Swimsuits

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Becca Color Code Roll Waist Hipster Bikini Bottom 858797 IRI:

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Becca Color Code Roll Waist Hipster Bikini Bottom
£43.00
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£47.00
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Becca Synergy Hipster Bikini Bottom 764497 BLK:

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Becca Synergy Hipster Bikini Bottom in Black
£40.00
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£44.00
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Becca Synergy Black Bralette Bikini Top 763197 BLK:

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Becca Synergy Bralette Bikini Top in Black
£47.00
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Becca Color Code Racer Back Bikini Top in Black 853797 BLK:

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Becca Color Code Racer Back Bikini Top in Black
£50.00
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Becca Nightingale American Fit Bikini Bottom 914387-BAW:

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Becca Nightingale American Fit Bikini Bottom 914387-BAW
£47.00
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£52.00
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Becca Granada Tunnel Tie Side Bikini Bottom 204487-MUL:

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Becca Granada Tunnel Tie Side Bikini Bottom 204487-MUL
£47.00
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£52.00
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Becca Granada Halter Bikini Top 203187-MUL:

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Becca Granada Halter Bikini Top 203187-MUL
£50.00
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Becca Naples Reversible Halter Top 263187-MUL:

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Becca Naples Reversible Halter Top 263187-MUL
£50.00
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Becca Naples Reversible American Bottom 264387-MUL:

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Becca Naples Reversible American Bottom 264387-MUL
£43.00
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Becca Naples Tankini Top 263587-MUL:

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Becca Naples Tankini Top 263587-MUL
£57.00
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Becca Medina Cold Shoulder Bikini Top In Indigo 943687-IND:

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Becca Medina Cold Shoulder Bikini Top In Indigo 943687-IND
£64.00
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£72.00
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Becca Shimmer Reversible American Bottom 524387-MNK:

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Becca Shimmer Reversible American Bottom 524387-MNK
£35.00
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£39.00
Becca Siren American Fit Bottom in Bayleaf 584387-BAY:

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Becca Siren American Fit Bottom in Bayleaf 584387-BAY
£44.00
£44.00
Becca Siren Halter Top in Bayleaf 583187-BAY:

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Becca Siren Halter Top in Bayleaf 583187-BAY
£55.00
£55.00
Becca Color Code Hipster Bottom In Bayleaf 854787-BAY:

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Becca Color Code Hipster Bottom In Bayleaf 854787-BAY
£36.00
£36.00
Becca Desert Vibes Shorts 2440871-NAT:

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Becca Desert Vibes Shorts 2440871-NAT
£47.00
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Becca Color Play American Fit Shirred Bottom 854397-BLK:

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Becca Color Play American Fit Shirred Bikini Bottom
£28.00
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£31.00
Becca No Strings Attached American Fit Bottoms 858387-BLK:

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Becca No Strings Attached American Fit Bottoms 858387-BLK
£55.00
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Becca No Strings Attached High Neck Top In Black 859587-BLK:

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Becca No Strings Attached High Neck Top In Black 859587-BLK
£63.00
£63.00
Becca Mardi Gras Crochet Hipster Bottom in Black 514387-BLK:

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Becca Mardi Gras Crochet Hipster Bottom in Black 514387-BLK
£44.00
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Becca Mardi Gras Crocheted Tie Side Ruched Bottom 514487-BLK:

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Becca Mardi Gras Crocheted Tie Side Ruched Bottom 514487-BLK
£52.00
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Becca Sicily Sheer Hipster Bottom in Black 444477-BLK:

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Becca Sicily Sheer Hipster Bottom in Black 444477-BLK
£14.00
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£33.00

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 added, to 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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