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Vitamin A Playa De Levante Jenna One Piece In Ziva:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A Jenna One Piece Swimsuit In Ziva
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Beach Riot Arcadia Black One Piece:

Beach Riot

Beach Riot Arcadia Black One Piece
£58.00
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Peixoto The Jade One Piece Swimsuit in Black 31702F-S46-BLK:

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Peixoto The Jade One Piece Swimsuit in Black 31702F-S46-BLK
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PilyQ Sky Blue Smocked Ruffle Bandeau Top SKB-316B:

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PilyQ Smocked Ruffle Bandeau Bikini Top in Sky Blue
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PilyQ Midnight Arielle One Piece MID-548P:

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PilyQ Midnight Gold Arielle One Piece
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PilyQ Dusty Rose Knot Full Bottom In Black DUS-234F:

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PilyQ Dusty Rose Knot Full Cut Bikini Bottom In Black
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PilyQ Dusty Rose Lace Halter Bikini Top DUS-152H:

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PilyQ Lace Halter Bikini Top in Dusty Rose
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PilyQ Dot Basic Ruched Teeny Bottom DOT-211T:

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PilyQ Dot Basic Ruched Teeny Cut Bikini Bottom
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PilyQ Dot Basic Ruched Full Bottom DOT-211F:

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PilyQ Dot Basic Ruched Full Coverage Bikini Bottom
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PilyQ Bloom Basic Teeny Bikini Bottom BLM-203T:

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PilyQ Bloom Basic Teeny Coverage Bikini Bottom
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PilyQ Floral Basic Ruched Full Bottom WLD-211F:

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PilyQ Floral Basic Ruched Full Coverage Bikini Bottom
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PilyQ Color Block Keyhole Halter Top in Lavender LAV-303H:

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PilyQ Color Block Keyhole Halter Top in Lavender
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Vitamin A Neutra Bralette in Citron Refresh 40T CTR:

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Vitamin A Neutra Bralette in Citron Refresh 40T CTR
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Beach Bunny Katrina One Piece Swimsuit B191171P White:

Beach Bunny

Beach Bunny Katrina One Piece Swimsuit B191171P White
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Big Mouth Sprinkles Of Fun Lil Donut Float BMLF-0002:

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Big Mouth Sprinkles Of Fun Lil Donut Float BMLF-0002
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Shade Critters Girls Cherry Dot Rashguard Set SG02A-012 Navy:

Shade Critters

Shade Critters Girls Cherry Dot Rashguard Set
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Shade Critters Boys Shark Rash Guard Set SB02A-071:

Shade Critters

Shade Critters Boys Shark Rash-Guard Set
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Shade Critters Firecracker One Piece Swimsuit in Pink SG01A-043:

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Shade Critters Girls Firecracker One Piece Swimsuit in Pink
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Shade Critters Vacay All Day One Piece Swimsuit in Pink SG01A-042:

Shade Critters

Shade Critters Girls Vacay All Day One Piece Swimsuit
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Shade Critters Girls Palm Reader One Piece Swimsuit SG01H-056-M18:

Shade Critters

Shade Critters Girls Palm Reader One Piece Swimsuit
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Beach Bunny Emerson Bralette Top in Blue B19140T2 NVWS:

Beach Bunny

Beach Bunny Emerson Bralette Top in Blue
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Elan Long Maxi In Mustard RG5463 MUS:

Elan

Elan Long Maxi In Mustard RG5463 MUS
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Elan Mustard Stripe Wrap Pants RYS2082 MUS:

Elan

Elan Mustard Stripe Wrap Pants RYS2082 MUS
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Becca Color Code Roll Waist Hipster Bikini Bottom 858797 IRI:

Becca

Becca Color Code Roll Waist Hipster Bikini Bottom
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Becca Synergy Hipster Bikini Bottom 764497 BLK:

Becca

Becca Synergy Hipster Bikini Bottom in Black
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Becca Synergy Black Bralette Bikini Top 763197 BLK:

Becca

Becca Synergy Bralette Bikini Top in Black
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Vitamin A Carmen EcoRib Bikini Bottom in Soft Coral 84B ERSC:

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Vitamin A EcoRib Carmen Bikini Bottom in Soft Coral
£62.00
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Vitamin A Eco Rib Leah One Piece in White 76M ERW:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A EcoRib Leah One Piece Swimsuit in White
£134.00
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Vitamin A Eco Rib Leah Full Coverage One Piece in White 76MF ERW:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A EcoRib Leah Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit in White
£138.00
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Vitamin A Eco Rib Leah One Piece in Marigold Eco Rib 76M ERM:

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Vitamin A EcoRib Leah One Piece Swimsuit in Marigold
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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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