I tried the SKIMS maternity sculpting short while 5 months pregnant, and the way it accentuated my baby bump made the struggle of putting it on worth it

Celia FernandezDec 22, 2020, 00:03 IST

I first wore the SKIMS maternity sculpting short for my gender reveal.Celia Fernandez/Insider/SKIMS

Kim Kardashian West's shapewear brand, SKIMS, released its first maternity collection in September.
When it was announced, Kardashian West faced backlash from people who misunderstood the purpose of the maternity garments.
Kardashian West clarified that the SKIMS maternity products are meant "not to slim, but to support" pregnant bodies.
I ordered the nursing bra ($42) in two different colors and the sculpting short mid-thigh ($34) and wore the latter on two different occasions.
Although I haven't tried the nursing bras yet, I've worn the pair of shorts several times. Despite how hard they are to put on, I enjoy that they have a convenient "pee hole" design, don't roll down, and smooth out and support my baby bump.

In September, Kim Kardashian West announced that her shapewear brand, SKIMS, was releasing a line of maternity products.

SKIMS' maternity collection. SKIMS

When the SKIMS Maternity collection was announced, it was met with criticism because some people thought the line was designed to change how pregnant bodies look.

The line consists of five new styles in nine different colors. SKIMS

Kardashian West clarified that the purpose of the products is "not to slim, but to support."

A screenshot of Kim Kardashian West's response to criticism of her SKIMS maternity line on Instagram. Kim Kardashian West/Instagram

As someone who always wears shapewear underneath my dresses and skirts, I was thrilled when SKIMS launched its maternity solutionwear.

I was excited to try out the SKIMS' maternity collection. Celia Fernandez/Insider

On September 17, I got an email that the Maternity line had just dropped.

Six minutes after the Maternity line went live on SKIMS.com, I got an email letting me know it was available for purchase. SKIMS

I was interested in purchasing the Maternity Sculpting Short Mid-Thigh to wear under dresses throughout my pregnancy, and I thought the nursing bra would be good to have once my baby is born.

I was excited to get my hands on SKIMS' shapewear shorts that would fit over my belly while pregnant. SKIMS

I was interested in purchasing the Maternity Sculpting Short Mid-Thigh to wear under dresses throughout my pregnancy, and I thought the nursing bra would be good to have once my baby is born.

I used the brand's size guide and determined I could order the short in a size 2X/3X and the nursing bras in L/XL.

The Maternity collection is available in sizes XXS to 4X. SKIMS

Six days after placing my order on the SKIMS site, the bras and shorts arrived individually packaged inside a bigger box.

I couldn't wait to unbox the maternity items. Celia Fernandez/Insider

I was surprised by how small the shorts looked when I first took them out of the package, but I later realized the fabric was quite stretchy.

The sizing is based on your pre-pregnancy size, according to the product description. Celia Fernandez/Insider

The back of the garment has a non-compressive fabric that's meant to lift and support your butt.

The Maternity Sculpting Short is made of different types of fabric for a supportive, lifting effect. Celia Fernandez/Insider

It wasn't until further inspection that I realized the shorts were designed with an open gusset, or "pee hole," as Kardashian West calls it, so the wearer doesn't have to take everything off when they need to go to the restroom.

The hole at the bottom can be stretched so it's easy to go to the bathroom. Celia Fernandez/Insider

It wasn't until further inspection that I realized the shorts were designed with an open gusset, or "pee hole," as Kardashian West calls it, so the wearer doesn't have to take everything off when they need to go to the restroom.

It was a real struggle to put on the Sculpting Short. I lost my breath multiple times and broke a sweat trying to pull it up to the right place.

Several reviews on SKIMS.com also highlight how tight the shorts feel at first. Celia Fernandez/Insider

Despite how hard the maternity shorts were to put on, the garment smoothed out my baby bump and stayed in place for eight hours.

I loved that I didn't have to take the short off when it came time to go to the bathroom. Celia Fernandez/Insider

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I tried the SKIMS maternity sculpting short while 5 months pregnant, and the way it accentuated my baby bump made the struggle of putting it on worth it

In September, Kim Kardashian West announced that her shapewear brand, SKIMS, was releasing a line of maternity products.

When the SKIMS Maternity collection was announced, it was met with criticism because some people thought the line was designed to change how pregnant bodies look.

Kardashian West clarified that the purpose of the products is "not to slim, but to support."

As someone who always wears shapewear underneath my dresses and skirts, I was thrilled when SKIMS launched its maternity solutionwear.

On September 17, I got an email that the Maternity line had just dropped.

I was interested in purchasing the Maternity Sculpting Short Mid-Thigh to wear under dresses throughout my pregnancy, and I thought the nursing bra would be good to have once my baby is born.

I used the brand's size guide and determined I could order the short in a size 2X/3X and the nursing bras in L/XL.

Six days after placing my order on the SKIMS site, the bras and shorts arrived individually packaged inside a bigger box.

I was surprised by how small the shorts looked when I first took them out of the package, but I later realized the fabric was quite stretchy.

The back of the garment has a non-compressive fabric that's meant to lift and support your butt.

It wasn't until further inspection that I realized the shorts were designed with an open gusset, or "pee hole," as Kardashian West calls it, so the wearer doesn't have to take everything off when they need to go to the restroom.

It was a real struggle to put on the Sculpting Short. I lost my breath multiple times and broke a sweat trying to pull it up to the right place.

Despite how hard the maternity shorts were to put on, the garment smoothed out my baby bump and stayed in place for eight hours.