Women’s Panties Online: A Guide to Buying Silk Panties
Shopping for panties has never been easier: there are literally thousands of lingerie and panty sites online, making it a joy to browse, comparing panty styles from site to site.
In the UK, knickers used to be known as knickers, but this term is now used less: the term knickers somehow has more “sexy” connotations compared to the more “sensitive” nuances that the term “panties” implies.
The following overview of panty types should help you in your purchasing decisions, and is especially aimed at men who may want to treat the important woman in their life to some new panties.
bikini panties
These panties tend to sit low on the hips and usually a bikini bottom is full back, although this can vary.
full summary
The top of the panty is generally higher and rests on the waist. They achieved humorous notoriety as the panties featured in the Bridget Jones movie. There are also some variants of this design:
child leg
These briefs end at the legs horizontally, giving the effect of tight-fitting boys’ shorts. Generally, these designs are created on sheer or lace materials.
high cut panties
They are the opposite of boy’s legs, in that the sides of the brief are cut in such a way that they show more of the upper thigh; they look very sexy as they have the effect of accentuating and enhancing the apparent length of the thigh. person’s legacy. They are also known as French cut.
thong panties
The thong consists of a waistband connected to a narrow (sometimes little more than a string) in the back and a small triangle of fabric in the front.
Very little material goes into a thong, usually the back is very thin and disappears between the buttocks! Ideal for wearing under very tight pants as it eliminates the visible panty line, often known by the acronym VPL. It’s also great when worn under white as it looks like no panties are being worn at all! The downside is that initially those panties can feel very different; however, once you’ve gotten used to the different feel, you’ll probably find yourself hooked on these! There have been online surveys, and certainly in women up to their mid-twenties, the thong appears to be the most favored type of underwear. However, it must be said that the survey should not be taken too seriously because it only relates to a fairly small group of people and was self-selected. It is possible that more users of thongs have chosen to respond, while users of other types of panties have not responded.
The tanga, or tanga as it is known in Brazil, has several variants:
Thong, V-thong, and T-back vary the amount of material that adheres to the waistband in the back. Some authorities claim that the thong owes its origin to stripper underwear, and there seems to be confusion in the description of these items from country to country.
Crotchless panties (also known as open crotch)
This panty design is self explanatory; generally a welcome choice for bedroom wear, for obvious reasons!
panty sizes
However, the biggest problem when buying panties online is usually the size. The main problem is that many countries have their own method of specifying the size. In a ‘bricks and mortar’ store you can inspect the panties, while online you will depend on the accuracy of the descriptions. Some companies on the Internet will provide size charts that allow conversion from, for example, Continental Europe to UK, to Australian sizes. Even in Europe, sizes can vary so conversion tables will be needed between, for example, France and Italy. Unfortunately, the most awkward sizes to convert to and from are US panty sizes.
It’s strange that with probably more American lingerie outlets online than those in other countries, they have made it difficult for those living in other countries to buy from them with confidence, based on size!
Materials used for the panties.
As with other lingerie, there are a variety of materials, ranging from lace to satin to nylon. Certainly in the US it is common to find that the gusset has a cotton crotch built into it. In fact, it’s probably harder to find knickers without the cotton crotch, although there are companies in the UK now making retro copies of sheer nylon designs from the 1950s. They may not be suitable for everyday wear, but these designs are bound to drive the man in your life crazy! Interestingly, the materials and designs that have resulted in consistent and regular “repeats” from the sites I’m on are the conventional classic satin finish designs. The material, with its sexy shiny finish, looks great and feels super silky to wear. These are my go-to panties (sorry guys, no thongs for me!) However, I have searched all over the world and there are very few manufacturers that use this smooth satin material.
So the next time you’re thinking of adding to your lingerie drawer, do what so many busy women do and let your PC help you search for the most comfortable sexy panties from the comfort of your own home!
