Honest Review: CUPSHE One Piece Swimsuit and Blooming Jelly Cover Up — Ordered Mid Trip, Delivered to the Door, Fit Like a Glove
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The Short Version
We were halfway through a conference in Atlanta when I realized neither my husband nor I had packed swimwear for our water park day in Orlando. I did what I always do, opened Amazon, ordered both a swimsuit and a cover up on Prime, and had them delivered to my sister in law's Airbnb before we even arrived. Both fit perfectly. Both still look brand new three months and several washes later. If that is not a ringing endorsement I do not know what is.
Shop the CUPSHE One Piece Swimsuit on Amazon here.
Shop the Blooming Jelly Cover Up on Amazon here.
Why I Bought Them
My sister and brother in law had planned a vacation in Orlando the same week my husband and I had a work conference in Atlanta. The plan was to wrap up the conference, drive down to Orlando, and spend a day at a water park together. We packed for Atlanta without a second thought and it was not until we were mid conference that it hit me. Neither of us had swimwear.
Enter Amazon Prime.
I needed a swimsuit that would fit my body well, arrive in two days, and not make me regret ordering blind. I am five foot three, one hundred and fifteen pounds, forty four years old, and I have what I like to call my cheese and wine pouch, that little lower belly softness that shows up in midlife and does not take no for an answer. I wanted something with tummy control, something that would photograph well, and something that would actually look good on my skin tone. I am dark complected with dark hair, so I gravitate toward jewel tones and stay away from white because it shows everything and black because in the Florida heat it absorbs every bit of it. Purple was exactly right.
For the cover up I wanted something lightweight, easy to throw on over a wet swimsuit, and bright enough to complement my coloring. The Blooming Jelly in bright pink checked every box.
I followed Amazon's size recommendation for both, ordered a small in each, and had them shipped to the Airbnb. They were waiting at the door when we arrived.
What Is In the Box
CUPSHE Women V Neck One Piece Swimsuit in Purple, size Small. Blooming Jelly Bathing Suit Cover Up in Bright Pink, size Small.
CUPSHE current price: $36.99 Check current price on Amazon.
Blooming Jelly current price: $26.99 Check current price on Amazon.
The Real Life Experience
Let me set the scene. We arrived at the Airbnb after a long drive from Atlanta, packages on the doorstep, no idea if any of it was going to fit. I had recently lost over twenty five pounds and while I trusted the size recommendation, there is always that moment of holding your breath when you try something on that you ordered without trying first.
The CUPSHE fit like it was made for me. The halter ties easily around the neck, the ruching through the front pulls everything in just enough without being uncomfortable or creating that dreaded bunching effect, and the tummy control panel does exactly what it promises. It smoothed my lower belly without squeezing or digging. My husband saw it and said it looked great. I felt confident walking into a water park full of people, which is honestly the highest bar a swimsuit can clear.
The Blooming Jelly cover up was the perfect companion. It is not skin tight, it is not shapeless. It drapes loosely over the body in a way that feels effortless rather than like you are hiding. The three quarter length sleeves have a small tab on each one that buttons through a loop to keep the sleeves folded up neatly at three quarter length rather than sliding down. Each side at the hip has a drawstring so you can cinch it shorter and tie it, let it fall mid length, or loosen it completely for more coverage. Bright pink against dark hair and a tan complexion looked exactly as good as I hoped it would.
Both items have been washed several times since March and both still look brand new. No fading, no pilling, no stretched out elastic. Three months in and I have zero complaints.
What I Love
The CUPSHE tummy control is the real deal, not just a marketing claim. The ruching is flattering on a midlife body and the color options make it easy to find something that works for your skin tone. The fact that I ordered it blind based on an Amazon size recommendation and it fit perfectly says everything about the sizing consistency.
The Blooming Jelly cover up earns its place for the thoughtful design details. Sleeve tabs and hip drawstrings on a twenty seven dollar cover up are the kind of practical touches that make you feel like the designer actually thought about how women use this garment in real life.
What I Would Change
Nothing on the CUPSHE. It delivered on every promise.
For the Blooming Jelly, the only thing I would change is that I would order it in a second color immediately. Bright pink was the right call for my coloring but now I want it in every shade it comes in.
Who This Is Perfect For
The CUPSHE is perfect for any woman who wants a swimsuit that photographs beautifully, controls the midlife belly softness without being restrictive, and fits true to Amazon's size recommendation. It is especially good for women with dark or olive skin tones who want a color that complements rather than washes them out.
The Blooming Jelly cover up is perfect for anyone who wants something lightweight, adjustable, and polished enough to wear from the pool to lunch without looking like you just came from the water. It travels beautifully, takes up almost no space in a bag, and arrives looking just as good as it did on day one even after multiple washes.
If you have ever found yourself mid trip realizing you forgot something essential, both of these are the kind of products that make Amazon Prime feel like the best decision you ever made.
The Verdict
Two products ordered in a moment of mild panic, delivered to a doorstep before we arrived, and both fit perfectly on the first try. Three months and several washes later they still look brand new. The CUPSHE one piece swimsuit is now one of my favorites and the Blooming Jelly cover up is going in the cart again in a different color the moment I need an excuse. At under forty dollars for the swimsuit and under thirty for the cover up, both are easy recommendations with zero hesitation.
Shop the CUPSHE One Piece Swimsuit on Amazon here.
Shop the Blooming Jelly Cover Up on Amazon here.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions are entirely my own.
