Swimsuits
L*Space
L Space Pamela One Piece in Polynesian Palm PNPMM18-NVY
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- £150.00
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- £150.00
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A EcoLux Leah One Piece Swimsuit in Black
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- £122.00
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- £122.00
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A EcoLux Carmen Bikini Bottom in Black
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- £63.00
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- £63.00
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£70.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Lena Perforated Strappy Wedge in Nude LENA-619 NUDE
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- £38.00
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- £38.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Jamilla T Strap Sandal JAMILLA-05
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- £21.00
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- £21.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Glory Strappy Wedge Sandal in Taupe GLORY-179X TAUPE
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- £38.00
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- £38.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Athena Thong Sandal ATHENA-1044AXX BLACK
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- £21.00
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- £21.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Archer Banded Sandal ARCHER-391 MAUVE
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- £21.00
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- £21.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Archer Gladiator Thong Sandal In Mauve ARCHER-245 MAUVE
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- £25.00
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- £25.00
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Qupid Shoes
Qupid Shoes Archer Cut Out Sandal in Nude ARCHER-207X NUDE
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- £21.00
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- £21.00
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Celebrity Pink Jeans
Celebrity Pink Jean 3" Mid Rise Crochet Applique Shorts in Reseda CJ30902E30
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- £23.00
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- £23.00
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£25.00
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Celebrity Pink Jeans
Celebrity Pink Jean 3" Mid Rise Shorts in Misty Rose CJ3050Z35
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- £23.00
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- £23.00
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£25.00
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Celebrity Pink Jeans
Celebrity Pink Skinny Mid Rise Crop Pant In White CJ40104SG
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- £38.00
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- £38.00
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£42.00
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Celebrity Pink Jeans
Celebrity Pink Skinny Mid Rise Ankle Pant In Olympian CJ21438SS
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- £34.00
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- £34.00
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£38.00
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Celebrity Pink Jeans
Celebrity Pink Skinny Mid Rise Ankle Pant In Lavish Pink CJ2220551Z35
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- £34.00
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- £34.00
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£38.00
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Celebrity Pink Jeans
Celebrity Pink Skinny Mid Rise Pant In Spectrum Blue CJ21038Z35
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- £30.00
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- £30.00
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£34.00
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She + Sky
She + Sky Sleeveless Top with Braided Cutout Detail SL5262
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- £25.00
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- £25.00
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She + Sky
She + Sky Sleeveless Woven Polka Dot Romper SL5137
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- £42.00
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- £42.00
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She + Sky
She + Sky Cami Romper With Lace Hem Line In Dusty Rose SL4120
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- £34.00
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- £34.00
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Beach Riot
Beach Riot Desert Romper DFALHR-STR
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- £99.00
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- £99.00
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£110.00
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Chris and Carol Apparel
Chris and Carol Lace Bottom Trim with 3/4 Sleeves In Beige CTB018
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- £34.00
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- £34.00
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£38.00
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Chris and Carol Apparel
Chris and Carol Knit Sweater with Chiffon Detail in Pink 1601066T
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- £27.00
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- £27.00
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£30.00
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Chris and Carol Apparel
Chris and Carol Heathered Knit Long Sleeve Top with Striped Hoodie in Blue 1610080T
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- £30.00
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- £30.00
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£34.00
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Chris and Carol Apparel
Chris and Carol Elbow Patch Long Sleeve Knit Top 160104T
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- £27.00
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- £27.00
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£30.00
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Chris and Carol Apparel
Chris and Carol Plain Tank Top In Mauve 1214075T
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- £19.00
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- £19.00
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£21.00
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La Blanca
La Blanca Undercover Mock Neck Swing Dress in Black LA8LP31-BLK
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- £49.00
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- £49.00
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Love In
Love In Cold Shoulder Round Neck Ruffle Maxi Dress D10278
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- £34.00
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- £34.00
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Bear Dance
Bear Dance Solid Spaghetti Strap Top in Purple Grey T2440
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- £18.00
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- £18.00
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£20.00
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Becca
Becca Shimmer Reversible American Bottom 524387-MNK
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- £36.00
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- £36.00
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£40.00
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Bear Dance
Bear Dance Aloha Tee with Pineapple in Light Green G1024
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- £15.00
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- £15.00
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£17.00
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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.