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Anne Cole Lazy Daisy Marilyn Flounce Halter Top 18MT10460-NAVY:

Anne Cole

Anne Cole Lazy Daisy Marilyn Flounce Halter Bikini Top
£44.00
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£48.00
Kuny Barcelona Miami One Piece in Grey K18023159-GRIS:

Kuny Barcelona

Kuny Barcelona Miami One Piece in Grey-GRIS
£144.00
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Pia Rossini Monterosa Top Mon00149:

Pia Rossini

Pia Rossini Monterosa Crop Top
£38.00
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Pia Rossini Delray Bardot Dress DEL00127-BLU:

Pia Rossini

Pia Rossini Delray Bardot Beach Dress
£56.00
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Robin Piccone Luca One Piece in Black 181721-BLK:

Robin Piccone

Robin Piccone Luca One Piece in Black 181721-BLK
£115.00
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Montce Faux Suede High Rise Bottom in Black:

Montce Swim

Montce Faux Suede High Rise Bottom in Black
£66.00
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Montce Faux Suede La Caletta Top in Black:

Montce Swim

Montce Faux Suede La Caletta Top in Black
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Montce Blanc La Caletta Top in White:

Montce Swim

Montce Blanc La Caletta Top in White
£106.00
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Robin Piccone Livvy V-neck One Piece in Deep Forest Green 180613-Multi:

Robin Piccone

Robin Piccone Livvy V-neck One Piece in Deep Forest Green 180613-Multi
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Montce DA Cheetah Repeat Lace-Up One Piece in Cream:

Montce Swim

Montce DA Cheetah Repeat Lace-Up One Piece in Cream
£123.00
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PilyQ Playa Reversible Full Bottom PLA-224F:

PilyQ

PilyQ Playa Reversible Full Cut Bikini Bottom
£57.00
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Beach Bunny Ireland Skimpy Bottom in Blush B18127B1-BLS:

Beach Bunny

Beach Bunny Ireland Skimpy Bottom in Blush
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Beach Bunny Ireland Ring Tri Top B18127T2-BLS:

Beach Bunny

Beach Bunny Ireland Ring Triangle Top in Blush
£90.00
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Raisins Sayulita Sweet Pea Tie Side Bottom in Red Y710045-RED:

Raisins

Raisins Sayulita Sweet Pea Tie Side Bottom in Red Y710045-RED
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Raisins Sayulita Mermaid Flounce Top in Red Y710026-RED:

Raisins

Raisins Sayulita Mermaid Flounce Top in Red Y710026-RED
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Raisins Sayulita Mai Tai Bottom in Blue Y710052-BLUE:

Raisins

Raisins Sayulita Mai Tai Bottom in Blue
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Becca Naples Reversible Halter Top 263187-MUL:

Becca

Becca Naples Reversible Halter Top 263187-MUL
£51.00
£51.00
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Raisins Sayulita Mai Tai Bottom in Pink Y710052-PINK:

Raisins

Raisins Sayulita Mai Tai Bottom in Pink Y710052-PINK
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Becca Naples Reversible American Bottom 264387-MUL:

Becca

Becca Naples Reversible American Bottom 264387-MUL
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Raisins Sayulita Mai Tai Bottom in Black Y710052M-BLK:

Raisins

Raisins Sayulita Mai Tai Bottom in Black Y710052M-BLK
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Becca Naples Tankini Top 263587-MUL:

Becca

Becca Naples Tankini Top 263587-MUL
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Isabella Rose Frida Bondi Bottom 4674284-MUL:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Frida Bondi Bottom 4674284-MUL
£48.00
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Isabella Rose Frida High Neck Top 4673284-MUL:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Frida High Neck Top 4673284-MUL
£52.00
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Isabella Rose Crystal Cove Bondi Bottom 4914284-BLK:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Crystal Cove Bondi Bottom 4914284-BLK
£48.00
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Isabella Rose Crystal Cove Off The Shoulder Top 4913684-BLK:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Crystal Cove Off The Shoulder Top 4913684-BLK
£60.00
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Raisins Ribbed Summer Halter Top in Black Y710282-BLK:

Raisins

Raisins Ribbed Summer Halter Top in Black Y710282-BLK
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Isabella Rose Blossoms Maui Bottom 4734384-MUL:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Blossoms Maui Bottom 4734384-MUL
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Isabella Rose Blossoms One Piece in Pink Floral 4731084-MUL:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Blossoms One Piece in Pink Floral 4731084-MUL
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Isabella Rose Blossoms Romper in Pink Floral 4934984-MUL:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Blossoms Romper in Pink Floral 4934984-MUL
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Isabella Rose Avalon Maui Bottom 4784384-MUL:

Isabella Rose

Isabella Rose Avalon Maui Bottom 4784384-MUL
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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.