Swimsuits
B. Swim
B. Swim Bellflower Bayside Bikini Top
- Regular
- £36.00
- Sale
- £36.00
- Regular
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£40.00
- Unit Price
- per
B. Swim
B. Swim Makai Tie Dye Florida Flip Reversible Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £40.00
- Sale
- £40.00
- Regular
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£45.00
- Unit Price
- per
B. Swim
B. Swim Makai Tie Dye Waterfall High Neck Bikini Top
- Regular
- £40.00
- Sale
- £40.00
- Regular
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£45.00
- Unit Price
- per
Aerin Rose
Aerin Rose Mineral Arlo Bottom B480-MNRL
- Regular
- £63.00
- Sale
- £63.00
- Regular
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£69.00
- Unit Price
- per
Aerin Rose
Aerin Rose Anza Stripe Mercury Bottom B490-ASWO
- Regular
- £63.00
- Sale
- £63.00
- Regular
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£69.00
- Unit Price
- per
Aerin Rose
Aerin Rose Anza Stripe Vista Bikini Tri Top T409-ASWO
- Regular
- £64.00
- Sale
- £64.00
- Regular
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£71.00
- Unit Price
- per
Aerin Rose
Aerin Rose Minerals Vista Tri Top T409-MNRL
- Regular
- £64.00
- Sale
- £64.00
- Regular
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£71.00
- Unit Price
- per
Aerin Rose
Aerin Rose Obsidian Mercury Bottom In Black B490-OBSI
- Regular
- £57.00
- Sale
- £57.00
- Regular
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£63.00
- Unit Price
- per
Aerin Rose
Aerin Rose Obsidian Zaliya Top In Black T440-OBSI
- Regular
- £63.00
- Sale
- £63.00
- Regular
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£69.00
- Unit Price
- per
Blue Life
Blue Life Island Fever Brazilian Bottom In Black 444-9020-BLK
- Regular
- £52.00
- Sale
- £52.00
- Regular
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£58.00
- Unit Price
- per
Blue Life
Blue Life Kiss Me Choker Top In Black 444-2530 BLK
- Regular
- £78.00
- Sale
- £78.00
- Regular
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£87.00
- Unit Price
- per
Montce Swim
Montce Polly One Piece Swimsuit in Polka Dot
- Regular
- £105.00
- Sale
- £105.00
- Regular
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£117.00
- Unit Price
- per
Montce Swim
Montce La Caletta Top in Sienna
- Regular
- £91.00
- Sale
- £91.00
- Regular
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£101.00
- Unit Price
- per
Montce Swim
Montce Crochet Cage Bralette Top in Coral
- Regular
- £68.00
- Sale
- £68.00
- Regular
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£76.00
- Unit Price
- per
Montce Swim
Montce Tommi Corset Top in Floral Print
- Regular
- £88.00
- Sale
- £88.00
- Regular
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£97.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Estella Full Cut Bottom in Techno Garden SS32F14-TGG
- Regular
- £59.00
- Sale
- £59.00
- Regular
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£65.00
- Unit Price
- per
L Space
L Space Estella Classic Cut Bottom in Techno Garden SS32C14-TGG
- Regular
- £59.00
- Sale
- £59.00
- Regular
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£65.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Turlington Bikini Top in Techno Garden
- Regular
- £74.00
- Sale
- £74.00
- Regular
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£82.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Adrianna Top In Midnight Blue LSADT18-MDB
- Regular
- £82.00
- Sale
- £82.00
- Regular
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£91.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Kristen Pucker Up Top in Neon Pink PKKST18-NEP
- Regular
- £71.00
- Sale
- £71.00
- Regular
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£78.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Lily Pucker Up Bottom In Pebble PKLIC18-PEB
- Regular
- £63.00
- Sale
- £63.00
- Regular
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£69.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Ziggy Pucker Up Top In Pebble PKZGT18-PEB
- Regular
- £71.00
- Sale
- £71.00
- Regular
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£78.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Stripe Reversible Tripp High Waist Bikini Bottom
- Regular
- £65.00
- Sale
- £65.00
- Regular
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£73.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Flynne Reversible Domino Stripe Top LSFLT18-DST
- Regular
- £65.00
- Sale
- £65.00
- Regular
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£73.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Rita One Piece In Midnight Pink MTRTM18-MDP
- Regular
- £125.00
- Sale
- £125.00
- Regular
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£139.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Ella Bottom In Light Turquoise LSEAC18-LIT
- Regular
- £59.00
- Sale
- £59.00
- Regular
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£65.00
- Unit Price
- per
L*Space
L Space Gwen Top In Light Turquoise LSGWT18-LIT
- Regular
- £94.00
- Sale
- £94.00
- Regular
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£105.00
- Unit Price
- per
Shade Critters
Shade Critters Girls Magic Sequin Pineapple Rash-Guard Top
- Regular
- £34.00
- Sale
- £34.00
- Regular
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£38.00
- 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.