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We Tested 3 Viral Skims Alternatives From Amazon—Here’s Our Review

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When looking for the best basics to complete your capsule wardrobe, you’re bound to add a few Skims items to your wishlist. 

Founded by none other than Kim Kardashian, this brand is known for its super soft shapewear and high-quality staples like t-shirts and bodysuits, not to mention its viral long slip dress. So naturally, it didn’t take long for similar products to hit the market, and after seeing dozens of TikToks for alternative options on Amazon, we decided it was time to give them a try.

On this brand-new episode of Take My Money, Kate (PureWow’s content creator) tests out three options: a dress, long-sleeve shirt and sculpting bodysuit. So, do these pieces measure up?

Kate starts off the episode by sharing how excited she is to try out these pieces. “I’m really excited for this because I’m hoping that it gives me the snatched look that the Skims gave me, but for a slightly lower price,” she says in the video above. 

Kate starts off the episode by sharing how excited she is to try out these Skims alternatives. “I’m really excited for this because I’m hoping that it gives me the snatched look that the Skims gave me, but for a slightly lower price,” she says in the video above. 

To kick it off, Kate tries on the Franhais Slim Fit Tee ($19) in the color gray from Amazon. Kate shares that she feels it could be the perfect “capsule closet item.”

Click the video above to hear whether or not the three items passed the test.

Franhais Slim Fit Tee CAT
Amazon

1. Franhais Slim Fit Tee 

  • Comes in 20 different colors
  • Is made of 95 percent Polyester and 5 percent Spandex
  • Hand wash only
  • Pull on closure
Verdusa Sleeveless Long Bodycon Maxi Dress CAT
Amazon

2. Verdusa Sleeveless Long Bodycon Maxi Dress

  • Soft, stretchy fabric
  • Features a scoop neck and adjustable spaghetti straps
  • Made of 94 percent Viscose and 6 percent Elastane
  • Comes in 20 different colors
SHAPERX Bodysuit CAT
Amazon

3. SHAPERX Bodysuit

  • Made of 80 percent Nylon and 20 percent Spandex
  • Seamless shapewear holds in core, lifts the chest and smooths out the abdomen
  • Bodysuit is made of high-quality fabric and skin-friendly material
  • Hand wash only

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