I’m 62, and these days I can tell right away when a swimsuit manages to look lovely and still feel genuinely comfortable to wear.
A flattering one-piece swimsuit with a soft, smoothing cut, gentle support, and the kind of easy, comfortable feel that makes getting back in the water much simpler.
At 62, I’ve become a little more practical about what I wear — and nothing more so than swimwear. I still want to look nice, of course, but I also want to actually feel comfortable the moment I put it on.
I don’t care for swimsuits that dig in, roll down, or have me reaching for a cover-up the second I stand up. I like something that smooths, supports, and lets me forget I’m wearing it.
That’s what caught my attention about the Charlotte Swimsuit from Florence Pearl. The cut is lovely, and that soft, smoothing shape looks exactly like the sort of thing I’d actually get in the water in.
Here are five little things that make this swimsuit worth a closer look.
THE SMOOTHING CUT MAKES IT FEEL SO MUCH MORE FLATTERING THAN MY OLD ONE
I think that’s what I noticed first. So many swimsuits either cling everywhere or hang like a sack. This one skims softly over the middle and holds you gently, so you look smooth without feeling squeezed. Flattering, but easy to wear.
I still like pretty things. I just want them to fit naturally into everyday life.
THE GENTLE SUPPORT IS REALLY WHAT MAKES IT FEEL EASY
This is the part I always pay attention to. A swimsuit might look nice, but if it has me adjusting straps or pulling at it all day, I won’t wear it. This one holds you where you want to be held, without pinching or digging in — so I can sit, bend and move without a second thought.
If something feels soft and easy the minute I put it on, that’s usually a very good sign.
I LIKE THAT IT GIVES PROPER COVERAGE WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE I’M HIDING
Some swimsuits only work if you cover up completely. This one gives enough coverage that I feel at ease, but it’s still elegant — not the shapeless thing I thought was my only option after 60. That balance matters to me more than it used to.
I’ve reached the age where if a top isn’t comfortable, I simply won’t bother with it.
IT’S THE KIND OF SWIMSUIT YOU PUT ON WITHOUT HAVING TO THINK TOO HARD
That’s another thing I appreciate. You pull it on and you’re ready — no standing at the mirror talking yourself out of it. The neckline is flattering, the shape sits just right, and it still looks a little special. I can easily picture it at the pool with the grandchildren, or on a quiet morning swim.
I always appreciate something that looks nice without asking too much of me.
IT HAS THAT LOVELY BALANCE OF FLATTERING AND COMFORTABLE
That balance is harder to find than it should be. Some swimsuits are comfortable but do nothing for you. Others look fine but cling the moment you sit down. This one brings both together — a smoothing cut, gentle support, a flattering neckline, and proper coverage that still feels elegant.
THE CHARLOTTE SWIMSUIT, AGAINST YOUR USUAL PLAIN TOP
WHY THEY’RE CLEARING IT NOW
I always enjoy finding a boutique sale, especially when it’s something that feels a little more thoughtful than the usual basics.
Florence Pearl has been dressing women for 16 years, and they’re making room for the new season, so the Charlotte Swimsuit is on at just $85.95, down from $214.95 — 60% off.
For me, the appeal is simple. It looks flattering, feels comfortable, and makes getting back in the water easy. That’s exactly the sort of thing I like finding on clearance.
Charlotte - Sophisticated Swimsuit
- Soft, smoothing cut that skims rather than clings
- Gentle support that holds you without pinching
- Flattering neckline with proper coverage
- Easy to move, sit and swim in
- Sizes S–3XL
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I think the older I get, the more I appreciate things that make everyday life feel a little easier. If something is flattering, comfortable, and simple to wear, I notice.
This Charlotte swimsuit has exactly that sort of charm. The smoothing cut does the flattering for you, and the gentle support makes it genuinely easy to wear — easy enough that I actually get in the water now.
If you’re looking for a swimsuit that feels comfortable without looking dull, I do think this one is worth a proper look.
— Margaret Ellis · Auckland, New Zealand