When, and fgs why, did bikinis start to sell as separates

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I want a bikini - not a top or a bottom - I want both

am I just greedy?

Primark still do cheap bikinis

I love Lands End swimwear - what other retailer lets you select swimwear by 'Anxiety Zone'?

And they do swim shorts and swim minis to go with your bikini top if you can't face bikini pants.

when a friend of mine had her DD and was self concious about her post baby body after yrs of bikini bras and pants but not wanting a one piece she bought seperate bikini vest and shorts - she still got the freedom of movement she felt she didnt get from a one piece and got the coverage of her 'problem areas' she wanted. i on the other hand have never been skinny/toned enough for a bikini and DD lovingly ruined my tummy so am incredibly of ppl who can buy all these pretty sets and seperates

"I appreciate the arguments for this, but have noticed it is also an excuse to charge more than they could get away with if it was just sold as one item."

Yes and no.

Although it works out cheaper to sell one set as opposed to two individual items, when you take into account how many of us have had to resort to buying two sets before being able to buy separates, it actually works out cheaper in that way.