1950s 1960s Black Knit Sleeveless Top | x-small/small 1940s swimwearD E T A I L S late 1950s early 1960s top black nylon knit, stretchy scoop neckline with criss cross tie esque detail (fixed to the fabric, not adjustable) sleeveless wide ribbed waistband pullover fit, no closures unlined label: Fairfield KelankaM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: x small small bust: 34 38" (that's as far as the waist will stretch to pull down over the bust)waist: 32 36"hem: 22 28"length: 21. 5"bodice length: 18" (to top of ribbed
glass seed beads in turquoise/orange/golden
24" (from neckline)sleeve width: 15" (at underarm)C O N D I T I O NExcellent vintage condition
5" (to bottom of ribbed waist)skirt length: 21
• metal zipper
won't be noticed when worn
• cups lined in cotton w/ elastic hem
sleeve length: 23"
it must have been blindingly colorful back in the day
red is bright + on the cool side of the spectrum
• striped paisley print
looks + feels like wool but is synthetic
A NOTE ON FIT: The panties must fit over the hips since there are no closures