Swimsuits
L*Space
L Space Farrah Top in Tropical Peach CBFAT18-TRP
- Regular
- £62.00
- Sale
- £62.00
- Regular
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£69.00
- Unit Price
- per
Nuria Ferrer
Nuria Ferrer Masai Underwire Bikini Set 13016
- Regular
- £111.00
- Sale
- £111.00
- Regular
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£124.00
- Unit Price
- per
L Space
L Space Estella Full Cut Bottom in Bungalow Palm SS32F14-BGP
- Regular
- £58.00
- Sale
- £58.00
- Regular
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£65.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Anja One Piece In Bungalow Palm MTAJMC18-BGP
- Regular
- £132.00
- Sale
- £132.00
- Regular
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£146.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Anja One Piece In Black RHAJMC18-BLK
- Regular
- £135.00
- Sale
- £135.00
- Regular
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£150.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Anja One Piece In Tropical Peach RHAJMC18-TRP
- Regular
- £135.00
- Sale
- £135.00
- Regular
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£150.00
- Unit Price
- per
PilyQ
PilyQ Wailea Kai Twist Halter Bikini Top
- Regular
- £53.00
- Sale
- £53.00
- Regular
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£59.00
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Anne Cole Studio
Anne Cole Studio Over the Shoulder Sash One Piece Swimsuit
- Regular
- £87.00
- Sale
- £87.00
- Regular
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£96.00
- Unit Price
- per
Anne Cole Studio
Anne Cole Studio Lace Back Vintage One Piece Swimsuit
- Regular
- £87.00
- Sale
- £87.00
- Regular
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£96.00
- Unit Price
- per
PilyQ
PilyQ Lanai Basic Ruched Full Cut Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £50.00
- Sale
- £50.00
- Regular
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£56.00
- Unit Price
- per
PilyQ
PilyQ Lanai Hudson High Neck Bikini Top
- Regular
- £56.00
- Sale
- £56.00
- Regular
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£62.00
- Unit Price
- per
Beach Bunny
Beach Bunny Blair Off Shoulder Bikini Top in Coral Floral
- Regular
- £88.00
- Sale
- £88.00
- Regular
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£98.00
- Unit Price
- per
Beach Bunny
Beach Bunny Ireland Ring High Neck Top In White
- Regular
- £88.00
- Sale
- £88.00
- Regular
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£98.00
- Unit Price
- per
Beach Bunny
Beach Bunny Hayden Off Shoulder Bikini Top In Black
- Regular
- £95.00
- Sale
- £95.00
- Regular
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£106.00
- Unit Price
- per
Becca
Becca Nightingale American Fit Bikini Bottom 914387-BAW
- Regular
- £47.00
- Sale
- £47.00
- Regular
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£52.00
- Unit Price
- per
Vitamin A
Vitamin A Moss Bralette Bikini Top in Grey Marin Stripe
- Regular
- £81.00
- Sale
- £81.00
- Regular
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£90.00
- Unit Price
- per
Vitamin A
Vitamin A Capri Bikini Top in Grey Marin Stripe 88T MAG
- Regular
- £84.00
- Sale
- £84.00
- Regular
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£94.00
- Unit Price
- per
Tori Praver
Tori Praver Roslin Bikini Bottom 1S18SBROSS-WHT
- Regular
- £58.00
- Sale
- £58.00
- Regular
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£65.00
- Unit Price
- per
Tori Praver
Tori Praver Elecia Top 1S18STELSS-WHT
- Regular
- £65.00
- Sale
- £65.00
- Regular
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£73.00
- Unit Price
- per
Tori Praver
Tori Praver Genevie One Piece Swimsuit 1S18SOGESS-WHT
- Regular
- £129.00
- Sale
- £129.00
- Regular
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£143.00
- Unit Price
- per
Blue Life
Blue Life Navy Gingham Tied Up Romper R097-7202-NVGNG
- Regular
- £94.00
- Sale
- £94.00
- Regular
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£104.00
- Unit Price
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Blue Life
Blue Life Denim Stripe Lina Frill Top T080-2017-DNMST
- Regular
- £49.00
- Sale
- £49.00
- Regular
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£54.00
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Blue Life
Blue Life Ivory Tasha Tube Top T137-0006-IVY
- Regular
- £55.00
- Sale
- £55.00
- Regular
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£61.00
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Melissa Odabash
Melissa Odabash Jordan Bottom in Gingham
- Regular
- £80.00
- Sale
- £80.00
- Regular
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£89.00
- Unit Price
- per
Melissa Odabash
Melissa Odabash Cyprus One Piece in Navy Blue
- Regular
- £168.00
- Sale
- £168.00
- Regular
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£187.00
- Unit Price
- per
Blue Life
Blue Life Evangelista Black Stripe Top T118-1200-BLSTR
- Regular
- £62.00
- Sale
- £62.00
- Regular
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£69.00
- Unit Price
- per
Profile by Gottex
Profile By Gottex Hollywood Tankini Top in Black E854-1B88-001
- Regular
- £69.00
- Sale
- £69.00
- Regular
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£77.00
- Unit Price
- per
B. Swim
B. Swim Mele Blossom White Hampton Flip Reversible Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £40.00
- Sale
- £40.00
- Regular
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£44.00
- Unit Price
- per
B. Swim
B. Swim Mele Blossom-White Daybreak Reversible Halter Top
- Regular
- £40.00
- Sale
- £40.00
- Regular
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£44.00
- Unit Price
- per
B. Swim
B. Swim Bellflower Hibiscus Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £35.00
- Sale
- £35.00
- Regular
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£39.00
- Unit Price
- per
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.