Twenties Life

The boy short is gaining popularity in the lingerie world, offering both comfort and sex appeal.

There’s a reason top lingerie boutiques are seeing thong sales drop as fast as the waistlines of jeans did when thongs were first made popular: everyone is tired of witnessing the endless parade of visible thong strings that pop out of the hipster jeans of Britney Spears-wannabes.

The look is dated, trashy, and dead.

Of course, there are the practical reasons for owning thongs, mainly to prevent visible panty lines when wearing skirts and formal wear. However, with panties made of Tactel now available (Check out Jockey No Panty Line Underwear), you can finally get rid of the permanent wedgie without trading it in for panty lines.

What has ascended to the throne of sexiest panties? Boy shorts that leave a little more to the imagination but still accentuate the best part of your bum are gaining popularity fast. That curve that peeks out from under the fabric is just enough to drive guys crazy while still being comfortable enough to wear everyday.

Some pointers to keep in mind before you head to your favorite lingerie spot:

• If you’re sporting a small bum, a pair of boy shorts that end at the mid-part of your cheeks will help your backside appear fuller.
• If you’ve got a little extra love toward the top—particularly the muffin top or love handle kind—a wide band at the waistline will help you appear slimmer. Also, try to find fabrics that will rest easily on your hips without cutting into them. Victoria’s Secret has some lace boy shorts out now that, I swear, are the most comfortable and sexiest underwear I’ve ever owned (New Lacy Hip Hugger).

• If you insist on staying loyal to the thong, stay away from the string thong and instead opt for her classier cousin: the wide waistband lace thong.

…and don’t forget: if your pants are on, no one should see your panties! This isn’t 1999, and Sisqo’s “Thong Song” is both a faux pas in the club scene and as your personal anthem.