By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider So keep in mind that when you read reviews for Parade, a LOT of people are getting them for free, even people who arent influencers and dont usually receive PR.). She starts off her video by saying: Here's whats worth it and not worth it from SKIMS. The material is extremely soft and doesnt irritate my nipple piercing. 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. At the time I was doing aggressively large loads on laundry at a laundromat and not really taking special care of anything (no garment bags, etc) but I still think underwear should hold up better than this. The band sat too low on my torso (closer to my waistline than my underbust) and the triangle shaped cups really didnt work for my large chest. Also, eventually the stitching on the waistband started to unravel and now theres a hole in them. I cannot speak to the other styles/fabric. "The same applies to the briefs, no VPL in sight, this is the type of seamless you forget you are wearing panties all together! 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. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, I purchased the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78) in the color Tigers Eye, Kim Kardashian used the Photo Booth app on her laptop to capture the promo images for her new SKIMS collection, Kylie Jenner says she may own more SKIMS items than Kim Kardashian after sharing a photo of her organized collection, A woman made her own version of a $268 pajama set from Kim Kardashian's brand Skims using a $25 blanket. One thing to note, however, is that it doesn't provide any hold, so if you're after that snatched Skims finish, you'll want to opt for one of the sculpting fabrics instead. The fifth item she covers is the Sculpting Legging Below the Knee worth $62 on a regular day, and $34.99 during a sale. I have like five of these in black.". ", Buy The Scoop Neck Bra Buy The Full Brief. However, the gusset area is very narrow and barely provides ANY coverage, which I hate. I found some of the items from SKIMS to be a hit, but others, in my opinion, weren't worth the hype or money. 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The first piece of clothing Ida talks about is the Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress worth $78. Lightweight, soft and so damn comfy. Whether you're a Kim Kardashian lover or hater, there's no denying her ability to rock tight clothing like no other. Are all of the items for sale on the SKIMS website worth the money though? I wore the Cozy Knit pants in January for my review, and I haven't worn them again since. First impressions? Bralette: didnt fit me well at all. The waistband is some weird material that creases/folds and wont go back, and as someone who is not wedgie prone at all, these were terrible and epically uncomfortable. SKIMS has inclusivity at its heart, having been designed with every body and skin tone in mind. Ill echo what others have said so far of Parade - its the only underwear Ive ever literally tossed brand new pairs of because I couldnt get through the day in them. They have a range of fabric types and cuts, I have yet to purchase something from SKIMS that I dont absolutely love. Race ya? Skims seem to mold to your body in a way the parade ones dont. The hype around her line of lingerie and loungewear is deafening, and each collection sells out at the drop of a hat. The fabric is very smooth/stretchy (apparently its nylon and spandex) which I dont really like for underwear tbh. I got the Cotton Plunge bralette, Cotton Rib Brief, and Cotton Rib Thong all in the color Bone. Yo this for me too. I found myself having to use a lint roller every time I went to leave my apartment in these leggings. 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. 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 bandeau was tight tight. Ive never tried skims underwear, though i like their bralettes. I'll be wearing my SKIMS set underneath everything this summer, and likely picking up a tonne more colours. Target Auden underwear is really great IMO. These are 100% worth it!". Based on the many reviews, people seem to like them. I do think they are comfortable, but I think the fits are pretty unflattering (on me at least). I found the high waist briefs so uncomfortable that I literally threw them away halfway through the day and finished it out commando. The waistband elastic is thicker than any underwear Ive had before, and it SNATCHES me in. Seems like third love underwear is really well reviewed! However, in my opinion, the snap closure is the biggest design flaw when it comes to the SKIMS bodysuit. According to Ida, the white version of the dress is completely see-through. I personally would not buy Parade, and I might buy SKIMS again and try different products, but definitely not for everyday underwear. Another thing that I disliked about the leggings is how much lint they attract. For that reason, theyre not necessarily comfortable, though theyre not uncomfortable either. The brighter colors of parade panties also bleed in the wash. :( I have to say though, i love the re:play fabric and the bodysuit is very comfy, Id buy more of them and leggings if they ever make them with re:play. My first impression when wearing was 'a Skims bodysuit does not a Kardashian make'. Whenever I would stand up after sitting with my legs crossed, my feet would get caught in the pant leg. If she ordered another Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress, it would require a sewing hem job! 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. 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. Theyre perfect under high waisted jeans/pants, although the skims logo on the waistband and the decorative seams can be visible through thin fabrics (like thin leggings for example.) 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. The crotch seems to be wide enough. Even my skimpiest thongs from other brands (aerie, target, Savage x Fenty) have never had this issue so its very odd. I really dont think theyre that great and in my opinion arent worth ordering online. I've only tried Parade. Just like the packaging promised, the bodysuit felt like a second skin. The chocolatey hued set complements my dark complexion so well. 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 love this shapewear. Also, they sent me an email recently that was kinda sketchy and seemed vaguely MLM-like, but I didnt research it further. SKIMS! Ida says: If youre going to buy something on sale, buy these! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I read a review where someone liked the fabric and liked the thongs, but disliked all the other styles. Cotton Jersey T-shirts are worth $8 on Amazon in comparison which means you would be saving $40. The briefs are okay for me. And the cotton top, but it has to be hand-washed to stay looking good. Putting the sizing mishap aside, the set was breezy and loose and a great outfit to lounge in around the house in. I like the silhouette and find it flattering for my hourglass figure. Kim did not come to play when she said nudes for everybody. The briefs are slightly better in that regard but every other cut is a problem. 