I moved about three years ago, and when doing so, about half of my underwear collection was transported in a big plastic tub that has lived in my closet with very little interaction since. Well, with my 100th review coming up and wanting to expand my Sales offerings, I decided to really dig in to my underwear past!
The pairs (some off to the side)
The bin, to show off how big it is
Featured center foreground in the pic above are the rainbow of Mossimo boxer briefs that I got at Target years ago as the very beginnings of my underwear collection. Dead center are some of the pairs that I think border on lingerie, some from Envy, some from Gregg Homme, and the orange one from (I believe) CheapUndies of all places! And of course, several piles of different styles all around, most quite colorful. =-)
The still-bagged set of underwear mid-top left are other pairs I like and was just too lazy to pull out for this pic. X-D The two bags upper-right, though, are underwear that I had previously (before moving) set aside as pairs I could potentially sell off, so expect those to be added to my Sales page over the next month or so!
Material: 100% Polyester, in solid fabric (pouch), fine mesh (most of the pair), and a larger mesh (sequin overlay). To be fully honest, I expected the sequin overlay to make the pair generally uncomfortable – but it’s been very judiciously applied, and the pair is overall rather comfy! That’s saying something in itself, since I’ve found that mesh is very hit-or-miss in terms of comfort – if the holes are too big or the pair is generally too tight, your skin can slightly bulge out through the holes. It’s not usually uncomfortable in and of itself, but when you’re wearing anything on top of such a mesh pair, you feel each skin bump as it brushes against the other material. And that’s not a problem at all with this pair. The first time I wore them, I actually slept in them! Aesthetic: SHINY, SPARKLEY SEQUINS! All on top of a mesh setting, and red is always a sexy, passionate color. Everything about this pair is about putting on a show in the bedroom, which makes sense for a women’s lingerie brand that has branched out into men’s lingerie too. Waistband: Basically not there, it’s just the top hem of the main fabric. Nicely elastic, and fits well. Low-rise as advertised! It is lingerie, after all. Pouch: Pretty nice! A little stifling compared to the rest of the pair, but that’s expected considering solid (polyester) fabric compared to mesh. Nice shape too! It’s a little small, but not oppressively so, which combined with the forward-built shape means it makes your goods look like a nice, full package. Backside: The shape is great, with one of the back seams made to highlight the curve between your cheeks. I could personally have used just a hair more coverage, but lingerie is probably designed for guys that don’t have as much ass as I do. X-D Tag is visible through the mesh but almost never felt.
Legs: The leg openings on this are sized great, so the pair works for someone with big thighs even if not for someone with a big backside. They are, though, the one place where any issues with the sequins comes in to play. The sequin overlay on the front side of the pair starts at the waistband hem and goes all the way down to fold over the leg openings and create the leg hems. It’s noticeable, but not all that bothersome to me. YMMV Overall: 3/5 for comfort but 5/5 for looks. If you want a fun pair of lingerie (especially if you want lingerie with a more modest design) then definitely consider this one! Great for: Sexy wear Good for: Sleepwear, Everyday wear, Loungewear
Material: 90% Nylon, 10% Spandex, and feels so luxurious and sexy! Feels very breathable. Also every so slightly sheer… 😉 Aesthetic: Hard to go wrong with pure black! Simple is sexy. And the slightly sheer look is complemented with a slight sheen, too, so it’s definitely eye-catching. Waistband: More than just a string but definitely less than a full waistband, it’s surprisingly stretchy and sits on the hips well, neither drooping or cutting in tightly. Considering this is listed as a SMALL/Medium cross-size pair, size was a little worry for me – some pure Mediums from other brands are tight around my waist and cut in a little (or elsewhere, but this is a G-string, so waistband is the only worry) – but this pair was excellent in that regard. I do worry a bit, though, for anyone with a smaller waist than me if this is the smallest option Envy has for this. Pouch: Very comfy. Roomy enough, no specific support aside from the edges coming nicely close to the skin, even around and beneath the balls, while the pouch lets you hang well. No fly, of course, so it’s not great for going to the bathroom during the day, but that’s a very minor point. String: Same construction as the waistband, slides between the cheeks very comfortably – almost unnoticeable. If you’re looking to tease your hole, or at least feel like you’ve got something stringing through back there, then this isn’t your pair – but I love the lightness of the feeling. No general cheeks coverage means I wouldn’t recommend as solo loungewear since that’s sitting a bare ass on various surfaces throughout the day, but if you lounge around in sweats/shorts/PJs, this is great to wear underneath. Backside: Like the string, almost unnoticeable, while still providing a nice bracing between the waist and the string. The tag is almost as big as the back panel itself is, but the tag material is soft enough that you don’t notice it either. Also, looks great from behind. 😉 Legs: Obviously no legs on this pair, but I want to mention that something about the pouch/string architecture prevented any feeling of my big, thick thighs rubbing together uncomfortably. Not sure how you manage that with a G-string or a thong, but it works! Other: I’m really torn on whether or not I’d recommend this as activewear. On one hand, the general freedom of movement, the low-friction and breathable material, and the generally featureless pouch are good for athletic activity; on the other hand, there’s a general looseness about the pouch, waist, and string that make me feel like it just wouldn’t keep itself or keep you in place very well. Overall: 5/5 highly recommended! A great pair to wear almost whenever, as it’s both comfy and gives you the confidence of looking sexy, even if you’re the only one that knows you’re wearing it. Great for: Sleepwear, Sexy wear Good for: Everyday wear, Sex wear, Loungewear
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