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Skims - WTF

34 replies

NooNakedJacuzziness · 25/01/2024 20:40

I finally caved and bought a Skims bodysuit. How the hell am I supposed to get it on?? It looks like it was made for a toddler! I looked at the measurements before I ordered but I can't get both legs in except up to my lower shins (waddled about like a bloody penguin trying to pull it up). Has anyone bought one - if so is there a knack? Picture with a size 5 flip flop for scale.

Skims - WTF
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thepressoutside · 25/01/2024 21:22

😂I have no contributions except to say that the post made me LOL!

Eightfour · 25/01/2024 21:24

Social media tells me they stretch an impressive amount but I have no advice on how to get it past your shins 😂

CheeseCrumpetWithMarmite · 25/01/2024 21:31

I have seen several people on social media get into these but it does look like hard work, and yes, they all seem like there is no way they would fit into them and then somehow do.

I recall them using both hands inside the legs to stretch it sideways whilst moving it up the leg. Good luck, I am having flashbacks to skin tight jeans that required lying on the floor to get them on, ah the 80s.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 25/01/2024 22:18

Thanks - I'll have another try tomorrow morning. I was expecting them to look really small but presumed they were very stretchy, they don't seem to have much give at all!

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beigerage · 25/01/2024 22:21

Just imagine being married to Kanye West and your entire body will clench so hard you'll slide in no problem.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 25/01/2024 22:23

Ahh maybe that's how Kim did it - no way could she cram that arse into this 'un!

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CharlotteFlax · 25/01/2024 22:24

beigerage · 25/01/2024 22:21

Just imagine being married to Kanye West and your entire body will clench so hard you'll slide in no problem.

🤣🤣👌🏼👌🏼

MissAtomicBomb1 · 25/01/2024 22:40

beigerage · 25/01/2024 22:21

Just imagine being married to Kanye West and your entire body will clench so hard you'll slide in no problem.

Nothing to add but this post is gold 😂😂😂

bluebeardswife7 · 25/01/2024 22:42

Pics please when you have cringed into it 😂

2jacqi · 25/01/2024 22:58

@NooNakedJacuzziness pics or it didnt happen!!! 😆

stockpilingallthecheese · 25/01/2024 23:05

Do you have to remove the entire thing to go for a wee??!

KitchenSinkLlama · 25/01/2024 23:08

Oh my. Best of luck OP. We are here rooting for you.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 26/01/2024 08:45

stockpilingallthecheese · 25/01/2024 23:05

Do you have to remove the entire thing to go for a wee??!

No - there's a hole in the crotch for weeing - maybe once you've got it on you're never meant to take it off again! I've got a day off today so will have a concentrated attempt.

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lifebeginz · 26/01/2024 10:15

oh my goodness I bought the dress/slip version, went with the sizing chart and I couldn't fit ONE THIGH into it. i sweated and became a one time contortionist in attempt to get it on - but gave up and sold it on vinted. I hear they are really good though so i don't know whether to try again in a bigger size or accept free movement 😂 Once it is on it surely can't be comfortable

NooNakedJacuzziness · 26/01/2024 10:31

Well, there's been blood sweat and tears but I finally got the bugger on!! I think you just have to go for it and not worry about it ripping. It feels ok and I'm quite pleased - I've tried a few dresses over it which made me look lumpy before and they fit much much better.

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RedChester · 26/01/2024 10:36

I LOVE the flip flop for comparison.

Glad you got it on. Is it comfortable to wear?

Singleandproud · 26/01/2024 10:36

But where does everything go? Either it's going to spill out somewhere or you are compressing internally which can't be good for you. I think I'd rather take a corset.

Can you move about and sit down in it? I always wonder about the actresses at award shows and wonder how they actually manage to sit down in some of the outfits they wear they look far from comfortable

WindyDock · 26/01/2024 10:40

Bloody hell OP, it can’t be good for your circulation to wear something that tight.

And weeing through a hole in the crotch sounds grim.

CharlotteMakepeace · 26/01/2024 10:45

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trulyunruly01 · 26/01/2024 10:48

But...but it's Friday?!? How on earth will you manage your Friday fondant fancy in that thing. I'm surprised you can fit oxygen in.

DiligentBanana · 26/01/2024 10:49

You can get dry lube for wetsuits.

You might need to it to get the bloody thing off.

Have you farted in it yet? Could you?

Fluffywhitecloudsinthesky · 26/01/2024 10:50

I'm sorry to say that despite your misfortune, this is a very funny thread! I wear a bodysuit thing, but it's more like the bodies of the 80's, so nothing going over the thighs, and I don't wear a bra either, so it's like an all in one. Smooths everything out and isn't too tight. If I'm having a day I don't want to bother with it, I don't, just the odd work/night out when I want to fit into my old clothes!

Gia79 · 26/01/2024 10:57

WindyDock · 26/01/2024 10:40

Bloody hell OP, it can’t be good for your circulation to wear something that tight.

And weeing through a hole in the crotch sounds grim.

And weeing through a hole in the crotch sounds grim.

Glad I’m not the only who thought this.

NancyPickford · 26/01/2024 11:03

Can you imagine the frantic ripping it off (or desperately trying to) if you had a sudden urge to poo?

TheRealHousewife · 26/01/2024 11:05

Sorry I’ve nothing to add other than to say a big thank you for the chuckles 🤭😂😂😂😂😂

Hope you can sit/walk ok 👌