Women’s swimwear has gone a long way. Did you know that during the Victorian era, women had to go swimming in heavy, ugly wool swim dresses covering almost all parts of their body? Well, swimsuits have certainly evolved since those days. In present time, women have a variety of swimming suits to choose from, most of which cover only certain parts of their anatomy, leaving very little to one’s imagination. Let’s take a look at some of two of the most popular choices in women’s swimwear, that is perhaps not that much suitable as maternity swimsuits, in these modern times.

The Bikini

The song written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss about an itsy bitsy teenie-weenie yellow polka-dot bikini, popularized in the summer of 1960, may have been the very first time a liberal society gave much-deserved homage to the bikini, a two-piece swimsuit, since this controversial women’s swimwear came out and shocked the world in the 1940s. The bikini is famous for revealing considerably generous portions of the midriff of the wearer, thus calling attention to nearby body parts, specifically the delicate areas of the woman anatomy.

The bikini also exposes the thighs and the back; because of the apparent sexy appeal that the bikini lends to its wearer, it is no wonder why this type is a favorite in women’s swimwear even to this day. Bikinis now come in a variety of designs. Some offer a relatively large amount of coverage; others keep the coverage to a bare minimum. Bikini tops also differ in style. Some can be worn with a halter neck, perfect for those who want more coverage; others come in a strapless bandeau, which is great for downplaying a well-endowed chest; and still others have the conventional triangle cups, the best option for lifting and shaping the breasts.

The Cutout Maillot

There is only one type of women’s swimwear that outdoes the bikini in term of the generous flesh exposure and sexy appeal it offers, and that is the cut-out maillot. Unlike the bikini, the maillot is a one-piece swimsuit, but it may very well have been a two-piece because of its midriff-baring quality. The primary difference from the traditional maillot is the existence of cutouts in the abdomen area: the top and bottom parts of the swimsuit are held together by a tiny string of fabric, adding an interesting and provocative detail. Many woman choose the cutout maillot because of its luxurious, stylish feel; it is a favorite among many designers and a staple in the runway.

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