Sometimes, it would seem, the most insignificant details create a mood for the whole day. Important for our image and sense of self is that which is hidden from the eyes of others. This article describes a significant part of the women's wardrobe, what kinds of shorts designers created for women and men, as well as the history and "evolution" of underwear.
The history of the development of underwear
Cowards, like many other elements of the women's wardrobe, were borrowed from men in ancient times. Male hunters defended their reproductive organs with clothing parts made from animal skins and skin. However, cowards were necessary for man not only to protect the genitals, but also to maintain heat. Later, underwear became more and more like modern sports shorts - pieces of fabric that fit tightly to the skin. Fashion for women's underwear was widely developed in monarchical states, allowing the tailoring of silk knickers.
The evolution of cowards
Thus, until the 20th century, girls preferred a free cut of underwear made from natural materials - wool, cotton or linen. More similar to wide panties, this underwear had a functional side - an armhole, starting from the middle of the contracting element and to the middle of the thigh. Such panties should have been convenient to use when visiting the restroom.
Over time, the underwear became shorter, and, having reached the level of mass production, companies engaged in sewing pants, began to invent more and more cost-effective forms for underwear. Once chaste trousers managed to go all the way to thong cowards throughout history (photo - below in the article). Today, there is a huge variety of women's underwear, new models and collections are created every year by the largest brands. This article discusses the basic existing models and their groups. It is also described what these tong panties are.
Types of Lingerie: Maxi
Maxi-panties - underwear with a large area of coverage, wide seams, often with a high waist. The advantage of the maxi-model is its practicality and convenience. Such underpants look good as part of sets; all possible materials are used for sewing.
Varieties of maxi model:
- Boxers (or panties, shorts) - in their style resemble men's underpants, convenient for sports, are sold complete with sports bras. The most popular - boyshorts - are released under the Calvin Klein brand.
- Waist pants - a piquant model of underwear that goes well with stockings. Has reinforcing fasteners.
- Briefs with a corset - corrective underwear with a high waist and slimming elements, which allows you to hide the flaws of the figure and emphasize the advantages.
Midi Mid Rise
The midi model line is the most popular variety of women's underwear, the best-selling models belong to this group of panties:
- Slips are traditional panties covering most of the buttocks. Suitable for all types of figures, comfortable in everyday life.
- Prick - panties, similar in their cut to the Boyshorts model. They can be with a high waist, in which case they will be called hipsters.
- Bikini - panties with a lowered line of the waist, a pulling element - the elastic is located on the hips, the back and front surfaces of the panties are two equal triangles. This style is often used in bathing suits.
Mini: the most daring styles
Mini panties have a huge number of varieties, including tong pants, for their manufacture a wide variety of fabrics are used. Mini-size panties are used not only in exciting sleeping sets, but also in sportswear lines. Seamless mini are very popular among girls practicing fitness. The article describes the existing models, among which are cowards tong.
- Brasiliana is a style of mini-panties that cover only the upper part of the buttocks and actually look like a playful modification of boxer shorts. Therefore, you can find the name "cheeky boxers" (from the English word cheeky, which in translation means "cheeky").
- Tanga panties (not to be confused with Tong panties!) - are two triangles of the front and back of the product and a connecting strip two fingers wide. The connecting element may consist of elastic and fabric.
- Tong briefs, better known as thongs, come from the English adjective thong, which means "rope". And indeed, the connecting part of these panties looks like a very thin rope.
What do thong panties look like?
There are about 7 varieties of strings. Panties whose appearance is intuitive from the name. Some of them are described below:
- G-string panties are so named because their back is like a small woven triangle.
- V-string - female Tong pants (photo - below), the back of which in appearance resembles the English letter V. The back triangle is also formed by fabric.
- T-string is a very unusual type of women's panties, most often sold in erotic sets, and the front and back of the product are two narrow pieces of fabric in the shape of the letter T, sometimes decorated with pearls, beads, lace.
- C-string - a relatively new model in the world of underwear, these originally men's panties Tong gradually appeared in the wardrobe of girls. Their feature is the complete absence of side fasteners. The male version of these underpants resembles a hockey shell-shell with a strip on the back, while the female one resembles a triangle on the front (may have a silicone contour for a tight fit) and a narrow “rope” on the back.
About men's underwear
Seeing how many varieties of women's underwear exist, one involuntarily asks the question: "Is the men's wardrobe so diverse?" The answer may surprise: "Yes, men's underwear also has dozens of models."
- The classic model - slips (they are also referred to as swimming trunks) - these are everyday underpants in the form of swimming shorts with a low stretching elastic at the waist. This model is suitable for men who do not like extra folds and ruffles.
- Classic boxers are popularly called family men. Precisely because their men wear in a home environment, when you can afford really spacious linen.
- Tight boxers - supportive underwear that does not exert strong pressure on the genitals, are also suitable for daily wear. A shortened model of tight-fitting boxers is called hips.
Mini-models of men's underpants
Men's bikinis - triangular-shaped panties with a low rise, for bodybuilders - a permanent form. Men's bikinis, as well as women's ones, are not only underwear, but also part of a bathing suit, this style is often used in the uniform of professional athletes, since such panties can have the least resistance to water, which means not to reduce the speed of the athlete during the swim .
Thongs - small triangles on the back and front, connected by a narrow rope between the buttocks, can be convenient in everyday life, but completely unsuitable for sports.
Bandage pants - an unusual model of men's panties, which leaves the buttocks open, has several pulling elements - elastic bands or bandages. They can have not only an aesthetic, but also a practical purpose if a “shell” is built into the front element - a reinforcing, protective element of underwear that is often used by athletes - professional hockey players, soccer players, boxers.
Thus, trying the most various existing styles of underwear, you can feel a new mood and try on new looks every day, you can always be different and at the same time emphasize your personality. Comfortable and beautiful underwear in its huge variety is able to give an excellent mood not only to us, but also to our soul mates, so do not be afraid to try on completely new styles and experiment!