Sun Bathing in the 1930s“A male costume consisting solely of trunks was, until recently, cause
Sun Bathing in the 1930s“A male costume consisting solely of trunks was, until recently, cause for arrest on almost all public beaches and caused many a raised eyebrow on private ones. At Atlantic city, male topless suits are still forbidden and only just this year has Long Islands ultra-demoeratic Long Beach allowed men to air their backs and chests.” -1938see ladies, it wasn’t just the women who weren’t allowed to show skin. They arrested men for it too. I have a feeling maybe less men than women but at least men could cool their legs on hot days!life -- source link
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