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American 1920s woman's bathing suit. A swimsuit is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women, and children.
Williams, who also was an Amateur Athletic Union champion in the 100 meter freestyle (1939) [60] and an Olympics swimming finalist (1940), [61] also portrayed Kellerman in the 1952 film Million Dollar Mermaid (titled as The One Piece Bathing Suit in UK). [62] Swimwear of the 1940s, 50s and early 60s followed the silhouette mostly
A regular bikini is a two-piece swimsuit that together covers the wearer's crotch, buttocks, and breasts. Some bikini designs cover larger portions of the wearer's body while other designs provide minimal coverage. Topless variants are still sometimes considered bikinis, although they are technically not a two-piece swimsuit. [1]
1870s American bathing dress. A bathing dress was a mode of dress used for ladies' swimming/bathing activities during the 19th century. [1] These bathing costumes originally included ankle length dresses, long pants, and long sleeves. Around the 1880s the sleeves and hemlines of these dresses were shortened to improve range of motion and ...
[49] [50] Heim launched a two-piece swimsuit design in Paris that he called the atome, after the smallest known particle of matter. He announced that it was the "world's smallest bathing suit." [46] [51] Although briefer than the two-piece swimsuits of the 1930s, the bottom of Heim's new two-piece beach costume still covered the wearer's navel.
The Cake dress is a confectionery creation, designed and crafted to resemble a fashionable dress in its form and appearance. It embodies an artistic expression of culinary virtuosity and imagination, blending the elegance of haute couture with the indulgence of dessert .
High-technology swimwear is designed to reduce drag and improve swimming performance. [6] Speedo claims that their LZR Racer reduced drag or water resistance by 38% compared to a traditional Lycra practice swim suit. [1] This high-technology swimwear is designed to minimize drag while maximizing support to muscles. [1]
A romper suit, usually shortened to romper, is a one-piece or two-piece combination of shorts and a shirt. It is also known as a playsuit . Its generally short sleeves and legs contrast with the long ones of the adult jumpsuit .