We tried the SKIMS maternity line—here’s what we thought

I tried the SKIMS maternity solutionwear tights for the first time today—and it felt like wrapping my belly in a taut hug. I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my third baby, and I have a newfound appreciation for supportive undergarments in pregnancy, as they help my body cope with this rapidly expanding bump + the pelvic discomfort that is accompanying it this time around.

These footless tights are made of a high-quality, buttery fabric that’s thin enough to not feel bulky like other support wear I’ve tried, but strong enough to offer a super-snug-feeling that makes my belly feel held up and supported. (At this point in pregnancy I sometimes catch myself physically lifting my belly up and holding it to let my body catch a quick break. These tights offered me a similar kind of consistent relief. The legs offered some light compression, as well, which I’m also quite into this pregnancy—it helps my legs feel rejuvenated + less drained.

There’s a gummy strip across the top back seam that keeps the legging from rolling down off your belly—that is clutch for comfort and keeping the panel in place. Also! I was pleasantly surprised to find they have an opening that makes frequent pregnant peeing much more manageable.

A tip: Maybe consider sizing up, as I feel these do run SNUG.

– Jacqui

I also tested the Maternity sculpting high waist brief—these felt even more snugly fitted once up over the bump—maybe more of a sculpting feel. The fabric was equally lightweight, supportive and sleek.

– Jacqui

This bra is both comfortable and supportive, which is ideal for engorged breasts both during pregnancy and postpartum. It comes with the well-known clips that allow for easy access to breasts whether you are breastfeeding or pumping. The fabric is soft which made my nipples super comfortable in it, unlike other breastfeeding bras I’ve tried in the past which are itchy and scratchy to an already very sensitive area of our bodies.

The bra gave my boobs a little more shape—much needed after feeding three babies—without them feeling constricted in it.

• Motherly Editor

This bodysuit is ideal for those looking overall support and comfort. The straps are fully adjustable and just like the tights, it comes with an opening for easy access when running to the bathroom (it happens a lot, trust me on this one).

The fabric along the belly is soft and stretchy, allowing your bump to grow freely while also feeling supported. The fabric around the legs and butt is a little tighter, giving that sculpting look that many look for in the SKIMS line.

I wanted to try these because although they are not part of the new maternity line, there are plenty of reviews on the brand’s website from women who used them to recover from their C-sections. After having my twins I’ve been having major core issues (need to work on those lower abs ASAP) which in turn was giving me really bad lower back pain, and so wanted to see if these briefs could give me an extra hand during the day. And boy did they help!

These are shapewear, so not to be used during pregnancy as they are tight and snug on your body. It held everything super well while also allowing me to be comfortable chasing a toddler and tending to twin babies. Getting in and out of them to go to the bathroom requires a little bit of wiggling to get them on all the way up.

– Motherly Editor

To say that my body is different now, after two pregnancies, is a total understatement. Although I’m not focused on the number on the scale anymore, I do wish I could get certain parts of my body to be back where they used to be. But of course, with no time to actually work out (thank you three under 3) and also being at least 10 years older than when I was when I thought I looked my best, I look for solution wear like these briefs.

They hold things in place and you cannot tell you’re wearing them under your clothes. I shot an Instagram video of before and after and the replies to it were hilarious. It’s like IRL photoshop, but in a subtle way.

-Motherly Editor