Sometimes the smallest details set the mood for the whole day. Important for our image and sense of ourselves is what is hidden from the eyes of others. This article describes a significant part of the women's wardrobe, what types of briefs designers have created for women and men, as well as the history and "evolution" of underwear.
The history of the development of underwear
Panties, like many other elements of women's wardrobe, were borrowed from men in ancient times. Male hunters protected their reproductive organs with animal hides and skins. However, panties were necessary for a person not only to protect the genitals, but also to keep warm. Later, underwear began to look more and more like modern sports shorts - pieces of fabric that fit snugly against the skin. The fashion for women's underwear has been widely developed in monarchical states, allowing the tailoring of silk knickers.
Panties Evolution
Thus, up to XXFor centuries, girls preferred loose-fitting underwear made from natural materials - wool, cotton or linen. More like wide panties, this underwear had a functional side - an armhole, starting from the middle of the tightening element and up to the middle of the thigh. These panties had to be comfortable to use when visiting the restroom.
As time went by, underwear got shorter and shorter, and as they reached the level of mass production, the underwear companies began to invent more and more cost-effective forms of underwear. The once chaste pantaloons managed to go all the way to the tong panties throughout history (photo - below in the article). To date, there is a huge variety of women's underwear, new models and collections are created every year by the largest brands. This article discusses the basic existing models and their groups. It also describes what these thong briefs are.
Varieties of lingerie: maxi
Maxi-panties - underwear with a large coverage area, wide seams, often with a high waist. The advantage of the maxi model is its practicality and convenience. These shorts look good as part of sets, all possible materials are used when sewing.
Varieties of maxi-model:
- Boxers (or shorts) - in their style they resemble men's underpants, they are comfortable for playing sports, they are sold complete with sports bras. The most popular - boy shorts - are produced under the Calvin Klein brand.
- Waist briefs - a spicy lingerie model that goes well with stockings. Has reinforcement fasteners.
- Panties with a corset - shapewear with a high waist and slimming elements, which allows you to hide figure flaws and emphasize dignity.
Midi: Medium Rise
The midi line is the most popular type of women's underwear, the best-selling models belong to this group of panties:
- Slips are traditional panties covering most of the buttocks. Suitable for all body types, comfortable in everyday life.
- Kolute - panties, similar in cut to the boy shorts model. They can be high-waisted, in which case they will be called hipsters.
- Bikini - panties with a low waistline, a slimming element - an elastic band is located on the hips, the back and front surfaces of the panties are two equal triangles. This style is often used in swimwear.
Mini: the most daring styles
Mini panties have a huge number of varieties, including thong briefs, a wide variety of fabrics are used for their manufacture. Mini panties are used not only in exciting sleeping sets, but also in sportswear lines. Seamless minis are very popular among fitness girls. The article describes existing models, including thong briefs.
- Brazilian is a style of mini-panties that cover only the topbuttocks and really look like a playful modification of boxer shorts. Therefore, you can find the name "cheeky-boxers" (from the English word cheeky, which means "cheeky" in translation).
- Tanga panties (not to be confused with tong panties!) - are two triangles of the front and back of the product and a connecting strip two fingers wide. The connector can be made up of elastic and fabric.
- Thong panties, better known as thongs, come from the English adjective thong, which means "rope". Indeed, the connecting part of these panties looks like a very thin rope.
What does a thong look like?
There are about 7 more varieties of thongs. Panties, the appearance of which is intuitive from the name. Some of them are described below:
- G-string panties are called so because the back of them looks like a small woven triangle.
- V-string - women's thong briefs (photo below), the back of which resembles the English letter V in appearance. The back triangle is also formed by fabric.
- T-string is a very unusual type of women's panties, most often sold in erotic sets, and the front and back of the product are two narrow pieces of fabric in the shape of the letter T, sometimes decorated with pearls, beads, lace.
- C-thong - a relatively new model in the world of underwear, these originally men's thong pantiesgradually appeared in the wardrobe of girls. Their feature is the complete absence of side fasteners. The men's version of these briefs resembles a hockey shell guard with a striped back, while the women's version has a triangle front (may have silicone contouring for a snug fit) and a narrow "string" on the back.
About men's underwear
Seeing how many varieties of women's underwear exist, one involuntarily asks the question: "Is the men's wardrobe so diverse?" The answer may surprise you: "Yes, men's underwear also has several dozen models."
- The classic model - slips (they are also spoken of as swimming trunks) - these are everyday briefs in the form of swimming shorts with a low drawstring waistband. This model is suitable for men who do not like extra folds and frills.
- Classic boxers - popularly called family men. Precisely because men wear them at home, when you can afford really spacious underwear.
- Tight-fitting boxers - supportive underwear that does not put much pressure on the genitals, also suitable for daily wear. The cropped model of tight-fitting boxers is called hips.
Mini men's briefs
Men's bikini - low-rise triangular panties, for bodybuilders - permanent shape. Men's bikinis, like women's bikinis, are not only underwear, but also part of a bathing suit, this style is often used in uniformsprofessional athletes, since such panties can provide the least resistance to water, which means that they do not slow down the athlete during the swim.
Thongs - small triangles at the back and front, connected by a narrow rope between the buttocks, can be comfortable in everyday life, but are completely unsuitable for sports.
Bandage briefs - an unusual model of men's panties, which leaves the buttocks open, has several tightening elements - elastic bands or bandages. They can have not only an aesthetic, but also a practical purpose, if a "shell" is built into the front element - a strengthening, protective element of underwear, which is often used by athletes - professional hockey players, football players, boxers.
Thus, trying a variety of existing styles of underwear, you can feel a new mood and try on new images every day, you can always be different and at the same time emphasize your individuality. Comfortable and beautiful underwear in its huge variety can give a great mood not only to us, but also to our soul mates, so don't be afraid to try on completely new styles and experiment!
