Swimsuit shopping is an almost universally dreaded event. And so, when we find a swimsuit we like, there is extra incentive for us to keep it in good shape so that it lasts a long time — after all, ...

I have two older sisters, Cindy and Dezré. Cindy, like me, is pear shaped. Dezré's body is what you would call rectangular shaped. We often wonder if women have body image issues because we're ...

Swimsuit shopping is tough enough as it is, but knowing how to wash swimsuits to maintain their color, fit and style is a whole different battle. That’s why when we find a swimsuit we like, there is ...

If you’re lucky to spend most of the summer in a swimsuit, you’re lucky enough -- but do you know how to best care for the delicate garment? Whether your laundry basket is full of bikinis, trunks or ...

Target is celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes this bathing-suit season. As part of its #TargetSwim campaign, the retailer has designed a plethora of bikinis, tankinis, monokinis, and one-pieces ...

Since swimsuits are designed to stand up to water, seams are often reinforced to prevent sagging and stretching. Some find tighter stitching to be a convenience (so the suit stays in place despite ...

Trying to make a cursed endeavor less fraught? Us, too. Credit...Photo illustration by Michelle Groskopf for The New York Times Supported by By Stella Bugbee Fashion Market Editor Indya Brown It’s ...