Shoppers rush to buy Skims swimsuit that ‘snatches the waist' and ‘hides back fat' as it gets slashed in clearance sale
Described as the "most flattering swimsuit ever", the one-piece hugs the figure in all the right places.
Skims' Signature Swim Scoop Neck One-Piece, £68 (was £96)
Skims' Signature Swim Scoop Neck One-Piece comes in four colours, but stock is already limited.
Shoppers can choose the swimwear in blue or black, or from the two stylish crocodile prints.
The scoop-neck silhouette and low back is designed to flatter every body shape, with medium coverage across the one-piece.
It has adjustable straps and a high-leg cut, finished with the Skims logo at the back.
The blue and black colourways also come as a bikini, with a Signature Swim Tank Bikini Top and the matching Dipped Bikini Bottoms.
The fashion deal is part of Skims' latest sale, where prices are being slashed on items that won't be returning to the site.
Read our explainer on where to buy Skims as it launches 50% off sale.
Shoppers will find price drops across the shapewear, loungewear, dresses and swim pieces from the site.
The brand founded by Kim Kardashian is best known for its popular shapewear.
Since its initial launch in 2018, Skims has branched out to release a wide range of fashion pieces, all of which have a focus on body positivity and inclusivity.
Dozens of celebrities have modelled on various campaigns for the brand, including Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
Skims' Signature Swim Scoop Neck One-Piece, £68 (was £96)
Skims has become of the biggest names in the shapewear world.
Shapewear comes in the form of bodysuits, shorts, briefs and slip dresses, and they're designed to be worn beneath clothes to shape and smooth out the silhouette.
For a deep-dive into the popular undergarments, read our tried-and-tested roundup of the best shapewear.
Finding a swimsuit that flatters the figure can be challenging, as it needs to enhance the silhouette while being subtle enough that the shaping functions are invisible.
Online shoppers have praised the Skims Signature Swim One-Piece for smoothing lumps and bumps, while still looking stylish.
The swimwear has received an impressive 4.6-out-of-5 star rating on average across hundreds of customers.
One reviewer wrote: "Best bathing suit purchase I've made to date - the way the cut bottom and low cut top shape the torso and chest while holding the lower stomach in is a look no other brand has been able to achieve so well.
I feel confident, look amazing, and stay comfortable all at the same time!"
Another added: "This swimsuit is super flattering and the way it fits is perfect for hiding my roll of backfat I'm always self conscious of - it's a home run!"
As holiday season is in full-swing and more heatwaves are predicted in the coming weeks, it's likely the Skims Scoop Neck One-Piece will be selling out soon.
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