In the 1920s and 1930s, bathing suits got tighter and smaller. Popular ones consisted of a short-sleeved top and shorts with matching stockings. According to Roselyn Hsueh’s article, “The History of Women’s Swimwear,” 1930s bathing suits had a more functional, sleek look, and were made of tighter, rubber-like fabric. In 1946, the bikini made...
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