Swimsuits
Melissa Odabash
Melissa Odabash Bel Air Bikini Set In Black
- Regular
- £182.00
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- £182.00
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Anita
Anita Lelepa Maternity Tankini Set 9654-001
- Regular
- £17.00
- Sale
- £17.00
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£39.00
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PilyQ
PilyQ Sahara Stitched Basic Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £15.00
- Sale
- £15.00
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£36.00
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Red Carter
Red Carter Friendship Bracelet High Neck Top RCFB117231-BRK
- Regular
- £20.00
- Sale
- £20.00
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£46.00
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Sunsets
Sunsets Twist and Shout Bottom In Black 14B-BLCK
- Regular
- £33.00
- Sale
- £33.00
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£36.00
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Sunsets
Sunsets Monaco Twist and Shout Bottom 14B-Mona
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- £9.00
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- £9.00
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£26.00
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Sunsets
Sunsets Monaco Bardot Underwire Bikini Top 57-Mona
- Regular
- £7.00
- Sale
- £7.00
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£39.00
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Almost Gone
Tommy Bahama Folk Floral Reversible Tie Side Hipster Bottom TSW328007B-5862
- Regular
- £16.00
- Sale
- £16.00
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£36.00
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Almost Gone
Tommy Bahama Folk Floral High Neck Reversible Bikini Top TSW32804T-5862
- Regular
- £21.00
- Sale
- £21.00
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£48.00
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Almost Gone
Tommy Bahama Folk V Neck One Piece TSW32810P-5862
- Regular
- £32.00
- Sale
- £32.00
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£75.00
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Almost Gone
Tommy Bahama Brenton Stripes High Waist Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £6.00
- Sale
- £6.00
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£34.00
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Almost Gone
Tommy Bahama Graphic Jungle V Neck One Piece Swimsuit TSW31312P-15096MW
- Regular
- £58.00
- Sale
- £58.00
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£75.00
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Jets
Jets Panama Tie Side Bikini Bottom J3481-OCNC
- Regular
- £20.00
- Sale
- £20.00
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£47.00
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Jets
Jets Panama Plunge Lace Up Bra Bikini Top J4870-OCNC
- Regular
- £29.00
- Sale
- £29.00
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£68.00
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Jets
Jets Panama Plunge One Piece J10215-OCNC/SUNB
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- £47.00
- Sale
- £47.00
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£111.00
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Tori Praver
Tori Praver Isabella Crete Colorblock One Piece Swimsuit
- Regular
- £28.00
- Sale
- £28.00
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£81.00
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Tori Praver
Tori Praver Cristina Crete Colorblock/Storm Bottom In Black
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- £22.00
- Sale
- £22.00
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£52.00
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Tori Praver
Tori Praver Eva Storm Underwire Top In Black
- Regular
- £17.00
- Sale
- £17.00
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£48.00
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Tori Praver
Tori Praver Francesca Limoncello Milos Floral High Waist Bottom
- Regular
- £21.00
- Sale
- £21.00
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£48.00
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Tori Praver
Tori Praver Sabina High Neck Top In Limoncello
- Regular
- £17.00
- Sale
- £17.00
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£48.00
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PilyQ
PilyQ Girl's Splatter Paint High Neck Fringe Bikini Set
- Regular
- £62.00
- Sale
- £62.00
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PilyQ
PilyQ Girl's Clara High Neck Bikini Set
- Regular
- £15.00
- Sale
- £15.00
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£36.00
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Raisins
Raisins Stolen Heart Strappy Cocoa Beach Bikini Bottom W711551-PUR
- Regular
- £8.00
- Sale
- £8.00
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£19.00
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Raisins
Raisins Bum Bum Bikini Bottom W710354-YLW
- Regular
- £8.00
- Sale
- £8.00
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£19.00
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Raisins
Raisins Barbados Bound Angel Wings Bikini Top W710314-YLW
- Regular
- £8.00
- Sale
- £8.00
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£19.00
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Raisins
Raisins Macrame Boy Short Bottoms W710055-GRY
- Regular
- £8.00
- Sale
- £8.00
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£19.00
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Red Carter
Red Carter Feather Warrior Bikini Top RCFW117102
- Regular
- £19.00
- Sale
- £19.00
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£44.00
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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.
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