Swimwear, as we know it today, was born in the late 19th century. True, ladies of earlier times tiptoed into the water in voluminous, all-encompassing bathing dresses. But those garments only allowed ...

The 20th century saw a variety of emerging women's bathing-suit styles. From corset styles to bikinis, some of these trends revolutionized the swimwear industry. We wish boy-short bottoms and ...