15 Classic Beauties Who Knew to Rock a Swimsuit in the 1950s

History of swimwear traces the changes in the styles of swimwears over time and between cultures, and touches on the social, religious and legal attitudes to swimming and swimwear.

The '50s was truly the decade of swimwear glamour! Most women however stuck with the one piece swimwear. Except celebrities and pin-up girls, women in this period rarely wore a daring two piece bikini.
Anyway, swimwear is really the best costume to show the beauty of a woman. Here below are 15 classic beauties who knew to rock a swimsuit in the 1950s.

 
Brigitte Bardot

 

 
Diana Dors

 

 
Doris Day

 

 
Elizabeth Taylor

 

Grace Kelly

Jane Russell

 

 
Jayne Mansfield

 

Jeanne Crain

 

Joan Collins

 

Kim Novak

 

Mamie Van Doren

 

Marilyn Monroe

 

Mitzi Gaynor

 

Shirley MacLaine

 

Sophia Loren