Panties & Thongs

Strings, thongs, Brazilian briefs and high waisted lace, including open crotch models. The small piece that changes the whole outfit, on its own or under a set. The cut is what decides the look from behind: a string covers least and disappears entirely under clothing, a Brazilian leaves a little more and stays put when you move, and a high waisted brief shapes the waist while covering the most. Lace with no lining is see-through by design and stretches in the wearing, so a size down is rarely the answer. The open crotch ones are cut to be worn through rather than looked at, which is not obvious from a photograph. Hand wash and never tumble dry, because elastane and heat are the end of the fit.

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The smallest piece in the drawer is the one that changes the outfit, and it is the only category here where you can afford to experiment: nothing costs much and everything is easy to size.

The cuts, and what each one is for

A thong has a narrow back strip. It disappears under clothing and shows the shape of the body, which is why it is the most sold cut in this shop.

A string is a thong with the sides reduced to cord. Less fabric, more visible, and it sits higher on the hip.

A Brazilian brief covers about half the back. It is the compromise cut and the one most people find comfortable to sit in for hours.

High waisted briefs come up to the natural waist, cover the stomach and flatter a soft middle. Lace high waisted briefs are the piece most often bought by people who thought they did not like lingerie.

A C-string has no waistband at all: a flexible internal frame holds it in place. It is a novelty rather than a garment, and it stays put better than it looks like it will.

Open crotch, and what it actually means

An open crotch brief has a slit rather than a hole, usually finished with lace or elastic so it closes again when you stand. It is designed to stay on, and that is the whole point of it.

If you have never tried one, a lace open brief is the easiest introduction: from the front it looks like an ordinary brief.

Sizing, the easy part

Go by the hip, measured at the widest point. Most of this range is sold in S, M, L and XL or in one size, and the hip range is on every product page.

One size in a thong genuinely does cover a lot, because there is so little fabric to fit. One size in a high waisted brief covers much less: there, take the exact size.

Between two sizes, take the larger. A waistband that cuts in shows through clothing.

Fabrics

Lace is the standard here. Look at whether the lace stretches or is rigid: stretch lace forgives half a size, rigid lace does not.

Microfibre and jersey are the invisible options; they show no line under clothing.

Wetlook and vinyl are the opposite: visible, non-breathable, and for an evening rather than a day.

Mesh and fishnet fall somewhere in between and stretch the furthest of all.

Hygiene and how long they last

Underwear that touches the body directly should be washed at forty degrees if the label allows it, and lace almost never does. Thirty degrees with a proper detergent is fine.

Replace elastic that has gone slack rather than continuing to wear it: a waistband that no longer holds is what makes a brief roll down.

These are the cheapest items in the shop. Buying three of a cut that works is a better strategy than buying one of three cuts.

Frequently asked questions

Which cut is least visible under clothing?

A thong in microfibre or jersey. Lace shows its own pattern through tight fabric, and that is usually what people notice rather than the edge.

Does one size really work?

For a thong, yes: there is so little fabric that it stretches to fit. For a high waisted brief, no: order the exact size there.

What does open crotch mean?

A slit rather than a hole, usually edged with lace or elastic, which closes again when you stand. It is made to be kept on.

How do I stop a brief rolling down?

It is the waistband, not the size. Elastic goes slack with washing and heat, and once it does the brief will roll no matter what you do. Replace it.

What temperature should I wash them at?

Thirty degrees with a normal detergent, in a laundry bag. Lace almost never survives forty, and none of it should go in the dryer: heat is what kills the elastic.

Read our guide: Lingerie size guide

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