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Swimwear styles in the Future What’s the future of swmwear? Swimwear styles have changed significantly over the years, but recent trends have seen some of the styles coming back in fashion. The boy shorts of the 20’s, the high-waisted bottoms of the 50’s and the high-cut legs of the 80’s have all made a reappearance. …
Clothing for swimming was made out of nylon and Lycra, much like today’s suits by the second half of the 20th century. The fabric combination allowed suits to fit snugger and dry faster. Designs also became much more risqué. Swimwear became more sexy and started showing off more skin. Tiny bikinis, cut-outs, and even sheer …
Although one-piece women’s bathing suits were still more popular, the 1950’s marked the rise of the two-piece swimsuit. Actresses like Marilyn Monroe helped to popularize the style and make it more mainstream. Early two pieces Two-piece suits didn’t show much more than a one-piece; the navel was still covered, and for years, was actually not …
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The swimwear revolution Women’s swimsuits in the 1930’s By the 1930’s women’s swimsuits consisted of a one piece, with either shorts or skirt at the bottom. They were revealing more skin than ever. Low-cut backs were now in style. However, they still fully covered the bust and backside. The invention of stretch In 1931, Lastex …
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The Beginning of the Modern Swimsuit The early 20th century The history of women’s swimwear changed significantly in 1896 when swimming was introduced to the Olympics. Only men were allowed to compete. Swimming started to be popular as an activity around this time. This new focus on leisure and exercise changed women’s swimwear. Swimming becomes …
Bathing Suit History from the Greeks to the 19th Century Brio is celebrating the history of women’s swimwear! We’re going to cover the timeline of the biggest moments in swimwear fashion. Look out for our next posts to see how swimsuits evolved from full-length dresses to tiny bikinis. We may know swimming today as an …
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