Swim Wear Collection

Prestatyn Holiday Camp, for a real seaside holiday
Cover illustration for Prestatyn Holiday Camp, for a real seaside holiday, showing a couple in swimwear, holding hands and gazing at one another

Bathing Belle on Pier
A flirtatious young woman in a two-piece bathing costume of side lacing shorts & striped tunic adjusts her black stockings. N.B espadrilles with ribbon lacing

David Wright woman in a red swimsuit
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a one-piece red swimsuit, red shoes, and a wide brimmed floppy hat. She is sitting on a table with a red and white tablecloth

Advert / Monte Carlo Beach
Advertisement promoting Monte Carlo beach

Beach Volleyball, Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

The Plane - and the Beautiful by Albert Bailey
A group of young women, attired in elegant swimwear, wave to an aeroplane flying up ahead. Date: 1927

Saved by a female Bather
A gentleman bather who has found himself in trouble, is rescued by two extremely glamorous lady bathers. One has him firmly In Tow

Prestatyn Holiday Camp brochure
A Prestatyn Holiday Camp brochure -- Look! Heres your 1955 Holiday -- showing two women and a man in swimsuits standing on the deck of a ship, looking out

Bathing Belle Parade
Three disgruntled beauty queens look particularly annoyed at a sassy woman in a red bikini holds a placard boasting that she can cook too!

Front cover of The Bystander by Barribal
Two young ladies playing in the sea

Canoeist about to Canoe
Girl in her one-piece swimming costume & bathing cap with checker board trim going off for a paddle

Three German Sunlovers
One-piece bathing costumes for men & women. His is striped, the ladys ones have V -necks & short legs. The lady in the sleeveless costume wears bathing shoes or espadrilles

Polka Dot Bikini 1950S
An athletic young woman, wearing an itsy bitsy polka dot bikini with spaghetti straps, sinks into the wet sand on a beach

Buxom Blonde in Bikini
Confident, buxom blonde in a white terry towelling strapless bikini, strikes a classic pose for the camera

Holidaymakers in the sea at Margate, Kent Date: circa 1910s

Silhouette swimwear advertisement, 1962
Jolly advertisement for Silhouette swimwear featuring a number of smiling (and, perhaps a little vacuous-looking) women on a beach wearing some brightly printed swimwear

Ladies and Bath Machine
Ladies on a beach beside their bathing machine

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and Actress
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

The Bystander Summer Number 1928
A bold, colourful cover for The Bystander Summer Number featuring two attractive young women in beachwear. One, wearing a hat and holding a parasol, is more sensible of the sun

Striped Bathing Costume
Edwardian bathing beauty in a striped one-piece bathing costume & espadrilles with embroidered linen uppers & ribbon lacing

Jamaican woman, Negril, Jamaica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Woman on Beach / 1950S
A woman sits on the beach in front of a brightly coloured stripy parasol, and smiles for the camera

Advert for Ribana pure wool bathing suits 1931
Multiform and multicolour for a multitude of tastes.... Ribana swimming suits for women, men and children are finely woven from soft Austrralian wool in a wide variety of styles and colours

Advert for Kleinerts Roxy watertight bathing caps 1948
Wonderful to know that dive, swim under water, do-what-you-will, weraing a Roxy cap your hair just womn t get wet. Tucked away above a patent inner flange - a simple but perfect device that forms an

The Anchorite by Laurie Tayler
A lone male bather reads a newspaper on a jetty, unaware that he is the focus of every woman on the beach. Date: 1927

Swimwear Men and Women
No bikinis yet ! The modern swimsuit is flattering fashion wear in its own right - including the Buccaneer, a new style in mens trunks

Still Life
Andi Bell Art

Colombia, Bird's eye view of Woman swimming
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Nevada, Las Vegas, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden And Dolphin Habitat
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2 female surfers at the beach

Female surfer riding a wave

Male surfer riding a wave

Starfish couple vacationing in Florida

Florida, Miami Beach, South Beach, Carol A. Feuerman's sculpture called STRENTH

Florida, South Florida, Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse

Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming "That Summer in Torquay"
Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming " That Summer in Torquay" in 1979 with Julie Shipley, Tony London and Emily Moore

Looking for a gift
Jose C. Lobato

Bathing beauties at Torre Abbey, Torquay in August 1949

As the summer heatwave hits central London, Londoners flock to the Oasis Lido to cool off. 24th June 1949

Holidaymakers playing with a quoit on the beach close to the Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth. 8th August 1949

Holiday scenes at Brighton To young boys sitting in the sea to cool off during the hot weather. 7th July 1963

Friends enjoying some early summer sunshine on the south coast during the Whitsun Bank Holiday. May 1959

John Lodge and Margaret Lockwood in Carol Reeds Bank Holiday (1938)
John Lodge and Margaret Lockwood

Band leader Billy Cotton judges Modern Venus beauty contest in Weston-super-Mare (late 1940s or early 1950s)

H. L. Oakley and others on the beach, Scarborough
The renowned silhouette artist H. L. Oakley (front row, second from left), with a group of men and women, all in their swimming gear on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Man on summer holiday standing paddling in the sea on the beach

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"Swimwear: Dive into the Perfect Summer Style" Get ready for a real seaside holiday at Prestatyn Holiday Camp, where sun-soaked days and endless fun await. Picture yourself strolling along the sandy shores, surrounded by vibrant beachgoers embracing their unique swimwear styles. In this captivating scene, a girl confidently flaunts her very revealing swimsuit, exuding confidence and radiating summer vibes. Her choice of swimwear perfectly captures the essence of freedom and self-expression that comes with beach fashion. Transport yourself to Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - an iconic destination known for its lively atmosphere and thrilling Beach Volleyball matches. Feel the energy as athletes from all over South America compete fiercely under the scorching sun while showcasing their trendy swimwear choices. As you flip through "The Plane - and the Beautiful" by Albert Bailey or browse through Prestatyn Holiday Camp brochure, let your imagination run wild with visions of glamorous poolside lounging. Imagine canoeists preparing to embark on exciting adventures or bathing belles gracefully parading along piers – each adorned in fashionable swimwear that reflects their individual style. Experience heartwarming moments like being saved by a female bather who embodies both bravery and elegance. Witness breathtaking scenes like a grand Bathing Belle Parade where women proudly showcase their stunning swimsuits while capturing everyone's attention with their beauty. Travel back in time as you admire vintage photographs such as the front cover of The Bystander by Barribal featuring timeless elegance in swimwear fashion. Marvel at three German Sunlovers enjoying sunny days together while donning polka dot bikinis straight out of 1950s nostalgia. Swimwear is more than just fabric; it represents personal expression, confidence, and joy during those cherished summer moments. So whether you're lounging poolside or diving into crystal-clear waters, choose your perfect swimsuit to make waves wherever you go.