I Tried Everything From Kim Kardashian's Sold-Out Skims Line–Here's My Review
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indyabrownBy now, you and the rest of the world are probably up to date with the newest venture from Kim Kardashian. Skims—a loungewear-meets-intimates-meets-shapewear brand—launched almost two years and has already secured retail space at big-name retailers like Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter, and Ssense. Of course, as with almost anything Kardashian does, Skims launched with much fanfare and press, but I'll admit I was a bit skeptical. Celebrity-founded or celebrity-endorsed clothing lines come a dime a dozen, and as a fashion editor, your eye becomes even more discerning. But unlike the trove of those celeb brands, I kept hearing from my peers that Skims is actually good. To be even more precise, my friends called it a game-changer. While shapewear and seamless intimates have always been a thing, until Skims, they haven't been as accessible in such a diverse range of flesh-tone colors and sizes at a relatively affordable price point.
Most of you know that I live for a try-on haul, so today, I'm diving into Skims's selection of loungewear. The homebody in me couldn't resist the proposition of cozy sweatsuits and bodysuits, so I took them for a test run over the course of a month. Keep scrolling to see all of the pieces I tried along with my honest opinions on each. You're in for a treat.
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indyabrownIt feels like suddenly everyone is getting into boxer briefs. No longer just for men, more and more brands have integrated the silhouette into their loungewear collections, but I was pretty skeptical. I wouldn't consider myself a shorts person, but when it starts to get unbearably hot, regular pants don't cut it. These felt delightfully lightweight and not constricting at all, especially around the thigh area. Another plus is they have a high waist for an added style element that looks a little more elevated than your typical lounge shorts.
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indyabrownGet ready to be swaddled in the softest cloud of fabric you've ever felt in your life. Once I put this on, I simply couldn't take it off. Since we've been inside the house for most of this year, I didn't have to. I've never felt a velour this cozy and warm, but the comfy plushness wasn't the only thing I loved about this set. The hoodie is a bit cropped, which adds that extra flair to feel super on-trend. Unfortunately, the color I chose is sold out, but there's a decadent chocolatey color in stock.
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indyabrownSometimes, all you want to do is throw on the biggest T-shirt you can find and call it a day. Here is a shirt for those occasions. Designed for an oversize fit, this certainly feels like something I grabbed out of my boyfriend's T-shirt drawer (minus the faded colors and questionable stains). Like most things from Skims, it's softer than soft, and I paired my tee with the boxers to match.
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indyabrownI can't resist a fitted white tee. It's basically a key element of my summer uniform. This has a great amount of stretch that clings to every curve without feeling constricting. It runs slightly large, so you may want to size down for a very fitted look.
