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Swimwear, as we know it today, was born in the late 19th century. True, ladies of earlier times tiptoed into the water in voluminous, all-encompassing bathing dresses. But those garments only allowed ...

Carol Ramsey says dressing Miami mobsters, politicians, hookers, showgirls, and Cuban revolutionaries for the Starz series is challenging, but finding vintage bikinis is even harder. By Elizabeth ...

What people choose to wear to the beach has changed significantly over time. In the 1950s, knotted hankies were seen as a practical way to keep off the sun. Beachwear also differs from one continent ...