How women’s swimsuits have changed in the last 100 years
As soon as summer begins, all women take out their fashionable
swimsuits from the wardrobe. Nowadays there is a lot of different
swimwear in the shops, so sometimes it’s quite hard to choose the
perfect one. And only a century ago people would be shocked just looking
at modern swimsuits.
Swimwear has definitely changed beyond recognition, having broken down all barriers and stereotypes. We at Bright Side decided to take a look at the evolution of swimsuits over the years.
Swimwear has definitely changed beyond recognition, having broken down all barriers and stereotypes. We at Bright Side decided to take a look at the evolution of swimsuits over the years.
19th century
A bodice, a hoop skirt, stockings, and
a cap. Ladies were in full feather during their summer holidays in the
19th century. This was simply the reality of that time, nothing more.
1900s
Women went swimming wearing such
a swimsuit in the beginning of the 20th century. The swimsuit consisted
of knickers, a short full skirt, and a bodice. This outfit was
considered to be provocative.
1910s
Actress Annette Kellermann shocked society by wearing her skintight swimsuit. She was even arrested once!
1920s
A decade later, bare hands and feet were
not forbidden anymore. However, there were beach censors who made sure
shorts were the right length. The distinguishing feature of swimwear
of that period was a swim cap.
1930s
It was
a time of experimentation with designs, fabrics, colors, and prints.
The swimsuits were made to accentuate a woman’s body as much
as possible.
Hello, two-piece swimsuit! A real revolution was happening in the fashion world.
1940s
In general, beach fashion of the strict 1940s was modest.
But the swimsuits, which resembled
modern minidresses, accentuated the body perfectly. Just see how
gorgeous Marilyn Monroe looked!
1950s
In 1946, designer Louis Reard debuted
the first ever bikini. People made jokes about this swimsuit, saying
that ‘it reveals everything about a girl except for her mother’s maiden
name.’
1960s
© United Artists
In the 1962 James Bond movie, Dr. No, Ursula Andress emerges from the sea wearing a white bikini that quickly became iconic!
© Columbia Pictures
However, modest one-piece swimsuits were still in fashion. Elizabeth Taylor proved this in the movie Suddenly, Last Summer.
1970s
The evolution of the swimsuit could probably have stopped at this point. But designers introduced a thong bikini bottom.
1980s
© Warner Bros.
As swimsuits stopped becoming smaller,
designers started experimenting with different styles. A low neckline
was the latest trend in the ’80s.
1990s
© FremantleMedia
Of course, the images of gorgeous ladies from the famous TV show Baywatch
were extremely popular at that time. Who doesn’t remember the iconic
Pamela Anderson’s red one-piece swimsuit? This is how the sporty chic
trend started.
Today
Today, fashionistas all over the world
have a huge choice of swimwear. The imagination of fashion designers has
no limits. There are no bans and no boundaries. Women decide for
themselves whether they want to dress modestly or in a sexy way. And
being unique is all that matters.
Preview photo credit: make-self.net / FremantleMedia
Adapted from: mylitta.ru, hotshowlife.com, ru.wikipedia.org, make-self.net
Adapted from: mylitta.ru, hotshowlife.com, ru.wikipedia.org, make-self.net
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