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1930s

October 2024
1min read


Swimsuits finally suggested outdoor physical exertion and stopped imitating stage and ballroom styles. Close-fitting knits resembled athletic gear and permitted real swimming. The only theft from the evening dress was the daringly low-cut back, well adapted to the new fad for sun-bathing.

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