baggies

Surf world expression, popular from the late 1950s to the late '60s, used to describe a type of loose-fitting men's bathing suit that rides low on the hips and is cut long and full in the leg. Baggies were developed as a more comfortable and practical alternative to the typical midcentury swim trunk; the loose fit prevented water from filling in while surfing and allowed air to circulate freely wh...

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