SKIMS
$78.00
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Shapewear · Tummy control · reviewed
SKIMS Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit
vs Shapellx Curve Code Contour Comfy Smoothing Brief Bodysuit
The buying question
How do the documented garment type, fabric, compression, boning and closure compare?
Same on 1 of 5 features checked · Not disclosed: boning
Both are brief-cut bodysuits, but SKIMS lists stronger compression, more nylon and a snap gusset; Shapellx adds side boning and a hook-and-eye gusset.
Equivalent performance is not established.
How we reached this verdict ↗Original
SKIMS
SKIMS Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit — Clay
$78.00
$78.00 / each
Checked
Alternative
Shapellx
Shapellx Curve Code Contour Comfy Smoothing Brief Bodysuit — Beige
$39.00
$39.00 / each
Checked
Same, partial, different, unknown.
“Same” means a recorded feature matches, not equivalent performance.
Garment type
Same- Original
- Brief bodysuit
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- Brief bodysuit
- Brand-stated
Both are brief-cut shaping bodysuits with adjustable straps.
Sources for Garment type
Fabric composition
Different- Original
- Nylon (polyamide): 82%
- Elastane (spandex): 18%
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- Nylon (polyamide): 66%
- Elastane (spandex): 34%
- Brand-stated
Same two fibers in different amounts: 82% nylon / 18% elastane in SKIMS versus 66% nylon / 34% spandex in Shapellx's shell. Shapellx adds a separate lining.
Sources for Fabric composition
Stated compression
Different- Original
- firm
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- medium
- Brand-stated
SKIMS lists strong compression; Shapellx lists mid support.
Sources for Stated compression
Boning
Unknown- Original
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Alternative
- Type: steel
- Count: Not disclosed
- Brand-stated
Shapellx lists steel boning in the sides without a count; SKIMS doesn't mention boning.
Sources for Boning
- Original
- Source not provided
- Check date not provided
Closure
Different- Original
- Pull-on; snap gusset
- Brand-stated
- Alternative
- Hook-and-eye gusset
- Brand-stated
SKIMS uses a snap gusset; Shapellx uses an adjustable hook-and-eye gusset.
Sources for Closure
What we couldn’t check
- Boning. SKIMS doesn't say whether its bodysuit has boning.
- Comparative performance. Fit, comfort, how the fabric holds up and how the garment looks when worn have not been compared.
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Original · SKIMS Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit — Clay
Alternative · Shapellx Curve Code Contour Comfy Smoothing Brief Bodysuit — Beige
Shapellx
$39.00
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Scope & corrections
Scope version 1 · Garment type; Fabric composition; Stated compression; Boning; Closure
This comparison uses its category’s standard scope. No scope changes are recorded.
No corrections have been recorded.
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