But insomecases, such pieces also have a place on a red carpet.
What made the cut?
Further back, full-on bikinis and swimsuits have even made cameos on the red carpet.
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Believe it or not, even flip-flops have made it to star-studded step and repeats.
(Why head to the pool when you might head to a glitzy film premiere?)
Below, a look back at the best swimwear fashion moments on the red carpet.
Kendall Jenner
Halle Berry
Maya Hawke
Paris Hilton
Lil Kim
