It's just a stretchy piece of fabric. But the swimsuit and its evolution from modest bathing dress to barely there thongs is the story of our changing body shapes and how we feel about the way we look. As part of "Love Your Selfie, Reclaiming Beauty," we look at the history of swimwear in America.
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The evolution of the swimsuit
See some of the famous bathing suit styles from years past.