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  2. Sep 24, 2020 · 19th Century. In the 19th century, the popularity of recreational aquatic activities surpassed the desire to bathe for health benefits. With this, the loose-fitting chemise gowns became increasingly fitted and more complex, replicating the silhouettes of women’s fashion.

  3. It wasn't until the 18th century when manners changed and modesty suddenly took hold that we get the first true swimsuit, with European ladies wading into the water in long dresses, known...

  4. Jul 5, 2016 · Two-piece swimsuits did exist by then, but they mostly covered up the belly button until July 5, 1946, when 19-year-old French model and dancer Micheline Bernardini debuted the four fabric ...

  5. Mar 28, 2024 · Explore the fascinating history of women's swimsuits, from the early days of modest swimwear to the latest beachwear styles. Dive into the evolution of swimwear through the years and discover how it has changed and adapted to reflect changing attitudes and fashion trends.

  6. Women's swimwear of the 1930s and 1940s incorporated increasing degrees of midriff exposure. Teen magazines of late 1940s and 1950s featured similar designs of midriff-baring suits and tops. However, midriff fashion was stated as only for beaches and informal events and considered indecent to be worn in public.

  7. May 30, 2014 · Innovation, 1946: French engineer Louis Réard officially created the bikini as we know it, naming it after Bikini Atoll (just four days after the U.S. military had conducted nuclear tests there)....

  8. May 19, 2023 · May 19, 2023, 10:36am. Bikini model in the 1960s. Bettmann Archive. Today, bikinis are one of the most popular forms of swimwear, but they weren’t always considered commonplace. While tiny...

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