#16: Seaside Fashion in Deauville
In the 1930s, Deauville’s luxurious beach resorts were society’s pinnacle in France. Here, amidst gleaming sands, the elite mingled, observing strict dress codes that forbade women from wearing pants, confining them to skirts.
To circumvent these restrictions, innovative women introduced ‘beach pajamas,’ a stylish rebellion against the skirt-only mandate. This clever workaround embodied comfort and elegance, allowing them to enjoy unrestricted beachside leisure.