# Skims vs Spanx: what people say

People are warmer about Spanx: 35% of on-topic posts and comments are positive and 16% negative, against 46% and 29% for Skims. Most liked about Skims: "The bodysuit looks amazing, flatters the body and is called the best ever". Top complaint: "The $148-$300 advent calendar is a scam full of cheap junk and leftover inventory". Most liked about Spanx: "Tall women love the tall-length leggings and the color match". Top complaint: "Fabric is not breathable and gets hot; hard to pull on and makes you sweat".

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| | Skims | Spanx |
|---|---|---|
| All platforms | 46% positive, 29% negative (417) | 35% positive, 16% negative (179) |
| Reddit | 17% positive, 29% negative (59) | 13% positive, 28% negative (80) |
| X | 24% positive, 24% negative (33) | 0% positive, 44% negative (9) |
| YouTube | 30% positive, 54% negative (181) | 44% positive, 4% negative (27) |
| TikTok | 84% positive, 1% negative (144) | 65% positive, 3% negative (63) |

## What people like

**Skims**

- the bodysuit looks amazing, flatters the body and is called the best ever (75)
- the Lisa NikeSkims campaign is praised as a stunning, rewatchable masterpiece (41)
- honest try-on reviews are appreciated for accuracy and showing different body types (11)

**Spanx**

- Tall women love the tall-length leggings and the color match (6)
- Booty Boost leggings and the quarter-zip outfit get compliments for style (6)
- Spanx shapewear is comfortable, breathable and worth the price (5)

## What people complain about

**Skims**

- the $148-$300 advent calendar is a scam full of cheap junk and leftover inventory (40)
- the Kardashians are unethical and people should stop giving them money (24)
- Skims beauty and skincare launches feel like inauthentic cash grabs (22)

**Spanx**

- Fabric is not breathable and gets hot; hard to pull on and makes you sweat (3)
- Air Essentials fabric pills and pulls after little wear (2)
- Recent Air Essentials fabric changed and feels plasticky and itchy (2)

## What they compare it with

**Skims**

- compared with Spanx on price, compression and style, with Spanx often called superior value (8)
- cheaper alternatives cited: Maidenform, TJ Maxx, Colombian fajas, Jockey, Shapermint, Honeylove, ASOS, Popilush (4)
- Skims beauty compared to Rhode, Makeup by Mario and Skkn by Kim (3)

**Spanx**

- Jelliebend preferred for real compression over Spanx/Skims/Shapermint (4)
- Maidenform and discount stores as cheaper alternatives (3)
- Old Navy Dynamic Fleece wears better and is cheaper than Spanx Air Essentials (2)