1980s Liza Bruce Black & White Two Piece Layered Swimsuit designer-lanvin You could add a light

You could add a light crinoline for more fullness but we have photoed it without

My client swears it is Claire McCardell and I find it hard to disagree

This particular dress is a great example of just that

Note that it someone has taken in the waist by opening the seam and folding over the top of the waist into the back and stitching it all together

1980s Liza Bruce Black & White Two Piece Layered Swimsuit designer-lanvin You could add a lightLiza Bruce started designing high end Swimwear in 1982 and she was known for her use of Lycra which made her suits cling to the body. She used as little seaming as possible in her suits and structured her suits to emphasize a girls curves while narrowing the body. This version is a stark black and white and is actually made up of two separate pieces that are worn layered over each other. I have put the all black layer over the striped one but you