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When it comes to shapewear, Kim Kardashian has the market cornered with Skims. Founded in 2019 by Kardashian and Emma Grede — who also co-founded Good American with Khloé Kardashian — with the intention of creating solution-focused shapewear. The brand has since expanded to include bras, cozy essentials, swim, and more.


Editor’s Pick

Only buying one thing? We recommend the Seamless Sculpt Mid-Thigh Low Back Bodysuit. It has top-rated support and shaping with a low-back design, making it wearable for all the backless dresses and tops hanging your spring/summer closet.

Created with the intention that everyone can wear the products, the brand carries an assortment of sizes, ranging from XXS to 5X. However, the wide range of inclusive nude hues and innovative product designs are really what differentiates it from its competitors.

Read on to discover which Skims products we’re loving for spring.


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This bodysuit is a Skims best-seller and one of the best shapewear pieces we tested. Thanks to a combination of nylon and spandex, it holds in your core, lifts your chest, and sculpts your butt. It also layers great under fitted pants, jeans, or dresses.

Material: Nylon and spandex | Size range: XXS-5X 

Skims Seamless Sculpt Low Back Mid Thigh Bodysuit

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This bodysuit offers the same heavy-duty support and hourglass effect as the Seamless Sculpt mid-thigh bodysuit but features a low-back scoop for backless silhouettes and convertible shoulder straps that can criss-cross. Plus, it’s comfortable and makes wearers feel more confident, according to reviews on the Skims site. Available in seven skin-neutral hues, consider this your new secret weapon to discreetly lift, cinch, and smooth your figure beneath special occasion dresses and night-out tops. 

Material: Nylon and elastane | Size range: XXS-4X


Pro Tip!

“I use shapewear as a solution to my styling needs. I always wanted something that would smooth and sometimes not necessarily change my shape. When I wear sheer garments, I used my shapewear to line things like jumpsuits and gowns.” — Kim Kardashian in a PEOPLE interview

SKIMS Swim Scoop neck one piece

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When the Skims Swim collection was first announced, it garnered a waitlist of over one million signups, so it only makes sense that this scoop neck one-piece swimsuit would be a fan favorite. The scoop neck and back, adjustable straps, and signature silhouette are easily some of its best qualities. However, it’s worth noting that when the lighter colored fabrics are wet, reviewers say they do turn sheer, so we recommend sticking to darker hues.

Material: 76% nylon, 24% spandex | Size range: XXS-4X

Skims Signature Swim Zip Front Sleeveless One Piece

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Skims’ latest swim drop features signature styles in new limited-edition colors, like this sporty one-piece in ruby red — what we envision as an electric pop of color against freshly tanned skin. It offers surprising wearability, doubling as a bodysuit under a skirt or shorts, and allows you to adjust cleavage from high neck to “hot girl summer” with just a tug of the front zipper. The medium back coverage is cheeky without baring all, though this suit can be revealing if you’re cold due to the lack of chest padding. Some reviewers suggest sizing up and many praise its comfort.

Material: Recycled nylon and spandex | Size range: XXS-4X

Skims Woven Shine Cami and Short Set

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Part of the recently launched Skims Wedding Shop, this matching set works as a “getting ready” outfit, spicing up date night, or simply treating yourself to a nighttime upgrade beyond an oversized sleep shirt. Along with being size-inclusive, we love how this cropped cami and elastic shorts combo comes in a high-quality, glossy material and lace trim, looking and feeling like a luxurious treat for less compared to higher-end lingerie brands. 

Material: Polyester and spandex | Size range: XXS-4X

Skims Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress

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Beloved for its flattering body-hugging silhouette, this slip dress offers an elevated alternative to typical loungewear options. With a straight neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and an assortment of color options, it can easily be dressed up or down. Reviewers adore its wearability, comfortable fit, and stretchy material, which is why the popular pick is always selling out.

Material: Modal and spandex | Size range: XXS-4X

Skims Naked Scoop Bralette

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Designed for everyday comfort, this wireless bralette is a must for days when you just can’t with a regular bra. Its pillowy fabric gently hugs your chest while the scoop neck, smoothing underarm wings, and removable pads provide flattering coverage. It comes in eight tonal shades and seven limited-edition colors, some of which are on sale now for 50 percent off. We think this will quickly become the first undergarment you reach for from a fresh batch of laundry.

Material: Nylon and spandex | Size range: XXS-5X

SKIMS Fits Everybody T-shirt Bra

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When you think of Skims, bodysuits and shapewear probably come to mind; however, the brand is renowned for its comfortable bras, too, which took three years to develop. It’s made with an innovative fabric, lightly padded cups, and just the right amount of underwire to enhance your natural shape without feeling too heavy or digging into your skin.

Material: 76% polyamide, 24% elastane | Band size: 30-46 | Cup size: A-H

Skims Signature Swim Sarong Skirt

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An easy way to get poolside ready or packed for vacation is to coordinate your cover-up with your swimsuit, just as this maxi sarong comes in 12 colors to mix and match with other Signature Swim pieces — further proving the solution-oriented genius behind Skims.

Unlike ones that tie at the waist, this stretchy, pull-up sarong has a fixed knot for hands-free assurance, plus a high slit for easy movement. Reviewers most commonly hype how comfy, flattering, and transitional this piece is, with only a few mentioning they’d prefer a more lightweight fabric or wished they had sized down. 

Material: Recycled nylon and spandex | Size range: XXS-4X

SKIMS Fits Everybody T-shirt Bodysuit

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We didn’t expect Skims to develop the perfect T-shirt bodysuit, but it did. In fact, it’s even part of one of Skim’s most popular collections, the Fits Everybody Collection. Its buttery soft fabric molds to your body, fitting perfectly underneath your favorite pants, dresses, or jeans. The best part? The snap closures make it simple to take it on and off in the bathroom.

Material: 76% polyamide, 24% elastane | Size range: XXS-4X

SKIMS Cotton Rib Tank

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One of the best ribbed tanks on the market, this one from Skims is made to layer, hitting perfectly at the waist without the need to tuck and re-tuck it throughout the day. With a breathable ribbed material, scoop neck, and velvety smooth fabric, you’ll have no problem incorporating this essential into your everyday rotation. Reviewers claim this body-hugging tank runs true to size and is versatile enough to wear out of the house or as loungewear.

Material: 95% cotton, 5% spandex | Size range: XXS-4X

Take Our Word For It

Rachel Dube is a freelance writer, specializing in beauty and lifestyle content. For this piece, she researched Skims products, taking into account reviewer feedback, in order to find the best pieces from the brand. She’s also a personal fan of Skims and has tried several of these items to examine the fit, comfort, and wearability of each piece.

Kate Watson is a contributing commerce writer for PEOPLE with expertise in fashion and beauty topics. For this story, she updated and added seasonal picks from Skims’ latest collections and deep-dove into customer reviews for first-hand accounts of each product’s fit, material, and key features.

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