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Originally Posted by JamesSwim

Is this an example of a lace-up at hips? This page has an old ad from the early 1950's.

http://madmen.wikia.com/wiki/Jantzen_Swimwear

Interesting to note that Jantzen was a mainstream department store brand, so that suit represents what was popular and accepted in those days. Pretty bold to leave totally bare sides! However, I've got to guess that not too many guys smoked pipes at the beach.