At the Bellevue, there seemed to be as many different degrees of scanty cladding as there were women. For some women, religious scruples argued for more coverage. Seeking a second opinion on her beach visit, she had consulted her brother, a Hezbollah fighter. He had not only given her his blessing but shown her a YouTube video of a Muslim cleric explaining that swimwear was acceptable among women, so long as the women covered their lower bodies. But a swimsuit was a swimsuit — in this case, a black-and-white patterned swim tank with black shorts.

Source: New York Times September 10, 2018 15:33 UTC