History of Swimsuits

By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide

Around 1855, swimsuits consisted of bloomers and black stockings while drawers were added to prevent the problem of exposure.

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• History of Swimsuits - Introduction
• Swimsuits 1855
• Swimsuits Circa 1915 to 1930
• Swimsuits 1922
• Bikini Swimsuit 1946 - Jacques Heim and Louis Reard
• Slimsuit Swimsuit Patent 1990 - Carol Wior

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