[identity profile] write-light.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] vintageads




Exhibit A: Classy
Jantzen, 1930
jantzen-at-the-olympic-games-1929_135705723538

Exhibit A: Not So Classy
Jantzen, 1975
1975Jantzen


Exhibit B: Classy

Brylcreem, 1930s
1930sviastar1950


Exhibit B: Not So Classy

Jantzen, 1982
1982Jantzen


.

Date: 2012-07-21 11:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brendala.livejournal.com
And these days, ALL of those swimsuits would be deemed equally "gay". The world of fashion is a confusing one.

Date: 2012-07-22 01:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] afranjes.livejournal.com
Ooh- sexy cutouts on that dude's one-piece. :\

Date: 2012-07-22 03:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com
The 70s made sexiness soooo unsexy and we still haven't recovered!

Date: 2012-07-24 08:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 1geek-queen.livejournal.com
That man's swimwear in the 1975 Jantzen ad is fugly!

Profile

vintageads: (Default)
Vintage Ads

October 2025

S M T W T F S
   1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627 28293031 

Most Popular Tags

Style Credit

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags
Page generated Apr. 2nd, 2026 08:01 am
Powered by Dreamwidth Studios