The bikini is a two-piece outfit women wear for swimming. The top part is like a bra that covers the breasts. The lower part is like a panty that covers the groin. The belly area is exposed for a sexier look.
Historians trace the origins of bikinis back in the Roman Empire. The modern version of the two-piece swimsuit was introduced in Paris centuries later in the middle of the 1940s. Louis Reard, the designer, initially had problems how his creation would be accepted by the general public. Even models at the time refused to wear the outfit on the fashion show stage.
