Kim Kardashian's SKIMS has taken barely-there lingerie to a microscopic new level, and some shoppers are wondering whether the fabric went missing during production. The brand's $58 Fits Everybody Picot Micro Teddy has attracted attention for its nearly non-existent coverage, with social media users comparing the leopard-print creation to dental floss, shoelaces, and even a skipping rope.
The lingerie piece features two tiny fabric panels connected by a network of thin straps, leaving much of the body exposed. While SKIMS markets the design as a seductive option for intimate occasions, one Instagram influencer appeared thoroughly baffled by the amount of fabric customers receive for $58.
In an Instagram video, creator @anci.social held up the garment, questioning its purpose and the occasion that would warrant wearing it. Her confusion struck a chord with commenters, who turned the product into a makeshift mystery-solving chat for expensive lingerie strings that may or may not fit everybody.
Is It Lingerie or a $58 Shoelace?
The Picot Micro Teddy belongs to SKIMS' Fits Everybody collection, which emphasises stretchy fabrics and a body-hugging fit. According to the brand's official listing, the thong teddy features micro-coverage cups, adjustable straps, picot elastic detailing, and an open front and back.
Made from 76% polyamide and 24% elastane, the garment also includes a cotton gusset. It comes in Umber Leopard Print and Ultra Pink, although neither colour offers much in the way of additional coverage.
SKIMS describes the teddy as suitable for intimate evenings, but the influencer who reviewed it was more concerned with how to actually put it on. Holding up the tangled straps, she questioned why anyone would pay $58 for what appeared to be a piece of string.
Clad in jeans for demonstration purposes, her video showed her experimenting with the straps, illustrating just how confusing the design could look before someone figures out which piece goes where.
The Internet Has Found Several Alternative Uses
If the product's intended purpose wasn't immediately obvious, Instagram commenters had plenty of suggestions. One joked, 'He can floss his teeth with it hehe,' while another reduced the garment to a '$60 shoe lace.' Someone else proposed using it as a skipping rope, and another suggested threading the straps through belt loops.
One viewer predicted that somebody would wear the revealing design to Coachella, while another said it reminded them of Borat's notoriously skimpy swimsuit.
Others questioned the price and practicality, while another commenter asked why designers were making women's clothing increasingly revealing. Taking the playful speculations a step further, someone else wondered whether the entire thing was a publicity stunt.
Despite all the humour, not everyone dismissed the garment. One commenter simply declared, 'I would wear it,' proving that even the most divisive lingerie designs can find an audience.
Does 'Fits Everybody' Mean Covers Everybody?
SKIMS' product description promises a stretchy, buttery fabric, and a true-to-size fit. Nevertheless, the Fits Everybody name has become an irresistible target for jokes when attached to something offering so little coverage.
The design is intended as provocative lingerie rather than everyday underwear, so judging it by the standards of a conventional bodysuit would miss the point. Jumping back to the other end of the scale, shoppers can reasonably question whether $58 represents good value for a garment that seems to require elaborate instructions and lots of confidence in its delicate construction.
For those who appreciate barely-there lingerie, the Picot Micro Teddy might be exactly what they're looking for. Everyone else can apparently use it to floss, skip rope, or practise their shoelace knots. Who knew lingerie could involve so many alternative uses?
