All About The Bikini

Versatile and sexy, the bikini is a swimsuit that's been favored by women for centuries. The first bikini can be traced back to 5600 BC, where similar garments were worn by athletes participating in Roman sporting events. The bikini has changed drastically since then, getting smaller and smaller and revealing even more skin. Let's explore all there is to know about this alluring swimsuit.

The Back Story

Bikini's were originally introduced out of necessity, with fabric being rationed during World War II which led to fashion designers searching for ways to use less fabric for their garments. Since the traditional bikini is two small triangles on top and two larger triangles on the bottom, this saved plenty of fabric while still covering enough skin to be appropriate beach attire.

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The bikini quickly grew in popularity in the 1960s when famous models and celebrities began gracing the covers of famous magazines like "Playboy" and "Sports Illustrated" donning the slinky garment. After magazines came film, with the most notable emergence of the bikini coming in 1962's James Bond movie, "Dr. No". The actress Ursula Andress famously wore a bikini in that film.

Getting Bikini Ready

Since bikini's show a lot more skin than traditional one-piece swimsuits, there's often some extra care taken before putting one on. Bikini waxes have become a booming business as has the tanning industry.

Before donning that bikini, you may want to get a base tan at a tanning salon to prevent unwanted tan lines or even severe burns on the skin. Since more skin is exposed with a bikini, there's a greater chance of sunburn on sensitive areas of the skin like the shoulders, tops of the breasts, and upper thighs.

A Beach-Day Regular

Nowadays, bikinis are even more common than one-piece swimsuits. Women are becoming more comfortable in their skin and therefore have no problem showing it off. If you do have some insecurities, there are several bikini options that cover a little more skin, including tankini's and ones with halter tops or high-waisted bottoms.

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We have dozens of bikinis for you to choose from on our website that are perfect for summer or any other time you're near the water. From pushups to bandeaus to thongs, we've got every kind of bikini you could possibly want or need this summer.