The female body was covered almost entirely and only ankles could be shown.
The many skirts and petticoats usually worn under women’s dresses can surely stand in one’s way when paddling in the water. The practical solution was provided by bloomers, the long wide-legged pants inspired by Amelia Bloomer and her innovative ideas in clothing matters. Under these quite elaborate beach ensembles, women still had to wear corsets and stockings in keeping with the moral requirements of the day.
This bathing suit is from between 1895-1900 and has two headwear options.
