Swimsuits

thumb|300px|American 1920s woman's bathing suit

thumb|A burkini displayed on a mannequin in a museum at the Science History Institute|Chemical Heritage Foundation A burkini (or burqini; portmanteau of burqa and bikini, though qualifying as neither of these garments) is a style of swimsuit for women. The suit covers the whole body except the face, the hands, and the feet, while being light enough for swimming. This type of swimwear was designed with the intention of creating swimwear for Muslims who observe hijab in this way. The amount of skin covered is about the same as the person wearing a full-body wetsuit and a swimming cap.

A loincloth is a one-piece garment, either wrapped around itself or kept in place by a belt. It covers the genitals and sometimes the buttocks. Loincloths which are held up by belts or strings are specifically known as breechcloth or breechclout. Often, the flaps hang down in front and back.

thumb|A black and white photo of a woman in a G-string

The thong is a garment generally used as either underwear or in some countries, as a swimsuit. It may also be worn for traditional ceremonies or competitions.

swimwear

any briefs-style male swimsuit

thumb|A woman wearing a tankini.

thumb|A young man wearing O'Neill (brand)|O'Neill boardshorts Boardshorts are a type of swimwear and casual wear in the form of long (approximately knee length) loose-fitting shorts that are designed to be quick-drying and are generally made from strong and smooth polyester or nylon material. Originally known as surf trunks, later as Jams, and occasionally in British English as swim shorts, boardshorts are a style of male and, more recently, female summerwear.

one-piece suit with side straps that extend upwards to cover the breasts

kind of beauty contest

stretch garment for protection from abrasion, UV and stings

evolution of styles of clothing for swimming

short trousers for swimming