# Skims: what people say on TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, X

Read 559 posts and comments on 2026-11-14; 417 were about Skims. Full report with links: https://sociallisteningai.com/samples/brand-skims/

Skims draws strong praise for shapewear that genuinely flatters, a bodysuit people call the best they've tried, and a NikeSkims campaign with Lisa that fans rewatch and share. The loudest problem by far is the advent calendar, widely seen as an overpriced scam full of cheap leftovers with no core shapewear inside. Quality complaints recur too: sheer fabric, pilling, holes, and prices that feel like brand markup. Beauty and skincare launches read as cash grabs to many, and Kardashian fatigue drives some to swear off buying. Surprising: even harsh critics admit the dress and bodysuit have no good dupe, and shoppers keep asking for exact product names and sizes.

**How it feels** (417 on-topic): 46% positive, 29% negative, 10% mixed, 14% neutral.
- Reddit: 59 (17% positive, 29% negative)
- X: 33 (24% positive, 24% negative)
- YouTube: 181 (30% positive, 54% negative)
- TikTok: 144 (84% positive, 1% negative)

Not included this time: Instagram (the source did not answer).

## What people like

- **the bodysuit looks amazing, flatters the body and is called the best ever** (75 mentions)
  - "Hottie!!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laylaevelynn/video/7705590936331488526
  - "best bodysuit of all time @SKIMS" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958
- **the Lisa NikeSkims campaign is praised as a stunning, rewatchable masterpiece** (41 mentions)
  - "I need 1 hour of this 🔥🔥🔥" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B_GoV-qoE&lc=UgxbwCRaGViph1iZAQR4AaABAg
  - "Thank you NIKE and SKIMS, for making a new Lisa dance video!" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B_GoV-qoE&lc=Ugw8A-Rr-WyOscm6KKV4AaABAg
- **honest try-on reviews are appreciated for accuracy and showing different body types** (11 mentions)
  - ""my ass looks good but that's because my ass IS good" I love these queens ⏳" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=UgxbDngE3xCjkbOHCIl4AaABAg
  - "I cannot thank you enough for not saying a single negative thing about your bodies— especially stomach pouches after eating" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=UgyhopiRDsjxU7M5wVx4AaABAg
- **shapewear genuinely smooths and flatters under dresses and is a good investment** (9 mentions)
  - "Dress 1, hands down. It'll photograph incredibly well and your posture is perfect in it, which comes across as confident and comfortable 🫶🏽 Your body is fabulous, so get some light shapewear first to just smooth out th…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1wdmvft
  - "[These](https://skims.com/products/sheer-sculpt-low-back-short-sand?variant=41281986068612&wpsrc=Google%20AdWords&wpcid=20037752069&wpscid=&wpcrid=&wpkwid=&wpkwn=&wpkmatch=&wpsnetn=x&utm_campaign=US_PMax_Brand_Shapewear_…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1wrm6yx
- **bras, panties, pajamas and loungewear are legitimately good with a minimalist neutral aesthetic** (4 mentions)
  - "I HATE the kardashians, but my favorite bras, panties, and pajamas are all from skims. I love their shapewear too. As much as I would loveeee to hate on another shit shilling kardashian company, this one is legitimately …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xs53om
  - "Vs & skims are two completely different brands w completely different aesthetics. VS/PINK isn’t even cute to me these days… I don’t wanna wear panties with “cutie” written across them & polka dots in front of my man. Vs …" Reddit https://v.redd.it/orew36w70fwh1
- **the brand is seen as a huge business success story** (4 mentions)
  - "I'll give it to the Kardashians they know how to get their money's up" X https://x.com/ndilichi1261151/status/2023684057796595815
  - "A massive win for Kim, her brand has become one of the largest consumer brands in the Us with an increasing retail presence." X https://x.com/paschalisdube/status/2023381721610326164
- **inclusive skin tones and size range set it apart and brought younger customers to shapewear** (2 mentions)
  - "Skims stuff also comes in most skin colors which was IMO, quite different than what the other brands are doing. They also were more size inclusive than other brands, and weren’t necessarily focused on making sexy garment…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1vvb9q0
  - "It's Kim Kardashian's shapewear company established 2019. She initially named it Kimono, until backlash started rising over that. Skims took over the place of Spanx as the most popular shapewear brand in the world. Spanx…" Reddit https://v.redd.it/i3puews7qo0i1
- **the Skims dress is a great product with no good dupe** (1 mention)
  - "I like this! As someone who previously bought Skims, here are some alternatives I’ve found that are as good/better: -shapewear - I’ve found Honeylove just as effective, but way better and more durable. They constantly ha…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xs53om

