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Men
Patagonia
101 Wooster St.
212-343-1776

Just the place for the guy who can't sit still at the beach. Patagonia's surfwear adapts easily to volleyball, a quick dip, or even windsurfing, especially these rugged five-ply nylon Big Wave shorts in two-tone colors ($50).

Women
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.
212-753-4000

This style mecca is packed with sporty suits that stay on from aqua-aerobics to post-workout sunning sessions. Look for tanks, halters, and racer-backs in a range of colors and sizes ($48-$145).

— SHYMA PATEL AND MARION MENAKER

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