One Piece Gabar Bathing Suit

Why Go Vintage?

Popular during the 1950’s and 1960’s, one piece Gabar bathing suits were all the rage. Whether done in a sarong style wrap or constructed into a cute shorts-like cut, these suits were scandalous for their time. Are you thinking of going the vintage route for you next beach look? There are several reasons why you may want to!

A Timeless Quality

Like Marilyn Monroe in her white Gabar look in the unfinished Something’s Go to Give, these swimsuits convey an aura of timeless beauty. These swimsuits, some would ague, harken back to a time and place where the world was a bit more simple and where a woman’s body still conveyed an air of mystery.

In today’s world of over-exposure, thanks in no small part to the Britney Spears and Paris Hilton’s of the universe, the classic look of a Gabar suit may be a welcomed change of pace!

Individuality

To be frank, anyone can slap on a G-string or a similar revealing suit that leaves nothing to the imagination. On the other hand, timeless beauties like Sophia Loren, Jane Mansfield and Elizabeth Taylor knew that a soft set of pearls, some red lipstick and a body hugging, flattering swimsuit were all it took to grab a man’s attention and keep it!

Flattering to Boot!

All things considered, Gabar bathing suits have some of the most flattering straps (the better to show off those sexy shoulders),and plunging neck lines (no analysis needed there!) around. Nipped in at the waist only to gently flare out around the thighs, these suits convey the most sought after shape: the hourglass figure. Why bother, fret and worry over a little belly pooch when you can fashionably disguise it with a Gabar suit? Exactly.

Shopping for a One Piece Gabar Bathing Suit

If your mission is to find the one piece Gabar bathing suit of your dreams, then the best place to start is on eBay. Not only are the prices beyond reasonable, but the convenience of being able to shop in your pj’s with a hot cup of cocoa in hand is simply too irresistible to forego!

Once there, you’ll find a healthy selection of Gabar suits with prices ranging from as low as $8.99 to as high as $46.99. The selection ranges in colors from brown to green to white, but all of the suits offer that classic figure-eight look. Of particular interest is a navy blue and white swim dress. This look is eerily reminiscent of Cape Cod vacations of days long since past, but the overall look of the suit remains chicly current.

Glamour Surf

Glamour Surf is another online site you can turn to for the Gabar look. There, they have a vintage late 1950’s to early 1960’s Tina Leser Bumble Bee swimsuit available. It’s pricier at $174.99, but when you consider it’s a true Tina Leser vintage, it may be worth the extra money.

The suit itself is done in a muted yellow and features thin black straps with delicately embroidered bumble bees that appear to float gracefully over the fabric. However, the suit does not taper into a swimsuit. Rather, it gently falls into a pair of short shorts. The overall look of this swimsuit is charming and playful, to the point where you can almost see a short, curly-haired, doe-eyed beauty frolicking in the waves.

Dairy of a Mad Fashionista

This popular fashion blog is another great site to purchase your Gabar look. Here we find a Saks Fifth Avenue number that has a sarong skirt, adjustable back bottom straps and metal zippers with black elastic inserts. The swimsuit itself is done in a lovely blue and yellow floral print and comes with a cinched waist. This could be the suit you’ve been searching for!

For More Information

For more information on any of these featured looks, or on how to purchase, click on any of the following links:

• Ebay
• Glamour Surf
• Diary of a Mad Fashionista