The Right Way to Wear a Swimsuit

Sounds simple enough, right? But there's more to it than you might expect.

View in Browser  Thursday, July 3, 2025 Yes, technically you can swim or lounge at the beach in anything (or nothing! Depending, of course, on what kind of beach it is). But we advise wearing a swimsuit—one that fits your body, your vibe, and whatever else you might be doing that day. Because the right swimsuit can take you to the beach, the gym, and the bar if worn right. Esquire's style director, Jonathan Evans, compiled an essential guide to wearing a swimsuit. It'll remove the guesswork and help you feel confident and cool all summer long. –Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief   Plus: The 16 best albums of 2025 (so far) We hand selected our 11 favorite Prime Day deals Glen Powell Is Absolutely Unhinged in The Running Man Trailer The Dos and Don'ts of Wearing a Men's Swimsuit This Summer Sounds simple enough, right? But there's more to it than you might expect. I know what you're thinking. How on Earth can you complicate wearing a swimsuit? You put it on; you go in the water. Done deal. I get where you're coming from. If all you want to do when it gets hot is grab whatever you have lying around and start splashing, you are absolutely free to do so. It's summer, which is not the time to worry unnecessarily. It's the time to take it easy and enjoy yourself by the pool, at the beach—hell, even running through a sprinkler. Ah, but there's the rub. Because this is the season when swimwear becomes not just an occasional necessity but a staple of your off-duty wardrobe. So, we're going to get into those nuances. We'll get our feet wet (sorry) with the core types of swimsuits on the market. We'll dip our toes (sorry again) into how to style them. We'll even go against the current (ugh) and explore a few instances in which wearing a swimsuit for something other than swimming is an entirely acceptable idea. Ready? Let's dive in (ha!). READ THE STORY Trump's everglades prison can't even withstand a routine rainstorm. Ron DeSantis wants to open it anyway. Charles P. Pierce dives into the holes in this plan.>> I waited my whole life for the Ninja Soft Serve Machine. The Swirl by CREAMi has turned Byrn Gelbert into an ice cream savant. >> The Sexiest Movies of 2025 (So Far) Sex in movies got an extremely high profile cosign at this year's Academy Awards, when the sex-work dramedy Anora took home five of the six trophies it was nominated for, including Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker), and Best Actress (Mikey Madison in the title role). It's major recognition for a film that was not only drenched in sex, but it indicates that the stodgy old Academy is opening its collective mind, or at least willing to pretend to do so from time to time. Otherwise, we've yet to really feel the full force of what 2025 has to offer in terms of sex in cinema, but if the Sundance Film Festival, which kicked off in January, is any indication, there's a lot that's coming our way. By Rich Juzwiak This Little REI Chair Is My Must-Pack Item of the Summer One of the great ironies of the great outdoors is that you can sit anywhere but need to bring your own seat to be comfortable. Finding the perfect camp chair is easier said than done. Some want heavy and obscenely comfortable. I was looking for a small, travel-ready chair that's comfortable, sturdy, and easy to pack up and rebuild, time after time. It's a laundry list, but there's one chair that does it. That's the REI Flexite Camp Chair. This chair is flexible and light, and for me it just became this summer's must-pack item. By Bryn Gelbart Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779