MY BUM CATCHER

Like the air we breathe and the water we drink, underwear is a part of life,  especially considering 99 percent of you are wearing them right now (and if not, well, maybe you should be).......so ubiquitous that it often goes unnoticed.

Panties are made of a variety of materials and fabrics, including satin, silk, PVC, cotton, nylon, mesh, lace, raw hide (seriously), leather, latex, lycra, and polyester.

The construction typically consists of two pieces (front and rear) that are joined by seams at the crotch and sides; an additional gusset is often in the crotch, with the waistband and leg-openings made from elastic.


Let us therefore use this precious moment to make clear that which you are unclear about your underpinnings.

                                                                                 
                                                                                      Boy Shorts

These are designed after men’s briefs and have a rectangular shape.
They have a short-cut leg and extending below the crotch, some styles' extend a short way down the thigh.

WEAR: Boy shorts can actually serve the same function as a thong when well fitted and made from the right fabric, in being worn under formfitting clothes without visible panty lines. Longer cotton boy shorts, can even be worn as loungewear or pyjamas.

                                                                                           Briefs

Also called full panties or "granny panties,"  it provides full coverage and has a high waistband.
Definitely not the most attractive, but it's certainly the most comfortable underwear style (wonder if you agree, lool).

WEAR: Unfortunately, the up-to-the-navel waist makes these ride high...so it's wear is limited to....high-waisted bottoms or for, that time of the month (lady in red, like I call it).


                                                                               French-Cut Panties

Often referred to as high-cut panties, have similar high waist as the classic brief, but it is designed with sides that are somewhat narrower and features high-cut leg holes that rise just above the widest part of the thigh, which is often better for circulation  (blood flow).

WEAR: If you want the coverage of a brief but find the elastic band around the leg uncomfortable....


                                                                               Hipsters

Not meant to be worn by hipsters (wink) only, this style — also called hip huggers — got its name because the waistband sits on the hips, a full two inches below the waist. They also feature low-cut leg holes.

WEAR: Though they provide full coverage, they are perfect for low-rise jeans and pants.

                                                   
                                                                                  Bikinis

These have the waistband sitting about three inches below the natural waist and has very high-cut leg holes.

The fabric of the side sections is cut narrow.
They also come in string bikini form, in which the leg holes are constructed with a thin string of fabric. The front and back of the string bikini look like triangles.

WEAR: Can be worn under most anything.
Provide little coverage, and as such are less visible underneath clothing.


                                                                               Tangas

These provide a moderate to minimal coverage with back coverage that is more than a thong but narrower than a bikini. The waistband is reduced to a narrow strip at the sides.

WEAR: Jeans, and not so tight form fitting clothing.

                                                                                Thongs

Most sought after style for form fitting clothing, like tight skirts or dresses, as it provides no coverage on the butt — and thus no panty lines.

Thongs have a waistband similar to tangas and just like the bikini, it sits three inches below the waist. The sides often rest right at or above the hip bone.
The crotch is extended to the back of the wearer and a narrow strip of fabric fits between the buttocks, becoming wider towards the top.

WEAR: When in the mood to do some disco bum twerking (giggles),
Or when rocking a body-con dress or tight pants.

                                                                            G-Strings

There's little to the G-string panty. Like the thong, there's no rear coverage. The front and back pieces attach directly to the waistband.
The G-string has just a vertical string at the back connecting crotch to waistband, sometimes featuring a tiny triangle of fabric where it forms a T shape of fabric (or rooe, #stickoutmytongue)..

WEAR: To your next hot date or maybe not? This also provide a seamless look underneath clothes.

So the next time you take out time to go panties shopping or dressing up....REMEMBER...there is a pant for every occasion.

And from me to you, I say Keep your underwear, under.

Have a Fab Weekend