Panties
The choice of an underwear can make or break your look, no matter how high fashion and carefully planned the whole ensemble may be. While the wrong choice of panties may do significant damage to your appearance, the right pair can work wonders for you- from seamlessly pulling together your outfit to making you feel confident and sexy! Sadly, a lot of women make basic mistakes when it comes to choosing the right panty. As a result, their whole ensemble looks disastrous. Moreover, with the availability of a plethora of different types and cuts of panties, one can get even more confused than ever. Which is why we bring you a comprehensive and all-encompassing guide to panties including varieties, essentials, styling and our favorite recommendations!
Types
When we say that panties have been reinvented into a LOT of different types, we mean it! If you ever notice, you’d be amazed to know how many different kinds and cuts and styles of panties there are in the market. Let’s take a look at each one of them in detail.
Boy shorts
- Inspired by the men’s briefs, they have a lower leg cut, offer a lot of coverage and are rectangular in shape.Regular Briefs
- These are classic, full coverage panties which are very comfortable.French Cut
- One of the most popular styles, french cut panties have high waistbands and lower leg cut. As compared to briefs, they provide less coverage.Hipsters
- Another classic, hipsters have waistbands which sit on the hips which means that they’re low rise. They have low cut leg holes and are very comfortable.Thongs
- These are extremely low rise and look like bikini bottoms from the front. They provide minimal coverage for the back which usually is a thin strip which connects with the rest of the panty.G String-
It is pretty similar to a thong, but provides even lesser coverage. It usually has a triangular stitch of fabric in the front and a thin, slim strip at the back. Seamless-
These are extremely lightweight, microfiber bottoms which show no visible panty lines under clothing.
Bikini
- Modelled after bikini bottoms, these panties sit three inches below the waist and have high cut legs. They provide very less coverage and are available in a lot of styles.High waist
- As the name suggests, these have a high waistline and low cut leg holes. They provide a lot of coverage are also give a slimming effect.Granny
- Granny panties refer to high waisted, extremely elasticated underwear which usually comes up to your belly button.Cheeky
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Almost similar to bikini bottoms, with less coverage on the rear side.
Essentials
Now that you are familiar with the wide varieties of panties, you don’t need to own them all, if you don’t want to. A couple of essential panties will go a long way. Let’s take a look at the pieces you should definitely invest in:
Seamless
- If you’re going to take anything from this article, it should be this. Seamless panties are a godsend in any situation. They are insanely soft, lightweight and eliminate all visible panty lines! They come in a lot of different types, materials and styles, like seamless boyshorts, seamless lace hipsters, seamless high waist panties and much more. So you have a lot of pretty options to choose from. Wear them underneath leggings, skirts, dresses or anything to look sleek and polished. They’ll pull your outfit together like no other. A pair of nude and black seamless briefs are absolute must-haves in any woman’s closet. High waist/ Shapely
- Panties that are basically spandex? Yes, please! Perfect for occasions when you want to flaunt that figure in a body-hugging dress, high waist panties hug your natural curves and slim everything down without making you feel uncomfortable and queasy. You can opt for seamless high waist panties for when you don’t want any visible panty lines and a nice, defined figure. Nude thong
- You’d think that you may not need it unless you try it! A nude thong is perfect for tight-fitting outfits, slinky dresses, leather or any other skinny pants because it goes absolutely undetected. Also, it provides a lot of room for air making you feel comfortable under ridiculously tight clothing. A low rise thong is perfect for low rise trousers and jeans as well.Silk and Lace
- These type of panties are perfect for days when you want or feel sexy and luxurious. And what better fabrics to choose except silk and lace. Silk is a natural fibre which is extremely soft, breathable and delicate. On the other hand, a touch of lace gives a panty a beautiful and intricate makeover. These are definite must-haves, for days when you either wanna feel special or impress someone! Boyshorts
- These extremely comfy, versatile, and body-hugging panties with coverage should definitely be a wardrobe staple. These panties go with everything from flowy dresses to tight, bodycon outfits. These minimize the appearance of visible panty lines along with providing coverage and support. Boyshorts come in many different styles, fabrics, and cuts.High Coverage Hipsters
- These are the everyday underwear- cute, comfy and practical. They complement a lot of different outfits and provide a lot of coverage. Definitely invest in cotton hipsters for your every day as they’re breathable, soft and airy.
Styling And Recommendations
Let's get to the most important part- what underwear to wear under what clothing?
Even the best of us make basic blunders when it comes to styling innerwear the right way. As a result, the whole outfit looks bad and you end up feeling uncomfortable. Follow these tips to make sure you avoid these basic mistakes:
Under jeans and pants
- Denim fabric is generally quite thick and sturdy, so the risk of visible panty lines are pretty low. In such a case you can easily opt for a comfortable pair of hipster briefs. We recommend this set of 3 multicolored cotton hipsters by Bodycare. This cute cotton pair will keep you airy and comfy all day long. In case the material of your pants is thin or translucent, opt for nude seamless panties. We recommend these beige regular seamless panties by Pretty Secrets. A nude seamless pair of panties are an absolute in any woman’s closet.Under flowy dresses
: You’ve got a lot of options for this one (surprisingly) depending upon how much coverage you prefer and of course the weather. If you want full coverage, you should opt for hipster shorts, slip shorts or boy shorts. A slip short made from cotton comes up to your mid-thigh and offers full coverage with minimal chafing. Whereas hipster shorts and boy shorts will offer you full coverage and come up to your hips. If you want something extremely light, airy and delicate, opt for lace or silk boyshorts. We recommend these beautiful lace tanga panties in dusty pink nude by Clovia. For boyshorts, we recommend these essential set of 2 seamless boy shorts in nude and black by Basiics.Under bodycon dresses
: Under body-hugging and slinky clothing, you’d want something which is completely undetectable from the outside and slimming and comfortable on the inside. You can either opt for thongs and g string or high waist seamless panty. A thong or a g string will provide minimal coverage but will show no panty lines and allow you a wide range of movement without making you feel uncomfortable or queasy. We recommend these pink cotton thongs by Laintimo. Another option is high waist seamless panty, which is a great one because it basically does the job of a spanx. It will smoothen and slim your figure, keep you comfortable, provide great coverage and eliminate chafing. We recommend this orange high rise seamless nylon shaping panty by Zivame.Under Saris and Salwar Kameez:
Styling ethnic wear is pretty easy. You can totally opt for seamless hipsters, lacy boy shorts or thongs depending upon your preference. If it is a light colored outfit, opt for nude hues and seamless underwear. If you want a great deal of movement to opt for a low rise thong. If you want something light and delicate go for lacy hipsters. We recommend these mauve seamless cotton panty with lace detailing by Secrett Curves. Undershorts and skirts
: Opt for seamless and delicate fabrics for this one. Another factor is the amount of coverage you want. If you want full coverage under a skirt, choose slip shorts which will basically come up to your mid-thigh, or boy shorts which also provide a great deal of coverage. If your shorts are too short, opt for a thong or a g string. We recommend these yellow nylon thongs by Laintimo.
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