We really are lucky nowadays that there are many wise women who search out and sell vintage patterns. What better way to create your own vintage look? Here are some ideas for swimsuits with matching cover ups sewn from McCall's Patterns in the summer of 1965. If you do a web search for the McCall's pattern number you like, you can find most of these patterns available for sale.
A two piece swimsuit with matching jacket. Add a border of wide lace at the jacket hem for a bit of flirtiness. Made from McCall's pattern 7753.
Another two piece swimsuit, this time with a blouson top made from metallic mesh fabric. Sewn from McCall's pattern 7796.
Two piece swimsuit worn with a beach jacket made from sheer white lace. Sewn from McCall's pattern 7775.
Get two looks in one. Make the one piece swimsuit in basic black and wear it with or without the sheer polka dot blouson top. Made from McCall's pattern 7798.
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| McCall's 7753 |
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| McCall's 7796 |
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| McCall's 7775 |
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| McCall's 7798 |
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