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Summer Shorts: Pricey Swimsuits

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Why do itsy bitsy bikinis cost so much for so little cloth? Join Cristen and Caroline as they look at the average women's swimsuit price, the life cycle of a swimsuit and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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