MAKE A SPLASH: The World's Most Famous Swimsuits (SLIDESHOW)

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Huffington Post   |  Hilary Moss
First Posted: 05-25-09 01:29 AM   |   Updated: 05-26-09 09:38 AM

Memorial Day marks the beginning of swimsuit season. It's time to put away your sweatshirts and jeans, and bring out your bathing wear. For a little inspiration, we've identified the most iconic one-pieces, bikinis and swim trunks.

Which ones did we forget? Tell us below.

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Memorial Day marks the beginning of swimsuit season. It's time to put away your sweatshirts and jeans, and bring out your bathing wear. For a little inspiration, we've identified the most iconic one-p...
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Phoebe Cates, no question. "Doesn't anyone friggin' knock anymore?".

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:20 PM on 05/28/2009

How could you omit Cheryl Tiegs very famous fishnet???

That was THE swimsuit for a few years after appearing in SI.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:07 PM on 05/28/2009
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this is cool

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:46 PM on 05/27/2009

SHE LOOKS TOUGH ENOUGH TO OWN INDIANA

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:06 PM on 05/27/2009
- Velocitor I'm a Fan of Velocitor 4 fans permalink

Denise Richards in "Wild Things" anybody?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:51 PM on 05/27/2009
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I can't believe you left out Urlula Andress's white bikini in Dr. No. Iconic!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:49 PM on 05/27/2009
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Borat dental floss!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:43 PM on 05/27/2009
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It's not just Phoebe's boobs, she has a perfect body in that picture.
Kevin Kline is one lucky guy!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:07 PM on 05/27/2009
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I remember seeing that movie with Phoebe Cates at the drive-in.

The sheets were angry that night, my friends

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:58 AM on 05/27/2009
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I know there are better pictures of Betty Page. She looks mentally deranged in these.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:14 AM on 05/27/2009
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mmmmmmm...­..boobs.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:40 AM on 05/27/2009
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I'm not sure if she was famous for any swimsuit in particular, but Esther Williams was certainly famous in her day for appearing in swimsuits.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:29 PM on 05/26/2009
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I like the barbie. She looks like my girlfriend but her mouth is closed.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:48 PM on 05/26/2009
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Those are nice looks for those people, but really, the only one I really would wear is the one Pam Anderson has on. I like to do a lot of diving (diving boards, etc) and triathlons, so I need something that's going to stay ON when I hit the water head first... or even feet first! I go for the athletic suits and bikinis.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:29 PM on 05/26/2009

Wow, that's really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Now can you give me 8 seconds of my life back from reading this?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:20 AM on 05/27/2009
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Chreyl Tiegs (1978 Sports Illustrated cover) and Halle Berry (in the craptastic Die Another Day) both appear to be missing. Otherwise I would rate this list a 7.5

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    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:18 PM on 05/26/2009
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