Thong Be Gone


Who: The “I Only Worry About My Own Comfort” Girl

What: Lululemon Hot Shorts

Why: Lululemon undies are usually rolled up and stashed in bins near the cash register. That way you can pick up a rainbow array, as I did, whenever you’re craving that last minute at-the-counter add-on. These fit perfectly and are a no-show under tight slacks and yoga pants, though one friend gave the tip about cotton undies, to make sure they don’t bunch up, screaming out panty lines.


Who: The “I Only Do Cracks with My Hands” Girl

What: Patagonia W’s Active Hipster

Why: I love Patagonia founder Yvon Chonaird’s One Percent for the Planet mission for a more sustainable corporate model and the fact that these briefs look quite sustainable themselves. I only wonder the return policy on the panties if they ever fall apart, like the fleece jackets I’ve sent back in the past.

Who: The “I May Not Look the Part, but I’m Naughty Underneath” Girl

What: Honeydew Cotton Comfort Boyshort and Honeydew Fine Mesh Boyshort, Gap Body Lace Dotted Teeny Bikini and Gap Body Low Rise Smooth Lace-Detailed Bikini

Why: A friend gave Honeydew a shout out for its ultra-soft materials and great colors and patterns, which reminded me that I had a pair of these once and can second her emotion, they just must have run off with my thongs.

Many friends said, “Gap Body all the way,” but one friend said they fall apart after a week. I’ll let you decide, but I bet those Smooth Cheekys would feel good on my smooth cheekys.


Who: The “I Really Just Lay Back and Scarf Soy Bon-Bons” Girl

What: Cosabella Forever Low Rise Hot Pants, Lily of France Girlshorts, and La Perla Short

Why: Okay, so some of us just like to walk into lingerie shops that don’t allow beverages just to see what making a hundred grand a year might feel like. Cosabella and LaPerla are those shops. That or else you’re lucky enough to have just scored a new boyfriend who has yet to get in your pants, and hopes he will if he buys you a few pairs of these!

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01.06.2009
Nematoad
thongs are so grody. that little string gets wrapped up in your ahole, then you have to disinfect it because it smells like p00p.
10.09.2008
Jean Westin
I hate thongs with a passion and I believe they were invented by a high-school boy with too much time on his hands and not enough girlie magazines. I never worry about panty-lines--comfort comes first. Actually I believe the only ones who notice panty-lines are other women--who understand and don't really care,-- and snot nosed high-school boys who--oh, never mind.
04.20.2008
Thatcoolbroad
Loved the article! I swear by my favorite boyshorts as well...and I've got a fairly decent-sized bottom! I wrote a post about my search for the "perfect pair of underwear" on my blog at www.thatcoolbroad.com. But I definitely think I'll check out some of your picks! xoxo tcb
02.02.2008
Sunshowers
I'm with you, Monique... I thought I was pretty smart when I bought a bunch of boy shorts, thinking I could get away with never wearing another thong, but I was sorely disappointed. The boy shorts all rode up my butt and instead of having a little scrap of fabric wedged up there, I'd have an unsightly and very uncomfortable bunch. Now I only wear boy shorts when I'm lounging around in PJ's, or with a skirt or dress.
For me, as a healthy-bottomed girl, it's about panty lines. And I've got to give the thong credit for being just about the only undergarment that spares me. Even boy shorts creep up, and are good with some clothes, but not with all. What can I say: we're all endowed differently, so let your shape dictate the best unmentionable for your unmentionables.
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