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I tried cotton leggings and boxers from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line, and they didn't measure up to the brand's other styles
I tried cotton leggings and boxers from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line, and they didn't measure up to the brand's other styles
Celia FernandezAug 25, 2020, 01:22 IST
I waited more than six months to snag items from the SKIMS Cotton Collection.Celia Fernandez/Insider / @kimkardashian/Instagram
Kim Kardashian West's shapewear brand, SKIMS, launched its Cotton Collection in October 2019.
When it was released, the collection sold out almost immediately and wasn't restocked again until June.
I ordered two bottoms from the collection: the Cotton Rib Boxer ($32) and Cotton Rib Thermal Leggings ($52).
In my experience, the boxers rode up and weren't comfortable to wear outside of the house, and the leggings were soft but were not worth the price tag.
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In October 2019, Kim Kardashian West announced the launch of the Cotton Collection, a new line of loungewear as part of her SKIMS shapewear brand.
The SKIMS Cotton Collection first debuted in October 2019.
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I signed up for the wait-list and finally got an email in June that the collection was restocked.
There are some perks to signing up for the SKIMS wait-list.
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The collection's bras didn't appeal to me, but I was eager to try the $32 Cotton Rib Boxer and the $52 Cotton Rib Thermal Leggings.
I'm always on the hunt for a great pair of leggings.
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I used the brand's size guide and ordered both pairs of bottoms in a size 2X.
The Cotton Collection is available in a size range of XXS to 4X.
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My order total was $84, which meant I got free shipping.
SKIMS offers free domestic shipping for orders over $75.
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Four days after placing my order, my items arrived in a box with sleek branding and minimal packaging.
The boxers and leggings arrived in separate pouches.
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My first impression of the pair of boxers was that the jockstrap-like design wasn't that noticeable in person, which I was happy about.
The pair of boxers were designed with "boyfriend-inspired topstitching," according to the product description.
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I think the boxers are a great option to wear around the house, as long as you don't mind the fact that they tend to ride up.
I had to keep rolling down the boxers.
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Next, I tried the Cotton Rib Thermal Leggings, and I was surprised at how soft they were.
The Cotton Rib Thermal leggings are made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex.
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Although I loved the leggings, they are basically a glorified, more expensive version of long johns.
The Cotton Rib thermal leggings are not worth the $52 price tag, in my opinion.
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Overall, I don't think the Cotton Collection bottoms are worth the price — especially since it's recommended that you wash them by hand.
The Cotton Collection leggings were so soft but not worth the price.
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