7 basics of briefs - part 2

Vintage panty ad via Pintrest

...Ok this is the fun bit...

Here are my absolute essentials for your brief drawer.

High waist, full cover brief

High waist, full cover panties -  an absolute essential in my lingerie drawer, this shape has a light tummy control. This is a very comfortable shape. I recommend buying this with a broad waist elastic or with stretch lace on the waist band.

Marks & Spencer Seamfree underwear

Seamless panties - If only I had a penny for every time I have seen a girl walking around with visible pantie lines! Please ladies, avoid this embarrassing situation and invest in a light weight, stitch free seamless brief. There are products in the market that are sold as "Seamless" but upon close inspection they have tiny stitches on the elastic! Buy a fully seamless panty, not just anything that claims to be seamless!

Shaper brief from Marks & Spencer

Shaper briefs - This type although highly functional is not suitable for every day wear. A good shaping brief has thick stretchy fabric and looks a little smaller than your usual panty. I recommend something that has a panel or seam running from the waist to the leg as this offers the best tummy control. Since most of these panties are made in synthetic fabric, they can be uncomfortable in our hot, humid Indian climate. Nonetheless, I recommend having these in 2 colors Black and Nude. I recommend buying these from abroad or Scandale.

7 day pack from Marks & Spencer

                                                    

7 day panty pack - Marks & Spencer's does the best panty packs. There are several shapes and fabrics to choose from. I own several of these in the printed cotton variety and the seamless bikini briefs in an assortment of nude,black and white. There are other brands like Jockey and Lovable that do a cheaper version of this but they don't last too long. Enamor also does panty packs, I find these to have major fit issues and the colors to be dull.

Jockey Bikini

                                               

Boy briefs/Bikini/hipster - Choose a shape you like and go wild. Maybe not. La senza does great basic shapes in wild colors and prints. I wait for their panty promotions to splurge on this.

                                                   

Full lace brief from Mimi Holiday

Lace briefs - Every girl must know the joy of feeling gorgeous, soft lace. It makes you feel classy and beautiful instantly. These little pick me ups can be bought in any shape you like. Be careful of picking up cheap, scratchy lace though. You don't want to spend your day pulling and tugging. Also, lace is delicate so don't wash it with your denims!

The comfiest thong ever! Hanky Panky

Thong/ string bikini/ tanga - Sexy, cosmopolitan cousins of the bikini, hipster and boy briefs. Lol. These are flattering shapes and cuts that cover just a little more than the bare minimums. Why do I recommend these? If you are too lazy to dig for your seamless panties, you can wear these under your tight clothing. Thongs and tangas are great for avoiding panty lines.

Also deserving a mention are the "No stain panty", " The french cut (Hello, 80's!)" and the "Butt enhancer (you skinny girl, you!)"

As with anything else, to me quality is better than quantity. I recommend spending a little more on these little essentials and with good care and nurturing they will last.