Your First SKIMS Order: The Underwear & Shapewear I'd Buy Again Without Hesitation

Ordering from SKIMS for the first time can feel overwhelming. The collections are beautiful, the fabrics look luxurious, and every product seems like it could become your next wardrobe essential. But once you open the website, you're suddenly faced with dozens of categories, multiple fabric families, countless colors, and one very real question:

Where do I even start?

If I had to place my very first SKIMS order today, knowing everything I know about my style, wardrobe, and how I shop, I wouldn't try to buy everything at once.

Actually, I would do the exact opposite. I would build a small capsule of timeless pieces that I know I would reach for every single week. Because after years of refining my wardrobe, I've learned that elegance isn't about owning more clothes. It's about owning the right clothes. And the perfect closet starts with underwear.

So today I'm sharing exactly what would go into my first SKIMS order if I were starting from zero.

(You'll find all the pieces I've selected in my curated ShopMy collection. The links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you decide to purchase through them. I only recommend pieces I genuinely love or would happily buy myself.)

Start With the Pieces You Can't See

It may not sound glamorous, but I firmly believe that the best wardrobes begin underneath the outfit. Good underwear and shapewear completely change the way clothes fit.

Not because they change your body. But because they let your clothes sit beautifully, you feel more comfortable and gain confidence throughout the day.

If I were placing my first SKIMS order, this is exactly where I'd begin. These aren't the exciting purchases you'll immediately show everyone. They're the purchases that quietly improve every outfit you already own.

And honestly, those are often the smartest investments.

Build Your Foundation Before Buying More Clothes

One thing I've learned while refining my wardrobe is that the clothes themselves are only part of the equation. The real foundation of a great outfit starts underneath it.

Beautiful trousers won't fit the same without the right underwear. A silk dress won't move the same if you're constantly adjusting what you're wearing underneath.

Even your confidence changes when your underwear works instead of demanding your attention throughout the day. That's why, if I were placing my very first SKIMS order today, I wouldn't start with dresses, tops, or loungewear.

I'd start exactly where I did: with underwear and shapewear. Not because they're the most exciting purchases. Because they're the purchases that improve everything else you already own, to me, that's a much smarter investment than buying another trendy piece that only works with one outfit.

Comfort Is Part of Luxury

One thing I appreciate more and more as I've refined my wardrobe is comfort. Years ago, I associated luxury only with appearance. Now I associate luxury with experience. Luxury is putting on a bodysuit that doesn't constantly need adjusting. Luxury is fabric that feels beautiful against your skin; it is reaching for a piece without wondering whether you'll regret wearing it halfway through the day.

The older I get, the more I realize that elegance and comfort should never compete. The best pieces offer both.

Buy Slowly, Wear Often

If you've followed me for a while, you probably know that I'm not someone who encourages huge shopping hauls. In fact, I would recommend doing exactly the opposite.

Start with a few essentials. Wear them. Understand what you love, and why you love.

Then slowly add new pieces that naturally complement what you already own. This approach creates a wardrobe that feels intentional instead of overwhelming. And it's also much kinder to your budget.

My Curated SKIMS Starter Selection

Rather than filling your cart with dozens of products, I've curated a ShopMy collection featuring the SKIMS pieces I would prioritize if I were building my wardrobe from scratch.

Whether you're buying your very first SKIMS item or simply looking to add one or two elevated basics to your closet, I hope this collection helps make the decision a little easier.

You can explore my curated SKIMS favorites here:

Building a wardrobe isn't a race. It's a long conversation with yourself.

You learn what you wear.
You learn what you love.
You learn what supports your lifestyle instead of simply filling your closet.

If I were starting my SKIMS collection today, I wouldn't chase every launch or every trend. I'd begin with a handful of beautiful essentials, wear them constantly, and let my wardrobe grow naturally over time.

Because the most elegant closets aren't necessarily the biggest ones. They're the ones where every piece has earned its place.