After the third person in one week told me that not only were they wearing Skims underwear, but also that it was "the best underwear" they owned, I knew that, like it or loathe it, Kim Kardashian was officially onto a winner. No matter how you feel about the brand's owner and her famous family, it's undeniable that anyone who has actually tried Skims loungewear, shapewear and underwear loves it (albeit sometimes begrudgingly), and whilst the more viral moments aren't always about the most wearable items (ahem, the nipple bra and micro thong), we have to pay attention when a brand gets nothing but positive reviews. 

After conducting a straw poll in the office, I was surprised to find that the majority of team Who What Wear UK had at least one Skims item hanging in their wardrobe or folded in their underwear draw (and believe me, they're a discerning bunch). So if you're on the lookout for some new underwear, shapewear, basics or just a bra that really fits, keep scrolling to see which pieces garnered reviews like "I absolutely love the bra. My mum and I both have it and think it's great." And, "I can’t lie; I feel like a bad B when I wear it". These are our top-reviewed Skims pieces that we wouldn't share with anyone else. 

Where Can I Buy Skims in the UK? 

The Skims website itself does international shipping, but if you're looking for speedy delivery or to try on in-store, you can also shop the brand at NET-A-PORTER, Selfridges and Harrods. 

How Much Do Skims Pieces Cost? 

The cheapest pieces on the site are the socks at around £6 per pair, but you can find T-shirts and tanks at £30-£40 and bras from £50, whilst special pieces like the Swarovski collab go all the way up to £800 for the limited-edition crystal body jewellery. All in all, it works out to be a little more expensive than high street but far cheaper than designer—not too bad for basics that you'll be able to wear on repeat. 

SHOP OUR EDITORS' SKIMS PICKS:

FITS EVERYBODY LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT

CHOSEN BY: SOPHIE COOKSON, INSIGHTS MANAGER

FITS EVERYBODY TRIANGLE BRALETTE

CHOSEN BY: EMILY DAWES, AFFILIATE EDITOR

CHOSEN BY: REMY FARRELL, FASHION EDITOR

STRETCH-COTTON JERSEY T-SHIRT

CHOSEN BY: JOY EJARIA, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

SOFT LOUNGE LONG SLEEVE DRESS

CHOSEN BY: HANNAH ALMASSI, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND JOY EJARIA, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

SEAMLESS SCULPT BODYSUIT

CHOSEN BY: REBECCA RHYS EVANS, BRANDED CONTENT EDITOR

SOFT LOUNGE LONG SLIP DRESS 

CHOSEN BY: GEORGIA SEAGO, COPY EDITOR

SEAMLESS SCULPT STRAPLESS BRA

CHOSEN BY: POPPY NASH, MANAGING EDITOR

FITS EVERYBODY THONG

CHOSEN BY: REMY FARRELL, FASHION EDITOR

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Les Francaises have a knack for making everything look as easy as un, deux, trois. From their no-makeup makeup to the breathy way they draw out their ouis, French women seem to have being effortless cornered. This is particularly true in winter, when looking cute can feel like a Herculean task. Even at subzero temperatures, French women move about unbothered, which felt novel to this Californian; the last thing I feel like doing when it's cold and grey out is putting together a look. 

But the French have it down to a science! This is partly due to how they shop. French women typically invest in a few good pieces per season, favouring timeless pieces over trends. A well-cut coat. Sticking to long-lasting durable fabrics that drape well. After my first winter in Paris, I picked up a few tips to make cold-weather dressing more fun—as well as a shearling coat and pair of camel riding boots that I still own today (after all, practice makes perfect.) 

Follow along, and we'll meet at the intersection of cosy and chic.

1. A Full-Length Coat

Style Notes: As temperatures drop, so do hemlines. A boxy-cut coat works equally well over a casual daytime outfit as it would over something dressier.

SHOP WOOL COAT:

2. Layering Tees

Style Notes: Much like a mille-feuille, French women know that winter dressing is all about layers. Slipping on a long-sleeve tee or two underneath your coat makes it easy to adapt once you're indoors. 

