At least you don't need a bikini wax... JUST LISTED

[Jonathan]

At least you don\'t need a bikini wax... JUST LISTED

This has to be from the Don Draper era of cheesecake photography or burlesque - why else would there be such a thing as a mink bathing suit?

 

[Midge]

Oh dear! Where on earth did you come by this? Just the laugh I need before I head off to bed! :beach:

Karin

 

[loulousvintagefashion]

My goodness Jonathan, where did you find that? .........

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That's pretty funny!

 

[dorotheascloset]

LOVE that. Love love. That is all.

Ang

 

[Jonathan]

I actually don't remember where I got it. I had several loads come into the collection in about 1998 and it was in with one of those, but I know there was no provenance with it -- I always remember a good story!

 

[dorotheascloset]

Is the mink in good condition?

 

[joules]

Now I have seen it all! Awesome suit.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

I agree....now we HAVE seen it all!

Does anybody remember the episode of Beverly Hillbillies where the daughter went to school wearing mink "jeans"?

What a hoot indeed.

Thanks for sharing, Jonathan.

B

 

[Jonathan]

The suit is like new - it doesn't even look like it was worn, and it's lined in red silk satin!!!

 

[glamoursurf]

LOVE IT!!!!

 

[vintagedevotion]

bikini wax! LOL! That is hilarious. Now I have seen everything. I just can't imagine wearing that pool or ocean-side on a hot summer day.

 

[Jonathan]

I don't think it was intended for poolside... I suspect it was for serving drinks in a dimly lit bar - perhaps with a pair of matching mink ears!

 

[northstarvintage]

Oh...there has GOT to be a good story behind that!

Jonathan - do you have it posted anywhere else? I'd love to tweet about it.

 

[cmpollack]

I suspect it was for serving drinks in a dimly lit bar - perhaps with a pair of matching mink ears!

That sounds about right!

The red silk lining is really the icing on the cake...

 

[dorotheascloset]

Are you selling it?

Ang

 

[Jonathan]

Susan - I haven't referred to it anywhere else because I don't know the story, which is why (Ang) I am considering selling it. I would have loved to have the story of who wore it and why but without provenance its just a kinky bathing suit! lol It is very Bond-girl though, don't you think?

 

[glamoursurf]

its just a kinky bathing suit

which is why I love it. Let me know if you list it Jonathan!

 

[northstarvintage]

I just love it Jonathan. LOVE IT. Is ok if I download the pic and use it? I will refer back to you of course!

 

[Jonathan]

absolutely!