They’re your least favorite pieces of clothing: bathing suits. Very few people look great in them, and even fewer enjoy stripping down in a mall dressing room to try them on. But contrary to most theories on when to buy swimwear, you can find deals year-round.

“It’s surprising, but a lot of swimwear is available in November for that resort time frame, which means you can get swimwear year-round,” said Erin McCormick, swimwear buyer at Lands’ End. It also means deals are available year-round.

While the traditional thrift, vintage and rental concepts are out – no one wants to share swimsuits – there are ways to find a reasonable, solid suit without shelling out three figures and regretting your purchase.