SHOP LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT:

3. An Elegant Pair of Gloves

Style Notes: Gloves aren't just functional. They also offer hands (often-neglected but much-needed) UV protection. Plus, they keep your digits clean in public spaces. 

SHOP GLOVES:

4. Knee-High Boots

Style Notes: Knee-high boots always make me think of '60s silver-screen vixens like Brigitte Bardot. Very French.

SHOP KNEE HIGH BOOTS:

5. Wool Pants

Style Notes: A great pair or two of wool pants will take you a long way in winter. Dressing up? Throw on a stacked heel boot and a cashmere sweater. Going for a stroll? A turtleneck and sneakers will do the trick.

SHOP WOOL TROUSERS:

6. Jumper dress

Style Notes: French women never sacrifice style for practicality. A jumper dress looks dressed up without feeling fussy.

SHOP JUMPER DRESSES:

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This story originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S. 

A few years ago, I made a solemn vow to never again wear shapewear. It came after an uncomfortable evening wearing shapewear underneath a dress that, although perfectly fitting, was made from a clingy fabric, and I thought said shapewear would give me a seamless silhouette. How wrong I was. Instead of the no-VPL look I was hoping for, I found the areas where the shapewear stopped and my body began now boasted bulges that weren't there in the first place, thus making me insecure about things I wasn't insecure about previously. The experience was enough to wean me off the stuff for life. That was until I started hearing the growing buzz around Skims shapewear.

The brainchild of Kim Kardashian, Skims is the star's very own brand of shapewear, which offers nine different colours and includes bodysuits, shorts, bras, bralettes, push-up bras and more. Although I'm constantly seeing snaps of influencers in their Skims loungewear (which is the epitome of chic), it's the range's shapewear that commands the most hype. You need only to google the term "Skims shapewear" to see thousands upon thousands of rave reviews, proclaiming it to be the most inclusive, most varied and most effective shapewear out there. That was enough to pique my interest and shelf my cynicism.

Allison wears loungewear from Skims. 

Here's how Skims describes the impetus behind the brand on its website: "Searching for the best shapewear and underwear over the years, Kim became frustrated with the lack of options available and couldn't find anything that offered the right support, coverage or shade. This led her to cut up and dye pieces at home, sewing them together to get the solutions and results she wanted. Skims is Kim's answer to shapewear that actually works. Designed to smooth, enhance, lift and tone—each piece has a solution for every body." Sounds good, right? 

Editors from Who What Wear's US arm were some of the first to try Skims shapewear when it launched. Their verdict? "At first glance, they looked really intimidating and so tiny, so I was really nervous about trying them on—however, they were surprisingly easy (for shapewear) to put on," says Sarah Yang, managing editor of THE/THIRTY. "I thought there was going to be a lot of yanking and pulling and contorting my body, but nope! After putting them on, I did feel like I had to catch my breath for a bit because they were so tight. They definitely got the job done, though—smoothing everything out and sucking everything in. I don't know if I'd be able to wear them for the whole day (I can't wear any kind of shapewear for the whole day), but for a few hours to an event or a party? I can handle that."

And with reviews like that, I just might have to see what the fuss is about for myself. With ingenious designs—including sculpting shorts with one leg longer than the other that are perfect for all the split-front dresses I seem to harbour—it would appear that sartorial problem solving is another string Kardashian can add to her bow.

Below, I've assembled a curated selection of Skims shapewear, which should give you an idea of just how vast the range is. With many of the pieces available in all nine colourways, it's worth clicking through to see the specific shades that come in the undergarments you like best, as there will likely be other options to choose from. For bras, you'll find bands 30 to 46, and cup sizes A to H. Meanwhile in the shapewear section you can shop sizes xxs to 5xl. 

So, have a scroll. Who knows—you just might find your shapewear soulmate.

SHOP SKIMS SHAPEWEAR:

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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.