Gold brocade Alix of Miami 1950's swim set

Gold brocade Alix of Miami 1950's swim set SWM4

Condition: Very good to Excellent

Price: $225

Measurements
Bust: up to 34”
Waist: 22” flat, up to 25”
Hip: up to 36”
Length: center bust to crotch is 22”. Center bust to skirt hem is 21.5”
Strap length: 18” long maximum, with 2 buttonholes to adjust
Jacket length: 29”
Label: Alix of Miami

Description
Wow! Gold and glamorous, this 1950’s “swimsuit” and cover-up set by Alix of Miami is for elegant poolside lounging, rather than anything as strenuous as actual swimming! The fabric is a floral-textured gold brocade, with a layer of papery stiffening under the skirt (hence the no swimming policy—it can’t get wet). The skirt is a finely pleated “ballerina” style, with a taupe nylon, elasticized-leg under layer, lined in white cotton. The under layer buttons closed underneath the back zipper. The gathered bodice has stretchy side panels for an excellent fit. It is also lined in taupe nylon, with slightly stiffened nylon cups, and boning in back only, along the zipper. The wonderful A-line cover-up jacket has side-seam pockets, a mandarin collar, short, cuffed sleeves and a single button at the neck. The jacket is unlined, with one small, faint spot on the back (see close-up photo). This lovely sunbathing ensemble appears unworn, in very good to excellent condition, with no other noted flaws. Please note when checking the measurements that this fabric, not usual for swimsuit construction, has no stretch.