## Complaints and problems

- **the $148-$300 advent calendar is a scam full of cheap junk and leftover inventory** (40 mentions)
  - "Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand SKIMS offers refunds or store credit amid backlash over $148 advent calendar filled with 'junk'." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1xrwx9e/kim_kardashians_shapewear_brand_skims_offers/
  - "People just really need to stop giving the Kardashians money. Otherwise they'll continue to get stuff like this. No effort and cheap stuff for expensive prices." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgyyFeYblIe-NaI-8y54AaABAg
- **the Kardashians are unethical and people should stop giving them money** (24 mentions)
  - "People just really need to stop giving the Kardashians money. Otherwise they'll continue to get stuff like this. No effort and cheap stuff for expensive prices." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgyyFeYblIe-NaI-8y54AaABAg
  - "you’re telling me the family known for bad business ethics has *checks notes* BAD BUSINESS ETHICS?! i never could’ve guessed." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biNKkizBPS4&lc=UgyezjinaNvyuf7aKSt4AaABAg
- **Skims beauty and skincare launches feel like inauthentic cash grabs** (22 mentions)
  - ""stop trying to make skims happen"" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgzLEsZByo0dpnOLKTV4AaABAg
  - "I just don't see what else she could do to have this one be successful outside of outright stealing formulas from other beauty brands. She's literally tried three (now four) separate times to enter the beauty space with …" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgwG2Cj0sxBTTAWDTol4AaABAg
- **quality is poor for the price: sheer fabrics, pilling, holes and items breaking after washing** (8 mentions)
  - "i loveee how honest y’all are. i bought skims last year after everyone raved about it and i was so disappointed. the “everyday” t shirts were all see through except the black one, and a couple of them got holes after a c…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=Ugw90m_TQpzp666GNcp4AaABAg
  - "I bought a mint pair of fold over leggings from skims and its soooo sheer and starter pilling after one wash 😭" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=UgyK3gRUPNjHbg3wo7B4AaABAg
- **prices are too high for basics and shapewear** (5 mentions)
  - "Affordable shapewear dupes for Spanx/Skims?. I (34f) have a few weddings coming up this summer and Is tarted looking into shapewear for the first time. Spanx and Skims were the big guys I kept hearing about so started th…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1ux8988/affordable_shapewear_dupes_for_spanxskims/
  - "The Skims prices are outrageous. Thank you for not falling victim to it ❤" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=UgzObHTYe6aoqT8qzU14AaABAg
- **the advent calendar had no shapewear or underwear, the core product** (2 mentions)
  - "Why would they not put some shapewear or undies in this??? That's what SKIMS is known for, no?" Reddit https://v.redd.it/wwbyyrt6kkzh1
  - "7:56 those hold your stockings up. Literally the only remotely skims thing in there" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgwzFbZn6CVTFOBllWZ4AaABAg
- **shapewear rolls up and is uncomfortable** (2 mentions)
  - "shapewear recs?. for context i’m wearing the skims full bodysuit in a size 3X and i do loooove the shape it gives me and it’s mostly comfortable, but the thing i cannot stand about it is that after like 20 minutes of wea…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSizeFashion/comments/1u1z4jp/shapewear_recs/
  - "No cause that isnt how clothes work and dresses accomplishing that level of shaping DO have that level of construction underneath. Nobody is throwing on some skims orr Spanx under a 1 layer dress and getting any shaping …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/sewhelp/comments/1ww73ps/why_arent_compressionshapewear_structures_built/

