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Vitamin A Zuma Bralette Bikini Top in Nightingale 86T NHG:

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Vitamin A Zuma Bralette Bikini Top in Nightingale 86T NHG
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Vitamin A Neutra Triangle Bikini Top in Nightingale 805T NHG:

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Vitamin A Neutra Triangle Bikini Top in Nightingale 805T NHG
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Vitamin A Club 55 California High-Leg Bikini Bottom 812B-CLU:

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Vitamin A Club 55 California High-Leg Bikini Bottom
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Nuria Ferrer Cannes One Piece in Navy Blue Stripes 3260:

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Nuria Ferrer Cannes One Piece in Navy Blue Stripes 3260
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Nuria Ferrer Maya Underwire Strapless Bikini Top 84-1:

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Nuria Ferrer Maya Underwire Strapless Bikini Top 84-1
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Elan Stamped Off-Shoulder Romper in Pale Blue SCP7112:

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Elan Stamped Off-Shoulder Romper in Pale Blue SCP7112
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L Space Whiplash Pucker Up Bikini Bottom In Yellow PKWPB18-CAY:

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L Space Whiplash Pucker Up Bikini Bottom In Yellow PKWPB18-CAY
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L Space Kristen Pucker Up Top In Yellow PKKST18-CAY:

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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:

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Elan Romper Ruffle Top Jumpsuit in Black SC7142-BLK
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L Space Sao Paulo Romper in White SAPJU18-POP:

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L Space Sao Paulo Romper in White SAPJU18-WHT
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L Space Sao Paulo Romper in Black SAPJU18-BLK:

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L Space Sao Paulo Romper in Black SAPJU18-BLK
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L Space Sao Paulo Romper in Poppy SAPJU18-POP:

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L Space Sao Paulo Romper in Poppy SAPJU18-POP
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L Space Mayra One-Piece in Black RHMYMC18-BLK:

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L Space Mayra One-Piece in Black RHMYMC18-BLK
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L Space Mayra One-Piece in Poppy RHMYMC18-POP:

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L Space Mayra One-Piece in Poppy RHMYMC18-POP
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Vitamin A Luciana Bikini Bottom in Hamptons Stripe 167BF HAM:

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Vitamin A Luciana Bikini Bottom in Hamptons Stripe
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Vitamin A EcoRib Sienna High Waist Bikini Bottom in Beach Blue 814B ERBB:

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Vitamin A EcoRib Sienna High Waist Bikini Bottom in Beach Blue
£73.00
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Vitamin A Demi One Piece Swimsuit in Hamptons Stripe 803M HAM:

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Vitamin A Demi One Piece Swimsuit in Hamptons Stripe 803M HAM
£136.00
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Vitamin A Capri Off-Shoulder Top in Hamptons Stripe 88T HAM:

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Vitamin A Capri Off-Shoulder Top in Hamptons Stripe
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Vitamin A Carmen EcoRib Bikini Bottom in Sunflower 84B SRB:

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Vitamin A Carmen EcoRib Bikini Bottom in Sunflower 84B SRB
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Vitamin A Sienna EcoRib Bikini Tank Top in Sunflower 809T SRB:

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Vitamin A Sienna EcoRib Bikini Tank Top in Sunflower 809T SRB
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Sunflair Happy Jeans Mastectomy One-Piece Swimsuit 22268:

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Sunflair Happy Jeans Mastectomy One-Piece Swimsuit 22268
£100.00
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Wildfox Isabelle Bikini Bottom In White:

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Wildfox Isabelle Bikini Bottom In White
£53.00
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Wildfox "Wild" Bikini Crop Top in White:

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Wildfox "Wild" Bikini Crop Top in White
£78.00
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Sunflair Paper Art One Piece Mastectomy Swimsuit 22270:

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Sunflair Paper Art One Piece Mastectomy Swimsuit 22270
£117.00
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Chloe Rose Honey Bikini Set In Khaki:

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Chloe Rose Honey Bikini Set In Khaki
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Chloe Rose Bloom Bikini Set In White:

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Chloe Rose Bloom Bikini Set In White
£96.00
£96.00
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Peixoto Bella Bikini Bottom In Blanc Stripe 1211L-TR18:

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Peixoto Bella Bikini Bottom In Blanc Stripe 1211L-TR18
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Beach Bunny Rib Tide Skimpy Bottom in Dusty Blue B17125B2-DSBL:

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Beach Bunny Rib Tide Skimpy Bottom in Dusty Blue
£89.00
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Gottex Essence Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit In Sunrise 18SE-130-616:

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Gottex Essence Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit
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Profile by Gottex Hollywood One-Piece Swimsuit in Black E854-2074-001:

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Profile by Gottex Hollywood One Piece Swimsuit in Black E854-2074-001
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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 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.