During the 1930s, backless one-piece suits were all the rage, drastically transforming swimsuit styles until the 1940s, when the halter-top swimsuit promoted a style similar to a corset. In 1946, a French engineer by the name of Louis Réard and fashion designer Jacques Heim took a hold of such inspiration and debuted what we know today as the “bikini”. A number of women that chose to not bare a large amount of skin opted for a one-piece, but this new style shared a new way to exude confidence and sex appeal. From the 1960s through the 1980s, a transformation of high-waisted bottoms and coverage without any restrictions shaped every curve of the female figure. A trend of high-waisted bottoms and bikini tops with the option of adjustable straps carried out from the eighties to the early 1990s allowing the current era to achieve ultimate exposure.
Swimwear 1950s
Swimwear 1990s
Now in the 2010s, you can choose from many styles from the flattering one-piece to the baring thong bikini in any fabric, shape, and size. Which one will you choose for yourself this summer?
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