The point is, we could all do with some savoir faire on the topic of lingerie terminology. Today, we focus on all things PANTY, so carry on reading to become a fountain of knowledge when it comes to your panties!
Yes, the foundation of any good outfit, the unsung heroes of our wardrobes. But with so many styles to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming. So, let’s break it down, shall we?
FULL COVERAGE
High-waisted Granny Panties
Cut & Fit
High waisted briefs, also known as granny panties or full briefs, sit at the natural waistline and provide full coverage for the hips, rear, and tummy. They’re a great option for women who prefer more coverage and control.
With this style, you’re essentially getting a knicker oriented 2 for 1 deal! The ‘Full Brief’ offers full coverage and comfort, and with a higher, more stylishly cut than the Boyshort, you’re also getting a slightly sexier, trending style.
Body Type
High waisted briefs work well for all body types, including apple shape, pear shape, straight, and hourglass. They’re especially great for apple shapes, as the high waist provides extra coverage and control.
Boyshort
Cut & Fit
The ‘Boyshort’, or ‘Female Boxers’ offer full coverage, and full comfort for those days when you just want to let loose, these go perfectly with a pair of slouchy jeans or jogging bottoms! Boyshorts have lots of straight horizontal lines which can look unflattering on some body types. If you you don’t want to accentuate your hips and waistline, avoid this style.
Boyshort panties offer full coverage for the rear, hips, and tummy, with a more modest, boyish look. They sit just below the natural waistline and have a more relaxed, comfortable fit compared to other styles.
Body Type
Boyshort panties are a great option for most body types, including pear shape, straight, and hourglass. They’re especially great for women with pear shapes, as they provide full coverage and control for the hips and tummy. Women with a straight body type can also benefit from the full coverage and relaxed fit, as they create a comfortable and modest silhouette. Women with an hourglass figure can also enjoy the full coverage and relaxed fit, as they can accentuate the curves while still providing comfort.
Hipster Panties
Cut & Fit
Hipster panties sit low on the hips and provide full coverage for the rear, hips, and tummy. They have a modern, hip look that’s both comfortable and stylish. Hipster Panties are saviours on days when you just need snug-fit coverage without any frills.Â
Hipster panties sometimes come in Brazilian cut, meaning that they have a seam at centre back. This allows the panties to hug the booty just right, instead of digging into it. Additionally, they sometimes have a seam at the front, allowing for a more flattering, figure hugging silhouette.
How are hipster panties different from boyshorts?
Glad you asked. It’s a bit of a contentious subject tbh, but most people agree that hipster panties sit lower on the hip and higher on the leg. These panties are somewhere between bikini panties and boyshorts.
Body Type
Hipster panties are a versatile option that can work for all body types, including pear shape, straight, and hourglass. Apple shapes can rock hipster panties too, although be careful to choose a cut that doesn’t have too many straight or horizontal lines. In general, the more curves you create with your underwear, the better. They’re especially great for women with a straight body type, as they provide coverage without adding any bulk. Women with an hourglass figure can also benefit from the low-cut waist and full coverage for the rear, as it can accentuate the curves and create a flattering silhouette.
Cheeky Panties
Cut & Fit
Cheeky panties are a happy medium between hipster/boyshort and briefs, or even thongs. They typically have a brazilian cut at the back, hugging your booty and exposing more of it that hipsters, and much more than boyshorts. They provide minimal coverage for the rear, but more coverage than a thong for the hips and tummy.Â
Cheeky panties often come in Brazilian cut, meaning that they have a seam at centre back. This allows the panties to hug the booty just right, instead of digging into it. Additionally, they sometimes have a seam at the front, allowing for a more flattering, figure hugging silhouette.
How are cheeky panties different from hipsters and boyshorts?
Hipster panties and cheeky panties are often used interchangeably. The difference is in how much booty they reveal, with cheeky panties sitting higher up at the back.Â
Body Type
Cheeky panties are a great option for women with hourglass figures as they show off the curves without adding bulk. They’re also a good choice for straight body types, as they provide some coverage without adding any bulk. Women pear shapes may want to opt for a different style, as cheeky panties can sometimes dig into your sensitive bits, but this can be avoided if you find the right fit..
MEDIUM COVERAGE
Cheekini Panties
Cut & Fit
A mix of cheeky and bikini panties, and somewhat similar to tanga panties, these trendy undies deserve a mention.
Cheekini panties are a new style of lingerie that offers minimal coverage for the rear and hips. Just like tanga panties (see below), they feature a low to medium cut waistband that sits below the natural waistline, exposing more skin and creating a sexier look. They often come in Brazilian cut.
Body Type
Cheekini panties are a great option for women who are confident and want to show off their curves. Women with hourglass figures, toned legs, and round bottoms can particularly benefit from this style. However, women with a heavier lower body or those who are self-conscious about their hips may want to avoid this style as it provides minimal coverage.
Overall, cheekini panties are a bold and daring option that can add a touch of sexiness to lingerie collection, but they may not be suitable for everyone’s personal preference and body type.
Bikini / Panty Briefs
Cut & Fit
Bikini panties, also known as panty briefs, offer a classic, versatile look with moderate coverage for the rear, hips, and tummy. They sit at or just above the natural waistline and provide a comfortable and secure fit. Chances are, if you close your eyes and think about panties, you’ll picture this style as it’s the most popular type of undies.
