Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - KGO - 20140731:09:49:00
>> these days it's tank tops or tees and nylon trunks for the guys. and these fancy cover-ups over bikinis for the lady. >> how did you know? i'm wearing a bikini. a trip to the beach didn't always involve so much skin. dive back 200 years when a seaside summer day became popular pastime. >> take a look. this is what passed for women's swimwear, bathing dress. look at those leggings, long skirts, some times weighted with lead to keep them from floating up. men not very much better. the suits. wool, flannel like long underwear. thought it could help them keep warm in the water but they would we...
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