The evolution of swimwear, from Victorian era bathing costumes to the invention of the bikini after World War II. And more photos showing the evolution of swimsuits.

Swimwear and beach-going has undergone a major evolution over the years. From the knee-length wool dresses Victorian women wore to the seashore to the bikini revolution in the 1940s, these photos ...

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Beach day is more than an activity; it’s an event, a summer tradition. From the era of layered Victorian bathing suit to today’s bikini and speedo days, the timeless weekend activity continues ...

From the heavy bathing costumes of the Victorian era to the modern bikini, women’s swimsuits have changed significantly over time, and seemingly each new iteration has yielded fresh complaints ...

From left: Miss Bernice Young, Miss Frances Burtner, Miss Josephine Brixell and Mrs. E.K. Pritchard pose for photo published in the July 21, 1918 Los Angeles Times society page.

However, in the Victorian era, swimwear of outer clothing of the time, which was cumbersome and even quite dangerous in the water. Moving forward, since the early 20th century, ...

The rest is history.The mural is complete with Schaefer's ducky, the mermaids and his Victorian bathing suit.It's now on display on the aquarium's first level. ...

When Annette Kellerman stepped out onto Revere Beach in 1907 wearing a one-piece bathing suit that ended in shorts above her knees, her legs caused a scandal.