South Beach Swimsuits Swimsuits – South Beach Swimsuits

My Cart

Close

Swimsuits

Let's talk about the origin of the swimsuit.  Before the 20th century, people swam in the nude.  However, women were expected to wear swimsuits at the spa.  

In 1771 the Expedition of Humphry Clinker published that women were to wear brown linen, hats, and jackets.  Can you imagine riding the waves or swimming laps in that garb? 

In 1867 women's swimsuits were made of stiff canvas and were designed with enormous sleeves.  Stiff canvas hid curves on the body and eliminated the possibility of fabric clinging to the figure.

In the 18th century women wore long "weighted" dresses.  Must have been quite daunting keeping afloat.  In the 19th century women were graced in a full-length outfit from neck to knees, and if that wasn't sufficient, additional layers of trousers with leggings down to the ankles addedto complete the look.

In 1907 Annette Kellerman was arrested for indecent exposure because her swimsuit exposed neck, arms, and legs.   In the 1920s this renegade decided to sell her offensive style swimsuit.  Thus the swimsuit revolution was born.  

In the 50s the bikini bottoms covered the navel, and in the 60s the navel was boldly displayed.   The monokini was introduced as a topless suit supported by straps.  The 80s was the era if cutouts  

Today we have one piece swimsuits, tankinis, bikinis, monokinis, swimsuits for maternity, swimsuits for mastectomy, rash guards to surf in, and swimsuits to play ball in.   We even have SPF safe suits.  The bottoms might be strings; the tops may be triangles, the fabric may be shear.  But last, but surely not least, is the original Birthday suit which is the best suit of all.

 

 

 

Refine

Refine

New Arrival

PQ Swim

PQ Swim Spell Gigi Bikini

$76.00 USD
New Arrival

PQ Swim

PQ Swim Spell Scoop One Piece

$76.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

PilyQ

PilyQ Girls Golden Best Friends One Piece Friends Side GFR 603P

$66.60 USD
$74.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

PilyQ

PilyQ Girls Cotton Candy Pom Pom One Piece In White

$68.40 USD
$76.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Cyprus One Piece in Navy Blue

$207.00 USD
$230.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

PilyQ

PilyQ Kids Best Friends-Friends One Piece Swimsuit

$66.60 USD
$74.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Peixoto

Little Peixoto Girls Emma One Piece Swimsuit 51809-S18

$59.40 USD
$66.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Peixoto

Little Peixoto Girls Jade One Piece in Mint Breeze 51706-S64

$57.60 USD
$64.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Peixoto

Little Peixoto Girls Zoe One Piece in Sunrise Tie Dye 51806-P62

$57.60 USD
$64.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Cuba One Piece in Green

$216.00 USD
$240.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Bali Top in Mocha

$96.30 USD
$107.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Boy's Arm Band Long Sleeve Rashguard Top in Steel Grey B20056L

$46.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Boy's Arm Band Long Sleeve Rashguard Top in Navy B20053L

$46.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Boy's Gecko Board Short B90033P

$46.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Boy's Mint Pineapple Board Short B90034P

$46.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Boys St Barths Board Short in Navy B90043C

$46.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Girl's Swan Halter Bikini Set G15051

$49.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Snapperrock

Snapperrock Girl's Neon Coral Spots Halter Bikini Set G15042

$49.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Malta Top in Lagoon

$89.10 USD
$99.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Mexico Bralette Top in Blush

$97.20 USD
$108.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Peixoto

Little Peixoto Girls Jade One Piece Swimsuit in Black 51706-S46

$62.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Bel Air Bikini Set In Black

$224.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

PilyQ

PilyQ Girl's Splatter Paint High Neck Fringe Bikini Set

$76.00 USD
Winter Sale 40% OFF

PilyQ

PilyQ Girl's Clara High Neck Bikini Set

$18.36 USD
$43.20 USD

Shop New Sale

shop now

Black Friday Sale Starts Now

shop now