Fashion lead Antonia shares her top buys, with prices from just £36
Kim Kardashian doesn’t do things by halves – since launching her body and shapewear brand Skims in 2019, the brand has gone from strength to strength, and is currently valued at $4billion. Skims has collaborated with other high profile brands including Fendi, The North Face and Nike, even dressing the US Olympic Team.
While Skims has previously been available as concessions in stores such as Selfridges, now the brand has unveiled its first European standalone store in London’s Regent Street and it’s also the biggest of all of the Skims stores worldwide.
As a stylist, I’ve often turned to shapewear not only for shoots but also for important events such as weddings and parties. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what are the best Skims products to invest in?
I’m sharing my top buys including the £36 scoop bralette that’s so comfy you’ll want to wear it every day.
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While the Scoop Bralette might not have the same sculpting powers as the Teardrop Push Up Bra, £68, this soft cotton bralette is the perfect style for those who prefer a non-wired fit. Instead of cup sizes, the bra is available in XS-4X, spanning 30A to 44H in traditional sizing.
One of Skims unique selling points at launch was the wide range of skin tones and the brand has maintained this, with products – particularly tops, which are more visible.
Many products are available in several different skin tones to allow for a closer match than most high street retailers.
Where the brand really innovates is solutions shapewear – as well as their bestselling Core Sculpt Shorties, £84, Skims have a shapewear for every outfit.
If you’re heading to a wedding this summer but have a tricky dress with a low back or thigh high split, Kim’s brand has got you covered.
The low back shorts, £72, hold you in across your tummy but won’t peek out from the back of your dress to reveal a telltale waistband and for those thigh high splits, you’ll be safe from flashing any flesh-coloured shapewear with Skims Solution Shorts, £72. Available in both left and right leg versions, you’re protected against any embarrassing slips.
For the ultimate in overall body shaping, if you’re going to invest in one piece from Skims, make it the Mid Thigh Bodysuit, £84.
When you first take it out of the box, you might find yourself wondering how on earth you’ll ever fit into the tiny flesh-coloured slither of fabric in front of you, but trust me – with a little patience and a lot of wiggling, it’ll be worth it.
Alongside an all over four-way stretch fabric that sucks you in, the bodysuit also features bum sculpting panels and a non-wired bra to create the perfect smooth silhouette.
While I can’t promise a figure like Kim Kardashian’s, with Skims you’ll definitely be feeling and looking your best this summer wedding season and beyond.
