68 Historical Photographs That Help Us Understand What Life Was Like in the 1920s

#2: Just Another Typical Beach Day

Naturally, people have always enjoyed going to the beach, but it used to be a different experience back then—far from the realm of today’s bikini-clad Instagram feeds. This photo captures a sunny day where beachgoers revel in the fun of the era, donning the day’s classic swim attire which was a stark contrast to modern fashion.

The 1920s, or the Golden Twenties as Europe fondly refers to them, were a time of modesty and discovery. While Australians pioneered the Speedo, Europe adopted more conservative ‘swimming costumes’ for both genders. It was an era that defined swimwear trends yet was distant from the minimalist styles we know today.