## Questions people ask

- **what is the bodysuit called, what size and color to order, and where the trousers are from** (13 mentions)
  - "Babe what bodysuit is this? And what size?! Because this is a need not a want 😩" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958
  - "What’s the bodysuit called" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958
- **is the quality worth the price or just brand markup, and what are cheaper dupes** (5 mentions)
  - "Affordable shapewear dupes for Spanx/Skims?. I (34f) have a few weddings coming up this summer and Is tarted looking into shapewear for the first time. Spanx and Skims were the big guys I kept hearing about so started th…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1ux8988/affordable_shapewear_dupes_for_spanxskims/
  - "You could likely buy any non-skims cheap ones and be fine. Skims has been accused of being cheap quality for the price so you’re not missing anything. TBH as a fellow woman I’ve just bought a dress that’s flattering with…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1ux8988/affordable_shapewear_dupes_for_spanxskims/oxozbja/
- **how do people still support the Kardashians and keep buying their products** (4 mentions)
  - "Why do people keep buying that families crap stuff? Stop!" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1xrwx9e/kim_kardashians_shapewear_brand_skims_offers/19sdv8bs7fzhg/
  - "After everything they have done, why do people still give the Kardashians any money? If only people would ignore them so they will go away." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgytmbInFKzZwJDw2sF4AaABAg
- **how was the company valued at $5 billion** (3 mentions)
  - "How does this valuation work? Cos $5billion is a lot" X https://x.com/chimezie_gerard/status/2023686494729150661
  - "Do they pull these valuations out of thin air?" X https://x.com/duconundrum/status/2023368611109482774
- **why is an advent calendar full of accessories at that price** (3 mentions)
  - "I genuinely cant wrap my head around why an advent calendar is full of ACCESSORIES. like im NOT paying $300 for that" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgwhvgDDQvpR2r_3aPB4AaABAg
  - "WTF 300$???😭" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=Ugw1pf4HzTeAqURF7Op4AaABAg
- **where to find Spanx or Skims shapewear locally and which gives maximum compression** (3 mentions)
  - "Girdle/shapewear brand that can really hide/flatten your chubby tummy?. I tried to look for Spanx and Skims sa Rustan’s Makati, no longer available na raw. Saw this Sayherah sa Shopee, any experience with this brand? Als…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/WeddingsPhilippines/comments/1tc31ef/girdleshapewear_brand_that_can_really_hideflatten/
  - "Sola or Herah shapewear?. I won't have time if I order Honeylove, Skims, or Spanx online. I'm just choosing between those two. Please help me choose." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/WeddingsPhilippines/comments/1t92zqu/sola_or_herah_shapewear/
- **what is the body shimmer in the TikTok bodysuit video** (1 mention)
  - "what the frick is the body shimmer I want it omg" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958

## Buying signals

- **viewers say they are ordering the bodysuit immediately or adding it to their basket** (7 mentions)
  - "which one is it? ordering immediately" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958
  - "*adds to basket*" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958
- **people say they will never buy from Skims or the Kardashians** (4 mentions)
  - "Keeping Away From The Kardashians" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgxTz9UQlxdSNnB_0bJ4AaABAg
  - "I've never bought anything from this family and never will" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgxmtZhHxdF7vtWyAt54AaABAg
- **people want the NikeSkims collection and more Lisa dance content** (4 mentions)
  - "I need 1 hour of this 🔥🔥🔥" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B_GoV-qoE&lc=UgxbwCRaGViph1iZAQR4AaABAg
  - "Thank you NIKE and SKIMS, for making a new Lisa dance video!" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B_GoV-qoE&lc=Ugw8A-Rr-WyOscm6KKV4AaABAg
- **bought and were disappointed by everyday tees, leggings and the advent calendar** (3 mentions)
  - "i loveee how honest y’all are. i bought skims last year after everyone raved about it and i was so disappointed. the “everyday” t shirts were all see through except the black one, and a couple of them got holes after a c…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=Ugw90m_TQpzp666GNcp4AaABAg
  - "I bought a mint pair of fold over leggings from skims and its soooo sheer and starter pilling after one wash 😭" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=UgyK3gRUPNjHbg3wo7B4AaABAg
- **bought on Black Friday and won't go back to other shapewear** (2 mentions)
  - "so obsessed #blackfriday #tiktokmademebuy #shapewear #skims #bodysuit" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmichele222/video/7707432965546036513
  - "I’m never going back!! #shapewear #skimsdupe #skimsreview #bodycon" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tochibabyy/video/7695611422688005406
- **bought shapewear early on and liked it but won't rebuy due to quality** (1 mention)
  - "i bought a pair of the skims shapewear around when they first launched, (unfortunately) pretty good shapewear i’ll say but i’m glad i didn’t buy any more given the quality 😭😭" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1x13r2w
- **would buy the dress despite not wanting to support the brand** (1 mention)
  - "I like this! As someone who previously bought Skims, here are some alternatives I’ve found that are as good/better: -shapewear - I’ve found Honeylove just as effective, but way better and more durable. They constantly ha…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xs53om

