Men In Panties: What Makes The Perfect Panty? (How To Chose Panties)
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So we all love panties, but which panties do we love most of all, and why? This is the question that plagues not just panty aficionados, but your average john or jane doe seeking to purchase a pair of panties for themselves. A great pair of panties soon becomes like a comforting second skin, making you feel confident, sexy, and at ease. A bad pair of panties can cause day long discomfort.
So what factors go into a great pair of panties, and what do you need to look for when purchasing panties? There are three main factors that can indicate how good a pair of panties is going to be before you even put them on.
Material/Fabric
The material that panties are made of is probably the most important factor in deciding how good a pair of panties are. The most common material in use besides cotton is a nylon blend that closely emulates the look of silk and satin. Be aware that when you purchase a lower quality pair of panties made of this material, there is a high chance that the fabric will start to ruffle and pill with wearing and washing. A cheap pair of panties generally only have a life of a few months if they are regularly worn, before they start looking ratty. Higher quality fabrics such as silk and satin not only look better, but feel better, and when cared for correctly, will stay looking good for a rather long time. Be aware however that in gaining the look and feel of these higher quality fabrics you are losing some of the absorption properties, so be careful with where your bodily fluids are going when you wear these types of fabric.
Cut
The second, or perhaps first equal factor in determining which panties are good and which are great depends largely on the cut of panties. If a cut is not right for your body shape, then it doesn't matter if the panties are made from the silkworm aristocracy themselves, they will not be as comfortable as they could be. There are many types of cut, such as bikini, brief, thong, the list goes on. Which of these cute you prefer will come down to your body shape and personal preference. Be aware however, that not all cuts are made equal, and a bikini cut of one brand may fit you better than the bikini cut of another brand. Unfortunately this tends to be something that can only be learned by trial and error, and is a good reason to have an extensive panty collection.
Stitching
Stitching is often overlooked as a factor because it tends to be unobtrusive. Unobtrusive stitching is a very good thing because it means that the stitching is doing its job. Bad stitching soon rears its ugly head in the case of panties that have been made in sub standard fashion. Bad stitching can cause seams to split, the elastic to come loose, and lacey trims to fall off panties entirely, to name a few problems. Generally speaking, the more you pay for panties the more likely it is that they will have good stitching, but many medium and lower price brands also offer a value product.
So how can you tell the difference between good and bad stiching?
Signs that sitiching is substandard include loose threads, uneven stitches, and bunches in the material where there shouldn't be any. If these things are present in any pair of panties you examine, you should avoid purchasing them, unless you enjoy the feeling of having your underwear disintegrating whilst you wear it.
In Conclusion...
Finding the perfect panty can be a difficult task. A little like dating, you may have to feel the kiss of several ugly frog panties against your skin before you find the ones that suit your taste, style and budget. Keep at it though, and remember that this is definitely one of those quests where the journey is equally as important as the destination.
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Thanks for sharing the tip cocacolafan!
I love Wacoal Body Suede panites, they are comfortabe and a perfect fit for me. And on my thong dsys, its OnGossamer Mesh thong. And I have both in most colors. I also find they last longer if you wash them in a lingerie bag. Hand washing may be best but I never seem to have the time.
Great tips Doreen R, thanks! I'm sure those will be helpful to others.
Wacoal has a relatively new line of High Cut and more of a Boy Cut, in a wonderful Nylon/Spandex blend. I prefer te high cut. Also, Josie Natori has a line, Underneath that are wonderful as well, I like the Body Doubles French Cut and the Lace Trim Body Doubles Girl Brief/ My 2 cents worth.
Hope keep up the good worl!
For department store brands: Warners, Olga and Bali all have excellent panties in both High Cut and Hipster models (of course full briefs too) that fit excellent for all day wear. Vanity Fair has an extensive line of panties that fit men perfectly... from the Twin String Bikini all the way up the Ravissant or Lace Nouveau full briefs they are well made, comfortable and (above all) sexy!
Thank you for all of your great tips Hope!
Jockey has some great stuff at great prices. Their tactel line, comfies line, and model line are all incredibly comfortable! The tactel is a bit shiny, promises no VPL, and comes in a variety of styles. Feels ultra soft & smooth too. The low rise string-bikini and lace bikini are favorites. They've got good color selection too, though not every color one would want.
I like - Maidenform - invisible line
ambreille (JCPENNY) microfiber laser cut thongs
and barely there bikinis and thongs
I agree with Mikki. Dept stores have some of the greatest styles to choose from. My all time favorite is the nylon bikini with the double strings on the side. Especially now that they are coming out in the microfiber material. I get mine from Mervyn's dept store under the brand name of H&H (Hillard & Hanson). I have well over 80 pairs in this style in just about every color imaginable although my most favorite colors are lilac, lavender and purple.
Vanity Faire also makes this same panty under the name :illumination" but they just are not as soft & silky. Only within this last year have I started buying a lot of panties in pink with legs on the waist and leg openings.
Just a note,..I always remove the cotton lining in the crotch when I get my panties home. I prefer the feel of nylon against my skin.
i jutst love VS panties and bras thongs are my favorit
I heard on a radio show that warm/hot water water was not necessary for washing clothes and that it shortens their useful life.
For the longest time, Olga made some of the best fitting panties for the male shape. Don't know if they knew they were doing it, but they were. The bikinis and french cuts had a seem up the back center that gave nice definition and the gusset came to a "V" in the back that prevented ride-up, important to both women and men.
