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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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Profile by Gottex Casablanca High Neck One Piece E842-2046-001

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Vitamin A Capri EcoLux Bikini Top in Black

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Beach Bunny Gunpowder and Lace High Neck Bikini Top

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Lidea

Lidea Barbados Underwire Bikini Set in Stripe 7883-670-950

$191.00
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Lidea Martinique Blue Floral Bikini Set 5750-671-950

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Beach Bunny Rib Tide Skimpy Bottoms In Taupe

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Maaji

Maaji Moonless Night Bandeau Bikini Top 3055SBA01

$87.00
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Maaji Terquito Beach One Piece Swimsuit 2140SOR01

$195.00
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Maaji

Maaji Sula Sula Reversible Bikini Top 2021SFA03

$122.00
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Maaji Homemade Heaven Fixed Triangle Bikini Top 2113SFT03

$85.00
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Helen Jon

Helen Jon Lattice Back Pink and White One Piece HJLE-0409-PWP

$192.00
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Helen Jon Pink and White Stripe String Bikini Bottom HJLE-0306-PWP

$99.00
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Helen Jon Pink and White Stripe String Bikini Top HJLE-0104-PWP

$118.00
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PilyQ Solid Bronze Sandals FFC001-BRNZ

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PilyQ Solid Silver Sandals FFC001-SLVR

$29.00
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PilyQ Plume Reversible Wave Full Cut Bikini Bottom

$120.00
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PilyQ Midnight Gold Isla Bandeau Bikini Top

$125.00
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PilyQ Nile Hudson High Neck Bikini Top

$114.00
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PilyQ Nile Embroidered Farrah One Piece Swimsuit

$219.00
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Magicsuit A Lister Marni Tankini Top in Olive Green 6003007-OLVGR

$161.00
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Helen Jon

Helen Jon High Neck One Piece In Fatigue HJ13-0417-FAS

$205.00
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Helen Jon Fatigue Tab Side Bottom HJ13-0304-FAS

$94.00
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Helen Jon Fatigue Retreat Bra HJ13-0131-FAS

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Profile by Gottex Harbor Island Tankini Top E832-1B11-410

$140.00

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