Does anyone else feel instantly relaxed by large bodies of water?

Studies show that justbeing near water can improve your mental health1.

Unfortunately, swimwear doesn’t always have the same positive impact.

Carleigh Ferrante

But this summer, I finally found the answer to my swimwear prayers when I testedCupshe.

The affordable swimwear brand recently launched a newsustainable collection made from recycled materials.

And while I set low expectations for the swimsuits based on their lower price point ($30??

photo of editor wearing cupshe bathing suit sitting on roof

), the styles actually left meveryimpressed.

Keep reading to learn why all my friends are rockingCupshe bathing suitsthis summer.

Cupshe

Recycled Coral Crossback Cheeky One-Piece

Recycled Black Asymmetrical One-Shoulder One-Piece

What is Cupshe?

cupshe Recycled Coral Crossback Cheeky One-Piece

The clothing industry is responsible forsomuch waste, and many brands don’t have sustainability practices in place.

That’s a huge part of what drew me toCupshe.

What’s more, the products ship in environmentally friendly packaging.

Recycled Black Asymmetrical One-Shoulder One-Piece

It’s affordable

What’s the opposite of sticker shock?

Because that’s what I felt when I saw the prices for theseCupshe swimsuits.

The recycled styles range from $28 to $42 full priceand the brand seems toalwaysbe running a sale.

photo of editor wearing cupshe bathing suit sitting on roof

Sure, they looked great on the modelsbut I’ve been fooled before.

They all looked so great on the models, but which would look good on me?

To my delight, both styles look so great on my body!

Recycled Escaping Cobalt Crossover High Neck Keyhole One-Piece

Each design is effortlessly chic, and so many of my friends have already placed their own orders.

Right now, the brand offers XS, S, M, L, and XL.

I also would love to see more color options!

Recycled Plunging Underwire Bikini Top & Cheeky Bottoms Set

The takeaway

I have high standards for swimwear, butCupsheis checkingallmy boxes.

No one ever believes me when I tell them the price.