In the 1960's surfing, surf music, and beach party movies are all the rage. The main focus drops down from the decolletage and bust line of the 50's to the midriff exposing the belly button. Bikinis become popular and mainstream. They range from the sweet "Gidget" like to the super sexy and barely there. With the more popular use of Lycra, zippers are no longer needed. Suits are fitting closer to the body and become smaller. The monokini is also introduced.
Bikinis are so mainstream now, teens are wearing them.
Sweet vs. sexy.
The iconic Bond Bikini. Ursula Andress in Dr. No, (1962).
Bold and Bare! LIFE Magazine, 1967, shows the monokini. The "peek a boo" nature of the very low cut back of the one on the right did not make it onto the cover. Yes, it exposes bum cleavage!
The original topless monokini designed by Rudi Gernreich.
2 comments:
Fabulous post! Come over to my place to pick up an award.
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Christina
Thanks doll face!! Will be right over!
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