Jaime Boolkin 10/22/26 Jaime Boolkin 10/22/26

Holiday Gift Guide for Men 2026: Swimwear Gifts He'll Actually Pack

Shopping for a man with a winter trip coming up? A swim brief is a gift he'll actually pack. Gifts under $50, $70 and $100, and how to get his size without asking.

Jaime Boolkin 10/22/26 Jaime Boolkin 10/22/26

Andrew Christian and 2(X)IST Swimwear Alternatives: Where to Buy Swim Briefs Now

Andrew Christian has closed and 2(X)IST’s own online store is paused. Here are the swim brief brands still selling, compared by cut and list price.

Jaime Boolkin 10/21/26 Jaime Boolkin 10/21/26

Men’s Bikini Swimwear vs Swim Briefs: Which Cut Is Right for You?

Bikini or swim brief? The difference comes down to side width, rise and back coverage. Here’s a simple chart and how to choose the cut that suits you.

Jaime Boolkin 10/21/26 Jaime Boolkin 10/21/26

Best Swim Briefs Under $40 for Men (2026)

Good swim briefs don’t have to cost $80. Here are the men’s swim briefs we found at $40 or less in October 2026, what each one is built for, and how to pick.

Jaime Boolkin 10/20/26 Jaime Boolkin 10/20/26

Speedo Alternatives: Swim Briefs for Men Who Don't Race

"Speedo" is a brand, not a style. If you want the look of a swim brief without a training suit, here's how lap briefs and lifestyle briefs differ, who makes what, and how to size up from Speedo waist sizes.