Sadly, Olga seems to have gone away from a wide range of panties.
Lately, I've found Maidenform and Warner's are carrying the styles forward. Warner's, in particular, has been offering a panty with a backseam that comes both lacy and lycra/plain that fits to a "T" and Maidenform has a lace tanga that is perfect in almost every way, with a broad array of colors from which to choose.
Great work, Hope. These dialogues are more important than even you may know.
I love Victoria's Secret panties. Such a wide selection to choose from. I also absolutely love Olga panties. I just bought 3 pairs yesterday. They fit like no other panties I've ever worn.
Shadowline hi-cuts (all nylon) are about the best fitting and feeling that I've ever found. Bali Skimp Scamp Hikini's are another good fitting for men. Shadowline is going out of business, so if you want to try them go to their website and get some quick. Shadowline-lingerie.com
I think cocacolafan has it on the money. The CK seemless line is close to perfect for the guy who enjoys wearing panties, but wants a good fit and coverage. Both the thong and bikini fit well and are so comfortable you feel as though your wearing nothing at all. I too, wholeheartly endorse them and wear them most all of the time, to work, out and about and just lounging around the house. Though I wear panties ninety-five percent of the time, I still deal with feelings of guilt and protect my passion for panties very closely.
i really like shadowline panties they have a great selection ,their nylon fabric is the ultimate also their nylon pant liners are very comfortable,and all vanity fair panties are the best quality
When I lived in Canada, Elita did it for me. Their Silk Magic line is awesome...
Shiny, slickery material with 4 way stretch and a wide crotch to keep things inside. Nothing more uncomfortable then having things get out while your walking about. Bali Freeform nylon breifs have he widest crotch I'm aware of, comfortable but lacking in color choice. Womens swim suite bottoms are now available as a buy the bottoms only, they are wide crotched and strechy coming in an endless array of designs and colors, the down side is the expense. Buying at end of season sales is best. Then come the Tennis panty, again wide where needed and quite a few colors and prints as well as ruffled legs and seats, they were ment to be seen. My favorite brand is "Fancy Pants" tennis panties, also pricey, but I'd rather have nice comfy panties than an occasional 20 dollar bill. My three drawers full will attest to that.
I have found that I like panties to the point being, watching womens figure scating or volley ball, it's not the woman I'm watching, it's their panties.........
I have been wearing panties since I have been twelve and I am now fifty five. I have tried many brands and styles of panties over the years and without a doubt the most comfortable panties are Vanity Fair double sting bikinis. They are available in many pretty colors and they make feel so pretty. I would recommend them to everyone.
I use to wear the vassarette low rise bikini panties until they changed the design. The best panty is the vanity fair illumination string bikini. Pricey,but the best fit ever. I do miss vassarette. I want to try Elita bikini panties, but can't find any. Wearing women's bikini underwear if very fun and liberating.
However,
I have been delivered of this by our Lord Jesus Christ. I am glad their is a community that faces this reality without ridicule and I appreciate the honesty here. I started wearing women's bikini underwear because of loneliness, rejection, and hostility from women. I figured that we want to be beautiful and by wearing panties we fulfill a void in our life of acceptance. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that I was feeling accepted when i wore panties. I saw ow beautiful they were on women, but many women treated me awful so I took the place and felt like I became one flesh. A double spirit. When I wore them I flet very confident. Maybe this sheds a little light. I pray for all of you and I believe theire is a void we try to fulfill and that drives our behavior. I am no better or holier than any of you. I still have my struggles and the book of Leviticus or Deuteronomy forbids crossdressing because it broke the distinction between the genders. In this culture masculinity has been trampled on. We are all struggling to find our identity. However, panties are comfortable and sexy. Lets admit it. We want a part of that, but we can be beautiful without them in this extrmely feminized culture.
XY, the bible also recommends the keeping of slaves and concubines and warns against shell fish. People pick and choose the parts they take seriously, and you can't do that. If you're going to say that it is God's word in one part,it has to be god's word in all parts. So I hope you stone your kids to death if they disrespect you, as also advocated in the bible :)
I have always enjoyed wearing nylon underwear but it seemed that when I would find a place to buy them they would stop selling them then the hunt was on again. So about 7 years ago after talking with my wife we determined that they would always make nylon panties and I would try them. The first ones I tried with the wife helping me shop for them was Vanity Fair Illumination hi-cut panties, mmmmm.... nice. Since then I have totally illiminated any male underwear I had and only wear panties because they fit so much better, feel so much better to wear, and offer so many different styles and colors and I truly believe that Vanity Fair is creating some with men in mind. I only wear Nylon and Satin Brief, bikini, string bikini, hipster, and control brief panties in size 8/9. Never going back to tighty whities yuck yuck yuck! More and more men are discovering how nice panties feel and more and more wifes are seeing that it doesn't make them gay and they discover they even like seeing them in panties.
As with slaves they were released by G-d's command on the seventh year and the concubines were released under certain conditions in the old testament. As for stoning the penalty was if a child cursed their mother or father, which implies sorcery like the crazt prophet Balaam.
Vanity Fair briefs are wonderful. Very soft nylon and they hold everything well. I love the fact that I don't grow out of them when hard.
cocacolafan says:
2 years ago
As close to unisex thong underwear as it comes that meets the quality and construction challenges listed above would have to include the calvin klein D2220 model and the corresponding bikini style. Yes, not cheap, not frilly, but for comfort on men; awesome!