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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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Sunflair

Sunflair Garden Dots Mastectomy One Piece Swimsuit In Black 22360

£90.00
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Sunsets

Sunsets Veronica One Piece Swimsuit in Gold Dust 112-GOLD

£82.00
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Sunsets

Sunsets Bond One Piece Swimsuit in Slate 110-SLTE

£72.00
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Milonga

Milonga Basic Black Crochet One Piece 071

£78.00
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Milonga

Milonga Shell Cutout One Piece in Black 070

£75.00
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Milonga

Milonga Shell Cutout One Piece in Red 070

£75.00
£83.00
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Blue Life

Blue Life Off Shoulder One Piece In White Jacquard 390-9466-WHT

£116.00
£128.00
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Luxe by Lisa Vogel

Luxe Aphrodite Plisse (Please Say) Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit

£107.00
£119.00
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Boamar

Boamar Caviar One Piece in Black FPC005-BLK

£112.00
£124.00
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Boamar

Boamar Iris One Piece in Pink Floral FPC003-FLPNK

£126.00
£140.00
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Boamar

Boamar Dominic One Piece in Navy Blue Floral FPC007-BLFL

£119.00
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Anne Cole Studio

Anne Cole Studio Flounce Vintage One Piece Swimsuit

£85.00
£95.00
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Malai

Malai Indiana Journey One Piece OP0096-BLU

£126.00
£140.00
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Anne Cole Studio

Anne Cole Studio Vintage Lingerie Maillot In White

£57.00
£71.00
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Malai

Malai Awe Fishbone High Neck One Piece in Merlot OP0091-MER

£123.00
£136.00
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Malai

Malai Cock A Hoop One Piece in Rośe OP0103-RSE

£108.00
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Malai Chief Fishbone One Piece in Rośe OP0088-RSE

£123.00
£136.00
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Malai Cock A Hoop One Piece in White OP0104-WHT

£108.00
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Malai

Malai Glam Fishbone One Piece In Gold OP0085-GLD

£123.00
£136.00
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Malai

Malai Glam Fishbone One Piece In Gold OP0111-GLD

£123.00
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Malai Chief Fishbone One Piece in Black OP0084-BLK

£123.00
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Malai

Malai Glam Fishbone One Piece In Black OP0108-BLK

£123.00
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Malai High Neck One Piece in Cherry OP0092

£123.00
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Blue Life

Blue Life Buckled Overall One Piece in Stripe 437-9464 STRP

£127.00
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