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Skims equivalent

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Whyisitsosohard · 23/10/2023 21:05

Anyone know if skims is worth it or a good equivalent. I'd really like some decent underwear (briefs with enough shapewear in them to smooth love handles) and a slip to go under dresses in black. I like the look of it but am overseas so the shipping and taxes adds up. Anything equiv but from ASOS?

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notificationoverload · 24/10/2023 12:03

Of course she can look them up, she was obviously hoping for recommendations...
Sorry OP, I just stick to Primark, hopefully someone else will have something more useful to contribute!

botemp · 24/10/2023 12:11

Net A Porter stocks Skims and tends to ship to most of the world including taxes with easy returns. I think for an equivalent it kind of depends what you're looking at, skims has some very extreme shapers that are probably unique to them (and are more one off evening out type things as they're not the most comfortable) and then they stock things that are more akin to normal underwear and shapewear in fashionable colours. For the latter there's lots of options, Spanx are still pretty solid for shapewear and lots of lingerie brands like Chantelle, etc. stock the no vpl slightly smoothing underwear.

PerditaProvokesEnmity · 24/10/2023 12:22

@notificationoverload I was actually just bumping the thread, as no one had replied since the OP posted yesterday evening. Grin

canyon2000 · 24/10/2023 12:57

I have a few Skims bralettes and they are really good.
I got a couple half price at Net A Porter and a couple full price from Harrods.

Whyisitsosohard · 25/10/2023 00:16

Haha thanks all. I don't want super intense shapewear so I'm scared of spanx. I'm 5 months post baby and just a bit chunkier than I'd like on my hips and thighs so would love a smooth outline for the saddlebags and love handles. I'll try net a porter!

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Whyisitsosohard · 26/10/2023 00:14

I ordered the BARELY THERE HIGH-WAISTED BRIEF, SOFT SMOOTHING SEAMLESS
BRALETTE and FITS EVERYBODY HIGH NECK BRALETTE in the sale.

I will update when it arrives in case it's useful for others.

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Whyisitsosohard · 08/11/2023 09:38

Case it helps anyone I followed the size guide and both bras were good fit wise but the shapewear was tiny. Genuinely couldn't get it to my thighs.

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