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Finding quality SKIMS dupes as close to the real thing poses its challenges because SKIMS isn’t like other brands of shapewear. The diva behind the SKIMS brand (yeah, THE diva herself) Kim Kardashian understands shapewear shouldn’t come in shades of just black or nude. Instead, shapewear and undergarments ought to extend and complement a customer’s natural skin tone.
That’s why when you’re shopping for SKIMS, you’ll find a wide variety of nude tones and darker hues. But the brand doesn’t limit itself to shapewear, bras and panties. The SKIMS Cozy line, for example, is everything the name says — and then some. Designed for lounging in style, this warm knit collection is ultra-comfortable and flattering. Starting at $48 for a bralette, however, means it isn’t always the most affordable option. And even at a somewhat higher price point, SKIMS merchandise also sells out really, really fast.
If I’m being honest, some SKIMS prints, colors and styles are simply exclusive to SKIMS and cannot be replicated. I’m speaking specifically about the Summer Mesh collection set to drop on June 23. But you’re going to have to be quick.
However, you can find affordable alternatives to hold you over when you’ve signed up for more waitlists than you have fingers and toes. While it’s nice to splurge on a product or two from the brand, these SKIMS knockoffs will give you more bang for your buck and perhaps cause you to second guess whether they could actually be the real deal.
SKIMS Dupes: Swim
The SKIMS Swim collection came and went in a blink. Launching only at skims.com in March, the collection features size XXS to 4X starting at $32 and up. The super flattering, versatile swimwear is designed for comfort, but enhances your curves and flatters your body type.
Of course, just three months later, there’s a waitlist for most styles, colors and sizes. So, if you’ve added your name to the list but don’t want to waste your summer waiting for the perfect swimsuit, then check out these dupes with similar looks to SKIMS’ most popular styles.
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SKIMS Dupes: Bodysuits
The SKIMS Bodysuits For Everyone line is the ultimate base layer. These super soft pieces come in a variety of styles: high neck, backless, one shoulder, long and short sleeves, T-shirt and cutout silhouettes. While not all styles are wait-listed, the most popular ones are.
These are formidable alternatives to SKIMS bodysuits, so you’re not tapping your foot waiting in the shadows for your size to reappear:
SKIMS Dupes: Dresses
The iconic SKIMS soft lounge dress made its debut in March 2021, and I’m pretty sure there’s been a steady waitlist off and on ever since. Options include square and high necklines, spaghetti straps and long sleeves and super-duper long maxis and above the knee. What they have in common is that they all hug every single bit of your curves, leaving you with a slinky silhouette. They start at $58 and go up to $118.
If you don’t want to wait for the next SKIMS restock, then check out these dress alternatives:
SKIMS Dupes: Onesies
SKIMS has made the catsuit and onesie totally sexy and cool. They constructed these garments in a way that gives you a bold, ultra-flattering and form-fitting base layer to stress your curves. The nightclub-inducing onesies come in SKIMS’ iconic tonal colors.
These are some alternatives of the most popular SKIMS styles that are sold out or have very few sizes left:
SKIMS Dupes: Shapewear
SKIMS is renowned for its amazing shapewear and has been one of the few brands to challenge Spanx. When SKIMS first hit in 2019, it was really primarily a shapewear brand. But in just a few short years, it expanded into swimsuits, loungewear and even its most recent Hotel Collection.
While they aren’t SKIMS, these are mighty fine shapewear alternatives I think you’ll like:
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SKIMS Dupes: Bras
Since its launch in 2019, SKIMS offers an array of bras and sizes for every body. The selections include underwire and wireless bra options, cotton, sheer and plunge and bandeau bras along with bralettes. Every design lifts and shapes your bust with lasting comfort.
These are SKIMS dupes that offer the same styles as the most popular ones that are hard to get your hands on:
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SKIMS Dupes: Loungewear
They released the SKIMS loungewear line in early December 2019 with “The Cozy Collection.” And since then, it’s been adding more and more totally delicious pieces to keep us, well, cozy and comfy. The aptly named collection included teddy robes, pants, shorts, and tops in tonal colors.
SKIMS further expanded its loungewear reach with its first Velour Collection in September 2021 and then collaborated with designer Fendi to create puffer coats and logo loungewear a month later.
These are alternatives for lounge-y SKIMS favorites with availability that’s currently iffy:
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