There is a reason underwear is deemed as an essential… the right underwear can make you feel confident in your skin and the wrong one can ruin a nice outfit in no time. Quite often, it’s the underwear that gets ignored in the rush of the morning, basically whatever is the first thing you can grab will be your pick for the day. this leads to uncomfortable pulls and tugs all day long, peeking fabric nobody asked and sometimes downright be visible from the outside!
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Fortunately, you can prep beforehand and stock up your underwear drawer with the essential types of underwear for any occasion. We rounded them up so that you can snap, grab and add them to your closet right now!
1. Bikini Cut Panties
Styles after the swimwear style, bikini cut panties are great to be paired with jeans for an easy fit and comfy wear. You can even try our the new ‘cheekini’ trend gaining traction, with a bit more butt on display, these styles are an everyday sexy stuff!
POPxo Recommends: Low-Rise Bikini Panties (Rs 1,495)
2. Boy Shorts
The lazy girl’s guide to being at your comfiest best, boy shorts are full coverage underwear essentials you need to keep handy when putting on short shirts and shorts.
POPxo Recommends: Panelled Boyshorts with Lace Inserts (Rs 1,189)
3. Brazilian Style
A mix of the hipster and a thong, the Brazilian brief is a new entrant in the sexy undies scene. The sultry style is great for special occasions when you need the added drama!
POPxo Recommends: Lace Brazilian Panties with Cut-Outs (Rs 1,695)
4. Boxer Briefs
The classic boxer briefs are the ones that you buy in packs, thus ignoring the quality of them. Boxer briefs are a daily wear essential, make sure you are paying good money to buy proper long wear undies that won’t give up in the first month.
POPxo Recommends: String Briefs with Lace Insets (Rs 1,467)
5. Hipster Panties
With a bit more coverage on the side, the hipster briefs go with almost all of your clothes. Make sure you have more than a couple of them to keep as backup undies in case of emergencies.
POPxo Recommends: Cotton Hipster Panty (Pack Of 2)- Assorted (Rs 695)
6. G- Strings
Don’t be afraid of this elusive style, G-strings might take a while to get used to, but they are a great asset when you basically need to go commando. Your leggings and bodycon dresses will sit perfectly well on these!
POPxo Recommends: Cotton Lacy G- String (Pack Of 2) (Rs 549)
7. Thongs
Things are a necessity when you cannot afford your panty lines being seen through the outfit. Most thongs are seamless, thus, making them an ideal pick for workwear clothes. They also make great period panties.
POPxo Recommends: Lace Thong (Pack Of 3) (Rs 799)
8. Shapewear
Hold one or two basic shapewear when you wish to carry out some superficial nips and tucks for a special event. Don’t get too accustomed to them though, they are not so good for you in the long run.
POPxo Recommends: Marks & Spencer Black Shapewear (Rs 2,499)