Tie-dye patterns have a muddied past but a fond memory. Mixed with memories of the raging 1960s to '70s, the tie-dye is often paired with the hippie style of mixing bright colors and unwashed hair.

Whether you like to spend your summer frequenting the beach, pools, or your own backyard, a funky swimsuit is a necessity. But because there are some many different patterns and styles to choose from, ...

OUT FOR A WALK last week, I passed a young woman in a peach-colored tie-dye shirt, a man in a pale tie-dye mask and two women—one right after the other—in beaming rainbow tie-dye tights. All this in ...