- When Kim Kardashian West drops a new SKIMS collection, it’s likely to sell out fast.
- Since the brand launched in 2019, I’ve tried items from multiple collections, including the Cozy Collection and the Smooth Essentials line.
- I ranked all of the SKIMS items I’ve reviewed from worst to best, and the latest Summer Mesh line came out on top.
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Since launching SKIMS in 2019, Kim Kardashian West has released shapewear, loungewear, underwear, and accessories.
Any new SKIMS collection is likely to sell out fast, but I’ve found that signing up for the waitlist is the key to getting your hands on the items you want. So far, I have purchased and reviewed items from multiple collections, including the Cotton Collection, Cozy Collection, Summer Mesh, Essential Bodysuits, Smooth Essentials, and Summer Sleep.
I found some of the items from SKIMS to be a hit, but others, in my opinion, weren’t worth the hype or money.
The tank top and pants from the Cozy Collection were the first items I ever purchased from SKIMS, but they weren’t worth the $140 I spent.
In December 2019, SKIMS launched the Cozy Collection, which includes a knit robe ($128), a knit tank ($52), knit shorts ($58), and knit pants ($88). All of the items from the collection are now available in five colors.
I opted to get the tank and the pants but skipped buying the robe because I couldn't justify spending $128 on an item from a brand I had never tried before.
While there's no denying that the Cozy Collection is comfortable, it wasn't worth the money for me because of the issues I had with the strap of the tank and how hot I got in the pants.
The wide-leg design of the $88 knit pants from the Cozy Collection proved to be a safety hazard for me.
Normally I stay away from wide-leg pants because I'm prone to tripping, and wearing these was no exception. Whenever I would stand up after sitting with my legs crossed, my feet would get caught in the pant leg.
I wore the Cozy Knit pants in January for my review, and I haven't worn them again since. Although they are very soft to the touch, they made feel a bit stuffy. In my opinion, the fabric of these pants is not breathable, so they are definitely meant to be worn during colder months.
Without a bra on underneath, the strap of the tank top from the Cozy Collection kept falling off.
I had a bra on when I first wore the $52 Cozy Knit tank, so the straps stayed up, but as soon as I took my bra off to lounge around in my apartment, the straps started falling.
I also didn't enjoy that the tank is a bit cropped in the front, so my midriff shows if I don't wear it with something high-waisted. It's a look that I personally am not a fan of.
I spent $26 on the Smooth Essentials Boyshort, but I prefer my $24 Tommy John underwear.
In April, SKIMS launched the Smooth Essentials collection. It consists of a tank ($42) and three styles of underwear: a $22 dipped thong, a $24 cheeky brief, and a $26 boyshort.
I love my $24 Tommy John Cool Cotton boyshorts, so I decided I wanted to try the SKIMS underwear since they are in a similar price range. I'm a fan of the smooth finish and how high-waisted the SKIMS boyshort is, but I had a constant wedgie, so I wouldn't recommend them.
I wore the underwear for 14 hours and found myself picking my wedgie time and time again. If you are someone who doesn't mind that, then these boyshorts may be for you, as a positive is that you won't have any visible panty lines when you wear them.
The $32 boxers from the SKIMS Cotton Collection were constantly riding up my thighs.
The Cotton Collection, which first launched in October 2019, includes comfortable loungewear ranging from leggings to briefs and boxers.
I tried the boxers, and although I loved how stretchy and breathable they are, the fact that they were constantly riding up my thighs made them a complete waste of money for me. I found myself having to roll the boxers down all the time because they wouldn't stay in place for more than five minutes.
The Cotton Collection leggings were so soft and felt amazing, but in my opinion, they weren't worth $52.
One of the things I loved about these leggings is that they are tapered at the bottom, which is a nice change from the usual wide-leg design of other SKIMS items. The leggings were so soft and a great option to wear alone and underneath clothes in the winter, but the price tag was a total turn off for me, especially since Walmart and Amazon sell leggings with very similar designs for under $15.
Another thing that I disliked about the leggings is how much lint they attract. I found myself having to use a lint roller every time I went to leave my apartment in these leggings.
The thong design makes the Essential bodysuit uncomfortable, but it's still a good basic to add to your wardrobe.
In January, SKIMS released a line of six different bodysuits: the Naked Plunge Bodysuit ($98); Stretch Satin Smoothing Bodysuit ($88); Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78), Long Sleeve Mock Neck Bodysuit ($78); Sleeveless Mock Neck Bodysuit ($68); and the Sleeveless Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($68).
I purchased the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78) in the color Tigers Eye after having to return the original one I bought in Onyx because it was too small. Just like the packaging promised, the bodysuit felt like a second skin.
When I first tried the bodysuit, I wore it to work with black jeans and a pair of sneakers, but I could have just as easily dressed it up with a blazer and heels or a skirt. The best part of this bodysuit is how easy it is to wear with basically anything.
However, in my opinion, the snap closure is the biggest design flaw when it comes to the SKIMS bodysuit. It was constantly riding up to the point where I found myself wiggling at my desk trying to move it around without having to get up to go to the bathroom and fix it.
I am definitely going to continue wearing the bodysuit, but from now on I won't opt out of wearing underwear underneath.
I was hesitant about wearing long sleeves during a hot day, but the Summer Sleep Set kept me cool all night long.
The Summer Sleep collection is described as "breathable and comfortable pieces that will keep you cool for every summer night and while lounging at home." It launched with 10 items ranging from rib leggings and boxers to shorts and a pajama set. All of the items in the collection are available in sizes XXS to 4X.
The Summer Sleep Set was so soft and I felt like I was wrapped in a cloud when I had them on. I would suggest sizing down because although the website says they fit true to size, I found that wasn't actually the case. The top was way too big on me and the pants were too long, so I had to roll them up in order to walk in them.
Putting the sizing mishap aside, the set was breezy and loose and a great outfit to lounge in around the house in. In my opinion, the pajamas are lightweight and will keep you cool as long as you have the AC running while you're wearing them.
The Summer Mesh T-shirt and short set is the best SKIMS purchase I have ever made.
In May, SKIMS released the Summer Mesh collection.
The line includes a T-shirt, a scoop bralette, a triangle bralette, shorts, a thong, and briefs, which range in price from $22 to $48.
I ordered the T-shirt because I thought it was something I could wear outside of the house with a nice bra on underneath, and I wanted the shorts because I've been on a mission to find a comfortable pair of biker-esque shorts now that it's getting warmer out.
The Summer Mesh T-shirt is perfect to wear for a night out or as a swimsuit cover-up.
The Summer Mesh collection should come with a disclaimer because although it's branded as "semi-sheer," the T-shirt is completely see-through.
I would wear the mesh shirt with jeans, a skirt, or high-waisted shorts for a night out at the club or for dinner with my partner or friends. The T-shirt could also serve as a great swimsuit cover-up because you'll still be able to see the bathing suit underneath.
The Summer Mesh shorts are the one item from SKIMS that blew me away.
The shorts are perfect to lounge around in at home. They hit just in the middle of my thigh, so my legs don't chafe, and the shorts don't ride up. They are extremely comfortable and I could easily wear them for hours on end without any complaints.
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