Beauty & Style
Women’s swimsuits throughout history
Do you remember your first swimsuit as a young lady? It looked a little different from the scraps of brightly coloured lycra material that line the shelf now didn’t it? Just like wedding dresses, the swimsuit evolved with the times. Not only to signify a change in fashion trends, but in societal values, the role of women and feminism.
The first bikini actually appeared in roman times, and it wasn’t even worn in the water. Watch the video for some fun facts and to see how the bathing suit was shaped and re shaped by an ever shifting cultural landscape.
Video credit: NWB trending
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