter straps)
• Leg Opening is 10" across flat

✦ Condition Report

Excellent Vintage Pre-Owned Condition! The exterior colors and metallic shimmer remain incredibly vibrant. No stains, frays or holes that we could see. The silky, flesh-toned interior lining and overlock serged seams are completely pristine with no popping threads or loose stitching. The built-in under-bust elastic band retains good, firm stretch with no signs of dry rot.

✦ Shipping & Care Details

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