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The Evolution of the Swimsuit
Can Modesty Make a Comeback?
Summer is officially underway and that means the swimwear is coming out. It also means some people—perhaps women especially—will start to ask questions about modesty. In the current world of swimwear, small is beautiful and less is more desirable. But designer and actress Jessica Rey asks, “Who says it has to be itsy bitsy?” Rey argues that within the construct of modesty, there is a freedom—that modesty isn't about covering up what's bad, it's about revealing dignity.
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