From the Vaults: To Thong or Not to Thong?
Um... Really??
Why would you do that to yourself?
No, this is not a joke. Its The C-String!! The latest...eh...."development" in ladies undergarments. I cannot even imagine how uncomfortable that must be! I mean, why bother wearing anything at all?
Anyhoo, my discovery of this peculiar, senseless, (and I can only imagine,) painful contraption reminded me of a Think Pink classic post from days gone by. "To Thong or Not to Thong??" I hope you enjoy!
To Thong or Not to Thong??
Ah yes, the eternal question: To thong or not to thong? A question that, as a stylist, (and honestly as a pedestrian behind certain ladies on the street) I wish that I could answer for everyone. We’ve all been stuck behind a woman making a poor choice of undergarment, and I personally have to restrain myself from offering unsolicited panty advice on the street all the time. The widespread combo of jiggle-ly butts and thin knit pants is pretty unfortunate and my pet peeve is thongs sticking out of the top of pants. Eeew, really girls... Tack-Y!
However, I do concede that the thong has its important place in panty society, and making the “thong or not?” choice comes down to knowing that there are plenty of non-thong options out there. I think that you also have to take into account whatever your individual comfort preference happens to be. I personally am not a fan of that constant wedgie feeling, but do still own several thongs and wear them when deemed appropriate. ‘Appropriate’ to me is a really hot steamy day in the city, when wearing any more layers than necessary can really do you in, or when all other anti-VPL choices seem to be in the laundry.
Now first of all, when it comes to thin knit pants, or anything you are wearing, it seems to me, if you can see the intimate topography of your backside through them, perhaps the problem is more the garment and less the undergarment! But if you must, there are so many good undie choices out there to wear that don't show under clothes and are still comfortable. I have become a big advocate of boy shorts, men's briefs and granny panties lately. Ok...I already can hear the collective gasp! But wait, don't stop reading... hear me out. The goal when wearing underwear is to make it work for you, not against you. So sometimes you have to go with a non-traditional choice to achieve a Panty-Line-Free silhouette. Not only are these more sizable underwear insanely comfortable and tend not to ride up; I find that a leg line that hugs underneath the cheek instead of cutting diagonally across it or just skipping out on it altogether gives you a pert, non-jiggle-ly, dimple free looking bum with a no underwear look. Imagine!
When most pant-styles really fit, they hug the bum most of the way, but at a certain point they begin fall away from the body, usually right where the cheek begins to curve back under. You want the panty-line to hug below the drop-off point... voila! No visible line. So a granny panty or a boy short with a low leg line is a great choice in this case. Same goes with slim fitting skirts. Just think back to the 40's and 50's for a minute... ever see Visible Panty Line on Katherine Hepburn or Elizabeth Taylor? I promise their panty-leg hems were nestled happily under their butt cheeks.
Another great choice that’s popping up everywhere now is invisible panties. One brand I like are Commandos! But versions are popping up everywhere, from Target to Victoria's Secret. I love these. They come in all shapes and colors and are constructed in the most ingenious way- the fabric is super thin nylon-spandex which does not fray, so the fabric is cut but not hemmed. No hem means no Panty-line at all!! The only seams are at the sides and they don’t have tags… they truly look invisible!! Wow!
Ok, let me just say it... Spanx rule. They are such a stroke of genius! My absolute favorite are The Higher Power Panties. They fit from the thighs all the way to under the bustline, They manage to completely smooth everything into a beautiful line, eliminating bumps, and bringing out the best of your body shape... without creating weird Muffin-Tops at the waist or Thigh Bulge with the remarkably engineered hem. Not to mention, they totally free you from the threat of Visible Panty Line. I dress a lot of real women for TV appearances and I encourage everyone, no matter their size to invest in a pair! I think they are soooo great, but... would I wear my Spanx on a hot summer day? Only if I had to be on TV or go to a really important meeting!
Of course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t take into consideration the question of the pretty factor. We all love to feel sexy in our undies, and we should. My mother always told me to wear beautiful underwear...even if I was the only one seeing it, because it makes you feel great all day! I understand how to some women practical panties and sexy panties are not always the same. Personally, the "big" underwear makes me feel like a pin-up, and I have a pair of men's briefs with Superheroes all over, that make me feel like I can conquer the world when I wear them. Then I have a cache of tiny, lacy, totally impractical panties that I love to flit around in too… If a thong is what does it for you, then great, love it! But take a few minutes to make sure your little sling of booty floss is really working for you... and if its not, make another choice. The woman behind you on the escalator just might thank you!
Happy shopping!
XO,
Becca
Posted by Becca at September 17, 2009 11:30 AM 
Categories: Style,Shopping
Tags: C-String Undergarments Underwear Thongs Panty Lines
Categories: Style,Shopping
Tags: C-String Undergarments Underwear Thongs Panty Lines
What brand of glue do you recommend I use with this amazing new garment. And does it come with matching nipple stickers?
I now have a wedgie after reading this. Ugh.
Erin
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