Evolution of suits over the years

[Byron]

Yes, and why are some suit manufacturers so mean with the length supplied? - does it mean a cent difference in profit for them ?

[PSDave]

When the 100% nylon suits were worn for competitive swimming there was a different suit made for diving. It was made out of something similar to spandex and was very high over the waist. (usually about 8" sides) It fit very tight and didn't offer water resistance when entering the water. The nylon suits fit much lower and briefer. Though worn tight, the nylon and lower fit offered more chance of a Wardrobe Malfunction when entering the water on a dive. When the nylon/lycra blend was perfected more the suits became interchangeable.

[Byron]

I did not know that but it raises a puzzle I have never resolved, ie when the (banned) full-leg suits were around why were they always cut so low
across the hips ?

[Brent]

Examples of the Aquablade fit.

[gaysome]

Back in 1956 I wore a very tiny brief made from shiny satin with laces that tied at the hip,was I pleased with those after my mum bought me the maroon woollen ones with a white belt. when you managed to get out of the water the crutch was down around your ankles.
Why there was a pocket on them escapes me at 12years of age I did`t have a car.
Anyway, my mum bought these tiny little tie-sides from woolworth`s,and I loved them,I felt quite daring as theyed showed "a bit more" of you.
does anyone else remember those? all the boys wore them back then.
keep well
gaysome

[louis]

Thjey kind of ring a bell it would be nice to see pics of them but is unlikely unfortunetely.

[nkdnick]

Oh i can remember going to the beach with my Dad we both had those horrible wool maroon suits was like a heavy shapeless brief ,that was 1965 then school and school green speedo suit was was so hot,then 18 and smallest bikini i could find

Originally Posted by gaysome

Back in 1956 I wore a very tiny brief made from shiny satin with laces that tied at the hip,was I pleased with those after my mum bought me the maroon woollen ones with a white belt. when you managed to get out of the water the crutch was down around your ankles.
Why there was a pocket on them escapes me at 12years of age I did`t have a car.
Anyway, my mum bought these tiny little tie-sides from woolworth`s,and I loved them,I felt quite daring as theyed showed "a bit more" of you.
does anyone else remember those? all the boys wore them back then.
keep well
gaysome

[Byron]

Yes - remember exactly all as stated by Gaysome
(this thread started long ago and I am reminded
even by now no pics. have unfortunately shown up
for suits referred to in many posts)

[FrankJScott]

why not just google it

[FrankJScott]

why not just google it