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." I just personally wouldnt wear these if my clothes werent going to show off my waist. One person wrote: "Love the honesty, so refreshing. I found myself having to roll the boxers down all the time because they wouldn't stay in place for more than five minutes. Normally I stay away from wide-leg pants because I'm prone to tripping, and wearing these was no exception. I think PARADE has done some crazy PR, because these underwear arent that great yet theyve managed to create hype for the brand. But (and here comes the million-dollar-question): is it really worth the hype? Can underwear be that comfortable? No matter what anyone tells you, we dont all have the same 24 hours as Beyonc. She jokingly says that unless you want to be cat-called everywhere you go, youll probably want to avoid ordering this dress in white. I prefer cover over the booty, and a narrower crotch if possible. Thank you! "I picked the Fits Everybody square neck bodysuit in share dusk to try because I love a bodysuit as a top moment - I usually opt for colour but I thought I'd channel Kim and embrace the neutral life. They claim the elastic band will not fold over; however mine folded over immediately and has never been flat. Ive seen that their customer service and returns are a nightmare which made me concerned. In my opinion, the fabric of these pants is not breathable, so they are definitely meant to be worn during colder months. As such, the 2019 launch of her shapewear line, SKIMS, hardly came as a surprise. Still comfortable, seamless enough to wear under tight clothes, but thick enough to keep the modesty of going braless. Should you really consider paying 20 for one pair of "cheeky" briefs? The fit is superior though. Somehow ends up in my ass and vulva, while simultaneously slowly twisting around as the day goes by. 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 theSleeveless Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit($68). She also mentions it wouldnt be worth it to order the dress in black either since it's so long and shes a petite woman. CONS: The off-white color I got makes this cut look a bit too diaper-ish lol. Kardashian fan and TikToker Ida Dionysian posted a video breaking down the SKIMS items she thinks are worth the money, and the ones people should probably skip. However, as soon as I got it through my trunk and unrolled it, it all made sense. Im ripping them off asap. I felt this was a nice touch that many retailers miss out on. I went for the Fits Everybody Bandeau Bra and Fits Everybody Cheeky Brief, as I figured Id make the most use of them - especially as summer is creeping up, and crop tops and crop hoodies will take over my wardrobe. The pricing is pretty much the same for parade and skims. I'm not crazy about them. I couldnt get a clear view if it was wide enough to hold everything in. The Cotton Collection, which first launched in October 2019, includes comfortable loungewear ranging from leggings to briefs and boxers. All of the items from the collection are now available in five colors. Its hard to tell what are honest reviews these days online so its nice to get a proper review. What about Knix? However, it did make my boobs look cracking - maybe the best they've ever looked? I was everything the seamless but have a curvier body as well and it they always roll down , Oooh! I have tried Parade. Like, these are almost shapewear, and they definitely give me a more hourglass shape when I wear them. Based on the comments so far and what I have heard about their service I am going to steer clear of Parade. They have cotton and spandex options, and as a plus size person I can confirm their high rise goes aaall the way up. Brief: I liked this the best! As a top, I think it's super flattering. Sorry for writing a full novel lol, but I hope this helped! And I would just get the Amazon [version.]. ", Another person added: The underwear is totally worth it for me too! But of the ~14 that i own, its only an issue for two of them. This is the perfect amount of contour. So, IMO, skims is the better option. It launched with 10 items ranging from rib leggings and boxers to shorts and a pajama set. It makes your cleavage look great. And the (genuinely) no VPL was an added bonus. Press J to jump to the feed. On first impressions, Im obsessed with the colour. Both underwear I got in an XL, and I dont remember what bralette size I got. She says: These are the only underwear Ive been wearing for the past year. And the mesh fabric will fall apart in the wash even if you air dry. "Upon opening my Strappy Cami and Everyday Thong, I was greeted with a lovely black tissue paper that was matched with a card introducing the products. Get a daily selection of our top stories based on your reading preferences. However, I do highly recommend parades re:play tank bodysuit. never tried parade but i own the skims fits everybody dipped front thong and every day that i wear it, i swear i'll buy more. I bought Skims in mid 2020, and Ive been gifted Parade from the brand two different times (which is really weird because Im not an influencer and I dont have more than 600 on followers on any platform. Every pieces comes in nine different tonal hues and in sizes XXS to 5XL - and fans are obsessed. Also, the waistbands dry very wrinkled and dont hold their shape, which is very annoying and a huge design flaw in my opinion. I chose them over Parade and I havent regretted it! ", "The entirety of the internet seems to be obsessed with SKIMS, and as a firm Kardashian fan, I've been keen to try their sell-out shapewear and lingerie for time. 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. In April, SKIMS launched the Smooth Essentials collection. This is what I wore on my wedding day underneath my dress. love. Ive tried both brands. All products are independently selected by our editors. I think this would work best on someone with a smaller/flatter chest. Tiny. 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). Im literally in a pair of high waist thongs right now and theyre moving around, driving me insane, and WAY too thin in the crotch. The sizing is a bit off, they dont fit me as well as skims do. Since launching SKIMS in 2019, Kim Kardashian West has released shapewear, loungewear, underwear, and accessories. The rib fabric is soft and very stretchy. No experience with Skims though. I am looking to invest some money in quality high waisted underwear and I have narrowed it down to Skims and Parade. Thank you so much for this. The material is fine, the colors are fun. The fact that it's a hell of a lot more inclusive than many other shapewear brands out there certainly helps. Ive been looking as well! SKIMS credit themselves for creative comfy, unrestrictive, essential pieces with modern silhouettes that dont compromise on wearability. Obviously parade is cheaper and has brighter designs but that isnt a huge factor.