Swimsuits

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L Space Romi Top in White LSROT17-WHT:

L*Space

L Space Romi Bikini Top in White
£81.00
£81.00
L Space Skylar Top in Fog Grey LASKT17-FGY:

L Space

L Space Skylar Top in Fog Grey LASKT17-FGY
£78.00
£78.00
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Profile by Gottex Monte Carlo Zip Up Tankini Top in Black E765-1B30-001:

Profile by Gottex

Profile by Gottex Monte Carlo Zip Up Tankini Top in Black E765-1B30-001
£25.00
£25.00
£81.00
PilyQ Sunburst Color Block Teeny Cut Bottom SBR-285T:

PilyQ

PilyQ Sunburst Color Block Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom
£56.00
£56.00
PilyQ Moorea Reversible Utopia Teeny Bottom MRA-203T:

PilyQ

PilyQ Moorea Reversible Utopia Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom
£63.00
£63.00
PilyQ Moorea Reversible Utopia Full Bottom MRA-203F:

PilyQ

PilyQ Moorea Reversible Utopia Full Cut Bikini Bottom
£63.00
£63.00
Maryan Mehlhorn Oasis Bikini Set 5060-513-598:

Maryan Mehlhorn

Maryan Mehlhorn Oasis Bikini Set 5060-513-598
£245.00
£245.00
Maryan Mehlhorn Voyage Bikini Set 5710-516-601:

Maryan Mehlhorn

Maryan Mehlhorn Voyage Bikini Set 5710-516-601
£217.00
£217.00
Maryan Mehlhorn Safari Halter Bikini 5047-506-077:

Maryan Mehlhorn

Maryan Mehlhorn Safari Halter Bikini Set 5047-506-077
£204.00
£204.00
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Lidea Menorca Halter Bikini Set 7410-578-548:

Lidea

Lidea Menorca Halter Bikini Set 7410-578-548
£32.00
£32.00
£74.00
Flor de Piel Paula Top in Zebra:

Flor de Piel Swimwear

Flor de Piel Paula Top in Zebra
£66.00
£66.00
Flor de Piel Paty Bottom in Camo:

Flor de Piel Swimwear

Flor de Piel Paty Bottom in Camo
£66.00
£66.00
Flor de Piel Chain Top in Camo:

Flor de Piel Swimwear

Flor de Piel Chain Top in Camo
£66.00
£66.00
Flor de Piel Gali Bottom in Nude:

Flor de Piel Swimwear

Flor de Piel Gali Bottom in Nude
£66.00
£66.00
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L Space Midnight Caravan Nikki Full Bottom MCLIF17-MDB:

L*Space

L Space Midnight Caravan Nikki Full Bottom MCLIF17-MDB
£14.00
£14.00
£39.00
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L Space Midnight Caravan Nikki Top MCNKT17-MDB:

L*Space

L Space Midnight Caravan Nikki Top MCNKT17-MDB
£15.00
£15.00
£45.00
Splendid Chambray All Day Off the Shoulder Romper SP48777-BLU:

Almost Gone

Splendid Chambray All Day Off the Shoulder Romper SP48777-BLU
£81.00
£81.00
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Blue Life Malibu Crush Racerback Top in Coppertone 365-9012 CPTRN:

Blue Life

Blue Life Malibu Crush Racerback Top in Coppertone 365-9012 CPTRN
£19.00
£19.00
£44.00
Montce DA Lace-Up One Piece in Rose Print:

Montce Swim

Montce DA Lace-Up One Piece in Rose Print
£162.00
£162.00
Montce Cage Bralette Top in Red Floral:

Montce Swim

Montce Cage Bralette Top in Red Floral
£66.00
£66.00
Montce Bea One Piece in Gingham:

Montce Swim

Montce Bea One Piece Swimsuit in Gingham
£130.00
£130.00
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Becca Sicily Sheer Hipster Bottom in Black 444477-BLK:

Becca

Becca Sicily Sheer Hipster Bottom in Black 444477-BLK
£15.00
£15.00
£34.00
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B. Swim Lani One Piece in Island Blossom White UL115-ISBW:

B. Swim

B. Swim Lani One Piece in Island Blossom White UL115-ISBW
£22.00
£22.00
£51.00
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Lidea Ibiza Bikini Set 7544-571-550:

Lidea

Lidea Ibiza Bikini Set 7544-571-550
£32.00
£32.00
£74.00
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Lidea Capri Skirted Bottom in Black 409-583-077:

Lidea

Lidea Capri Skirted Bottom in Black 409-583-077
£13.00
£13.00
£29.00
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Lidea Capri Black and White Bikini Top 7576-583-077:

Lidea

Lidea Capri Black and White Bikini Top 7576-583-077
£23.00
£23.00
£54.00
Beach Bunny Fine Lines Reversible Hipster Bottom B17106B8R-STRP:

Beach Bunny

Beach Bunny Fine Lines Reversible Hipster Bottom
£90.00
£90.00
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Sunsets Mambo Twist Bikini Top 55-MAMB:

Sunsets

Sunsets Mambo Twist Bikini Top
£13.00
£13.00
£39.00
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Beach Riot Greece High Neck Bikini Top:

Beach Riot

Beach Riot Greece High Neck Bikini Top
£18.00
£18.00
£42.00
Melissa Odabash Bel Air Bikini Set In Black:

Melissa Odabash

Melissa Odabash Bel Air Bikini Set In Black
£184.00
£184.00

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.