Prior to this, women in Europe had been wearing two-piece bathing suits since the 1930s, but it was a halter top and shorts with only a sliver of midriff, the site says.

One-piece swimsuits are a top trend this season across the United States and United Kingdom according to an EDITED study, but people won't be saying goodbye to their two-pieces anytime soon.

CUPSHE Bikini Top for Women Bathing Suit (starting at $19.99) Verdusa Women’s 2 Piece Triangle Bikini High Cut Bathing Suit Swimsuit ($12.99-$28.99) ...

That’s because the best swimsuits for women over 50 are whatever the heck you feel sexiest in, whether that’s a one-piece, two-piece, tankini or all of the above.

From there and up to today, swimwear has fanned out in all directions: roomier blouson bathing suits, retro, high-waisted two-pieces; Burkinis (for devout Muslim bathers); UV-protective swim ...

There are moms who prefer that their kiddos only don a one-piece suit. “One piece, period,” said Lexi from the U.K. “Probably until age 15, but we will see.” Charlene, mom of two, concurred.

As you can see below, Footmark's school swimsuits, following the general trend in Japan, went from one-piece swimsuits for girls and swimming briefs for boys in the 70s to swimming legsuits for girls ...