Swimwear, also known as a swimsuit, is article of specially lined clothing that is used for swimming. Swimwear is designed for men, women, and children and can either be fitted or loose. Designs in swimwear vary, as do colors and amount of body coverage.
History of Swimwear
While the idea of swimming was mainly done in the nude during the Classical period, swimsuits have traced back to the Grecian times and early Pompeii. Although the concept of wearing a special covering while swimming has been a constant for centuries, the look of swimwear has dramatically shifted, from 18th century bathing gowns, to one pieces, to waterproof loincloths worn by Japanese men. What began as a way of preventing transparency of the body while getting wet, soon became by the 1950's a sexy way of showing off the body.
Types of Swimwear
- Men's Swimwear
- Women's Swimwear
- Other Types of Swimwear
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References
Fast Facts
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Also known as swimsuits or beachwear
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First swimwear was seen in murals from BC and early AD
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Bikinis introduced after World War II
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The two piece women's swimsuit was banned in several countries in the early 1950s
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Men's swimwear covers only from below the waist
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Men's swimsuits originally began as tightly fitted and didn't shift to baggier shorts till the 1990s
