Brand profile

Skims

Kim Kardashian's Los Angeles label for size- and shade-inclusive shapewear, underwear and loungewear, now expanding into beauty and Nike-partnered activewear.

Los AngelesOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price

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A man wearing Skims classic crewneck t-shirt

What to know about Skims

Skin tones and size range first

The line is organised around neutrals matched to a wide span of skin tones and an extended size range, not seasonal colour stories.

Compression knits do the work

Shapewear, seamless bodysuits and ribbed sets rely on stretch and compression fabrics, which carries over into the loungewear, swim and apparel.

Menswear is a newer branch

Founded in 2019 by Kim Kardashian with Jens and Emma Grede, the label built its name on underwear and shapewear, and now also produces a NikeSkims training range.

The pieces that define Skims

Fleece Lounge

The cotton-fleece hoodies, quarter zips and sweatpants are the loungewear engine of Skims' apparel range, offered in a full spectrum of neutrals.

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Stretch Boxer Briefs

Skims' compression-knit stretch underwear, sold in multipacks, is the core of its move into everyday men's basics.

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Sleep Sateen

The sateen sleep pieces carry over the brand's signature soft, skin-tone-driven sleepwear DNA.

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How Skims fits

Overall fit

runs small

Skims is widely known for tight, compressive fits, with many shoppers noting pieces run small and hug the body closely.

Tip: Consider your usual size for a compressive fit or size up if you prefer less compression.

compressiveruns smalltrue to stretchsize up for comfortbody-hugging

High confidence · based on 30 sources

By category

CategoryRunsShapeSize advice
Hoodies & sweatshirtstrue to sizerelaxed to fitted depending on lineTake your usual size, sizing up for an oversized loungewear look.
T-shirts & graphic teesruns smallfitted, ribbedSize up if you want a relaxed rather than clingy fit.

Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.

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Skims fit questions

Does Skims run big or small?

Skims runs small. Consider your usual size for a compressive fit or size up if you prefer less compression. Skims is widely known for tight, compressive fits, with many shoppers noting pieces run small and hug the body closely.

How does Skims fit?

Skims is widely known for tight, compressive fits, with many shoppers noting pieces run small and hug the body closely. Overall shape: body-hugging, compressive.

How do Skims hoodies & sweatshirts fit?

Skims hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Take your usual size, sizing up for an oversized loungewear look. Shape: relaxed to fitted depending on line.

How do Skims t-shirts & graphic tees fit?

Skims t-shirts & graphic tees runs small. Size up if you want a relaxed rather than clingy fit. Shape: fitted, ribbed.

Brand facts

Skims makes shapewear, underwear, loungewear, swim and apparel in an extended range of skin-tone neutrals and sizes, built around compression knits, seamless bodysuits, ribbed sets and the Fits Everybody line. Kim Kardashian founded the label in 2019 with Jens and Emma Grede. It acquired Skkn by Kim from Kardashian and Coty in March 2025 to push into skincare, cosmetics and fragrance from 2026, raised roughly $225 million at a reported $5 billion valuation in late 2025, and produces a NikeSkims training range alongside its own stores.

Founded
2019
Origin
Los Angeles, United States
Made in
USA, Turkey, China
Price
$$
Typical prices
T-shirts $69–$95 · Socks underwear $66–$153 · Hoodies $104–$124
Focus
Womenswear
Facts checked
August 2026
Styles
Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear

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