Panties or underwear, as we normally refer to them, are something all of us know about. Or do we? Now, that is the question which won’t remain as it sounds like after you have been through today’s guide which will help you grab knowledge into the unexplored world of Underwear Types, that every woman should have a knowledge about (as these can really save you at all the times, and for all your wardrobe needs!). So, today we have for the guide that explores the zone of 24 Types of Panties/Underwear every Woman should know about, and here it goes
1. Boy Shorts
Looks like men’s briefs. Doesn’t it? That is because it is designed as one, unlike regular panties and hence, have a rectangular shape. Many times, these are confused with hipsters, but here we have the key to the lock of your confusion battles—the major difference between Boy Shorts and Hipsters lies in their cut. Yes, unlike hipsters, these have a lower-cut leg. So, the next time you go looking out for boy shorts, you know what to buy!
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Light.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Tight fitted Clothes, Skater Skirts, Loungewear or swimwear (for these have no visible panty lines, saving you from all the hassle when you are unable to catch hold of the seamless type!)
2. Classic Briefs
One of the most comfortable styles are these Classic Briefs and therefore, have another name as the “Granny Panties”. Along with comfort, they account for maximum coverage and are inclusive of a high waistband.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Heavy.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Hight waisted lowers and jeans.
3. French Cut Panties
Something you might have been unknowingly having worn throughout your life are French Cut Panties, as these are one of the most popular styles available. Just as Classic briefs, these have a high-waist band. However, due to having a higher cut over the thighs, these account for lesser coverage.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Medium.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Under any type of casual clothing, as regular wear panties, unless high waist is what bothers you.
4. Hipsters
Hipsters also are known as Hip Huggers are, as the name suggests, panties which have great hip area coverage with leg holes as low-cut, sitting lower than the waist. These are really comfortable and provide great coverage.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Heavy.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Under low waist jeans and skirts.
5. Thongs
Thongs are one of the most erotic underwear styles made precisely of just the bands, the waistband, the frontal one extending as a slight V, and the back one sliding in between the butts as a thin line of a band. Thus, it sits about three inches below the waist accounting for minimal or almost negligible butt coverage and has a triangular patch at the front. These have a huge explorable world and can be a great pick for a honeymoon.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Light.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Bodycon dresses or skirts to avoid panty lines.
6. G-String
Coming down from the line of thongs, these are very similar as they provide very coverage. The waistband, usually a small string pattern is what attaches the front and back ends of the panty. Want to add an enigmatic spice to your relationship? Then this is the key, ladies!
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Underneath (beach shorts) or as Beachwear and sleepwear.
7. C-String
Made with wire clamps, and fabric, these account for one of the most sensuous kinds of underwear. This one has no string attachments, having only fabric material covering the vaginal area along with a C-shape clamp design that stretches to the mid-butt area. These have very recently become a bikini wear panty.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Underneath (beach shorts), as Beachwear or erotic wear.
8. Control Briefs
Just as casual briefs, these are highly comfortable, but as an added advantage, these extend up to the navel, accounting for a smooth lining when worn under tight fit dresses.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Heavy
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Bodycon Dresses and skirts (great for wearing to tuck in the post-pregnancy fat)
9. Tanga
Designed like thongs these account for a good amount of butt show. But unlike them, they have a wider waistband as well as a wider mid-butt fabric line. Thus, providing moderate coverage these European silhouettes account as a great pick for beachwear and swimwear.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Light Days
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Underneath (beach shorts) or as Beachwear and sleepwear.
10. Brazilian Brief
Brazilian briefs also known as Cheekinis are what amount for moderate butt show, as these have bikini cuts from the cheeks of the butt rather than sitting under it and meets the waistband across the hip-line.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Underneath (beach shorts) or as Beachwear and swimwear.
11. Tap Pants
These are a lingerie version of the boy shorts, as they are much looser thus accounting for the perfect sleepwear. These are usually available in silk and lace silhouettes.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Light Days
You can wear them as Dance shorts, Night Wear and Leisure Wear
12. Seamless Panties
Seamless panties are your key to wearing all those body-fit outfits, without having to worry about panty lines as these have no stitch-lines around them. Hence these account for great comfort.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Medium
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Bodyfit outfits such as leggings, dresses, skirts and skinny jeans.
13. Bikini
Bikini panties are a multipurpose wear thing as they’re the ‘to your rescue underwear’. Designed like a bikini with a string-like waistband attached to the triangular frontal and rear patches/fabric these work as a bikini underwear, a regular underwear and are also an ideal wear for physical workouts. With moderate coverage, they are high in the quotient of spicing things up along with providing you the maximum amount of comfort.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Light.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Casual Wear and Beach Wear
14. Butt Lifter
Butt lifter panties have been specially designed for women having a loose and shapeless butt, as these not only lift up your butt but along with that promise to give you a firm and round butt shape with continuous use. It’s waistband which is made of an elastic band also help contour and slim your body.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Heavy Days
15. Adhesive Panty
These are a wire-free and adhesive version for the C-String Panties. Here, the frontal patch is designed in the shape of a triangle having an adhesive tape on the inside of it to be stuck just below the normal waistband line, while the other end that can have various different designs and shapes, stretches to the backside of the mid-butt line and is stuck just above the butt line.
Wear them as an erotic bedroom wear lingerie.
16. Open Crotch Panty
This one is a wonderful game, an instrument enough to turn your man on! These crotchless or open crotch panties are an erotic wear lingerie, designed for the sensuousness of it. This one has an open crotch leaving your vaginal area open.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Wear these as an: Erotic wear bedroom lingerie.
17. String Bikini
Available in a number of style variants, string bikini panties are any bikini like beachwear panty with a V-cut line at the frontal end and strings making for its style quotient in any shape and design, also attaching the front and rear ends.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Wear them on the beach.
18. High Waist Brief
High waist briefs are seamless briefs that can be worn under body fit clothes, as these have an added advantage of tucking the tummy in for a smooth waistline under the dresses.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Heavy Days
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: High waist jeans, dresses.
19. Garter Panty
Garter Panties are an amalgamation of sheer lace panties and sheer stockings attached with garter belts, making for one of the most erotic types of lingerie. Explore the world of possibilities, wearing these garter panties, leaving your man to crave for this side of yours!
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Dresses and Skirts
20. Maternity Panty
Maternity panties are, just as the name suggests, the perfect wear for a mother-to-be. These are made with bamboo stretch fabric providing the needed support without squeezing too hard. These are specially designed to maintain the flow of the changing shape of the mother-to-be. Sometimes available with anti-Odor specialties, these are a must for all women who are expecting mothers.
21. V Kini
These have a broad waistband along with a v-patch design on both the front and rear ends attached to this waistband. Along with providing full coverage, these accounts to be a perfect fit for wearing underneath skirts and dresses.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: Skirts and dresses.
22. Caged Bikini
Having a sensual frontal cut with string attachments, this is a beachwear version of the ever so sensuous thongs. These have a cheeky back cut, and crotch detailing at the frontal end.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: These are a strict ‘no recommendation’ thing while you are menstruating.
Wear them as Beachwear or Swimwear
23. Cheekster
Cheeksters are the panties that are an ideal seamless wear along with the added advantage of minimal butt show. With the waistband being situated higher than the usual these serve for perfect butt show.
An Ideal Wear for when the Menstrual flow is: Very Light
Outfits for which it lies as an Ideal Underwear Pick: jeans and shorts
This, my dear ladies, was a tour of the not-so-often talked about the world of Underwear that you should have a knowledge about. Hope you liked it!
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