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The bikini is, of course, a two-piece swimsuit for women, and variations of the basic idea have been around since the days of the Greeks and Romans (yes, they liked to go the beach, too.After the first World War, that began to change, as Hollywood led the way by — gasp! — showing a bit of bare midriff on actresses such as Ava Gardner and Rita Hayworth. A “bit” was still a bit, however, and the all-important navel was still tastefully covered up.
We’ve got the cool flower swim caps made famous in all those great B&W movies of the 50’s and 40’s. Think Esther Williams swimming with her swim team, Ava Gardner, Doris Day and Debbie Reynolds. Do you think Ava ever got her hair wet swimming? I think not!
The release of the latest big movie 'The Aviator' about the life and loves of Howard Hughes has generated a huge interest in the styles of glamorous women of the 40s through 60s. Dresses worn by Hollywood idols such as Katherine Hepburn and Ava Gardner have contributed to the popularity in vintage styles, especially evening and party dresses and gowns.
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