This swimsuit was popular the year you were born…

Swimwear much more than style itself they reflect a certain era. Were women expected to be covered? Was the economy booming or declining? One alone a piece of eye-catching swimwear so it can say a lot more than you might think at first.
What a swimsuit it was the most popular of that year, when were you born? They were these one-piece or bikini, sporty cut or provocative high necklines? You can check it all out in the gallery below.

Gallery: This swimsuit was popular the year you were born...

1958: the appearance of the bikini in southern France at the end of the 1950s

1959: The seductive Elizabeth Taylor in a white one-piece swimsuit

1960s: lower waist bikini bottoms combined with strapless tops

1961: Tight-fitting one-piece swimsuit paired with a knitted hat

1962, 1963: Raquel Welch's enviable figure in a sexy two-piece swimsuit

1965, 1966: Sally Field as Gigdet in a cute pink two piece swimsuit

1967, 1968: Model Pauline Stone in an embellished bikini and see-through tunic

1969: Jane Birkin and the minimalist bikini

1970, 1971: Two-piece swimsuit with gingham pattern

1972, 1973: Pam Grier in a crochet bikini and oversized sunglasses

1974, 1975: Jackie Kennedy in a black tie-up swimsuit

1976: Farrah Fawcett in a cutout one-piece swimsuit

1977, 1978: Princess Caroline of Monaco in a white one-piece swimsuit with side ties

1979: Bo Derek in a skin-colored one-piece swimsuit

1980, 1981: Margaux Hemingway in a glamorous black one-piece swimsuit

1982: Phoebe Cats in a seductive red bikini

1983, 1984: Simple 'teenage' swimwear model

1985, 1986: deep neckline and high leg neckline

1987: Goldie Hawn in a glamorous bathroom

1988, 1989: Nicolette Sheridan in a colorful high-cut bikini

1990: Helena Christensen in a minimalist 'boyish' bikini

1991, 1992: Bold neon and graphic prints

1993: Coast Guard-style swimwear

1994: Swimwear with rhinestones and mandatory metal belt

1995: oversized swimsuit bottom and bandeau

1996: Salma Hayek in a sexy bikini

1997: One-shoulder one-piece swimsuit in three different colors and cutouts

1998, 1999: spots, earring in belly button and brown complexion

2001: Angelina Jolie in a sports bikini

2002: Kate Bosworth in 'boyish' swimsuit bottoms and mismatched bra