A swimsuit is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women, and children.
Where To Buy Swimwear In South Africa
Oggi Activewear
Address: 106 2nd Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town, 7708, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 81 781 2390
Lu-May Exclusive Wear Pretoria
Address: 778 Jacqueline Dr, Garsfontein, Pretoria, 0042, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 83 256 8261
SPURT
Address: 1st Floor , South Wing, Hyde Park Shopping Center, Jan Smuts Ave, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: +27 11 325 5813
Granadilla
Address: Store No. 35 Watershed, 17 Dock Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 79 885 5395.
How much does the average swim suit cost?
Is it just us, or do swimwear prices seem to rise with every passing year? Although top-notch suits have never been cheap, data from Lyst shows that today’s most popular brands sell for an average of R3816.83, if not more.
Why are swimsuits expensive?
But outside of big-box department stores and fast-fashion shopping mall chains, the swimwear industry is full of smaller brands making smaller lots, which is always going to be more expensive.
So there’s that. Plus, people just buy fewer swimsuits than they do for other articles of clothing, like T-shirts.
Why are swimsuits needed?
Body coverage
Swimsuits can be skin-tight or loose-fitting. Both men and women may sometimes wear swimsuits covering more of the body when swimming in cold water (see also wetsuit and dry suit).
In colder temperatures, swimsuits are needed to conserve body heat and protect the body core from hypothermia.
What did people wear before swimsuits?
It wasn’t until the 18th century when manners changed and modesty suddenly took hold that we get the first true swimsuit, with European ladies wading into the water in long dresses, known as “bathing costumes,” which were often made from wool and frequently featured sleeves sometimes even being worn with long socks.