This Simple T-Shirt From Skims Has Gone Viral – And Now Everyone Wants One

In a world saturated with basics, very few pieces manage to spark mass hysteria. The Skims Cotton Rib Baby Tee is one of them. At first glance it’s simple, cropped, fitted and ribbed. But its rise from wardrobe filler to viral essential isn’t accidental. If anything, it’s a masterclass in how Skims continues to set the tone for what people actually want to wear.

Retailing at £52 and available in an inclusive XXS–3X size range, it's everything a great baby tee should be. It taps into a very current craving: clean, wearable, body-conscious silhouettes that still feel intentional. It’s the kind of piece that fits seamlessly into your wardrobe, whether styled with cargos and kitten heels or layered under a boxy blazer.

There’s also the undeniable Y2K associations. With its shrunken fit and slightly sheer finish, the baby tee nods to the golden era of mall culture: Britney in low-rise jeans, Christina in rhinestones, Paris in velour. But Skims doesn’t do nostalgia for the sake of it, this is a brand that consistently anticipates the next shift in the fashion mood. Just look at the recent Ultimate Nipple Bra, a piece that sparked conversation and led to a huge volume of sales. The baby tee is part of that same ecosystem: hyper-feminine, slightly provocative, but ultimately still wearable.

What sets it apart? The fit, first and foremost. The cotton-spandex blend sculpts without squeezing, while the cropped cut sits at just the right point above the waist. The crew neckline and short sleeves, meanwhile, are sharply proportioned. This isn’t a tee that stretches out after one wash or loses shape by lunch. It’s made to flatter, and the fashion crowd has taken notice.

This summer, it's already emerging as a core piece for capsule wardrobes everywhere. When the season leans hard into minimalism - think tanks, tube dresses, and clean lines - a perfectly-cut tee becomes an essential.

It’s no surprise, then, that shades like ‘Bone’ and ‘Soot’ routinely sell out. And while Skims dupes exist, there’s a reason the original keeps making its way back to the top of everyone’s wish-list. Scroll to shop our favourite baby tees from the brand.

Shop: Skims' Baby Tees

Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..