How They Wear: SKIMS Stretch Boxer Briefs
- The Underwear Review
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Soft modal stretch fabric for a luxe feel and elevated look.
Our Verdict
These boxer briefs by SKIMS match the feel of a luxury brand offering without matching the high prices.
What sets these apart is their signature modal stretch fabric that comfortably stretches to your body and has an incredibly soft and luxurious feel.
Additionally, beyond achieving this comfortable fit and feel, we love that these boxer briefs offer a stylish and flattering look that’s available in several classic color options, as well as various limited-edition colors.
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These boxer briefs also deserve a round of applause for their clean seamlines that make for a smooth chafe-free fit and near invisible layering under pants.
Another really great aspect that we appreciate are the accommodating sizing options that run from XS up to a 5XL, making these boxer briefs available to men of all sizes.
Bottom Line: A very impressive debut by a newcomer in the men’s underwear space, SKIMS has a definite winner for everyday wear with its soft and luxe Stretch line.
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Who Should Buy
We tried the SKIMS Stretch Boxer Briefs and put them through our daily routine with a mix of work, activity, lounge, and rest scenarios. As a result, we found them to be a great choice for:
The style-conscious in search of an elevated everyday look that doesn’t sacrifice comfort or function.
Anyone looking for a pair that can do both: hold up well when you’re on the move and transition seamlessly into lounge mode when you’re not.
Those in search of the traditional boxer brief silhouette that provides an untraditionally more flattering fit.
Boxer brief enthusiasts that prefer luxe fabric blends in simple and stylish monochromatic color designs.
Who Should NOT Buy
After testing the SKIMS Stretch Boxer Briefs in a variety of everyday situations, we think it’s probably not the best underwear option for certain occasions and uses.
In particular, while these boxer briefs provide perfectly adequate support for everyday wear, they’re definitely not equipped to handle workouts or other high-impact activities.
If you’re looking for a great workout boxer brief option with a luxe feel, we recommend the Tommy John 360 Sport, which are lightweight, stretchy, durable, and specially designed to handle activity.
Another occasion in which these boxer briefs aren’t the best choice is when layered under snug-fitting pants or shorts.
While the SKIMS Stretch Boxer Briefs layer perfectly fine and comfortably under most bottom layers, they will start to bunch and feel a bit clunky under tighter options.
In this case, you’ll want to opt for a thin and stretchy second skin option like the Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs for a next-to-nothing fit under snug pants.
Fabric & Design
The SKIMS Stretch Boxer Briefs use a plush and polished modal fabric with added elastane stretch for a blend that consists of 91% modal and 9% elastane.
You’ll immediately notice just how soft and smooth this fabric feels against your skin, and how the stretch allows for a comfortable full range of motion.
Additionally, we feel that the modal fabric has a slightly more luxurious feel and look than other modal fabrics we’ve tested, giving these not only a very high-quality feel but also a very polished appearance.
We’re also very impressed by how these boxer briefs are engineered to comfortably mold to your body for a non-bunching fit and use clean seamlines for a polished appearance under clothing.
The care instructions for these boxer briefs are machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low, only use a cool iron, and do not dry clean.
Waistband
These boxer briefs feature a classic 1-inch width elastic waistband with a velvety-smooth feel and stylish jacquard SKIMS logo.
In our opinion, the waistband provides an excellent blend of soft comfort against your skin that doesn’t pinch with a secure stay-put fit that makes it ideal for everyday wear.
The waistband for the SKIMS Stretch line matches the fabric for a clean and astatically pleasing look while the logo color differs very slightly, serving as a stylish highlight.
Overall, we can confidently say that this waistband offers comfort, support, and security that you can count on to stay put throughout the day without pinching, rolling, or leaving marks.
Pouch
These SKIMS Stretch Boxer Briefs feature an enhanced 2-ply contour pouch for comfortable everyday wear support.
This 2-ply design simply means that there are 2 layers of fabric at the pouch for reinforcement to the area, whereas the rest of the garment is just a single layer.
From our experience, this standard contour pouch from SKIMS provides plenty of room for a pleasant and comfortable fit, though not quite as much room as pouch-specific boxer brief designs.
Also, while we feel this pouch provides adequate support for everyday wear, you should definitely opt for a more supportive option when working out.
Legs
In line with the rest of this garment, the leg design comfortably molds to the body in a non-restrictive manner, allowing a full range of movement.
The inseam length of these boxer briefs is 5 inches, which is a standard boxer brief leg length.
While the added stretch to the fabric will reduce leg rolling, you’ll likely still experience some throughout the day as you move around.
Also, note that the SKIMS Stretch product line also comes in a shorter 3-inch length.
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