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How to Care For Down East Swimwear

Ladies, let’s be honest. There’s always that one little number from DownEast swimwear every summer that you absolutely fall in love with. You know that it is the right fit for you because you have tried it on several times. Every time you try it on, you envision yourself poolside, or at the beach, wearing a floppy hat and cute sandals. You have your umbrella for shade and sunscreen next to your towel. You have finally achieved that perfect tan where you still look human, but have some color.

The color of your dream swimsuit contrasts perfectly with your skin tone. That is, until you wear it for a few times and the color of the swimsuit starts fading, the top starts wrinkling in a weird way and the bottoms start to wear. It’s always so disappointing when you look at your perfect swimsuit and ask yourself, “What could I have done to prevent it from wearing so fast?” Here are some tips to help you keep you swimsuit in tip-top shape to last you several summers. Read more →