The Evolution of the Swimsuit

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When summer rolls around, many find themselves hitting the beach or pool in tiny, revealing suits. However, the modern concept of the swimsuit has come a long way from the style’s original inception. In fact, the swimsuits of the 19th and early 20th centuries are almost unrecognizable compared to the strings, ties, and cuts of 2020’s most popular bathing suit looks. So, how did a baggy cloth swimming costume transition into itty-bitty triangles and barely-there bottoms? Here, CR chronicles the history of female swimwear, from bloomers to Baywatch.

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