Vintage nudists

[raysallx]

It's as though some of these women were in a competition to see who could grow the thickest and longest bush. So lovely. And so many younger women, quite different from nudist parks today. A big thank you to all the posters.

[sugarbare12]

Vintage nudists

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Vintage nudists

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Vintage nudists

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Vintage nudists

[raysallx]

Originally Posted by oldtimer57

One aspect seeing these pictures of nudism from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s puzzles me. One wonders how these women reconciled their weekend lifestyle with the mores and values of those times. Strict conformity and conservative behavior was expected. And yet these “June Cleavers” were shedding their pearls along with everything else and gladly showing off what God and their mothers had given them.

Perhaps they were spending time at the nudist “colonies” of the day with friends and neighbors that they serve on PTA with. Some might be sitting in church having a clear vision of what Mrs Smith looks like under that fine skirt and crinoline. Mrs Jones knowing that Elder Jones has in his trousers. And they live a secret life on weekends and long summer vacations.

A myriad of speculation of the divergence this hobby and the times they lived in.

I suspect their friends in the PTA and church knew nothing of their secret lifestyle. Even today that is the case for many/most nudists; hence the use of first names only.

My wife and I were recently at a small nudist resort and met an older woman there who, if she was dressed, would have looked like any grandma you'd see in church. Probably wouldn't give her a second look. Yet here she was walking around completely nude with a killer tan. I found that dichotomy extra sexy for some reason.

[MisterE]

Originally Posted by raysallx

I suspect their friends in the PTA and church knew nothing of their secret lifestyle. Even today that is the case for many/most nudists; hence the use of first names only.

My wife and I were recently at a small nudist resort and met an older woman there who, if she was dressed, would have looked like any grandma you'd see in church. Probably wouldn't give her a second look. Yet here she was walking around completely nude with a killer tan. I found that dichotomy extra sexy for some reason.

It certainly true of my wife and I. We did have one friend from outside that we introduced to nudism. She enjoyed it and joined the resort with us. And once we met one of our friends from outside while at the resort. It was the man of the couple and I assume that his wife was there as well but we didn't see her. It was a surprise but it didn't bother, or embarrass us, as all of us were naked. But most of our friends outside would be horrified to know we spent weekends running around without clothes. Even my family doesn't know. Though I would be glad to tell them, and introduce them to the lifestyle if I thought they were interested.

[anonjohn]

Originally Posted by oldtimer57

One aspect seeing these pictures of nudism from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s puzzles me. One wonders how these women reconciled their weekend lifestyle with the mores and values of those times. Strict conformity and conservative behavior was expected. And yet these “June Cleavers” were shedding their pearls along with everything else and gladly showing off what God and their mothers had given them.

Perhaps they were spending time at the nudist “colonies” of the day with friends and neighbors that they serve on PTA with. Some might be sitting in church having a clear vision of what Mrs Smith looks like under that fine skirt and crinoline. Mrs Jones knowing that Elder Jones has in his trousers. And they live a secret life on weekends and long summer vacations.

A myriad of speculation of the divergence this hobby and the times they lived in.

Interesting thoughts.
especially 1940s, 50s and early 60s. I think the high point of naturism/nudism was the 70s and 80s. Genuine naturists/nudists do not see their "hobby" as sexual, indecent or sinful, so no problem re God - although fellow parishioners might be shocked.

There was a lot less open nudity and pornography then. But, it seems that many younger people are much more body conscious/anxious (shamed?) now - perhaps because of more porn?. I read many stories of younger people covering up in same-sex changing/locker rooms and showers while older people seem more relaxed about their bodies. The demographics of naturism/nudism is now heavily skewed to age 50+.

[Ecki]

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Vintage nudists