If you’re like most women, your underwear drawer is probably full of far too many random styles—many of which are years old and falling apart, and most of which you pass over every day for one of the five pairs you’re actually willing to wear. There is an overwhelming number of different panty styles for women on the market. Not every style is ideal for every woman—some women swear by G-string thongs, while others can’t stand to wear them.
However, there are some universal must-have panty styles that every woman needs in her panty collection. These styles can help you feel sexier, more confident, and make your life easier and more convenient on an everyday basis. If your underwear drawer is in need of a refresh, keep these five essential styles in mind the next time you’re shopping for panties.
1. Boy Shorts
Boy shorts are a severely underrated panty style for women. They are a comfortable, versatile must-have style for your everyday underwear drawer.
Plus, they are the perfect panty style to wear under short skirts or dresses when you need some extra coverage for your backside. Contrary to popular belief, boy shorts can even be sexy. You can find stylish boy shorts designed with a sexy cheeky cut or crafted from flirty semi-sheer lace.
2. Lace Thongs
The lace thong is an ultra-versatile panty style that will come in handy more often than you might expect. Simple, classic lace thongs are functional and comfortable for everyday wear but show off just enough bare skin to pass as scandalous lingerie in the bedroom as well.
Some sexy thong styles are crafted from all-over semi-sheer lace, while others just feature an eye-catching lace waistband or lace detailing. Regardless, virtually every lace thong style is versatile enough to function as both everyday underwear and sexy lingerie with a flirty, feminine finish.
3. Black Panties
Black panties are a versatile essential for every woman’s panty drawer. They’re sleek, simple, sexy, and match with virtually any bra in your collection.
Plus, having a selection of black panties on hand saves you the frustration and embarrassment of ruining other perfectly good light-colored pairs of panties when your time of the month rolls around.
4. Shaping Panties
Shaping panties can effectively refine and highlight your sexy curves to help you feel more comfortable and confident about your body no matter what you’re wearing.
These panties are not bulky or restrictive like some other more intense shapewear styles. In fact, they look just like regular panties. They just feature an extra-wide, high-rise waistband that gently compresses your midsection to slim and sculpt your waist, tummy, hips, and love handles. Many shaping panties are even designed with a waistband crafted from sexy lace to double as lingerie.
5. Seamless Panties
Panty lines are a frustration that every woman has to deal with from time to time. Seamless panties are made with special smooth material and raw-cut edges to keep them discreet and eliminate this universal problem.
Seamless panties are designed to stay invisible under even the tightest skinny jeans, leggings, or body con dress. They eliminate your need to worry about your panty lines showing no matter what you’re wearing. Plus, seamless panties are an ideal alternative for women who feel uncomfortable wearing thongs on an everyday basis. They come in a wide variety of styles—from briefs to boy shorts to bikinis and more—and keep panty lines at bay in every style.
