1950s Rose Marie Reid red order mermaid swimsuit

This swimsuit features a slight sweetheart neckline, adjustable straps with buttons (4 button hole), a mermaid scale bust detail, slight skirted bottom with elastic, back metal Talon zipper, boning in bust and new lining. This amazing swimsuit came to me with the bodice detail very yellow and discolored and the crotch area liner needing to be replaced. But it had a lot of potential and needed to be worn to a beach again!


Hand washed in cool water using The Laundress Baby Laundry Detergent and air dried.


Material: unknown
Label: Original Rose Marie Reid of California

Flaws: lining in the crotch isn't original, repairs done on the mermaid scale detail.


Bust: 34-36” + cup
Waist: 26-32”
Hips: 33-42”
Length: 31” but adjustable with straps
Fits like*: small/medium

*The fits like size is merely an estimate. Please see the measurements above for the best fit, these are taken flat and doubled.


All items are hand washed, air dried and mended (if there is anything) before arriving to you unless otherwise noted.


All sales are final.

***Some color variations are expected with the garment due to different lighting. I do my best to honestly note any flaws; however I may miss some. If you have any questions please feel free to DM me before purchasing. Please note that all items are vintage, and thereby the item could be up to a century old. I clean and repair all items in my shop with care. Due to the fact that items are vintage/antique and unless otherwise stated they are not deadstock, they may have small imperfections or wear that goes unnoticed by me as the seller. Please note that once you try on/wear the item, any wear or flaws that may have gone unnoticed may order become more pronounced due to movement and body shape. I as the seller am not responsible for that since I do not try on or wear the items unless otherwise stated.