Slim-derella story
Does Kim K.’s new shapewear give you Kardashian-n-esque curves? Post staffers boldly investigate
K IM Kardashian’s new Skims shapewear — or as she calls it, “solutionwear” — has finally arrived. Available in sizes XXS through 5XL and nine different shades to match different skin tones, the line’s bras, briefs, thongs, bodysuits, slips and shorts are priced from $18 to $98 and claim to smooth, sculpt, cinch and lift the wearer’s body for a red-carpet-ready look. “I rely on solutionwear to accentuate and enhance my body, shape and silhouette,” Kardashian explained in a press release. “As my style changed and evolved, I found myself altering existing shapewearar to work specifically for each look that I was goingg for. I knew I wasn’t alone in looking for the perfect shapewear,apewear, and was inspired to turn my passion into somethingmething real that works for every body type.”
The brand’s launch hasn’t been withoutut controversy, however. Its original name, Kimono, promptedmpted accusa-accusa tions of cultural appropriation and even anan open letter from the mayor of Kyoto, Japan. Followingng the backlash, Kardashian renamed the line.
But the question remains: Is Skims worthrth the hype? To find out, The Post recruited several bravee staffers to test out several styles in advance — and sharee their unfil-unfil tered opinions.
“I feel fine in them — a little too fine in them. I kinda wish it did a little more for me, a little more snatching and a little more enhancement. I expected an 18-inch waist.” — Jamela Williams, EP of podcasts “The middle part is super-constricting, so if you’re into that for shapewear, these are pretty good. What I do like, also, is the legs. A lot of times with shorts, that’ll be way too tight; you’ll get a seam on your leg. The seam is actually pretty flexible, and it’s not cutting in.” — Emma Jehle, video editor “I feel sculpted, but also I can’t breathe that well. I think Kim went smaller than the true sizes, so if you’re a small, you should totally go medium or try a large.” — Kayla Clough, assistant managing producer