The weather is warming up, and soon enough, summer will be in full swing.

Luckily, there are plenty of options when it comes to making the most of your swimsuit.

This may seem like common sense, but the elastic fabric of swimsuits continuously stretches over time.

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The size that fits best on top may not be the same for your bottoms.

when you’ve got your ideal swimsuit, it’s important to take care of it accordingly.

Always wash your bikini in cold water.

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The harsh tumbles a swimsuit takes on in the wash can make the fabric wear out sooner.

And yes, you do need to wash your swimsuit.

However, you should never put your bathing suit in the dryer.

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Yes, you read that right.

First, you might make an elastic waistband for your swim bottoms (viaWhat Wear Fit).

Along the waistband of your swimsuit, cut a lining to install an elastic band.

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Cut the elastic band shorter than your waistline to create a tighter fit.

The next easy fix to ill-fitting swimsuit bottoms would be to tie drawstrings around the suit’s waist.

Just as you would if you were creating an elastic waistband, make a small incision at the waist.

Instead of inserting elastic, attach drawstrings that will allow you to knot your swimsuit into a tighter fit.

Resizing your swimsuit

you could also resize your swimsuit to help avoid a saggy swimsuit bottom.

To do so, make matching straps to create a cute tie-up effect.

Be sure that the fabric you choose matches your original swimsuit for the best results.

It’s also important to leave a few inches for the fabric to expand.

An easier option for resizing your swimsuit is the scrunch method.

By creating a ruffle effect, you’re free to secure your sagging swimsuit bottoms.

Again, don’t sew too tight!

You want to be comfortable as you soak in the sun all summer long.