On this day we celebrate the first day of summer. I sincerely hope you can produce a more stylish bathing costume than the one modeled by my great aunt. Not sure of the year or location because, as is the custom in my family, all the really great photos are unidentified.
Depending on the year the swimsuit in the picture could very possibly be made of wool. Yes, wool. In the early 1920's Jantzen introduced knitted woolen swimsuits for men and women which were popular until the mid-30's when wool was gradually replaced by Lastex, a material used in the manufacture of girdles.
I'm taking an informal survey: what would you wear to drive the guys crazy back in the day?
a) soggy wool, drawers weighted down by sea-water
b) a suit constructed entirely of a yarn with an elastic core, wound with cotton, silk, or nylon.
Victoriana Magazine
Cruel Summer
by Bananarama
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