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 ...

Corset-style bathing suits were all the rage in the 1940s. The middle of the 20th century saw a variety of swimsuits with bustier tops that cinched at the waist. These corset-style swimsuits could be ...