Evolution of suits over the years

[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