Lingerie Essentials: The Complete Pantie Wardrobe. Expert Panty Fitting Advice by Tomima Edmark

The 9 panties you need for a complete panty wardrobe:
Everyday Basic Panties (7-14) Athletic panties Bikini Panties Black Panties	Boy Short Briefs Crotchless G-String Thong Click the magnifying glass to see all panties in a particular category
Everyday Basic Panties (7-14) Every woman should have a one to two week supply of everyday panties. They can be any style as long as they are comfortable and non-binding. Once the elastic is shot, they look dingy, or they become stretched out and no longer stay in place, they should be replaced.

Athletic Athletic panties are a new category in the panty departments. They are specifically designed to be worn during workouts.

Bikini Tyra Banks once said that when she gained some weight, she noticed that the skimpier the bathing suit bottom, the thinner she looked. Well, she's right. I tried her theory and now wear bikini panties instead of hi-cut briefs. This style of panty has a waistband that rests below the navel and on the hips. It usually has a high-cut leg line and back coverage. The bikini panty style is not just for the young. Try one and see if you don't become a convert...

Black You need a pair of black panties. Again, they are slimming and men love them. They look great with your black bras, but here's another great reason to wear black; they're great period panties. They don't show stains. For that time of the month, have several pairs on hand.

Boyshort The boyshort style has quickly become the new panty silhouette. It is replacing the thong because it's more comfortable to wear, yet doesn't have the obvious panty lines. It is also a cute solution under skirts - if someone sees your panties, it's not as big a deal because they look like hotpants. And like the boxer for men, women seem to not mind being caught in their boyshorts. The boyshort has almost become loungewear. I suggest a couple of pairs in fun colors to add to your lingerie drawer. Oh, and when making your selection, look for a boyshort with a gusset crotch design. They have fewer tendencies to ride-up.

Briefs Briefs are the "comfort food" of lingerie. When you want to be just plain comfortable and know that what you're wearing won't show panty lines, briefs are a girls best friend. Briefs also come with hi-cut legs for a little sexier look should you be "caught" wearing a pair.

Crotchless Okay, stop screaming. I'm not saying you have to have one. But, they can be a lot of fun. At HerRoom, we've tried to at least take the mystery out of this garment. We recommend starter ones, we describe all the features, we give you measurements, and most of all, we show you how they look on. Oh, and contrary to their name, they are not crotchless; the crotch is split down the center. So, take a look and see what you think. But be forewarned, I'm telling you now, men get a big rise out of them...

G-string A g-string is a handy item. Some women wear them every day. However, if you're not one of them, it's nice to have one around for those times when you want no panty lines showing.

Thong A thong is a bikini panty with a high-cut leg and a 1/2" to 1" strip of material running up the back and flaring out into the waistband. Many women find this more comfortable to wear than a g-string. It too reduces visible panty lines.

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Lingerie Essentials: Panty Fitting Advice from Tomima