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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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Gottex Felicity Kimono Cover-up with Sleeves

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$133.20 USD
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Profile by Gottex Murano High Neck One Piece Swimsuit

$124.20 USD
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Blue Life Magnolia Skimpy Bikini Bottom in White 458-9262

$79.20 USD
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Blue Life Cha-Cha Bikini Top In Hot Pink Tie Dye 238-2532

$103.50 USD
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Blue Life Cha-Cha Bikini Top In Dandelion Tie Dye 238-2532

$103.50 USD
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L Space Nevada Bitsy High Waist Bottom in Pebble LANEB17-PEB

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$115.20 USD
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Vitamin A Ballerina Wrap Top in Pink Ballet Stripe

$121.50 USD
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Vitamin A EcoRib Yasmeen One Piece in White

$167.00 USD
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Vitamin A EcoRib Yasmeen One Piece in Black

$167.00 USD
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Vitamin A Gia Reversible Triangle Top in Nightingale 47TR NHG

$86.40 USD
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Vitamin A Zuma Bralette Bikini Top in Nightingale 86T NHG

$99.00 USD
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Vitamin A Neutra Triangle Bikini Top in Nightingale 805T NHG

$89.10 USD
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Vitamin A Club 55 California High-Leg Bikini Bottom

$86.40 USD
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Nuria Ferrer Cannes One Piece in Navy Blue Stripes 3260

$130.50 USD
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Elan Ruffled One Shoulder Crop Top in Pale Pink Botanical SCP1908-PPK-BO

$47.70 USD
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Nuria Ferrer Maya Underwire Strapless Bikini Top 84-1

$92.70 USD
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Elan Stamped Off-Shoulder Romper in Pale Blue SCP7112

$65.25 USD
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L Space Whiplash Pucker Up Bikini Bottom In Yellow PKWPB18-CAY

$75.60 USD
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L Space Kristen Pucker Up Top In Yellow PKKST18-CAY

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Elan Romper Ruffle Top Jumpsuit in Black SC7142-BLK

$67.50 USD
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