## Compared with other brands

- **compared with Spanx on price, compression and style, with Spanx often called superior value** (8 mentions)
  - "Affordable shapewear dupes for Spanx/Skims?. I (34f) have a few weddings coming up this summer and Is tarted looking into shapewear for the first time. Spanx and Skims were the big guys I kept hearing about so started th…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/1ux8988/affordable_shapewear_dupes_for_spanxskims/
  - "It's Kim Kardashian's shapewear company established 2019. She initially named it Kimono, until backlash started rising over that. Skims took over the place of Spanx as the most popular shapewear brand in the world. Spanx…" Reddit https://v.redd.it/i3puews7qo0i1
- **cheaper alternatives cited: Maidenform, TJ Maxx, Colombian fajas, Jockey, Shapermint, Honeylove, ASOS, Popilush** (4 mentions)
  - "I’m never going back!! #shapewear #skimsdupe #skimsreview #bodycon" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tochibabyy/video/7695611422688005406
  - "Has anyone with diastasis recti found shapewear that actually works?. **Has anyone with diastasis recti found shapewear that actually works?** I have diastasis recti after twin pregnancy, and in fitted dresses I still lo…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/postpartumprogress/comments/1v1rpao/has_anyone_with_diastasis_recti_found_shapewear/
- **Skims beauty compared to Rhode, Makeup by Mario and Skkn by Kim** (3 mentions)
  - "she probably thinks rebranding her beauty lines under the Skims name will make them more successful when the thing is no one cares to buy makeup and skincare from Kim, as much as I don’t care about Kim, she’s a fashion g…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=Ugy4n2bJRS0iersTm5l4AaABAg
  - "Her biggest struggle has been ownership of her formulas and/ or lack of creativity. Color cosmetics was just mimicking Makeup by Mario. As her makeup artist, making his own brand stole her makeup thunder. She has no idea…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgyqhKUvRRN-ZgdhbR94AaABAg
- **the advent calendar is compared unfavorably to LEGO and Chanel luxury calendars** (2 mentions)
  - "A lot of the "luxury" advent calendars have been slipping for a while. They've been relying on "perceived value" as well as the fanbase to smooth over any ruffled feathers. The Chanel #5 calendar is a great example of th…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1xrwx9e/kim_kardashians_shapewear_brand_skims_offers/19sdxlks13aeb/
  - "Remember when LEGO did an advent calendar and it was around $20? Good times." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgymmCFzAknRbJE4sQ14AaABAg
- **Skims compared with Victoria's Secret as a more minimal aesthetic** (1 mention)
  - "Vs & skims are two completely different brands w completely different aesthetics. VS/PINK isn’t even cute to me these days… I don’t wanna wear panties with “cutie” written across them & polka dots in front of my man. Vs …" Reddit https://v.redd.it/orew36w70fwh1
- **the brand is compared to Theranos** (1 mention)
  - "Skims is the Theranos of shapewear." X https://x.com/drcrystalheath/status/2120173441416646821
- **loungewear quality beaten by Lou & Grey, Ugg, Gap and Nordstrom brand** (1 mention)
  - "I like this! As someone who previously bought Skims, here are some alternatives I’ve found that are as good/better: -shapewear - I’ve found Honeylove just as effective, but way better and more durable. They constantly ha…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xs53om

