I Tested Amazon's Viral 'SKIMS Dupe' Bodysuit (20k+ Reviews) — The Verdict Will Not Surprise You

Listen, I’ve been in the returns trenches. I’ve seen what happens when 20,000 people buy something because a 15-second TikTok told them it’s “buttery soft.” Usually? It ends up in my Shame Bin.

But the SHAPERX bodysuit is everywhere right now. Amazon’s Choice. #1 Best Seller in Women’s Shapewear Bodysuits. The reviews are screaming “SKIMS dupe” and “save your money.”

So I did what I do—I bought it in two colors, wore it for 72 hours straight, and ran it through every test I’ve got. The Sit Test. The Squat Test. The “Can I Actually Breathe While Eating a Sandwich” Test.

Here’s what nobody’s telling you about the viral bodysuit that’s clogging up your FYP.

The Spec Sheet (Because I Actually Read the Label)

• Brand: SHAPERX (Amazon house brand, essentially)
• Price: $25.99–$35.99 depending on color/size
• Stated Fabric: 77% Nylon, 23% Spandex
• SKIMS Comparison Price: $62–$78 for similar styles
• Size Tested: Large (I’m usually a M/L, 5’8”, 145 lbs)

Right off the bat, the fabric composition is… fine. Nylon-spandex is the industry standard for seamless shapewear. But here’s the thing—percentages don’t tell the whole story. It’s about the quality of the nylon, the gauge of the knit, and whether the factory actually quality-checked the seams.

(Spoiler: I found loose threads within 10 minutes of unboxing. Not a great sign.)

First Impression: It’s Giving… Compression

I pulled this thing on and immediately knew it wasn’t going to be a gentle hug. This is firm compression—like, “I hope you didn’t plan on deep breathing” compression.

SKIMS Soft Lounge bodysuits? They’re stretchy. They move with you. This SHAPERX situation is closer to shapewear that’s trying to snatch your waist whether you asked for it or not.

Which, listen—if you WANT that level of compression, great. But the TikToks are selling this as an “everyday” piece you can “throw on with jeans.” Lies. After two hours, I had a red mark across my ribs that looked like I’d been wearing a corset. (I wasn’t. This thing just… grips.)

The Sit Test: Where Dreams Go to Die

You know my rule: if I can’t sit in it, it’s a costume.

I wore this to my desk for a full workday. By hour three, I was doing that thing where you subtly try to hike the torso up so it stops compressing your diaphragm. By hour four, I gave up and changed into an actual t-shirt.

The problem: The torso length is too short for anyone over 5’6”. I’m tall, yes, but I’m not a giant. When I sat down, the bodysuit rode up, creating this weird bunching situation at the hips and pulling the neckline into a chokehold.

Standing? Looks fine. Sitting? Looks like I’m wearing a sausage casing that’s slowly migrating north. (It’s giving escape artist.)

The Squat Test: Sheer Terror

I tested the black and the “taupe” (which is more like… beige? Sand? The color of disappointment?).

The black? Passes the squat test. No sheerness.

The taupe? Transparent across the rear when stretched. Not fully see-through, but definitely “I can see the outline of your underwear” territory. For $30, I expect opacity. This is basic.

Construction Autopsy: The Seams Don’t Lie

I turned this thing inside out—my favorite part of any review—and here’s what I found:

• Seams: Overlock stitching, which is standard, but the tension was inconsistent. Some spots were tight, others loose.
• Snaps: Cheap plastic. I have concerns about longevity.
• Fabric Hand: It’s soft, I’ll give it that. But it’s a different soft than SKIMS. SKIMS feels like a second skin. This feels like… a high-quality swimsuit? Smooth but synthetic.
• Edges: Raw-cut hems with no binding. They’ll roll eventually. I’ve seen this construction before—it pills and frays after 5–7 washes.

The Wash Test: Shrinkage Incoming

I washed this once on cold, hung dry (because the label says “hand wash” which, respectfully, nobody is doing). It already feels… tighter? I measured before and after, and the torso lost about half an inch of length.

At this rate, by wash 10, this bodysuit is going to fit a toddler.

What TikTok Won’t Tell You

The reviews that say “just like SKIMS!” are either:

1. From people who’ve never touched actual SKIMS fabric
2. Written before they actually wore it for a full day
3. Influencers who got it for free and need that affiliate commission

I’m not saying it’s garbage. I’m saying it’s a $30 shapewear bodysuit that compresses too hard, runs short in the torso, and will probably shrink into oblivion. It’s not a “dupe.” It’s a different product entirely that happens to look similar in a dimly lit mirror selfie.

The Real Alternatives (If You Actually Want the SKIMS Vibe)

Since I’m not here to gatekeep, here’s what I’d buy instead:

• Quince Second Skin High Neck Bodysuit ($39.90): Actually buttery. Better fabric quality. Longer torso. Worth the extra $10.
• Aerie Offline Real Me Bodysuit ($35): Less compression, more comfort. Great for actual humans who sit.
• Old Navy PowerSoft Bodysuit ($25): Similar price, better construction, actually opaque in all colors.

Or, honestly? Just buy the SKIMS on sale. It lasts longer, washes better, and you won’t end up with a drawer full of “almosts” that you never wear.

The Verdict

The SHAPERX bodysuit is a classic case of viral marketing over substance. It’s not unwearable—it’s just not what it’s being sold as. If you want compression shapewear for a night out? Sure. If you want a “SKIMS dupe” for everyday wear? This isn’t it.

Save your $30. Buy something that won’t try to strangle you when you sit down.

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Want the raw photos? I’ve got them. Unedited, unfiltered, taken in my living room with the cardboard box still visible in the background. That’s the Fashion Hauls guarantee.

The Receipts This Week: 1 SHAPERX bodysuit returned, $30 refunded, 0 regrets.

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