swimwear revolution

Swimsuits have ebbed and flowed through the centuries!

Men kept to one side of a beach or pool and women to the other. Women’s swimwear was confined to bathing gowns. Technological Revolution Causes Swimwear Evolution

The need for a comfortable recreational garment was born and the women’s swimsuit revolution began.

The modern day swimsuit began as a smock worn over bloomers and black stockings. One designer, Louis Reard, rose to the challenge and introduced the bikini, which he called “the smallest swimsuit in the world”. In the 1950’s, women’s swimwear designers pulled in waistlines and padded busts and derrieres with cotton. Today’s swimwear: Design to fit the woman and her lifestyle!

Fortunately, today’s designers have begun to look at swimwear from a woman’s viewpoint and the emphasis in present day swimwear is on total look and comfort. Women’s swimsuits are as varied as activities at the beach and are available for every figure and every purpose, from womens board shorts for the surfing girl to maternity swimwear for expectant mothers and infant swimwear to help mom get quickly back to the beach after the baby comes!

Recent innovations in women’s swimsuits are in the “through” family of fashion. Present day women’s swimsuits go beyond the beach. Women’s swimwear designers like, Roxy, Vix, Venus, and Lisa Lozano of TNA Swimwear create fashionable tops that coordinate beautifully with separately sold bottoms. For many modern women, a swimwear collection is the foundation for their summertime wardrobe. Swimsuit sizes may vary drastically from clothing sizes. Be sure the swimwear style you choose covers what you want covered. Tops

Swimsuit straps should lay comfortably on your shoulders without digging into your skin. Many women’s swimwear styles come with adjustable straps. If the swimsuit top flops one way or the other, try another size.

Loose fitting tops provide ample coverage where it’s needed.

A one-piece swimsuit should feel right as well as look good.