Swimsuits
Helen Jon
Helen Jon Bali Hai Tab Side Hipster Bottom HJ10-0307 BHP
- Regular
- £16.00
- Sale
- £16.00
- Regular
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£38.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Bali Hai Sweetheart Halter Top HJ10-0105 BHP
- Regular
- £21.00
- Sale
- £21.00
- Regular
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£49.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Mandalay Classic Hipster Bottom HJ10-0310MPP
- Regular
- £15.00
- Sale
- £15.00
- Regular
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£34.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Mandalay Reversible Retro Halter Top HJ10-0120 MPP
- Regular
- £24.00
- Sale
- £24.00
- Regular
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£55.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Mandalay Marimar Tab Side Hipster Bottom HJ10-0304 PKS
- Regular
- £15.00
- Sale
- £15.00
- Regular
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£35.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Mandalay Marimar Surf Shirt HJ10-0728 MPP
- Regular
- £23.00
- Sale
- £23.00
- Regular
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£53.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Beachcomber Retreat Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £16.00
- Sale
- £16.00
- Regular
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£38.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Beachcomber Retreat Bra Top HJ10-0122 BPP
- Regular
- £21.00
- Sale
- £21.00
- Regular
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£50.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Del Rey Beachcomber One Piece HJ10-0411 BPP
- Regular
- £34.00
- Sale
- £34.00
- Regular
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£80.00
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Helen Jon
Helen Jon Sleeveless Dress in White HJ10-0732 WTS
- Regular
- £31.00
- Sale
- £31.00
- Regular
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£73.00
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Red Carter
Red Carter Laurel Cannon Blossom Bikini Bottom RCLC117716
- Regular
- £25.00
- Sale
- £25.00
- Regular
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£33.00
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Red Carter
Red Carter High Neck Laurel Cannon Blossom Bikini Top RCLC117241-Multi
- Regular
- £36.00
- Sale
- £36.00
- Regular
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£47.00
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- per
Vitamin A
Vitamin A EcoLux Bianca One Piece Bodysuit in Black 73M ECB
- Regular
- £138.00
- Sale
- £138.00
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A EcoLux Neutra One Piece in Black 50M ECB
- Regular
- £155.00
- Sale
- £155.00
- Regular
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- Unit Price
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PilyQ
PilyQ Suede Laser Basic Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £27.00
- Sale
- £27.00
- Regular
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£35.00
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- per
PilyQ
PilyQ Morocco Tie Side Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £26.00
- Sale
- £26.00
- Regular
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£33.00
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L*Space
L Space Lily Classic Bikini Bottom in Black
- Regular
- £62.00
- Sale
- £62.00
- Regular
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- Unit Price
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L*Space
L Space Lizzie Wrap Top MZLZT17-NVY
- Regular
- £16.00
- Sale
- £16.00
- Regular
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£47.00
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Profile by Gottex
Profile by Gottex Marimba V-Neck Underwire Tankini Top in E Cup E737-1E46-080
- Regular
- £37.00
- Sale
- £37.00
- Regular
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£48.00
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- per
Profile by Gottex
Profile by Gottex Marima V-neck Underwire Tankini Top in D Cup E737-1D46-080
- Regular
- £37.00
- Sale
- £37.00
- Regular
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£48.00
- Unit Price
- per
Profile by Gottex
Profile by Gottex Canary Islands One Piece E735-2D02-080
- Regular
- £48.00
- Sale
- £48.00
- Regular
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£62.00
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Profile by Gottex
Profile by Gottex Tequila Bandeau Flyaway Tankini Top E733-1B19-080
- Regular
- £37.00
- Sale
- £37.00
- Regular
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£48.00
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Profile by Gottex
Profile by Gottex Tutti Frutti Higher Waist Bottom in Black 1P54-001
- Regular
- £39.00
- Sale
- £39.00
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Profile by Gottex
Profile by Gottex Tutti Frutti Classic Bikini Bottom in Black-1P90-001
- Regular
- £35.00
- Sale
- £35.00
- Regular
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£39.00
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L*Space
L Space Zulu Tribal Two Timer Tie Side Bottom ZT47C17-MUL
- Regular
- £30.00
- Sale
- £30.00
- Regular
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£39.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Monique Full Bottom SS12F14
- Regular
- from £9.00
- Sale
- from £9.00
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- Unit Price
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A Neutra Bralette Top in Bronze Metallic
- Regular
- £78.00
- Sale
- £78.00
- Regular
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£86.00
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- per
L*Space
L Space Marilyn High Waist Bottom in Black LNMYB16-BLK
- Regular
- £37.00
- Sale
- £37.00
- Regular
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£48.00
- Unit Price
- per
Vitamin A
Vitamin A EcoLux Neutra One Piece in White 50M ECW
- Regular
- £155.00
- Sale
- £155.00
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- Unit Price
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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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