The seaside resort was an eighteenth-century invention. But once the railway arrived in Britain (around 1850) the masses visited the seaside regularly and it spawned a need for new fashions. In the early Victorian era women had worn serge or dark flannel bathing dresses, but by the 1860s two piece belted costumes replaced the earlier styles. The swimwear bodice top was jacket like and the swimsuit bottom part three quarter trousers which had been rejected only a decade earlier when Amelia Bloomer

The seaside resort was an eighteenth-century invention. But once the railway arrived in Britain (around 1850) the masses visited the seaside regularly and it spawned a need for new fashions. In the early Victorian era women had worn serge or dark flannel bathing dresses, but by the 1860s two piece belted costumes replaced the earlier styles. The swimwear bodice top was jacket like and the swimsuit bottom part three quarter trousers which had been rejected only a decade earlier when Amelia Bloomer

urged women to adopt them. The later Victorian swimsuit outfit was still cumbersome, but was more practical and more attractive than earlier bathing clothes. Although the trouser was acceptable as Victorian beachwear it did not enter mainstream fashion until the 1920s when trousers were accepted after practical wear in the Great War of 1914-18.

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urged women to adopt them. The later Victorian swimsuit outfit was still cumbersome, but was more practical and more attractive than earlier bathing clothes. Although the trouser was acceptable as Victorian beachwear it did not enter mainstream fashion until the 1920s when trousers were accepted after practical wear in the Great War of 1914-18. Kits: - By Miss VIVI: “The Essential”- By Newlifedreams and Cali Designs: I SEA YOU

Hilda Designs says:
Beautiful page!!!

Hugs from Brazil, Hilda
May 4, 2010

Albinus says:
wonderful..:)
May 4, 2010

Xguern66 says:
Stunning. You always choose the most appropriate and lovely kits for your pages Rose-Marie and results are always beautiful. Love your information.
May 3, 2010

milliec says:
This is amazing! I love the women at the beach! Gorgeous!
May 3, 2010

cinza says:
Stunning and wonderful!
May 3, 2010

MaryWonder says:
This is stunning & I love the information. You are a true master at creating these pages Rose-Marie. Love the photo!
May 3, 2010

gintercedes4u says:
I hear the gentle lapping of the waves and the seagulls calling out!
May 3, 2010

Juanita M says:
AS ALWAYS WONDERFUL
May 3, 2010

Lavender Passion says:
Beautiful scrap again!
May 3, 2010

Broody Hen says:
Fantastic page. We see young 'ladies' doing thier shopping in the supermarkets now wearing less than was tought to be 'acceptable' on the beach in those distant days!
May 3, 2010