A little bikini history lesson for you (don't worry, it's brief): The style originally dates way back to the 1940s (1946, to be exact), when the first bikini appeared at a fashion event in Cannes—to the shock of many. It eventually came to be accepted, leading to the invention of the string bikini in the 1960s. But when you picture the string bikinis of yore, it may be the '80s and '90s that come to mind. Or it could be the 2020s...String bikinis are arguably the most popular swimsuit tr...

As far as wardrobe classics go, a black bikini definitely deserves a space somewhere at the top. We've seen so many swimwear trends this season it would certainly make anyone's head spin, but something you can always count on is a black bikini looking stylish in any setting. With that said, not all equal. There are the safe options like a full coverage high-waisted bikinis, or a square neck suit, but if you're willing to embrace the wilder side of things, cut-outs and midriff flossing are bot...

If summer beach days and lying outside with your friends is something you've been daydreaming about quite a lot lately, then this story is for you. Oddly enough, swimwear can come with a pretty high price tag, but that doesn't always have to be the case. If you look really hard, you can find hidden gems that—although they won't cost you more than $100 (yes, for both pieces)—will look like you paid much more than that. When it comes to finding cheap swimwear that looks expensive, there are...

Have you ever secretly wanted to wear your swimsuit as a top IRL, not just to the beach or pool? Same, which is why I'm writing this story. It wasn't too long ago now that our editor in chief, Kat Collings, flaunted a swim top as a "real" top underneath a blazer during fashion week, and to be honest, I never fully recovered. The styling was spot-on, it looked cool and fresh, and it was an easy way to give something that once had only one function, multiple.Now, not every swimsuit or bikini top...