The Bathing Suit: A History

As you slip into your bathing suit this summer for a refreshing dip in your Florida pool, think about this: your bikini or even one piece swimsuit is a relatively new invention! While these popular styles popped up in the 20th century, there have been many different styles for as long as people have been swimming.

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History In Pictures - Measuring bathing suits – if they were too short, women would be fined, 1920's

Women's Swimsuits - Bathing Suits Through the Years

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It's Going to be a Stunner: Women's Swimwear in 1887 - History Nebraska

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