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My All-Time Favorite Size-Inclusive Swimsuits
I once read an interview with Jennifer Aniston, wherein she was asked — of all things — about why she’d been photographed wearing the same swimsuit year after year. Her answer was something along the lines of, “Uh, because I like it and it’s comfortable, and they don’t make that style anymore, so yeah, I’m going to wear it until it falls apart. Sorry, paparazzi?”
It’s HARD to find a swimsuit that checks all your particular boxes (for me: classic cut, full butt coverage, won’t swoosh off my shoulders when the waves hit). And, of course, there’s the box that all plus-size shoppers have to check: comes in my size. When I find a winner, I hang on, Aniston-style.
Last summer, I found two. Now that this summer is kicking off, I’m so psyched to share them. And since you may have different swimwear boxes to check, I reached out to a couple friends with know-how in this area: podcast producer Mbiye Kasonga and Big Undies newsletter writer Corinne Fay. Without further ado, here are our six tried-and-true size-inclusive swimwear recs…
Old Navy Textured Swim Romper
Size: 00-30
This is my forever suit, the one I plan to wear to every beach excursion and pool hang from this day forward. I always thought swim dresses and skirts were just retailer code for: We hate your body; please cover as much of it as possible, thx! But this swim romper makes me feel downright adorable. The fabric is a touch thicker than the average suit and holds its shape through repeated wears and washing. The shorts-style bottom is long enough to mitigate thigh chafing, but not so long that it feels like I’m actually wearing shorts in the water. The straps are strappy but do not dig (and they hold up to the wave test).
Old Navy High-Waisted Retro Swim Shorts + Scoop-Neck Swim Top
Size: 00-30
After the romper woke me up to the wonderful world of swim shorts, I decided to try Old Navy’s separates. (Btw, this isn’t a sponsored post; Old Navy just nails it!) No surprise, these shorts are also cute as hell, and the high, wide waistband makes the fit very comfy. I got them in black last year, and this year I grabbed a pair in a pretty blue and textured 70s stripe — I couldn’t resist. As for the tops, here’s where Old Navy really shines. The scoop necks are supportive enough for lap swimming, but there’s no pinching or digging whatsoever. I miss the longline scoop-neck they sold last year (very curious about this longline deep v-neck), but this year’s shorter cut has the same wide straps and back. I’m in.
Raq Apparel Multi-Way Top + 90s Brief
Size: 30D-42O (top)
Size: 4-20 (brief)
Mbiye’s top rec: Raq Apparel. “I love Raq’s separates,” she says. “Their tops have great support for larger chests, and I like the variations of their bottoms, so I can get more coverage if I want. I often pair the Multi-Way Top with the 90s Brief, but they also have a cute boyshort that I’ve been eyeing.” Raq has great prints and color combos, too (loooove this pink and brown). Adds Mbiye: “I like that these bathing suits aren’t just aesthetically pleasing; you can actually move in them.”
Villa Fresca swim collection
Size: XS-4X
Like me, Mbiye is a longtime fan of plus-size swimwear pioneer Gabi Gregg — who changed everything forever with her iconic fatkinis in the early 2010s. “I’m so excited to shop her new line, Villa Fresca,” says Mbiye. Villa Fresca’s latest collection is beautiful with jewel tones and watercolor prints. “I cannot wait to get my hands on this zebra bikini.”
Land’s End Tugless One-Piece
Size: 00-26
A fan of the classics, Corinne usually goes for “basic, boring styles that I think are timeless. I’m all about utility when it comes to swimwear — I want to be able to splash around at the pool without fiddling with my suit.” (The dream.) Land’s End is great, says Corinne: “I’m still wearing the old model of their one-piece with a front zipper, and plan to replace it with the current version when the time comes. I enjoy a good color or texture, but I love the simplicity of a black one-piece.”
Artesands swim separates
Size: 6-24
“I tend to look for bathing suits that don’t have straps or buckles — which are surprisingly popular in plus-size swimwear,” says Corinne. “While I admire them on other people, I don’t like the way they feel against my skin.” They point to the stylish-but-subtle Australian brand Artesands. “If I were shopping for a new two-piece, I’d look here first. Ultimately, I want something comfortable and long-lasting, and Artesands has a great reputation.”
Big thanks to Mbiye and Corinne for sharing their recs! And if you’re still scoping out options, we featured 5 friends trying on 25 swimsuits in Big Salad!
P.S. 10 size-inclusive clothing brands I love, and a summer capsule wardrobe.
(Photos via: Raq Apparel, Old Navy, Villa Fresca, Land’s End, and Artesands.)
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NYT Pips hints, answers for July 12, 2026
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.
Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play Pips
If you’ve ever played dominoes, you’ll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we’ve shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don’t necessarily have to match.
The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you’ll run into across the difficulty levels:
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Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
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Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
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Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
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Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
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Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
Easy difficulty hints, answers for July 12 Pips
Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally.
Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically; 3-1, placed horizontally.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for July 12 Pips
Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.
Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 4-1, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically; 1-0, placed vertically.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for July 12 Pips
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.
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Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.
Number (18): Everything in this space must add up to 18. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically; 3-6, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed vertically; 4-1, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.
Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.
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How to watch Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Wimbledon has been fun, sweaty, and shocking in 2026. We’ve been treated to some electric tennis, shock results, and top players delivering when it counts.
Sinner now faces off against Zverev in the final game of the tournament. Sinner is seeking his fifth Grand Slam title and his second at Wimbledon. Zverez is looking to build on his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open. It’s going to be a fascinating battle between two guys at the top of their game.
If you want to watch Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final for free from anywhere in the world, we’ve got all the information you need.
When is Sinner vs. Zverev?
Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final is set to take place at 4 p.m. BST on July 12.
How to watch Sinner vs. Zverev for free
Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
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BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free live streams on sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free by following these simple steps:
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Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
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Visit BBC iPlayer
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Live stream Wimbledon 2026 for free from anywhere in the world
$12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees and free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This obviously isn’t a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to live stream Wimbledon 2026 before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming services from around the world, you’ll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for Wimbledon?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for streaming live sport on free platforms like BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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This educational kids app gives parents a much-needed break — and now it’s $60 for life
TL;DR: Lock in a lifetime of educational fun with this lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, on sale now for just $59.99 (reg. $250).
Have you had a sip of hot coffee this summer break? If not, you might want to check out Pok Pok. It’s an educational app that offers a guilt-free screen option for kids ages 2-8, so you can get a little break when you need it.
Right now, you can lock in a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok for only $59.99.
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Pok Pok is an award-winning app that gives busy parents everywhere a chance to cook dinner, answer some emails, or just enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the morning while their little ones enjoy some educational content. It takes a Montessori approach to learning, so kids can navigate it independently.
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Montessori-inspired learning means there is no winning or losing and no rules, levels, or objectives. Kids can just open Pok Pok, tap a toy, and start exploring categories like space, dinosaurs, numbers, and shapes. This open-ended play setup can grow with your kids, so they can enjoy the app for years.
As your kids play, you can rest easy knowing the app was developed in collaboration with early childhood experts and designed to be calming and non-addictive, featuring hand-drawn animations and in-house-made sound effects.
Pok Pok is COPPA-certified, ad-free, and GDPR-compliant, so they won’t be tricked into making any purchases. A lifetime subscription also includes access to regular updates, so kids will always have something new to explore. This subscription also includes an exclusive surprise gift that will show up at your address.
Let your kids explore while you take a break thanks to this lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, on sale now for just $59.99.
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