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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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Maryan Mehlhorn

Maryan Mehlhorn Safari Front Zip One Piece Swimsuit

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Anne Cole

Anne Cole High Waist Bottom in Navy

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Anita

Anita Maternity Boho Beach Mavea Tankini in Black 9666-001

$135.00
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Anita

Anita Comfort Sosanna Skirted One Piece in Black 7446-430

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Anita Care Porto Alegre Mastectomy Bikini Set 6544-368

$40.00
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Anita Care Venedig Mastectomy One Piece Swimsuit in Black 6206-001

$141.00
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PilyQ Aquamarine Color Block Banded Teeny Bottom

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PilyQ Atlantis Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom ATL-211T

$91.00
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PilyQ Atlantis Full Cut Bikini Bottom ATL-211F

$91.00
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Miraclesuit Fold over Bottom in Black 6503102-BLK

$105.00
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Seafolly Halter Top In Black 30036DD-065

$138.00
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Body Glove Tropi-Cal Dive In One Piece 3941260-405

$45.00
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Seafolly Flower Festival Scuba Hipster Bottom 40309-011

$130.00
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Beach Bunny Basics Skimpy Bikini Bottom In Burgundy

$35.00
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Luli Fama Heart of a Hippie Weave Full Bottom L478622-421

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Luli Fama Desert Babe Banded Moderate Bottom L469337 002

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Helen Jon Bali Hai Sweetheart Halter Top HJ10-0105 BHP

$37.00
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Helen Jon Mandalay Classic Hipster Bottom HJ10-0310MPP

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Helen Jon Mandalay Reversible Retro Halter Top HJ10-0120 MPP

$41.00
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Helen Jon Mandalay Marimar Tab Side Hipster Bottom HJ10-0304 PKS

$27.00
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Helen Jon Mandalay Marimar Surf Shirt HJ10-0728 MPP

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Helen Jon Beachcomber Retreat Bikini Bottom

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