I've been wearing swim shorts and skirts for years now, so it was cool to see them on the runway. Monday Swimwear and Montce both featured them in ways that felt more minimalist—not overly retro.

Jane Fisher became a trendsetter in the 1910s when she ditched her traditional bathing suit, which included a long skirt, stockings and cap, for one of Miami Beach’s earliest form-fitting swimsuits.

Jane Fisher became a trendsetter in the 1910s when she ditched her traditional bathing suit, which included a long skirt, stockings and cap, for one of Miami Beach’s earliest form-fitting swimsuits.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Stylish sun worshippers, take note. Sophisticated sexy is the theme for next year's swimwear. That's the trend designers began unveiling in their 2010 swim collections at ...