In the early 1900s, the only activity for women in the ocean involved jumping through the waves while holding onto a rope attached to an off-shore buoy. Women typically dressed in black, knee-length, puffed-sleeve wool dresses, often featuring a sailor collar, and worn over bloomers or drawers trimmed with ribbons and bows. The bathing costume was typically accessorized with long black stockings, lace-up bathing slippers, and fancy caps.  [CLICK for full article]