The thong bodysuit from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS line wasn't the most comfortable, but it's a basic that will make you feel sexy

Celia FernandezMay 5, 2020, 22:07 IST

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In January, Kim Kardashian West launched the Essential Bodysuit Collection as part of her SKIMS line. The line includes six different bodysuits, ranging in price from $68 to $98.
As a self-professed lover of basics, I decided to give the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78) a try.
I followed the size guide on SKIMS' website but found that the first bodysuit I ordered was too small.
Although the thong design is uncomfortable, wearing underwear underneath could easily fix that, and the top of the bodysuit convinced me that it's a nice basic to add to any wardrobe.
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It's important to follow the wash instructions, as I noticed pilling after I threw the bodysuit in the machine with the rest of my laundry.

The SKIMS website says their bodysuits should be hand-washed in cold water. Celia Fernandez/Insider

Despite the hassle over the return, I think the bodysuit is a nice basic to have in my wardrobe.

I will be wearing underwear underneath my bodysuit from now on. Celia Fernandez/Insider

The worst thing about the bodysuit was the thong design.

I am used to wearing thongs but this was uncomfortable on another level. Celia Fernandez/Insider

Just like the packaging says, the bodysuit felt exactly like a second skin.

The 2X/3X size was the perfect fit for me. Celia Fernandez/Insider

The new bodysuit arrived in similar packaging.

The bodysuit came in a bigger box this time. Celia Fernandez/Insider

On February 19, I got an email that my new bodysuit had shipped and I had it in my hands two days later, on February 21.

Just like with previous purchases, I got my order within a few days. Celia Fernandez/Insider

On February 18, I tried to reorder the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit in the color Onyx but it was sold out, so I had to settle for the Tigers Eye color.

I ordered a new bodysuit in the color Tigers Eye since Onyx was sold out. Celia Fernandez/Insider

On February 11, I got an email that I had received a refund.

The $72 reflects the $6 nonrefundable shipping fee SKIMS charges. Celia Fernandez

After waiting a few days and not hearing from SKIMS, I decided to check out their website and see how long it usually takes to process returns.

According to the SKIMS website, refunds can take up to seven to 10 business days to appear in your bank account. Celia Fernandez/Insider

On February 3, my return made it back to a SKIMS shipping facility in Illinois.

It took five days for the return to make it back to the SKIMS shipping warehouse. Celia Fernandez/Insider

I was frustrated when I realized that SKIMS charges customers a $6 return shipping fee that's deducted from the refund amount.

SKIMS charges a $6 shipping fee on all returns. Celia Fernandez/Insider

That same day, I also sent an email to customer service about the tag falling off the bodysuit.

I heard back from a customer service representative within a day. Celia Fernandez/Insider

A few minutes later, I got an email instructing me to print my return label and drop off the bodysuit at any USPS location.

I put the bodysuit in the mail on the same day. Celia Fernandez/Insider

On January 28, I started a return request through the SKIMS website.

The separate website asks customers to insert their order number and shipping zip code. Celia Fernandez/Insider

Since the tag came off, I immediately looked at SKIMS' return policy to make sure I wouldn't have any issues returning the bodysuit.

The return policy says the products must be returned with all tags attached. Celia Fernandez/Insider

After a painful try-on experience, I realized the bodysuit was too small on me.

The L/XL bodysuit was too small on me. Celia Fernandez/Insider

The first thing I noticed about the bodysuit is that it just had a single tag on the inside and no other labels.

Just like the Cozy Collection, the bodysuit only came with a single tag on the bottom left-hand corner. Celia Fernandez/Insider

The bodysuit came inside a reusable brown bag.

The best part of the brown bag is that it was reusable. Celia Fernandez/Insider

One thing I love about SKIMS is that they don't use unnecessary packaging.

I liked that the box came with my receipt and the bodysuit inside a brown bag. Celia Fernandez/Insider

My order was shipped two days later, and it took an additional two days before the items arrived at my door.

Customers are asked to wait two to four business days for orders to be processed and shipped. Celia Fernandez/Insider

Minutes after making my purchase, I received an email that my order had been received.

I was finished in less than 8 minutes. Celia Fernandez/Insider

After deciding on the L/XL size, I added the bodysuit to my cart, which brought my total to $78.

SKIMS offers free shipping for domestic orders $75 or more. Celia Fernandez/Insider

Thanks to Kardashian West's Instagram posts and stories promoting the line, I knew I wanted to get my hands on the Long Sleeve Crew Neck Thong Bodysuit ($78).

The bodysuits are available in four different colors. SKIMS

I opened the SKIMS website and immediately looked for the size guide, as I didn't know how sizing for the bodysuits would work.

The guide led me to order the L/XL size. SKIMS

I signed up for the waitlist after Kardashian West announced the launch date, which turned out to be the best decision.

At 11:07 a.m. ET, I received an email telling me I had been given early access to shop the Essential Bodysuit collection. Celia Fernandez/Insider

In January, Kim Kardashian West announced she was releasing new bodysuits as part of her SKIMS line.

Kim Kardashian West announced the bodysuit launch in January. Skims/Instagram

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