GORGEOUS VINTAGE GLAMOUR GIRL BRILLIANTLY SPARKLING RHINESTONE ENCRUSTED SWIMSUIT IN SCARLET PAGEANT SWIMSUIT - PERFECT FOR VIVA LAS VEGAS

A breathtaking midcentury scarlet rhinestone showgirl costume, created in the 1950s–60s for stage, burlesque, circus, or cabaret performance. This dramatic piece is heavily embellished, richly colored, and unmistakably theatrical — the kind of glamorous vintage stagewear that rarely surfaces today.

Designed in the silhouette of a swimsuit but constructed like a performance garment, it features a structured body, inner panties, and dense hand‑applied rhinestones that sparkle under stage lighting. This is not a functional swimsuit — it is a true showgirl costume, meant for spectacle, movement, and dramatic presence.

Perfect for burlesque performers, circus aerialists, cabaret artists, drag performers, stage costumers, photographers, and collectors of rare vintage glamour.

Details • Deep scarlet red • Heavy rhinestone embellishment • Structured midcentury construction • Inner panty lining • Low‑back design • Designed for stage, not water • Estimated 1950s–1960s • One‑of‑a‑kind vintage performance piece

Condition Very good vintage condition for a midcentury stage costume. Rhinestones are bright and secure overall, with a few age‑expected losses: 2 tiny stones missing on the bodice applique, 1 small stone on the hip, and 1 larger rhinestone on the front hip area. Because the suit is so heavily encrusted, these small gaps blend in and are not noticeable when worn, and replacements can be added if desired.

There are also a few tiny spots and picks low on the leg area that are difficult to see, along with the usual minor, nearly invisible age‑related imperfections that come with true vintage stagewear. The fabric remains strong, the piece presents beautifully, and it retains its dramatic sparkle under lighting.

Sizing Best for a modern small. Please see measurements for accuracy.

A rare opportunity to own a true midcentury showgirl costume — the kind of dramatic, rhinestone‑laden stagewear that collectors and performers treasure.

A rare opportunity to own a true midcentury showgirl costume — the kind of dramatic, rhinestone‑laden stagewear that collectors and performers treasure.

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Size: No tag but I wear a size 10 suit and it was difficult to get on so I would say it would fit closer to a size 6 or 8 or a small size
Bust: 33 - 37 stretched tight
Waist: 28 - 30 stretched tight
Hips: 31 - 36 stretched tight
Length: from top of strap to the middle of the crotch unstretched 31-1/2 and could probably stretch down to 35-1/2
Fabric: No tag but lycra or spandex
Care: Washable
Condition: Very good vintage condition for a midcentury stage costume. Rhinestones are bright and secure overall, with a few age‑expected losses: 2 tiny stones missing on the bodice applique, 1 small stone on the hip, and 1 larger rhinestone on the front hip area. Because the suit is so heavily encrusted, these small gaps blend in and are not noticeable when worn, and replacements can be added if desired.  There are also a few tiny spots and picks low on the leg area that are difficult to see, along with the usual minor, nearly invisible age‑related imperfections that come with true vintage stagewear. The fabric remains strong, the piece presents beautifully, and it retains its dramatic sparkle under lighting.

Care Instructions

We examine each item carefully and note any imperfections, but unless an item is said to be new, please don't expect it to be perfect & even some new items have small imperfections. I will always state in the description if there are any imperfections & I never do repairs but leave them to others who are better able to do them than me as that is not my expertise.

Please remember that unless specified all items have been used and will show varying signs of use or wear. We always list the obvious imperfections to the best of our abilities. However, some slight imperfections that will not show or affect wearing or using the item may slip by or not be considered worth mentioning.

Vintage nightgowns & peignoirs may be delicate so I do not wash them in the machine. I wash them in lukewarm water with Woolite or some other mild soap, then rinse & hang dripping wet in the shower.

Since these are vintage items, a bit of extra care needs to be taken with them so they remain beautiful & I definitely would never put a vintage nightgown or a peignoir in the dryer as it would ruin it.

The items are sold as we find them. We do not dry clean, launder, alter or repair vintage clothing and they should be cleaned or washed upon arrival. Please make your selection carefully & check the measurements as there is no return on clothing or other items.

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