6 fun and functional underwear styles to enjoy before dusting off the thermal long johns
Knickers. Skivvies. Gotch. Unmentionables. No matter what you call them, odds are you wear them. Most of us wear underwear for practical reasons. After all, no one likes a breeze where the sun don’t shine. But as the sun shines less and less, and Autumn sneaks up on the sly, take advantage of these last few weeks of warmish weather. Underwear can be both fun and functional, especially while the temps stay mild.
Before you dust off those thermal long johns and begin your leg-shaving hiatus for the season, have some fun in the cutest, most covetable panties of 2011.
1. The Granny Panty
By now, you’ve probably heard about Hanky Panky, if not already purchased a few pairs for yourself. From the people who brought you those ultra-stretchy lace numbers, the miracle thong that’s both cute to look and comfortable to wear, comes an amazing new high-rise undergarment.
Hanky Panky high-rise panty. ($38, hanky-panky.com)
2. The Pretty Panty
You’ll feel pretty, oh so pretty, you’ll feel pretty, and witty. Forget West Side Story. Don a pair of these bikini-style bottoms and your South Side story will surely be the one worth telling.
Victoria’s Secret lace thong ($17, victoriassecret.com)
3. The Perdu Panty
Wouldn’t it be nice if we never felt bloated? Sure it would. It would also be nice if we could time-travel, or eat cheesecake to lose weight. But being that none of those things seem to be in the cards just yet, we’re thrilled to have Spanx. It’s kind of like wrapping your torso in an oversized tensor bandage, and still being able to, you know, breathe. Seamless, sleek, and washer-friendly, the Undie-Techtable Hi-Waist Shapewear Panty is an absolute godsend.
Spanx high waist shape wear panty, ($48-$52, spanx.com)
4. The Practical Panty
Never forget garbage day again. This set of seven skivvies come in a darling satin satchel, and unlike the ones you wore as a pre-schooler, these are actually quite lovely. The adorable silk-knit boybriefs are stretchy, soft, and figure flattering, and would make an exceptional gift for the routine-savvy woman. Next? The return of scrunchies and Velcro slip-on’s.
Mary Green day-of-the-week panties ($100, hipundies.com)
5. The “Manny” Panty
Underwear doesn’t have to be all frill and fluff. Some of us like to keep it simple. That’s why the Aerie’s selection of boy briefs are the best buy, at only $8 each! We wear Boyfriend Jeans, so why not try boyfriend inspired underwear? Exactly.
Aerie striped boybrief ($8, aerie.com)
6. The Provocative Panty
Ra-ra-sis-boom-ba. These cheerleader inspired undies might not look great under Jeggings, but the luxury of the ultra-flirty often comes with a price. And we’re not just talking about the whopping $160 it’ll run you to own a pair of these suckers. But, hey! Treat yourself. After all, no one does sexy quite like Agent Provocateur. Slip a pair of these delicate dainties on in the morning and spend the day keeping your own little secret.
Agent Provocateur Janna french knicker, ($170, agentprovocateur.com)
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Knickers. Skivvies. Gotch. Unmentionables. No matter what you call them, odds are you wear them. Most of us wear underwear for practical reasons. After all, no one likes a breeze where the sun don’t shine. But as the sun shines less and less, and Autumn sneaks up on the sly, take advantage of these last few weeks of warmish weather. Underwear can be both fun and functional, especially while the temps stay mild.
Before you dust off those thermal long johns and begin your leg-shaving hiatus for the season, have some fun in the cutest, most covetable panties of 2011.
1. The Granny Panty
By now, you’ve probably heard about Hanky Panky, if not already purchased a few pairs for yourself. From the people who brought you those ultra-stretchy lace numbers, the miracle thong that’s both cute to look and comfortable to wear, comes an amazing new high-rise undergarment.
Hanky Panky high-rise panty. ($38, hanky-panky.com)
2. The Pretty Panty
You’ll feel pretty, oh so pretty, you’ll feel pretty, and witty. Forget West Side Story. Don a pair of these bikini-style bottoms and your South Side story will surely be the one worth telling.
Victoria's Secret lace thong ($17, victoriassecret.com)
3. The Perdu Panty
Wouldn’t it be nice if we never felt bloated? Sure it would. It would also be nice if we could time-travel, or eat cheesecake to lose weight. But being that none of those things seem to be in the cards just yet, we’re thrilled to have Spanx. It’s kind of like wrapping your torso in an oversized tensor bandage, and still being able to, you know, breathe. Seamless, sleek, and washer-friendly, the Undie-Techtable Hi-Waist Shapewear Panty is an absolute godsend.
Spanx high waist shape wear panty, ($48-$52, spanx.com)
4. The Practical Panty
Never forget garbage day again. This set of seven skivvies come in a darling satin satchel, and unlike the ones you wore as a pre-schooler, these are actually quite lovely. The adorable silk-knit boybriefs are stretchy, soft, and figure flattering, and would make an exceptional gift for the routine-savvy woman. Next? The return of scrunchies and Velcro slip-on’s.
Mary Green day-of-the-week panties ($100, hipundies.com)
5. The “Manny” Panty
Underwear doesn’t have to be all frill and fluff. Some of us like to keep it simple. That’s why the Aerie’s selection of boy briefs are the best buy, at only $8 each! We wear Boyfriend Jeans, so why not try boyfriend inspired underwear? Exactly.
Aerie striped boybrief ($8, aerie.com)
6. The Provocative Panty
Ra-ra-sis-boom-ba. These cheerleader inspired undies might not look great under Jeggings, but the luxury of the ultra-flirty often comes with a price. And we’re not just talking about the whopping $160 it’ll run you to own a pair of these suckers. But, hey! Treat yourself. After all, no one does sexy quite like Agent Provocateur. Slip a pair of these delicate dainties on in the morning and spend the day keeping your own little secret.
Agent Provocateur Janna french knicker, ($170, agentprovocateur.com)){kind=link}