May 21, 2025

The best women's swimsuits

Three women pose in bathing suits while smiling. The bathing suits include the Rays Short Sleeve Top in camp and the Wear To Bottom in desert plum, the Monday Swimwear Sorrento Top and Bottom, and the rash-guard suit Hunza G Tyra UPF 50+ Swim.

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Lounging poolside and frolicking in the surf are among life's greatest pleasures. Swimsuit shopping? That one's not so high on the list. Trying to find the right suit — one that delivers a look you love, a cut that fits your body comfortably, and great quality for the price — is no easy task.

For our brand-new guide, we tested 54 one-pieces, bikini sets, and rash guards. Ultimately, some clear favorites emerged, including a buttery-soft one-piece, well-priced and surprisingly great bikini separates, and an ultra-stretchy suit with a timeless, unfussy design.

Splish, splash→

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Plus: The luxe woven fisherman sandals your newsletter editors are coveting

A person wearing a pair of Log Arlo sandals.

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A chic, textural interpretation of the caged fisherman silhouette, these handwoven leather sandals — one of our style editors' new favorites for the season — feel truly special. They're fancy enough to work with dresses and skirts, yet they wouldn't look out of place with a casual outfit.

"They're total eye candy"→

More for summertime style

Eyeko Sport Waterproof Mascara on a blue background.

The best waterproof mascara

This formula gives lashes a subtle boost. And you can swim, shower, and bawl in it with nary a smudge→

Our favorite tote bags

Whether you're headed to the grocery store, the beach, or a nice restaurant, we've found five great totes that'll suit your schlep→

A photos of a person wearing the Puli Men's Golf Shorts in front of a building's entranceway.

Surprisingly stylish golf shorts

They provide all the practical aspects of athletic shorts without ... looking like them→

Your daily deal: A robe with spa-style vibes

The Dreamweave Waffle Robe in white on a pink background.

This lightweight, roomy waffle robe is soft, absorbent, and quick-drying. Our testers say that it's the closest they've come to spa-day-at-home vibes. And it rivals a terry robe in absorbency, so you can use it to towel off post-showering (or post-swimming, perhaps?).

Get the deal→

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The best robes→

One last thing: The best early Memorial Day deals

Images of a Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler and Helinox Chair One on display.

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Memorial Day can be one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, refresh your wardrobe, or replace appliances. Our deals experts have already sifted through thousands of mediocre sales and spotted some truly solid savings ahead of the weekend — including on a great all-season down comforter, some silky pillowcases, and the best cooler on wheels we've ever used.

The deals we're excited about so far→

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