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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.

 

 

 

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Becca No Strings Attached American Fit Bottoms 858387-BLK

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Becca No Strings Attached High Neck Top In Black 859587-BLK

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Becca Mardi Gras Crochet Hipster Bottom in Black 514387-BLK

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Becca Mardi Gras Crocheted Tie Side Ruched Bottom 514487-BLK

$64.00 USD
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Cache Coeur Maternity Sydney One Piece In Black BM179-BLK

$89.00 USD
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Cache Coeur Maternity Bali One Piece Swimsuit In Black

$129.00 USD
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Splendid Itsy Ditsy Floret Reversible Bottom SP53358-BLW

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Splendid Itsy Ditsy Floret Bikini Top SP53168-BLW

$78.00 USD
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Splendid Electric Bloom Zip Front One Piece SP52558-MLT

$108.00 USD
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Montce Palmilla La Caletta Top in Black

$148.00 USD
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Maylana Lina Stripes Reversible One Piece OL17-E06-STR

$92.00 USD
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Maylana Teeny Bottom in Black OL17-BB-02-BLK

$43.00 USD
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Maylana Jake Stripe High Waist Bottom OL17-BHW-05-STR

$55.00 USD
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Maylana Willa Reversible Halter Top in Stripe OL17-TT-02-STR

$44.00 USD
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Maylana Allegra One Piece in Black MA17-E21-BLK

$125.00 USD
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Maylana Rocco Hipster Bottom in Black MA17-BB-01-BLK

$44.00 USD
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Maylana Ivanna High Neck Top in Black MA17-THN-03-BLK

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Beach Bunny Chain Reaction Triangle Top

$198.00 USD
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Beach Bunny Queen of Hearts Tango Bottom in Black

$130.00 USD
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Irgus Swimwear

Irgus Swimwear Black Prints Monokini 3106

$68.00 USD
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Malai Cruzado Reversible Wrap Top T00292

$78.00 USD
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Profile by Gottex Monte Carlo Zip Up Tankini Top in Black E765-1B30-001

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$98.00 USD
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Flor de Piel Paula Top in Zebra

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Becca Sicily Sheer Hipster Bottom in Black 444477-BLK

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