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I tried 4 collections from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand and ranked them from worst to best

Celia Fernandez   

I tried 4 collections from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand and ranked them from worst to best
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  • When Kim Kardashian West drops a new SKIMS collection, it's likely to sell out fast.
  • Since the brand launched in 2019, I've tried items from multiple collections, including the Cozy Collection and the Smooth Essentials line.
  • I ranked all of the SKIMS collections I've reviewed from worst to best, and the latest Summer Mesh line came out on top.

Since launching SKIMS in 2019, Kim Kardashian West has released shapewear, loungewear, underwear, and accessories.

Any new SKIMS collection is likely to sell out fast, but I've found that signing up for the waitlist is the key to getting your hands on the items you want. So far, I have purchased and reviewed items from multiple collections, including the Cozy Collection, Summer Mesh, Essential Bodysuits, and Smooth Essentials.

I found some of the items from SKIMS to be a hit, but others, in my opinion, weren't worth the hype or money.

The tank top and pants from the Cozy Collection were the first items I ever purchased from SKIMS, but they weren't worth the $140 I spent.

The tank top and pants from the Cozy Collection were the first items I ever purchased from SKIMS, but they weren
The entire Cozy Collection is available in five colors.      Celia Fernandez/Insider/SKIMS

In December 2019, SKIMS launched the Cozy Collection, which includes a knit robe ($128), a knit tank ($52), knit shorts ($58), and knit pants ($88). All of the items from the collection are now available in five colors.

I opted to get the tank and the pants but skipped buying the robe because I couldn't justify spending $128 on an item from a brand I had never tried before.

When I first tried on the set, I was impressed by how soft it was, but after wearing it for a few hours, I started to get really hot. By the end, I had way too much boob sweat mounting for someone who was just lounging at home. At one point during my review, I had to take the pants off so I could cool down.

Considering I spent $52 on the tank top, I was a bit annoyed that it ended up being my least favorite item, mostly because the strap wouldn't stay up. It's also a bit cropped in the front, which is something I'm not a fan of because you can see my midriff if I don't wear them with high-waisted bottoms.

The pants fit like a glove, but because I got so hot wearing them and kept tripping as a result of the wide-leg design, I haven't even bothered lounging in them since.

While there's no denying that the Cozy Collection is comfortable, it wasn't worth the money for me because of the issues I had with the strap of the tank and how hot I got in the pants.

I spent $26 on the Smooth Essentials boyshorts, but I prefer my $24 Tommy John underwear.

I spent $26 on the Smooth Essentials boyshorts, but I prefer my $24 Tommy John underwear.
The Smooth Essentials line features a tank and three styles of underwear.      Celia Fernandez/Insider

In April, SKIMS launched the Smooth Essentials collection. It consists of a tank ($42) and three styles of underwear: a $22 dipped thong, a $24 cheeky brief, and a $26 boyshort.

I love my $24 Tommy John cool cotton boyshorts, so I decided I wanted to try the SKIMS underwear since they are in a similar price range. I'm a fan of the smooth finish and how high-waisted the SKIMS boyshort is, but I had a constant wedgie, so I wouldn't recommend them.

I wore the underwear for 14 hours and found myself picking my wedgie time and time again. If you are someone who doesn't mind that, then these boyshorts may be for you, as a positive is that you won't have any visible panty lines when you wear them.

The thong design makes the Essential bodysuit uncomfortable, but it's still a good basic to add to your wardrobe.

The thong design makes the Essential bodysuit uncomfortable, but it
The Essential Bodysuit Collection includes six different bodysuits, ranging in price from $68 to $98.      Celia Fernandez/Insider

In January, SKIMS released a line of six different bodysuits: the Naked Plunge Bodysuit ($98); Stretch Satin Smoothing Bodysuit ($88); Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78), Long Sleeve Mock Neck Bodysuit ($78); Sleeveless Mock Neck Bodysuit ($68); and the Sleeveless Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($68).

I purchased the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78) in the color Tigers Eye after having to return the original one I bought in Onyx because it was too small. Just like the packaging promised, the bodysuit felt like a second skin.

When I first tried the bodysuit, I wore it to work with black jeans and a pair of sneakers, but I could have just as easily dressed it up with a blazer and heels or a skirt. The best part of this bodysuit is how easy it is to wear with basically anything.

However, in my opinion, the snap closure is the biggest design flaw when it comes to the SKIMS bodysuit. It was constantly riding up to the point where I found myself wiggling at my desk trying to move it around without having to get up to go to the bathroom and fix it.

I am definitely going to continue wearing the bodysuit, but from now on I won't opt out of wearing underwear underneath.

The Summer Mesh T-shirt and short set is the best SKIMS purchase I have ever made.

The Summer Mesh T-shirt and short set is the best SKIMS purchase I have ever made.
The Summer Mesh collection is available in five colors.      @Skims/Instagram/Celia Fernandez/Insider

In May, SKIMS released the Summer Mesh collection.

The line includes a T-shirt, a scoop bralette, a triangle bralette, shorts, a thong, and briefs, which range in price from $22 to $48.

I ordered the T-shirt because I thought it was something I could wear outside of the house with a nice bra on underneath, and I wanted the shorts because I've been on a mission to find a comfortable pair of biker-esque shorts now that it's getting warmer out.

Despite being branded as "semi-sheer," the T-shirt and shorts are completely see-through, so you will be able to see everything if you don't wear underwear underneath. I realized, though, that the set would be perfect to wear as a swimsuit cover-up next time I go to the beach because of how see-through it really is.

The T-shirt is something I can wear for a night out or as a cover-up, but the shorts are really what blew me away. They hit just in the middle of my thigh, so my legs don't chafe, and the shorts don't ride up. They are extremely comfortable and I could easily wear them for hours on end without any issues.

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