## What people want next

- **want bigger-ticket items like socks, underwear or a gift card in the advent calendar** (3 mentions)
  - "I saw a comment on TikTok of someone saying “what if you have short hair/no hair”. They could’ve put lip glosses, eye shadow samples, perfumes samples, etc😭 even a $50 gift card would’ve been sufficient" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOnM7OPwGvI&lc=UgySDnOq8F4fUnEt3dN4AaABAg
  - "It’s so odd to me they didn’t throw in even one or two slightly bigger items. A claw clip, thong or pair of socks and probably people would be happy. It would have cost them like a dollar or two more per box. Is it crazy…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1xrwx9e/kim_kardashians_shapewear_brand_skims_offers/19se0eknznr6q/
- **want more Lisa NikeSkims dance videos and a longer campaign film** (3 mentions)
  - "New lilifilm with this concept would be FIRE" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B_GoV-qoE&lc=UgzxCGUBjftCn6F-_Q14AaABAg
  - "The only negative of this video is that it’s too short😭😂 Lisa is perfect we need more" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B_GoV-qoE&lc=Ugz0TVUSdYt-lqWrU4x4AaABAg
- **want more honest try-on reviews across body types, including plus sizes** (2 mentions)
  - "Love seeing how the same pieces look on different bodies…. Not all clothes fit everyone and it’s not an issue if it doesn’t fit- it’s the clothes not us ⏳" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=Ugzv1jsUCmsOqL7n56h4AaABAg
  - "Watching people review shapewear is always so funny to me as an size xxl person 😭 that being said thanks for the honest review girlies" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=UgzXI24540Xb_7uHWRR4AaABAg
- **want Skims body care, oils, body makeup and matching scents instead of skincare** (2 mentions)
  - "She should bring out body products. She's always wearing body makeup etc. So fake tan body make-up, matching the colors of her Skims body clothing line. Glowy body products, body butters and oils. She can make scents tha…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgwwCoWi77uZMxR0XiB4AaABAg
  - "Body care would be a good fit for skims… skincare not so much" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux9ACowilY&lc=UgzcCgdy61hUfSyuGRl4AaABAg
- **want a return to core basics, skin tones and shapewear over collabs** (1 mention)
  - "Skims has focused too much on brand collaborations. They went all in on Nike for this year as there hasn’t been much hype on other brands overall. I wish they would put out less items but focus on higher quality for the …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/SKIMSbyKKW/comments/1wpdnkl/changes_in_skims/
- **want shapewear that actually flattens the lower stomach for diastasis recti** (1 mention)
  - "Has anyone with diastasis recti found shapewear that actually works?. **Has anyone with diastasis recti found shapewear that actually works?** I have diastasis recti after twin pregnancy, and in fitted dresses I still lo…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/postpartumprogress/comments/1v1rpao/has_anyone_with_diastasis_recti_found_shapewear/

## Quotes

> Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand SKIMS offers refunds or store credit amid backlash over $148 advent calendar filled with 'junk'.
> -- u/dailymail on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/1xrwx9e/kim_kardashians_shapewear_brand_skims_offers/

> i loveee how honest y’all are. i bought skims last year after everyone raved about it and i was so disappointed. the “everyday” t shirts were all see through except the black one, and a couple of them got holes after a couple washes where the seam was. the quality was just not there for the price at all.
> -- @ygkayt on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6GISjM9Hfg&lc=Ugw90m_TQpzp666GNcp4AaABAg

> I like this! As someone who previously bought Skims, here are some alternatives I’ve found that are as good/better: -shapewear - I’ve found Honeylove just as effective, but way better and more durable. They constantly have coupons and sales -loungewear - my fluffy Skims sweats pilled almost immediately. I’ve gotten way better quality for cheaper from Lou & Grey, Ugg, Gap, and even Nordstrom brand …
> -- u/ssdgm12713 on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1xs53om

> best bodysuit of all time @SKIMS
> -- @matildajdraper on TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958

> Babe what bodysuit is this? And what size?! Because this is a need not a want 😩
> -- @lollysembroidery on TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@matildajdraper/video/7704759719256263958

> Skims is the Theranos of shapewear.
> -- @drcrystalheath on X, https://x.com/drcrystalheath/status/2120173441416646821