Body Type
Bikini panties are a great option for all body types, including apple shape, pear shape, straight, and hourglass. They provide a comfortable and secure fit, while still showing off the curves and creating a flattering silhouette. Women with apple or pear shapes can benefit from the moderate coverage for the hips and tummy, while women with a straight body type can enjoy the comfortable and modest silhouette. Women with an hourglass figure can also enjoy the moderate coverage and secure fit, as they can accentuate the curves while still feeling comfortable.
V-kini Panties
Cut & Fit
Very similar to bikini panties (aka panty briefs), V-kini panties are a trendy and stylish option for women who want to switch up their lingerie game. They’re designed with a V-shape at the front, providing a low-cut waist and high leg cut.
Body Type
V-kini panties are a great choice for women with an hourglass figure, as they accentuate the curves and create a flattering silhouette. They work for all other body types for the same reason, creating curves everywhere you look. Women with a straight body type in particular can benefit from the low-cut waist and high leg cut, as it can elongate the legs and create a sleek silhouette. Women with apple shapes may find that the low-cut waist can make them feel a little self conscious as it can accentuate the tummy, so it’s important to find a pair that fits well and feels comfortable.
Tanga Panties
Cut & Fit
Tanga panties offer a combination of medium coverage for the rear and minimal coverage for the front. Sometimes they sit low on the hips and provide a sexy, cheeky look with a bit more coverage compared to a thong. More recently though, a high leg tanga has become more popular. Please refer to the photo above as we stock this style at Rock & Lola.
Tanga panties almost always come in Brazilian cut, like the photo above, meaning that they have a seam at centre back. This allows the panties to hug the booty just right, instead of digging into it. From the front, they often look like a regular panty brief.
How are tanga panties different from briefs?
It’s basically a trendy variation on the classic brief but this time with less coverage at the back. Kinda similar to a thong, but wider at the back. Confused? Don’t be. Think medium coverage at the front, party at the back.
How are tanga panties different from thongs?
Tanga panties offer more coverage for the rear compared to a thong, while still providing medium coverage for the front and sides. Thongs offer minimal coverage for both the front and rear.
Body Type
Tanga panties are a great choice for women with an hourglass figure, as they accentuate the curves and create a flattering silhouette. Women with a straight body type can also benefit from the minimal coverage for the front and sides, as it can elongate the legs and create a sleek silhouette. Women with apple or pear shapes (especially plus size goddesses among us) may find that the high-cut Brazilian booty can sometimes rise up and make you feel less than comfortable, so it’s important to find a pair that fits well and feels comfortable.
LOW COVERAGE
High-waisted Thong
Cut & Fit
If you love their cousin, The Thong, you’ll love these. Another super trendy option, high-waisted thongs sit at the natural waistline, offering more coverage and control than traditional thongs. What’s great about them is that they hug your hips and tuck in your tummy, while letting your booty be the star of the show.
Body Type
Apple shapes love them for their tummy coverage and sexy vibes. High waisted thongs are a great option for women with a straight body type, as they don’t add any bulk to the hips or rear. Women with hourglass figures can also rock a high waisted thong, but it’s important to find one that fits snugly around the hips to avoid any slipping or sliding. If you have a pear shape, you may want to opt for a different style as high waisted thongs can sometimes dig into your sensitive bits.
Thong
Cut & Fit
Where to even begin? The ‘Thong’ is like a dream come true and your worst nightmare rolled into one! In terms of appearance, you don’t get much sexier than this style, with just a small piece of fabric covering your behind, it’s safe to say that this style was not made for those seeking modest coverage! The problem with thongs is that they are often made for the bedroom, meaning that comfort is not guaranteed. Having said that, if you find a comfy daytime thong – it’s a total game-changer. Look out for soft edging elastic (like the thongs at Rock & Lola).
Thongs are a popular choice for women who want minimal coverage and want to avoid panty lines.Â
Body Type
Thongs are a great option for women with a straight body type, as they don’t add any bulk to the hips or rear. Women with hourglass figures can also rock a thong, but it’s important to find one that fits snugly around the hips to avoid any slipping or sliding. If you have a pear shape, you may want to opt for a different style as thongs can sometimes dig into your body. To sum up, everyone can wear a thongs long as it’s soft and comfy. Here at Rock & Lola, we’re huge fans.
G-string
Cut & Fit
A naughtier, skinnier cousin of the thong, g-string panties offer minimal coverage for the rear, with a thin string that sits between the cheeks. They sit low on the hips and provide minimal coverage for the front and sides.
How is the g-string different from a thong?
A g-string is even more minimal than a thong, with less coverage for the rear and a thinner string. Thongs offer a bit more coverage for the rear, while still providing minimal coverage for the front and sides.
Body Type
G-string panties work well for women with an hourglass figure, as they show off the curves and create a flattering silhouette. Women with a straight body type can also benefit from the minimal coverage for the rear, as it can elongate the legs and create a sleek silhouette. Women with apple or pear shapes may find that the low-cut waist and minimal coverage for the rear can sometimes dig into their hips, so it’s important to find a pair that fits well and feels comfortable.
Crotchless
Cut & Fit
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any naughtier, crotchless panties have entered the chat!Â
Crotchless panties, aka ouvert panties, as the name suggests, have no fabric covering the crotch area. They’re a daring, sexy option for those feeling adventurous.
Body Type
Crotchless panties are a versatile option that can work for all body types. It’s important to find a pair that fits well and stays in place, especially for women with a pear shape or hourglass figure.
Sidenote:
Granted, any of the above knicker styles can come crotchless, and these are undoubtedly meant to be saved for that special someone, these panties take sexy to a whole new level, with sexual undertones dominating their existence.
Well, here it is, your guide to knickers, hope you enjoyed it!
